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shop vac. Any suggestions? Thank you. lmsp
ohheckyeah
(9,314 posts)and he's asleep.
If you'll reply to this message, it will remind to check with him tomorrow.
littlemissmartypants
(22,417 posts)ohheckyeah
(9,314 posts)Whatever he has he has had for awhile and he uses it to clean out the garage and vacuum the den that has really thick carpet.
Arctic Dave
(13,812 posts)How much?
littlemissmartypants
(22,417 posts)Last edited Sat Jan 26, 2013, 07:28 AM - Edit history (1)
up my Grandmother's house. I need to be able to pick up carpentry scraps and such. All I know is the hose diameter, container capacity, filter replacements and air flow are all important considerations. But none of the online reviews/ratings that I have seen so far discuss these things. It can't be too heavy, I would like it to be on casters and capacity not too big because I am not strong. Thank you.
Arctic Dave
(13,812 posts)10 gallon.
The hose is big enough for larger debris but the unit isnt so big it is a pain to move around.
oldhippydude
(2,514 posts)jberryhill
(62,444 posts)littlemissmartypants
(22,417 posts)forum. Or at least a place we could send them to, in case of an emergency.
littlemissmartypants
(22,417 posts)Statistics suck. It's not like I am typing this from underwater in a pile of dense organic material. I meant the help wasn't a H.E.L.P. SOS, would have used the bold function if that were the case. Peace. lmsp
DreamGypsy
(2,252 posts)In general for top-end shop equipment I recommend looking first at Festool - they are expensive but very well designed. They make great HEPA dust extractors, but not wet/dry vacs specifically, although I did find a reference to a Festool wet filter. I typically get Festool products from the Japan Woodworker.
Fein also makes higher end wet/dry vacuums, but I don't have personal experience with them. Try here: http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/fein+turbo+i+wet-dry+vacuum.do?code=FROOGLE&gclid=CPufx_fsgrUCFUdxQgod7GMAEQ
I have an 15 year old Sears 6 gallon wet/dry that I have used for wet cleanup and collecting masses of dog hair. Cheap. Has worked fine.
littlemissmartypants
(22,417 posts)littlemissmartypants
(22,417 posts)And I want it to be as flexible as possible as job type like wood scraps, mud maybe, rouge screws and other hardware bits.
Ellipsis
(9,123 posts)I've owned several shop vacs and that one stands out. If you can afford it spend 30 bucks for a hepa filter for it and you be quite content.
The one around 9 or 12 gallon 60 to 80 bucks will work just fine.
One thing many people never take into consideration is the high pitched decibel level some of the smaller lower priced ones produce.
They also had a one called a buckethead for about 20.00 bucks You put over the top of a 5 gallon bucket. it works amazingly well for the price.
littlemissmartypants
(22,417 posts)I read about the high decibel levels. I really don't want to have to wear hearing protection to vacuum. Is there a dB rating on the RIGID? Peace. lmsp
Ellipsis
(9,123 posts)I don't see a db rating on the spec. But it it similar to the one I use and I have don't mind the the level... ask them
Edited to ad: Wrong flavor. Here is the the 12 gallon with the 2.5 hose. 79.00 @Home depot
http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/WD1270-12G-Vac/EN/index.htm
Hassin Bin Sober
(26,272 posts)I think the model I have is discontinued. It's a big square boxy thing that doubles as a rolling work surface. I picked it up on clearance at HD.
My friend just purchased a regular shaped Rigid at HD and the thing works great.
Agree with your comments on the cheapo vacs. I had one. It was loud, tipped over when you pulled it, and blew more dust out the back than it kept in the can.
jmowreader
(50,447 posts)The one you want says Scroll Noise Reduction on it. It is large enough it won't fill in five minutes, it's reasonably quiet and it doesn't weigh much empty.
The important thing to look at on a shop vac is the hose. Make sure it has a 2-1/4" hose so it won't get clogged all the time.
Ellipsis
(9,123 posts)madokie
(51,076 posts)I've worked it hard for 10 plus years and not a squeak out of it. I think it has a 6 hp motor and it will do some serious sucking.
littlemissmartypants
(22,417 posts)Would I be able to empty it full of H2O? My arms are like Olive Oil's, seriously. I am kind of a prissy girl, not much of a Tom Boy type, lol.
madokie
(51,076 posts)The one I have is on casters so its relatively easy to move around. The newer models you can connect a garden hose on to it so it is draining the water as you vacuum so you never have to pick it up and dump it. They have a 10 gallon gallon size that is rated for 5 hp which is some serious suction.
If you get a chance go by Sears and have a look see. I'm very pleased with ours and when its time to replace it I will be replacing it with another craftsman.
Good luck
Peace
onethatcares
(16,130 posts)and I've worked as a carpenter for the past 30 years or so and now do condo maintenance. Hint, glue the wheels into the slots they go in. (after they fall out a few times you'll understand why, use reg construction adhesive).
you can attach a drain hose to the unit (regular garden hose any length needed) if you are sucking up liquid on the second floor or far away from an exit.
Build those Olive Oyl arms up, you don't have to become a tomboy.
GoCubsGo
(32,061 posts)I don't know off hand what is its capacity, but it's a Craftsman. It's the smallest model they have that can handle liquids. I got it when I was dealing with a leaking aquarium. It also doubles as a blower. Mine is at least 10 years old, too. I am very happy with it.