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Posted: 8/22/2023 7:45:38 PM EST
[Last Edit: Positronic]
Is there a VERY HIGH Quality garage/ Work-shop vacuum cleaner ?
Every stanley- Black n Decker, ShOP-VAC I have ever owned has been shitty, short lived consumer grade garbage. WHO makes a GOOD shop Vac ? . . . . SPEND MY MONEY !!!! |
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Posted: 8/22/2023 8:00:30 PM EST
[Last Edit: Nobody69s]
[#1]
I've been vacuuming drywall dust for 6 years in my Channel lock brand vac. I believe it's a 12ish gallon model.
I use a filter and a bag in it attached to my powersander. For my use, it's been good. It'll probably die on the next job due to me posting about it though.  ETA: Earlier version of this model |
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Posted: 8/22/2023 8:05:24 PM EST
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Posted: 8/22/2023 9:19:52 PM EST
[#3]
I've had this one since Christmas. Most awesome and quiet.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074BR7RLG?tag=arfcom00-20 |
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Posted: 8/22/2023 9:19:59 PM EST
[#4]
Rigid is the gold standard as far as I'm concerned.
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Posted: 8/22/2023 9:24:06 PM EST
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UT, USA
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Posted: 8/22/2023 9:55:34 PM EST
[Last Edit: Utahshooting]
[#6]
I've had my Fein Turbo 2 for over 20 years. Works perfect
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KS, USA
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Posted: 8/22/2023 10:47:51 PM EST
[#7]
I have this Prolux Garage Vac.
Mainly for detailing cars, but it is awesome for all shop vac needs. Super nice for just keeping the floor clean. Dry, wet. 30ft hose. Like $300 if you get the demo unit  
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Posted: 8/22/2023 11:07:55 PM EST
[#8]
Originally Posted By bigbryce31186: Rigid is the gold standard as far as I'm concerned. I’ve had good luck with Rigid. |
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Posted: 8/22/2023 11:07:55 PM EST
[#9]
I like the Ridgid shop vacs
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Posted: 8/22/2023 11:27:28 PM EST
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigbryce31186: Rigid is the gold standard as far as I'm concerned. This. |
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Posted: 8/23/2023 1:45:53 AM EST
[#11]
Quote History$1050.... Not bad. I'll ring them up and see if they have any top tier options. Wonder if they'll custom build me one with palladium motor windings ? |
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Posted: 8/23/2023 7:12:03 AM EST
[Last Edit: ScottsGT]
[#12]
Another Ridgid fan boy. Get the 16 gallon and don’t look back. Watch sales ads at HD. I got mine with the smaller optional 10’ flex hose for car interiors.
Use mine hooked up to a dust devil for sawdust collection when woodworking. This one. The handle is a new option since I bought mine. |
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Posted: 8/23/2023 7:22:55 AM EST
[Last Edit: ColtRifle]
[#13]
My Craftsman won’t die.
I also have a smaller one from Harbor Freight I have been quite happy with although I haven’t had it nearly as long as the Craftsman. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 8/23/2023 8:07:23 AM EST
[#14]
RIDGID , have had the 1 and only one for 20 years with no problems with it. Would get another if this one goes tits up.
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Posted: 8/23/2023 8:46:57 AM EST
[#15]
You can find the boutique brands with SS canisters & such but they aren't any better than RIGID. We (commercial plumbers) (ab)use them shamelessly on job sites and even though we are eventually successful, it does take some effort to kill one. We usually just end up losing them piece by piece.
I have one in my shop I've been using since 2005. |
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Posted: 8/23/2023 9:41:42 AM EST
[#16]
Sorry, I can't help you with Tier 1 money since I only paid $100 for mine but on a positive note, I have been using it weekly for several hours since 2020 and it is still going strong. We ordered some for work as well.
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Posted: 8/23/2023 9:54:39 AM EST
[#17]
Another vote for RIDGID. I have a large one with the big back wheels I bought for home use probably 20+ years ago. It’s been used in the garage and for multiple home remodel jobs. Seems like a tool that will last me a lifetime.
Does anyone else think the extra hose setups available at HD got chintzy? |
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WI, USA
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Posted: 8/23/2023 9:56:56 AM EST
[Last Edit: madwis15]
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Positronic: $1050.... Not bad. I'll ring them up and see if they have any top tier options. Wonder if they'll custom build me one with palladium motor windings ? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Positronic: Wonder if they'll custom build me one with palladium motor windings ? I have this one, it's only $420 and it's fantastic. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084JC71BB?tag=arfcom00-20 
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Posted: 8/24/2023 3:58:07 PM EST
[#19]
There is a difference between a "shop vacuum" and a "dust extractor". The Festool as well as Bosch, Makita, Fein, and similar are dust extractors. Sure, they will work as a shop vacuum, but if you're using them to vacuum your car and your garage floor then it's kind of a waste. A good size Ridgid with a bag and filter will do all your general vacuuming needs as well as a lot of your dust extraction as well. There are HEPA bags and filters available. I use a bag and a blue filter on my Ridgid, as well as a cyclone separator when I'm sanding or doing other woodworking. The cyclone captures almost everything, with the bag and filter getting the extremely fine particulates.
