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Old 11-14-08, 09:39   #1 (permalink)
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Question Best Shop Vac's

I am wondering what you guys feel are the best shop vacs that you have used or use. I have been using Rigid shop vacs for years and have a 6.5 hp and a 5.0 hp vac made by them. I am looking to purchase new vacs in the coming months as mine are getting pretty beat. Do any of you have suggestions for relatively small but have huge power shop vacs??? I would really appreciate any suggestions and website links that have the vacs you are refering to. Thank you!!!
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Old 11-14-08, 10:18   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Best Shop Vac's

I'm in the same boat you are. I have a decent enough one right now but its just too big. I remember someone here suggested this one Craftsman 16-gal 6.5-peak hp Wet/Dry Vac with Detachable 265 mph Blower - Model 17066 at Sears.com and I think I am going to pick it up tomorrow before the sale ends. The nice thing about it is it has a detachable blower so I wont have to buy a leaf blower too.
 
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Old 11-14-08, 11:01   #3 (permalink)
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Shop-Vac at Lowe's: 5-Gallon 5.5 Peak HP Heavy-Duty Portable Shop Vac
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Old 11-15-08, 12:45   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Best Shop Vac's

lowes is going to have the shop-vac 14-Gallon 4.5-hp wet/dry vac for $29 on the black friday sale, and i'm sure home depot will have something similiar...
 
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Old 11-15-08, 06:12   #5 (permalink)
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Re: Best Shop Vac's

I would love to find a vac that is a powerhouse with a smaller size than the 16 gal.. have any of you seen or heard about one? I have a 5 that is a 5 gal, and the 6.5 is the big 16 gal setup. Thanks for the suggestions so far.. Guess Black friday will be the day to buy the VACS!!!
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i have a craftsman 20 gallon 6.5 hp i believe and its very very powerful
 
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Old 11-15-08, 07:00   #7 (permalink)
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Re: Best Shop Vac's

The 'best', probably Alto's Wap vacuum. A bit expensive, but far superior. They are very powerful, but extremely quiet. I have had mine for over five years and it has stood up to daily use since then, with no problems. They have several different sizes.
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Old 11-15-08, 08:46   #8 (permalink)
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The 'best', probably Alto's Wap vacuum. A bit expensive, but far superior. They are very powerful, but extremely quiet. I have had mine for over five years and it has stood up to daily use since then, with no problems. They have several different sizes.
Wow that looks impressive, but how are they with hose replacements? pricey but Im sure that the product is worth it.
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I've been very happy with my Rigid 4050. I've had Craftsman and Shop Vac brands before and neither was as good as the Rigid.
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I have the shorter oval craftsman and its great.
 
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Wow that looks impressive, but how are they with hose replacements? pricey but Im sure that the product is worth it.
I just replaced the hose recently after five years of daily use. All the components are top notch.
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Old 11-16-08, 04:10   #12 (permalink)
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how much was the hose? and what about the attachments? I typically get attachments from home depot and I know some of them dont hold up for more than 6 months or so. Thx for keeping me posted!
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