View Full Version : Shop-Vac vs. Vac N`Blo
johnson
10-15-2002, 12:02 AM
Is it worth getting something that costs 3 times as much? $62 vs $175 shipped(until end of this month). Whats the difference between amps and hp? The first one is 8 amps but only 1-2 hp while the second one is peak 4 hp. I searched for vaccuum but didnt find much info on different brands.
http://www.shop-vac.com/web/products/detail.asp?ID=58&HdnSource=index&StoreID=
http://www.properautocare.com/vacnbloporva.html
imported_rcomito
10-15-2002, 01:20 PM
I have the Shop Vac all in one and it works great.
You`re right why pay more???
Redcar GUY
10-15-2002, 01:50 PM
Originally posted by Tac Fitzgerlad
I have the Shop Vac all in one and it works great.
You`re right why pay more???
yup me too ;)
HellrotCi
10-15-2002, 02:24 PM
Funny this was brought up. I got a discount code today, good for 20% off the Vac-n-Blo which makes it $140 with free shipping. Since my garage storage space is pretty limited, the small foot print of the Vac-n-Blo is appealing.
I perfer the fein vacs as they are nice and quite.
http://www.northwestpowertools.com/vac/91120.gif
http://www.northwestpowertools.com/vac/91120.htm
qsfanzone
10-15-2002, 02:54 PM
I just got that Shop-Vac model. See my review in this link. I think it’s a great little vacuum and I have been using the heck out of it this last week. :up
http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15107
PS, it`s 8AMP at 4.5 peak HP.
jeromet
10-15-2002, 03:25 PM
I got the Vac N`Blo about 3 weeks ago. Works great but a little on the expensive side.
johnson
10-15-2002, 05:02 PM
I guess ill be getting the Shop-Vac. I dont have many customers at the moment and winter is comming. I cant justify buying something I wont use until next year.
Zealot
10-15-2002, 05:37 PM
I picked up the Craftsman 3hp/3 gal unit the other day. It has a blower as well. Really nice unit for $70, and it`ll fit in the trunk of my Mustang.
johnson
10-15-2002, 05:41 PM
This one?
http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summary/productsummary.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1769517710.103 4721599@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccekadcghikhggjcehgcemgdffmdfin.0&vertical=SEARS&pid=00917757000&bidsite=&vertical=SEARS&vertical=SEARS&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes
Zealot
10-15-2002, 06:04 PM
Originally posted by FNG
This one?
http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summary/productsummary.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1769517710.103 4721599@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccekadcghikhggjcehgcemgdffmdfin.0&vertical=SEARS&pid=00917757000&bidsite=&vertical=SEARS&vertical=SEARS&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes
That`s it :) Nice to blow off the drive way after the lawn is mowed.
Dave
johnson
10-15-2002, 07:18 PM
So many choices, so little money.
Chuckmotor
10-15-2002, 07:32 PM
CHECK OUT RIGIDS AT HOME DEPOT!! These things are powerful and dependable, and pretty much all of them come with the 2 1/2" hose (which I demanded after messing with a cheap Shop Vac with a 1 1/4" hose for about a year). About Shop Vacs-- the more expensive ones are great, but the cheaper ones are cheap! They come with no helpful accessories. The Rigid I bought a while ago has the 2 1/2" hose, blower port, a variety of nossels, and a filter that doesn`t have to be changed for wet and dry pickup (which is very helpful when vaccumming up wet carpet mats after shampooing or pressure washing). My 3.5 HP 9 gallon Rigid was $50, at least $15 cheaper than the most comparable Shop Vac, which DID NOT EVEN come with a 2 1/2" hose OR the wet/dry filter!! Home Depot carries the Rigid line; Lowes carries Shop Vac. I shopped around a lot before buying my last vac, and I correctly concluded that Rigid was the way to go.
johnson
10-16-2002, 09:26 AM
Chuckmotor, what model did you get? I did some more researching and found these prices. I dont mind paying more for something if its worth it. Im leaning towards the Fein because its a wet/dry. I couldnt find many reviews except for epinions and amazon.
Fein 91120 for $140 shipped
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00002245U/ref%3Dnosim/shophub2-20/102-5928691-0716134
Metro Vac n`Blo 4hp for $140 shipped.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000068LA5/ref%3Dnosim/shophub2-20/102-5928691-0716134
johnson
10-16-2002, 09:50 AM
I searched the board and BradB uses it also. That vacuum doesnt come with any accessories either, adding to the cost. Ive got a 5.5 hp 16 gallon Craftsman vac in the garage but lost all the accessories and its too big. I looked for prices on accessories and they want $20 for longer hose, $20 for car kit, filter, etc. It all adds up. Still researching....