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On Apr 23, 1:47 am, j...@panix.com (Jeff Jonas) wrote:
> In article <84slarvhgy....@ripco.com>, Todd H. <t...@toddh.net> wrote:
> >Stan Brown <the_stan_br...@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?
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> 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.
I've the Rigid 12 Gallon "5-HP" model. Just finished using it to
suck up water in the basement carpet (about 8 gallons worth).
I have had this unit for a few years. PLENTY powerful sucks up screws,
wood blocks, socks, and wants to detach the carpet if you're not
careful with it. I found it for a steal during "Black Friday" a few
years back, $20.00!!!!
I just looked at HD site, and its currently retailing for about $70
which seems a bit much, but it goes on sale from time to time.
Uses a "HEPA" style filter so it has minimal dust blow out.
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