Shop VAC decision...

RoboDude · 02-09-02, 03:00

Hey dudes,

Yesterday I bough a Craftsman 6gallon 2.0HP Wet/Dry Shop Vac for $19.99. I got it cheap because thats the last one they had(display) and its being discontinued. It has pretty god suckin action, but, its way to loud in my IMO. The newer Craftsman seem to be quiter and more powerful. Should I get a better one? They have another 6 gal. Wet-Dry Vac, 2-1/2 hp for $39.99. But I'm thinking more of the 8 gal. Wet-Dry Vac, 3-1/2 hp for $59.99.

Do I keep the one I have and just wear ear plugs or get a quiter/more HP one? Will the 2.5HP be enogh?

Thanks.

P.S. I finally recieved my Klasse order today!!! Weeeeee!! Can't wait!! Also the MFs from tacsar.com seem pretty good... don't feel plush though.

Dave C. · 02-09-02, 03:10

That vac should be fine. With my old Shop-Vac I did wear ear protection, but my new Craftsman is very quiet so I don't need it. The smaller the vac the better it can get into the nooks and crannies, so I'd keep it personally. I have a 6.0HP model and it is way overkill for vacuuming cars, but I use it for other stuff too.

Bumpers Plus · 02-09-02, 04:35

Some of the vacs have a muffler for them. I got one for my 6.25 hp one and it quieted it alot!

mch · 02-09-02, 05:18

Home Depot sells muffler that is made for Shop Vac. You attach it to the exhaust and it works nicely. I have one and it cost me about 8 bucks. Still kinda loud but not as loud as with nothing on. I say about 25% reduction.

RoboDude · 02-09-02, 05:20

it doesn't have a exust duct.. =(

High Noon · 02-09-02, 11:00

I use alot of shop vacs in my bussiness and I think the 2 horse won't be enough cause when you are vacuming, dirt clogs the filter. Now instead of a 2 horse you got a 1 horse, cause of the dirt going on the filter and from there its get weaker and weaker.There is no way around it. It to diffcult to clean it after every use. You can use the contractor's bag that deverts the dirt into a paper bag, instead of hitting the filter, but you still lose some power but not as bad. Get the most horses you can afford and one of the quiet motors. You won't get it for $20.00. I just got a 6.0 super quiet shop vac and really like it compared to the older noiser ones we have.

RoboDude · 02-09-02, 11:05

Whats the brand did you buy? how many gallons?

All the ones with like 6hp that are craftsman are to big to carrry around.

Chuckmotor · 02-09-02, 11:10

Those 6+ hp vacuums are so cool. You can put the blower on and use those things for batting practice!

YoSteve · 02-09-02, 11:41

I have a 1.5hp shop vac, it rocks.

Real men don't care about how loud vac's are

I'd probably try a Euro-pro as seen on TV vac or something if I wanted something more portable and quiter, anyone try them before?

C240 · 02-09-02, 11:44

YoSteve · 02-09-02, 11:52

it's an example of a Europro vac.

With our Euro-Pro 800 Watt Piggy Vac Hand Vacuum, you've got all the cleaning power you need! This sturdy little hand vac delivers powerful suction with an 800 watt motor, and its portable, lightweight construction makes it easy to carry around the house and reach into small corners with no struggle. The dustcup filter design is reusable and washable, meaning you'll never have to buy replacement bags again. This incredible cleaning machine includes an approx. 2-1/2' flexible cleaning hose, cleaning brush, crevice tool and black nylon shoulder strap for easy portablility.

$34 I believe at hsn.com

High Noon · 02-10-02, 07:36

Quote:

Originally posted by RoboDude
Whats the brand did you buy? how many gallons?

All the ones with like 6hp that are craftsman are to big to carrry around.

The name is Shop Vac, Walmart has them, Lowes also, it may be a special order. But they will do it. This is the highest horse and lowest gallons they offer at this time
http://www.shopvac.com/index.html

I got an 8 Gallon 6.0 horse. Its just right, the 16 gallons was just too big. You may want to try a 1X1 1 horse-1 Gallon. You just have to clean it often.