beerad
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Yes
I think it is the one made in Itay
I think it is the one made in Itay
Shop Vacs
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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!
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
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.
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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
I like shop type vacuums,too but their are bulky and heavy-can be hard to collect.Guess any vacuum collector should at least have a few.The one WD shop type vacuum I REALLY want is the older ext filter NSS bronco vacuum-it had a polished SS drum and motor housing-the motor suction fan blew into a large,cloth blue bag with the NSS "Horse" logo!!Saw one so many years ago in a commercial vac place want one!!!!NSS replaced that machine with an internal filter Bronco model.The ext filter one was just cooler.
huskyvacs
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I do not collect Shop Vacs either, I see them as tools to use and take care of business. I have a big one to suck up water when my basement floods. I just got a Hang Up Mini at Goodwill to use for cleaning up nasty termite and mouse debris and gross stuff from my basement that I don't want in my upstairs vacuum, and I would love to have a Shop Sweep for my garage and patio when I get it more cleaned up and open.
huskyvacs
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I would like to have one of the first shop vacs (not necessarily shop vac brand) from the 1960's that were basically a metal paint drum with a hose screwed into the lid and a bag stuck inside. lol
fan-of-fans
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I've seen a few of those around there. The old shop vac brand and I saw two at a church sale a month or two ago. One was Powr-Vac, the other I don't recall the brand.
Has anyone seen a Singer Fat Cat? I seen a few on here. It was basically an orange 5 gallon bucket with a black motor/lid on top with hose.
I find some of the older shop vacs interesting, when Hoover and Eureka and other companies you generally don't associate with shop vacuums made them.
My JCPenney catalog from 95 I think has some of them, and there was a line of Shop Vac Floormaster shop vacs with maroon tank and white top. There was a very short and fat 6 gallon or so model and a taller one. I'm having trouble picturing at the moment. I think they both came with a bin on the back to carry the attachments, and both came with a full set if I recall.
Has anyone seen a Singer Fat Cat? I seen a few on here. It was basically an orange 5 gallon bucket with a black motor/lid on top with hose.
I find some of the older shop vacs interesting, when Hoover and Eureka and other companies you generally don't associate with shop vacuums made them.
My JCPenney catalog from 95 I think has some of them, and there was a line of Shop Vac Floormaster shop vacs with maroon tank and white top. There was a very short and fat 6 gallon or so model and a taller one. I'm having trouble picturing at the moment. I think they both came with a bin on the back to carry the attachments, and both came with a full set if I recall.
vacuumdevil
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My dad for Carbon Fiber, Micarta and would uses these vacuums in his machine shop
Straight suction Miele canisters.
These seem to be cheaper and some of the high-end shop vacs on the market.
Personally I have a cyclone Interceptor setup to use my central vac in my shop.
I also have one of those Kubota vacuums for wet pickup that I got at Costco.
Straight suction Miele canisters.
These seem to be cheaper and some of the high-end shop vacs on the market.
Personally I have a cyclone Interceptor setup to use my central vac in my shop.
I also have one of those Kubota vacuums for wet pickup that I got at Costco.
ridgidwd0670
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I have a Ridgid wd1280 & a Craftsman 17066 shop vac w/detachable blower its the most powerful vac i own
