Nikota vac n blo from Big Lots

[ncsu602]

Since finding this site I`ve developed two addictions. One is, of course, collecting polishes and LSPs. The other is shopping at Big Lots. My fiance says I need help, oh well. I`ve been looking for a shop vac since I`ve just moved in a new house and don`t have access to one anymore. I was in Big Lots yesterday and saw this vac. It`s nearly identical to the Metro version that`s over $100 and it was only $40. I took a chance on it being good, and it actually is. It`s a 3hp version and comes with all kinds of attachments, including 2 8ft. sections of hose. I used it last night and am very pleased. The only downside is that it`s not a wet/dry vac. It has plenty of power and with all the tools included, I think it`s a pretty good deal for the price. I tried to find a picture online, but like everything else at Big Lots, the company went under.



BTW, they have all grades of Long Haul products on sale for $5 or less.

[gmblack3]

So does it look like this:



http://www.metrovacworld.com/grafx/large/carvacnblo_600.jpg

[ncsu602]

identical, the only difference I can see is it`s a 3.0 hp rather than 4.0 (exact decal, different number) and it says Nikota where that one says Metro. It even has the exact attachments.

[imported_truzoom]

identical, the only difference I can see is it`s a 3.0 hp rather than 4.0 (exact decal, different number) and it says Nikota where that one says Metro. It even has the exact attachments.



Chances are it is the same vac with a different motor.



Oh what difference a fancy name can make. :o

[wannafbody]

I bought the Big Lots $20 RO sander and it works pretty well with an orange pad. It doesn`t have the throw of the PC but it does have an 11k RO speed.

[ncsu602]

The handles are even the same. $39.99 sure is a big difference from $100+. So far I love it, I mounted it under my workbench (in the middle of the garage) and there`s enough hose to reach across to either bay. I`m most impressed with the power. It doesn`t have the power of the larger shop vacs, but I`m sure it`s as good or better than the mid-range ones. It was a little cheaper and included all the attachments.



I noticed one other difference. Other than 3hp vs 4hp, it has a different switch. Mine`s a lighted rocker switch, were the Metro vac is a metal toggle.

[Mach30SiR]

wet / dry?

[BlueLibby04]

wet / dry?



No, he said it was only dry.

[velobard]

They didn`t have this vacuum at my local BL last night. Ah well, I really can do what i need with my old Shop Vac anyway.

[ncsu602]

yup, straight dry. I went to 3 different Big Lots before I found this one. I had seen it earlier and passed it up, then decided I needed it. Call and see if they have it before you go.



I was originally looking for a shop vac, but this one will do just as good. I wouldn`t buy both. I`ve got a LGCM for extracting carpets, so I don`t need a wet/dry vac.

[fiveiron]

I already checked Decoder Ring---what are LSP`s???

[velobard]

LSP = Last Step Product



It can be a little confusing for some folks because what`s an LSP for one person is just a foundation product for another. For example, FK1`s 2180 sealant can serve as an LSP just fine, but I get the impression most people who use it top it with another product such as Pink Wax or some other `nuba.

[Bioman]

Does this one work as a blower as well?

[Bluesbrekr]

I believe it will.



Sound like the same unit I got at Harbor Freight. 3HP, all the attachments but has a `Chicago Tool` label. Paid $45 for it. Great little unit!

[fiveiron]

Was this in the autoparts section? or another part of the store?