MetroVac vs. Rigid Shop Vac

**Stokdgs** · 07-15-2014, 07:22 PM

The longer Metrovac that I have has a long, reuseable, cloth bag that will never fill up, unless I decide to vacuum up all the leaves or something outside...

I have a new back up cloth bag for it and to date, have never had to bring it into production.. And this metrovac is probably 9 years old... Still going strong...

I also learned how to fix the hoses when they start to split and break from the joint where they mate to the hard plastic connectors..

Will be happy to share how to do that if anyone has not figured it out already..

Dan F

**chuck2417** · 07-16-2014, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by Angus

I used the Rigid bags and agree, they`re pricey. I`ve also got the air diffuser on the blower port to stop dust from being kicked up. If you dont already have the diffuser, it`s worth getting

I`ll Pick up that cone shaped diffuser for the back later this week. I need to return the new leaf blower I picked up on sale then! As long as it dries as well as the 12 amp blower. I used some generic bags to put inside, same size as the rigid except a bit cheaper (not sure if there is a difference).

**canadianeh** · 07-20-2014, 06:09 PM

I ordered the metrovac and will report back. Chemical guys had it for 188. Walmart had it for 186.

I`ll report back after using.

**canadianeh** · 08-12-2014, 08:23 PM

Closing the loop here.

I`m THRILLED with my purchase. The MetroVac is worth every penny. It`s quiet. It`s got more suction than a shopVac twice the size. All the tools are fantastic. I love how small it is and storing it on the wall is fantastic.

Buy one. You`ll love it.

**405HP_Z06** · 08-12-2014, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by canadianeh

Closing the loop here.

I`m THRILLED with my purchase. The MetroVac is worth every penny. It`s quiet. It`s got more suction than a shopVac twice the size. All the tools are fantastic. I love how small it is and storing it on the wall is fantastic.

Buy one. You`ll love it.

Agree completely! The Metro`s are fabulous!

**nate4l1f3@yahoo** · 01-16-2015, 01:52 AM

Originally Posted by canadianeh

I ordered the metrovac and will report back. Chemical guys had it for 188. Walmart had it for 186.

I`ll report back after using.

Can you link to which one you bought and is it still on sale?

**KBzPTGT** · 11-15-2016, 08:05 AM

I know this is a really old post but for anyone that is on the fence like i was about the small Ridgid vac/blower W/care care kit it`s on sale at Home Depot for $79.00.
RIDGID 4 gal. 6.0-Peak HP Wet Dry Vac with Detachable Blower and Bonus Auto Detailing Kit-WD4081 - The Home Depot

**Jaddie** · 11-15-2016, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by KBzPTGT

I know this is a really old post but for anyone that is on the fence like i was about the small Ridgid vac/blower W/care care kit it`s on sale at Home Depot for $79.00.
RIDGID 4 gal. 6.0-Peak HP Wet Dry Vac with Detachable Blower and Bonus Auto Detailing Kit-WD4081 - The Home Depot

That`s an awesome deal!