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10-07-06, 06:42
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justin30513 is offline
Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North GA Posts: 1,301 | Reviewed: RIDGID 4-Gallon 5 Peak HP Portable Pro Vac Reviewed: RIDGID 4-Gallon 5 Peak HP Portable Pro Vac After my current "Shop-Vac" brand vac failed me, I decided to go with a RIDGID. The lineup sports a lifetime warranty which is very important to me. I went into Home Depot and to my surprise all vacs were 15% off! This never happens to me. I looked and looked. I needed a vac that was small but portable. I found this on sale for 59.99 (reg. 69.00) and checked out. When I took it out of the box, the first thing I noticed was the hose size. It's 1-7/8 instead of 2-1/2 or 1 -1/4 making my attachments useless. It also came with only one car nozzle attachment. I was a little frustrated. I did see something else.....a muffler! I put it on and cranked it up. Makes a HUGE difference. I was doing a pretty rough H2 when my other vac let go so I decided to go back and finish the other half with this one. Dear Lord. This thing rocks. Super long power cord meant no extention cords. I did the other half 10 times faster than the first half. This one nozzle did it all. I found the vac actually sucking and sticking to the floor. So much suction. Its the perfect size for a mobile detailer. I will be getting this kit soon though.... Overall, this is one of the best purchases I have ever made. If you want a powerful yet portable vac this is for you. It's like a detailer actually designed it. | |
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10-07-06, 08:14
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Bigpoppa3346 is offline
Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,731 | Sweet, I'll definitely look into that. It takes me forever with my old shop vac to vaccuum out even light stuff, and I'm looking for a new one. Thanks for the review. | |
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10-07-06, 08:43
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TnM6i is offline
Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: H-Ville, TN Posts: 556 | I have the same unit and have been well pleased with it. I get good vacuum power and the capacity is enough to clean several vehicles befor emptying. The only thing I don't like is that the included hose is rather short. I found an accessory kit at HD that includes an assortment of nozzles and a 7ft hose. The longer hose makes all the difference! After paying $69 for mine, I saw the same unit that comes with a wall hanger, accessory nozzles, and a long hose for $10 more. Too bad I had already used the vac and bought the accessory kit. Anyway, the WD4050 is a great shop-vac for the mobile detailer. I can toss in in my trunk and it doesn't take up a lot of space. Defintely a good deal.
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10-07-06, 09:45
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BigAl3 is offline
Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,427 | Quote: |
Originally Posted by justin30513 Overall, this is one of the best purchases I have ever made. | agreed!  | |
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10-07-06, 10:04
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Jordan@DD is offline
Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 125 | I had that same vacuum. It didn't think it provided nearly enough power. I got a 6.5hp dayton instead. | |
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10-07-06, 10:44
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StumpyDetailing is offline
Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 453 | I use the 6.5hp Ridgid, and it sucks up toonies, bolts, screws, nails, and I only have to do 1 or 2 passes to get all the dirt out...
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10-07-06, 10:49
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Scroder is offline
Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 32 | I got the same one and love it. THe optional $15 accessory kit is a pretty good deal also, and comes with more attachments.
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10-07-06, 11:14
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SilverLexus is offline
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4,897 | It's a good product for the money but it has two weaknesses: noise and the need to change filters frequently for best suction ($15+). Fortunately, you can wash the filters a few times to get the dirt off.
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10-07-06, 03:09
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SpoiledMan is offline
Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 6,665 | Get the "Pro Commercial" kit and you will get the option to use your old 2 1/2 inch tools again.
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10-07-06, 04:49
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klnyc is offline
Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,103 | Its okay vac, I had been using this puppy for last 3 years. No problem yet.
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10-07-06, 05:27
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MichaelM is offline
Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lansdale, PA Posts: 355 | Great vac, horrible switches. | |
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