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Old 11-17-08, 03:59   #15 (permalink)
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Re: Best Shop Vac's

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Originally Posted by Greg Nichols View Post
Its all about inches of lift (suction power). I like the amount of lift the altos have, but if I recall the shop vac 6.5hp generates 80" of lift.

Anyone have this data on inches of lift for various vacs?

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I know the VacMaster at Costco (mentioned above) has 88" of lift. From what I've read, 80" is the minimum you want. I've been eying it. Just waiting for a few more reviews to come in. $99 shipped right now. I will also say that I contacted VacMaster with some questions about it and their CS was excellent - quick, thorough and gave me all the answers I needed.

Costco also has the Hoover GUV in stores for $129.

I like that the VacMaster is a 1 7/8" hose - the smaller hose seems to clog too easy, and the big ones give up too much suction for most jobs (except like leaves).
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