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...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.

**g35** · 10-15-2002, 02:33 PM

I perfer the fein vacs as they are nice and quite.

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 itÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s a great little vacuum and I have been using the heck out of it this last week. :up

http://www.autopia.org/forums/showth...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/summ...ession.new=Yes

**Zealot** · 10-15-2002, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by FNG

This one?

http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summ...ession.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/AS...928691-0716134

Metro Vac n`Blo 4hp for $140 shipped.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...928691-0716134

**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....