July 2, 2024 - This time, the winner was the Craftsman 6.5 HP wet/dry shop vac, model CMXEVBE17595. It was closely followed by a model from Ridgid and third place went to a steel-tank Vacmaster.

July 24, 2013 - I was considering the 6.5 hp Shop Vac in stainless to replace it, even though what I really need is an extractor, but that is a $1500 tool. Extractors have between 102 and 137 inches of lift, from what I have read. Click to expand... You don't need to spend a ton unless you want too on a vacuum.

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The Shop-Vac® 8 Gallon* 4.5 Peak HP** Wet/Dry Utility Vacuum is great for cleaning cleaning dirt and sawdust from your workbench and floor. The hose attaches to the rear blower port allowing you to blow the dirt out of those hard to reach places.

February 28, 2023 - Get a shop vacuum you like for size, throw a Clean Stream in it, clean up the unknown dust. https://www.gore.com/products/cleanstream-wet-dry-vacuum-filters · Click to expand... Correct. Cfm and water lift are the better metrics, along side hood old amps. Generally these scale with the faux-hp values.

August 13, 2025 - As a rough guideline, Farrell recommends, ”Look for a motor with 2 horsepower (HP) or greater for reliable performance on all sorts of household jobs.” If you need a vacuum for heavy-duty use, though, it’s best to choose one with a ...

July 24, 2013 - I had tried a 5.0hp 5 gal craftsman. It was decently powered but I didn't like the shape of it so i returned it. I then bought a Ridgid WD4522 4.5 Gallon also 5.0hp and OMG. This thing was a beast compared to the craftsman. And do get the claw tool. It is amazing! The cool thing about the rigid...

April 2, 2005 - Click to expand... i figured for ... thanks for the reply! :xyxthumbs ... It depends on on high you want to lift the carpet. 4-5 hp should be good....

The Shop-Vac® 16 Gallon* 6.5 Peak HP** Wet/Dry Vacuum features the SVX2 Motor Technology. This motor has more power and longer motor life when compared to the Shop-Vac® standard 6.5 peak HP** motor.

April 8, 2021 - Well, the formula is typically the same in case of shop vacs, regardless of whether they are big or small. If you are a homeowner, your wet-dry vac should have more or less 1.5 – 2 Hp.

March 4, 2025 - Our top pick is the DeWalt DXV09P 5 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum, thanks to its versatility (we even used it to unclog a bathroom sink!), ease of assembly, included attachments that come with a convenient storage bag, and overall effectiveness.

September 23, 2018 - Supposedly cylindrical vacuums work better and keep their air filters cleaner longer due to vortex effects, blah blah, but based on my experience, the smaller square Ridgid vac seems to perform on par with the full size ones, you just have to clean them more often. https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-4-5-gal-5-0-Peak-HP-Pro-Pack-Wet-Dry-Vac-WD4522/100638389

June 30, 2025 - From the brand that defined the class, I like the high-capacity SVX2 models, and I’d go with the 6.5 HP 16-gallon model. It has high performance and capacity, making it a solid choice as an all-around wet-dry vacuum.

Re: I need a Shop Vac, but how powerful? We use a Craftsman Clean N Carry wet/dry vac. It's more compact than a lot of the other commerical wet/dry vacs out, plus has a 5HP motor.

or Shop Your Favorite Retailer View Retailers The Shop-Vac® 8 Gallon* 6.0 Peak HP** Stainless Steel Wet/Dry Vacuum features a durable, easy to clean, stainless steel tank. This vacuum provides you with powerful cleaning for picking up wet or ...

November 5, 2013 - The Truth About Horsepower Subject: Peak Horsepower (PHP) Most manufacturers of garage vacuums and shop vacuums are marketing their vacuums as 4 to 5 Peak Horsepower (PHP). Lately XXBrand Name AGO doesn't sellXX had no choice but to follow this trend. No matter what you call it, PHP, HP, or ...

March 15, 2007 - I've found that having too little ... for water (like when the basement flooded), but for drywall dust and the like, it's just TOO powerful, and it's the 3.5 HP model Ridgid....

Answer (1 of 2): they are technically the same thing, but designed for different purposes, sort of like a shot gun and a rifle. the dyson is mean’t for floors, and has a beater bar, a wet/ dry vac is for construction / home repair sort of work. the hard plastic ends used on the wet dry vac could ...