Shop vacs
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suckolux
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I only have a late model VacMaster 4 gallon, 3 hp. Chrome/ black and blue. Nice looking , not too noisy, uses a bag which I like and it was CHEAP! $20 clearance at Target 2 years ago, I had gift card, so got it and all the bags they had too. also on clearance . Enough power, nice long cord and hose.Have never used it for wet.
fan-of-fans
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I have a little Shop Vac 5 gallon that's almost 20 years old. Only used it for cleaning up overflows and ocasionally cleaning the car, so it's like new still. I don't use it much in the house because it is LOUD. The newer ones seem quieter.
I always wanted the Craftsman that had a cord winder and also the variable speed mode in the early 90s.
I always wanted the Craftsman that had a cord winder and also the variable speed mode in the early 90s.
I have a Tornado Task Force Wet-Dry vacuum,and the new Shop Vac SVX2 vacuum.Also a Shop Vac 16 Gal SS drum that is marked "Dayton" brand sold thru Grainger.Got it from the bargain table at ReTool when they were open here.Miss them!!!They were good for my tool collection!!now the tool collection lingers.Also the Grainger place closed here not too long ago.Bought my Tornado there.
wet dry vacs with more than one motor
I've read about a few wet dry vacs that actually have more than motor, some have two and even three, and you can turn them on and off separately. I wonder if they are hooked up in parallel or series. If parallel, it would increase the air flow, although this would also be restricted by the size of the hose. If in series, it would increase the water lift. Has anyone every tried one of these? It would be interesting to compare the performance of turning on and off the different motor combinations.
I've read about a few wet dry vacs that actually have more than motor, some have two and even three, and you can turn them on and off separately. I wonder if they are hooked up in parallel or series. If parallel, it would increase the air flow, although this would also be restricted by the size of the hose. If in series, it would increase the water lift. Has anyone every tried one of these? It would be interesting to compare the performance of turning on and off the different motor combinations.
gsheen
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I have a few of these 3 motor vacs
They are always in air parallel . The reason for three is when your on site and one motor blows you can still use 2.
Here is my Columbus by soteco It has 2 motors but can be fotted with 3
They are always in air parallel . The reason for three is when your on site and one motor blows you can still use 2.
Here is my Columbus by soteco It has 2 motors but can be fotted with 3
gsheen
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Here are some of my Waps, The M2 turbo also uses two motors but they both switch on together and cannot run by them selves.
gsheen
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This is my biggest shopvac style vacuum
3 phase powered
3 phase powered
gsheen
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Some other shop vac style vacuums I own.
vacfanatic
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Ridgid RV2600B
Here is my Ridgid RV2600B I bought a few years back - love the 2 stage motor, very powerful. I always use the paper bags in it as well.
I gave my old WD1450 to a friend.
http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=GztDFIOoSHs
Here is my Ridgid RV2600B I bought a few years back - love the 2 stage motor, very powerful. I always use the paper bags in it as well.
I gave my old WD1450 to a friend.
http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=GztDFIOoSHs
compactc9guy
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16 gallons 6.5 hp shop vac drain plug blower port looog hose sure makes cleaning big room breeze the hose is about 24 feet connected 3 8 foot 2 /12 hose no suction lost due to big motor and tape all attachments floor tool rug tool dusting tool ect makes cleaning mess or cars a breeze
16 gallons 6.5 hp shop vac drain plug blower port looog hose sure makes cleaning big room breeze the hose is about 24 feet connected 3 8 foot 2 /12 hose no suction lost due to big motor and tape all attachments floor tool rug tool dusting tool ect makes cleaning mess or cars a breeze
gsheen
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Compact9guy
I like that shopvac, Does it have a single or double stage motor ?
I like that shopvac, Does it have a single or double stage motor ?
compactc9guy
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Il have to check sure has great suction even whit the loong hose im suprise. 16 gallons 6.5 HP whit blower port . Just check it has a 6.5 Peak HP Single Stage By Pass Motor.
Il have to check sure has great suction even whit the loong hose im suprise. 16 gallons 6.5 HP whit blower port . Just check it has a 6.5 Peak HP Single Stage By Pass Motor.
compactc9guy
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I never tryed rigid so i dont know i used shop vacs for years whit out any probs
I never tryed rigid so i dont know i used shop vacs for years whit out any probs
panasonicvac
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Have any of you guys...
Tried Festool? Although it's mainly designed to work on construction tools but it can also be used as a dry pick up as well. I use one of these at my University for my Cabinetry classes as a domino machine and I got to say- WOW I'm impressed by these cause they are so quiet, have amazing airflow and suction, and really awesome filtration (although we have to use ours as bagless because we have to empty it everyday). Made in Germany and I got to say that's the best dry vac I have ever used. Downfall is that you cannot suck up water with these.
I'll take a picture of it tomorrow and see what the model number is on this.
Tried Festool? Although it's mainly designed to work on construction tools but it can also be used as a dry pick up as well. I use one of these at my University for my Cabinetry classes as a domino machine and I got to say- WOW I'm impressed by these cause they are so quiet, have amazing airflow and suction, and really awesome filtration (although we have to use ours as bagless because we have to empty it everyday). Made in Germany and I got to say that's the best dry vac I have ever used. Downfall is that you cannot suck up water with these.
I'll take a picture of it tomorrow and see what the model number is on this.
Festool vacuums are supurb--but EXPENSIVE and not as easy to buy as the other brands of shop vacuums.I thought Rigid vacuums were made by the same company as Sears Craftsman shop vacuums--Emerson Tool.They also make Craftsman and Rigid Radial arm saws.Remember Rigid tools from Home Depot.Originally Rigid made plumbers tools-like pipe wrenches and pipe threader machines.So far happy with my Shop Vacs and Tornado Task Force shop vacuums.The Tornado was an expensive vacuum-bought with OT pay.Maybe if I could get more OT-than could get a Festool vac.Would have to order it somehow-no Festool dealers anywhere in this area.Shop type vacuums are EXPENSIVE to ship becuase of size and weight.
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