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In article <84slarvhgy.fsf@ripco.com>, Todd H. <t@toddh.net> wrote:
>Stan Brown <the_stan_brown@fastmail.fm> writes:
>> I have been using my brother's shop-vac (wet/dry vac), and I hate it.
>> The hose attaches only by friction, and keeps coming off; and the
>> motor is too weak (won't pick up screws without a *lot* of fussing).
>> I need to buy one of my own anyway. Recommendations?
Ridgid used to make all of Sear's wet/dry vacs
("Shop Vac" is a trademark, thus their different term),
and are now sold direct at Home Depot.
Some models have a latching hose.
All their "peak horsepower" ratings are bogus, so I am unsure
if the 8 gal is anywhere as strong as the 16 gallon.
Sears' wet/dry vacs look reasonable again
so that's a better deal when they're on sale.
No need to pay over $100.00
I've an old Sear's 16 gallon wet/dry vac
and it'll guzzle up small hardware without problem.
I put a cloth bag over the corrugated filter
to make it easier to clean with minimal suction loss.
There are now HEPA and near-HEPA filters for it too:
far better than just foam or paper-bag filters.
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-- mejeep deMeep ferret!
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