Help - Shop Vac Vs Rigid

[harvey]

Any experience with either. Any advise regarding which brand works and stands up better etc. Any other brand to consider. Looking at the 5 gallon, 5 hp Rigd at Homedepot. Has better warrenty then Shop vac. I never heard of Rigid before.



Thanks

[imported_Padron]

Here`s a thread on that very subject:



http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=78708



Try a search....

[harvey]

Pardon, thanks for the link. Interesting and helpful.

[icu812]

RIDGID hands down

[BigAl3]

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4 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum / WD4050 $69.97 at Home Depot



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Features



Compact, light and portable

easy to store and to take it with you on the job.

5.0 Peak HP

it delivers more high performance power than vacs twice its size

Tug-A-Long Positive Locking Hose

Locks 7-Foot hose to Vac-Hose Won`t Pull Out During Use

1-7/8" hose

this size gives clog-free performance of larger hoses with the fexibility of smaller hoses

Use for wet and dry cleanups

includes a blowing port for maximum versatility

2-Layer High Efficiency Filter

great for drywall and other fine dust

On board accessory storage

keeps accessories on hand and easy to reach



Specifications



Gallon Size: 4

MOTOR:

*Peak Horsepower: 5.0

*Air Watts: 235

*Voltage: 120

*Amps: 9.0

Cord Length: 20

U.L. Listed: Yes

Replacment Filter: VF3500

Accessory Size: 1-7/8"

Shipping Weight: 17lbs

Net Weight: 12lbs

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Includes

Accessories Included: 1-7/8" x 7` Positive Locking Hose, Mutli-Purpose Nozzle, Muffler / Noise Diffuser; 2-Stage Drywall Filter

[jamesuh]

I agree, Rigid all the way. I have that same exact vac and it works great. Lifetime warranty seals the deal.

[see_otter]

This is the one I have





Brand RIDGID

Model # WD4550

Assembled Depth (In Inches) 15

Assembled Height (In Inches) 16.5

Assembled Weight (In LBS) 16

Assembled Width (In Inches) 19

Built-In Attachment Storage Yes

Converts to Blower Yes

Gallon Capacity 5 Gal.

Hose Length(Ft.) 7 Ft.

Peak Horsepower 5.0



Price $99.99



Of course I had to add some accessories......



Ridgid 4 x `s pro hose is four times more durable and flexible than the standard ridgid hose. This universal 10 Ft. wet/dry vac hose can be used with both 2-1/2 In. and 1-7/8 In. accessories.



• Four Times More Durable Than The Standard RIDGID Hose

• Flexible And Resists Collapsing

• 10 Foot of Hose For Extra Reach

• Use As a Replacement or Extension Kit For Most RIDGID Vacs



$34.99



....and also a boatload of other adapters, nozzles, etc, so I can pretty much use any attachment made for any vac! Buying all the extras doubled the price of my vac, but I am extremely happy with my purchase.



I do also like the 4050 model as well. I am sure it is a great vac too. These things truly are iindestructable! They are also quieter than shop vacs IMO.

[SpoiledMan]

The Pro hose kit is necessary in my opinion. It makes a very good vacuum even better.

[imported_CDTGaticaW201]

This is the one I have

Wow, I just found a few pictures of that vacuum and I`m really liking the design! If HD puts those on sale anytime soon, R2`s gonna be getting the boot. I hate how my shopvac`s hose just lays around or kinda wraps around it, whereas that Ridgid pretty much becomes a toolbox. That`s awesome.

[see_otter]

I always go ttired of having my shop vac tip over and roll into the side of my car when I was trying to use it. with the vac I have now I can just set it down and I know its not going to rool away or anything. With the pro hose kit I bought, It is very good qulity and long enough to reach in about any situation.



It does pack up quite nicely. Everyone who sees the vac seem to want it! Although, with all the extras I have a have to carry a second tote anyways!

[SpoiledMan]

Wow, I just found a few pictures of that vacuum and I`m really liking the design! If HD puts those on sale anytime soon, R2`s gonna be getting the boot. I hate how my shopvac`s hose just lays around or kinda wraps around it, whereas that Ridgid pretty much becomes a toolbox. That`s awesome.

Keep in mind that the weakness of the Rigid vacs is the hose that comes with them. For your personal use it isn`t an issue. To use on others vehicles, the Pro hose is the better option for sure. It`s much more durable, flexible, adaptable etc. than the OEM hose. It also means that the "tool box" style becomes almost useless as the Pro hose wont fit inside.

[harvey]

THANKS Everyone.

[gben]

First consider "lift" before brand Or HP. Since you`ll probably be using it to vacuum wet carpeting and such this is a more important consideration. If I`m not mistaken you want a lift rating over 100 inches and perhaps someone who knows more about this can weigh in here. I don`t know if they put this rating on the boxes or where exactly it can be found but perhaps a search on this is in order.

[Nacho]

This is the one I have





Brand RIDGID

Model # WD4550



Price $99.99



Of course I had to add some accessories......



Ridgid 4 x `s pro hose is four times more durable and flexible than the standard ridgid hose. This universal 10 Ft. wet/dry vac hose can be used with both 2-1/2 In. and 1-7/8 In. accessories.

Does the pro hose work well with this model? The pro hose has a larger diameter so i am concerned it will get clogged it it picks up something big and it travels from the larger pro hose diameter to the smaller vac opening. Other than that i love the shape so if it works well i will pick it up.

[jsantoro]

I too am a Rigid fan. I have a 16 gallon unit that I`ve had for about 10 years that has been through a full house remodel, flooded basements, ton`s of misc. pick ups, and countless details etc.... It has never given me a lick of trouble. I decided it was too cumbersome for garage use and decided to look around for a replacement that is wall mountable. I stumbled upon an Everstar garage vac at Home Depot and decided to give it a shot. Not sure of the HP rating but the suction is fantastic. It comes standard with a 32` hose with all the attachments. I paid $99 but found them on clearance last week for $54!!! My advice is pick one up, you will be pleasantly surprised. If that doesn`t work, Rigid all the way!! Here is one I found on eBay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ype=osi_widget