Get a Ridgid. |
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Posted: 8/24/2023 4:14:26 PM EST
[#20]
In my experience they all perform poorly until you hit the 12 gallon level.
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Posted: 8/24/2023 8:32:13 PM EST
[#21]
Rigid. I use it as a vac and not dust collection. With bags there is minimal pass through on particulate. Wouldn’t hesitate to buy again. Especially because purchase price was in the $125 range.
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USA
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Posted: 8/25/2023 7:54:02 PM EST
[#22]
How about a commercial 2000w 2 motor wet dry vac?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LH54AEY?tag=arfcom00-20 |
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USA
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Posted: 8/25/2023 7:55:22 PM EST
[#23]
If you have a 240v outlet, how about a 3 motor 3600w wet dry vac?
https://www.gutterprovac.com/products/commercial-gutter-vacuum-machine-2-motors-model-gpv2000-2?variant=44593057497406¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjwoqGnBhAcEiwAwK-OkejekzxFrYyhVrAVbjB0tisF96967cmj_habu0_mXk4SLYOmbKPFNxoCyeEQAvD_BwE |
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Posted: 8/25/2023 7:57:42 PM EST
[#24]
Buy this and never look back.
https://www.kaercher.com/us/commercial/vacuum-cleaners/wet-dry/nt-22-1-ap-bp-15281280.html |
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Posted: 8/25/2023 8:23:15 PM EST
[#25]
Festool is baller tier.
Then Flex. Not the gay ass US stuff, the Euro stuff. Here: https://www.flex-tools.com/en/products/vacuum-cleaners-and-air-purifiers/safety-vacuum-cleaners/vc-21-l-mc Then Fein. Then be a poor.
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MI, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 3:14:49 AM EST
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Google commercial wet dry vacuum not shop vac but it really depends on what you are using it for if you are going more wet getting into commercial brands like tornado or powr-flite on the cheap end or advance Nss on the higher end are miles ahead in "handling" wet stuff they may lack a little in dust "filteration" collection area because they don't use those expensive pleated filters usually. Google janitorial or maintenance supply stores in your area. Once you have a commercial machine you will not look back and will never buy another wet dry vacuum because every part can be replaced not just thrown away. These stores will also sell hose by the foot and fittings so you can really customize what you want to fit your needs.
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Posted: 8/26/2023 4:37:30 AM EST
[#27]
I think my Ridgid works well. I do think the hose is terrrible. Way too stiff.
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OK, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:31:40 AM EST
[#28]
Ridgid
I got a 12gal wet/dry thats held up well |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 12:26:20 PM EST
[#29]
Ridgid with the removable motor.
I use the motor with the reduction nozzle to dry the motorcycles after washing them, or as a leaf blower or other similar duties. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 8/27/2023 6:30:29 PM EST
[#30]
IIRC, project farm's tests showed Dewalt on top and Rigid near the top.
I nabbed a Dewalt on a ~50% off overstock discount on Amazon... |
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Posted: 8/27/2023 6:38:33 PM EST
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Posted: 8/27/2023 6:50:05 PM EST
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Posted: 8/27/2023 7:10:19 PM EST
[Last Edit: Advance]
[#33]
The expensive Rigid model. The one that can turn into a corded leaf blower. I've used it for 10 years. I change the filter every couple of years and it keeps going.
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Posted: 9/5/2023 8:34:50 AM EST
[#34]
does it help to put a Cowboys sticker on it to make your vacuum suck more? asking for a friend...
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Posted: 9/5/2023 8:40:42 AM EST
[Last Edit: wildearp]
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigbryce31186: Rigid is the gold standard as far as I'm concerned. This. I have two that I use regularly. I will admit that I also bought a 20 gallon Craftsman recently because it was the largest volume I could find. I use it to do the final drain when I clean my hot tub. |
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Posted: 9/5/2023 9:55:21 AM EST
[#36]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ColtRifle: My Craftsman won’t die. I also have a smaller one from Harbor Freight I have been quite happy with although I haven’t had it nearly as long as the Craftsman. I'm still rock'n a Craftsman 3.5hp shop vac from the mid 80's. Replaced the hose once during that time period. I have replaced the filter maybe three times. It will not die. |
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