gsheen
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A old hoover wet&dry . a Rowenta ( every one here seemed to have one of these in the 80.s and the Hoover module 1000 and aquaplus 1800 wet and dry. Also very popular as household vacuums in the 90.s
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gsheen
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My workshop workhorses
A wap xls never die.
and a Nilfisk (post Wap) alto atix 3
A wap xls never die.
and a Nilfisk (post Wap) alto atix 3
gsheen
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Currently my most expensive shopvac to purchase and to maintaine. Its also one of the most uses been hooked up to my woodworking equipment.
Any one who owns any Festool tools can attestify to their quality and their cost.
It does feature auto on off for powertools meaning that if plugged into the machine the vacuum will switch on the minute I for dust extraction. It has the most interesting drum and filter set up and those two filter cost a small fortune.
It does have great suction. It uses a Dommel 1200watt double stage bypass motor.
It even has a storage compartment for tools.
Any one who owns any Festool tools can attestify to their quality and their cost.
It does feature auto on off for powertools meaning that if plugged into the machine the vacuum will switch on the minute I for dust extraction. It has the most interesting drum and filter set up and those two filter cost a small fortune.
It does have great suction. It uses a Dommel 1200watt double stage bypass motor.
It even has a storage compartment for tools.
super-sweeper
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THAT'S a shop-vac!?
It looks like an industrial Xerox machine!
It looks like an industrial Xerox machine!
gsheen
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Yep its a beast. By the way not sure about their cost in the USA but here in Sa they cost over $1000.00
marks_here
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They start in the USA at $625-$725 and they do work great!! It's neat when you start up the saw or the sander the vacuum starts at the same time. It worked great when I was taking down the popcorn ceiling too.
spiraclean
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On the mention of wet/dry cleaners being used as household vacs, that seemed to be a thing here in the 80s and 90s too. It was fairly common to see the Rowenta, Hoover and numerous variations of the Goblin Aqua Vac being pressed into service as a daily driver. I always thought this was one reason why 3 in 1 cleaners subsequently became so popular here; they are, after all, just a natural progression along the same theme.
In the US it seems a wet/dry vac is used strictly as a workshop vacuum. Probably explains why they tend to be supplied with a more basic tool kit, with plastic tubes and simple nozzles, whereas ours usually came with a set of standard household-type tools rather like any other cylinder cleaner.
In the US it seems a wet/dry vac is used strictly as a workshop vacuum. Probably explains why they tend to be supplied with a more basic tool kit, with plastic tubes and simple nozzles, whereas ours usually came with a set of standard household-type tools rather like any other cylinder cleaner.
beerad
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My shop vac
Red and Chrome
Red and Chrome
gsheen
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Yes thats right . My mom bought a Electrolux typhoon 3in1 vacuum in the mid 90's to replace her Hoover turbomaster. They had removed most of the carpets in the house and put down ceramic tiles. The typhoon was great because it could be used to wash the tiles too and with only two rooms with carpet it worked a treat for vacuuming the tiles.. I remember when my Uncle and cousin came for a visit from Michigan they were a bit surprised that we used a "shopvac" as our household vacuum
gsheen
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Brad . That looks like a model we got here called a Whirbil made in Italy.
Here is my Jetvac. I have all the hoses stored away. They used to sell these through mail order adverts in Magazines here in the 80.s Again it came with two sets of attacents a large outside use hose and a Inside hose. It was billed as a "This is the only vacuum you will ever need " machine
Here is my Jetvac. I have all the hoses stored away. They used to sell these through mail order adverts in Magazines here in the 80.s Again it came with two sets of attacents a large outside use hose and a Inside hose. It was billed as a "This is the only vacuum you will ever need " machine
beerad
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Yes
I think it is the one made in Itay
I think it is the one made in Itay
super-sweeper
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Gareth,I think THIS is the only vacuum you'll ever need!
gsheen
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Ha ha Alex
I have never believed in the one machine does it all. Even if I was not into Vacuums I would have more than one, hang I would have a few. I have loads of shopvacs and each has its own purpose.
I have never believed in the one machine does it all. Even if I was not into Vacuums I would have more than one, hang I would have a few. I have loads of shopvacs and each has its own purpose.
super-sweeper
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Me too, even I keep a good shop-vac on hand! My faithful little Genie 6 Gallon has been serving me faithfully whenever the moment calls, it's a shame Genie left the market!
ultralux88
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I have an old Craftsman shopvac with a cardboard drum, would be late 50's to early 60s. And I have a newer, probably 70s Wards metal tank wet/dry vac. I have one of those Shop-Vac AllArounds, I have the blue one, really not a bad little vacuum, not as loud as most. I also have a VacMaster 5 gallon stainless steel one, I got it half off for $25 at Target, its a great vacuum, I use it in the house really, haven't used it in the garage.
For typical shopvac use I use on of my indutrial wet/dry vacs, I have 2 15 gallon, a Pullman Holt 55, and a Minuteman of some sort thats stainless steel.
For typical shopvac use I use on of my indutrial wet/dry vacs, I have 2 15 gallon, a Pullman Holt 55, and a Minuteman of some sort thats stainless steel.
vintagerepairer
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3-in-1 Vs Shop Vacs
Interesting comment that the 3-in-1 cleaners were a progression from the shop vac / wet & dry cleaners.
In fact, if we take Vax (what one might call the original domestic 3 - in - 1), this was first on sale as early as 1978, during which time the only others were the UK versions of the US shop vacs, known of course as Aqua Vac. When Vax started to hit its stride around 1983, the range of wet & dry machines was becoming larger, with Hoover having a Shop Vac model branded for them, and as mentioned before, Rowenta, which offered a much quieter and refined cleaner, more suited for the home as the neat all-plastic construction looked less industrial I suppose.
I think it was the boom of sales of 3-in-1 cleaners which possibly caused the sales of wet & dry cleaners to rocket too, as in some respects they may have been seen as "almost" the same as a 3-in-1 by those on a budget who lusted after such things, but of course were considerably cheaper to buy.
I think also that the physical size of the cleaner compared to the low price tag may also have been tempting to those who percieved them to be lots of cleaner for the money. Frankly I am astounded as to why anyone would wish to drag a wet & dry cleaner round the house, but as was said already, they were incredibly popular for ordinary in-home dry use.
Interesting comment that the 3-in-1 cleaners were a progression from the shop vac / wet & dry cleaners.
In fact, if we take Vax (what one might call the original domestic 3 - in - 1), this was first on sale as early as 1978, during which time the only others were the UK versions of the US shop vacs, known of course as Aqua Vac. When Vax started to hit its stride around 1983, the range of wet & dry machines was becoming larger, with Hoover having a Shop Vac model branded for them, and as mentioned before, Rowenta, which offered a much quieter and refined cleaner, more suited for the home as the neat all-plastic construction looked less industrial I suppose.
I think it was the boom of sales of 3-in-1 cleaners which possibly caused the sales of wet & dry cleaners to rocket too, as in some respects they may have been seen as "almost" the same as a 3-in-1 by those on a budget who lusted after such things, but of course were considerably cheaper to buy.
I think also that the physical size of the cleaner compared to the low price tag may also have been tempting to those who percieved them to be lots of cleaner for the money. Frankly I am astounded as to why anyone would wish to drag a wet & dry cleaner round the house, but as was said already, they were incredibly popular for ordinary in-home dry use.
beerad
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At Costco
Looks nice
Looks nice
ultralux88
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I've ran across many people as well that bought shopvacs for use in the house. They bought it because they seem to have the idea that they are more powerful than similarly priced regular vacuums, in some cases they are, but not in others. They often overlook the fact that most shopvacs don't have as good of filtration as a good home vacuum, although newer models take bags and better filters these days, they don't just rely on the single layer paper filter over the foam sleeve these days. I think they're just too big and loud to use in the house, I'd rather use something smaller and quieter with as much or more power. I like the Shop-Vac All Around and my 5 gallon VacMaster because they aren't any bigger than a FilterQueen and aren't that loud, as well as taking bags.
You can get HEPA filters and "Drywall" dust bags for the Shop Vac machines.This will give them the filtration quality of a usual home canister vacuum.BUT you have to use the bags and HEPA filters to acheive this.These are not standard Shop Vac equipment in the vacuum.Usually these parts have to be purchased separately.They are worth it.But the Shop Vac is just too large,clumsy,and heavy to use as a regular home vacuum cleaner.Its best in the shop or if you are a work contractor.The contractor uses the machine to clean up after his job.A big thing to consider--even if the HEPA filter is pleated---DO NOT use it alone or for wet pickup.Use the pleated filter with the bag.If used wet--you will quickly ruin it.And most Shop Vacs don't have outlets on them for powernozzles.The ones that do are for use with sanders of some sort-typically dryall sanders.The vac will start as the sander is turned on-then turns off several seconds later after you turn the sander off so as to clear the vac hose of sander dust.It can also be used with some power saws.
compactc9guy
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Love em!
I have been a fan of shop-vacs fora long time i had a 4 gallons ,5 gallons,6 gallon whit blower port,10 gallon whit blower port,11,5 gallon whit pump motor went to hell after un clogging my bathroom sink (next house over had sewer pipe repair)(dig up whole front yard ect ect my pluming got affected same line i guess?) i was getting some smell in bathroom so almost had to fix my line shop vac to rescues motor stop but smell went away and sink flow normal again.) Now my current vac Shop-vac 16 gallons wet and dry whit cartridge filter tear resistant bag 24 feet hose by connecting 3 hose together love it
I have been a fan of shop-vacs fora long time i had a 4 gallons ,5 gallons,6 gallon whit blower port,10 gallon whit blower port,11,5 gallon whit pump motor went to hell after un clogging my bathroom sink (next house over had sewer pipe repair)(dig up whole front yard ect ect my pluming got affected same line i guess?) i was getting some smell in bathroom so almost had to fix my line shop vac to rescues motor stop but smell went away and sink flow normal again.) Now my current vac Shop-vac 16 gallons wet and dry whit cartridge filter tear resistant bag 24 feet hose by connecting 3 hose together love it
