I have a shop vac that I use for cleaning the saws mostly but can't stand how bulky it is. It hangs around on the floor and doesn't really fit anywhere. What are some recommendations for shop vacs that fit on a shelf. Idc if I have to empty every time

I don’t know if I am asking too much of a small vacuum, but here is what I would like it to be able to do. I have a bigger one (14 gallon RIDGID) that I find kind of a pain for smaller jobs.

I would like it to be easy to bring up and down stairs. Although capable of wet use, I would mainly use it for DIY clean up. In that regard, can a smaller one hookup to tools (such as jig saw, sander, maybe even a table saw?)? Obviously, I would also use it for car clean out.

I was thinking of something around 5 gallons. Saw good things about a RIDGID and Vacmaster VF408 or the Beast. Thoughts?

Thanks!

I am in the market for a high HP small capacity shop vacuum. I will mainly use it for wood-shop detritus and small animal cage shavings. Please give me recommendations.

I have a mishmash of Milwaukee, Hilti, and Dewalt cordless tools.

Had been using a rigid cord, but the cord just gets in the way and not all my vehicles have the proper power.

I'm looking for something I can use around the house for random dust and debris, crawl space cleaning, etc. And maybe even stuff in the yard occasionally. Also want to be able to drain my sump pit with it or suck up excess water around there in an emergency. Ideally want a good, dependable, durable product that will last long but not completely break the bank.

Hello all,

As my title states, I need a shop-vac. Not just any shop vac though. I need one that can handle my house which is full of kids and pets.

You might think this means I need a good shop-vac. The kind built to withstand such rigors. I assure I need more than what you are thinking. My kids and pets are godless heathens bent on chaos and destruction.

I need a shop-vac with warning labels. It needs to do what a firehose does with water but in reverse with air. I need it to tear holes in the space time continuum. I need whatever the use at CERN to vaccuum out the large hadron collider.

What I need should be so powerful that if a friend calls and says “I killed a man, we have to get rid of the body” I can say “don’t worry, I’ll bring my shop vac and we can just suck it up”. I need the kind of vacuum that I take out at parties and show to friends.

Can anyone help? Also budget is around $400.

Thanks!

Thought i would share my little powerhouse. Been through at least 5 different model vacs from various brands... At 155cfm, this 10 gal stainless steel vac is a beast. Very loud though even with diffuser although this amount of noise is not a concern for me. Super portable.

I added a hose holder from a previous vac, rubber castors, and replaced cord with a thicker longer one.

I also have the craftsman version which has a bigger switch. Happy working!

Trying to decide on a decent mid-sized wet/ dry vacuum for the garage mostly and occasional home use. I don't care much about the peak HP, as long as it's got good suction and is durable. Primary use: DIY/ home improvement projects mostly - so think ...drywall dust, sawdust from a sander, miter saw, workshop cleanup, etc. Budget: Ideally 60 -75$

Here are the options I'm considering, what do you guys recommend?

• CraftsmanCMEVXA18115/ 5 Gal / Stainless Steel / 3 yr limited warranty/ 60$

• Stanley SL18415-6B / 6 Gal / Stainless Steel /1-year warranty/ 60$

Additional Questions :

• I'm a bit unsure about the durability of stainless steel, some reviews have mentioned it rusts (which makes no sense tho)

• Does the 3-year limited warranty with Craftsman make it better than Stanley - 1 year? both these look and work the same from what I observed. ( except Stanley is slightly lower db).

Update: The suction, the steel drum, and durability were my main concerns with what I thought was a fairly good deal otherwise. I'd picked up the Stanley to test it out, but now that's a return. The more I read and talk to people --> I hear good things about Rigid and DeWalt. Also, looks like they do get discounted.. so I can wait.

I've been doing some reading and see some complaints about suction on cordless models. But those complaints are also mixed in with 5 star reviews that say it's the best shop vac ever. So it's hard to know what to believe.

I have Ryobi 18v, Bosch 18v and Milwaukee M12 batteries already. Yeah I know it's a lot of ecosystems but I'm okay with that.

Any feedback on any of those lines and if they have a shop vac that performs well?

Was looking at this:

4 Gal. 5.0-Peak HP Portable Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum with Filter, Hose and Accessories - https://www.homedepot.com/p/202077241

vs

12 Gal. 5.0-Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum with Filter, Hose and Accessories - https://www.homedepot.com/p/304006023

I also saw that the 12 gallon style has every size below it as well! Too many choices...

My garage isn’t big and I won’t be doing too many projects. Are there any considerations I should think about?

When I say portable, I don’t necessarily mean the absolute smallest call thing you can get, as I realize most of those have been poorly reviewed for battery life, power etc. I am just looking for something relatively handheld, and that has decent battery power in favor of using some large corded monstrosity like a shop vac.

I'm looking for a shop vac. Here is what I plan to use it for:

• Blow water out of PVC pipes (garden irrigation and pool) in the fall to prevent ice damage.

• Vacuum my garage.

• Vacuum water spills around the house.

• Vacuum the car (sand in the trunk).

I want to see a good warranty. For example I was looking at costco "dewalt" model but apparently DeWalt does not recognize that model and therefore the warranty claim would be difficult. Ridgid says "lifetime warranty against material defects and workmanship" - does that mean they will replace it if a motor blows? Is that material defect, or will they tell me motor is not included in the lifetime warranty?

Similarly, I don't want a model with exotic accessory sizes. I do not know what is considered "standard" size, but I have read reviews in otherwise good products where people complained of non-standard sizes, having issues finding replacements. For my water blowing applications, I could use a garden hose attachment/adapter - are those pretty standard, or does this not exist?

Lastly, how do filters work on shop vacs? Are those washable and reusable? I don't want to buy a new filter every other time I use the vac. Please help.

I’m looking for a small portable shop vac, 5 gallons or less. Just something easy I can use and move around and maybe hook to a tool if needed. I’m tired of using the big one I have for small jobs. Corded or cordless, what do you guys recommend.

Thanks.

Edit... after seeing some of these think I’m leaning more towards cordless.

The Dewalt vac is $109 compared to the ridgid. My tools are mostly dewalt and it would be nice to stay consistent, but would go ridgid if it were a much better vacuum. I’m a DIYer who’s tired of lugging my bigger shop vac and hose around the house for small project clean ups, so I really like this form factor. Open to other suggestions!

I am looking to get my first shop vac to use for general stuff around the house. I have an unfinished basement in a new house that needs some cleaning (nothing crazy).

I have been eyeing 6 hp ones at Home Depot, but then I saw a Craftsman 3.5 hp vacuum on sale at Lowe's. What hp of vacuum do I really need for cleaning around the basement, garage and cars?

Hey guys I just wanted some advice on choosing a shop vac. I recently bought a pressure washer to use on our cars and now realize I don’t have a nice shop vac (just a small harbor freight 1gal that does work pretty good). I’d like to not have to go to any of the local auto car washes anymore to use their vacuums to clean the dirt and spilled French fries my dog and twerps leave under my truck seats. I know it’s probably unrealistic to expect the super suction like those at the newer car washes, but what’s the closest I can get and keep in the garage?

Do I want high horsepower? Does that always mean higher suction? Does size of the canister matter? Is the Rigid 12gal with 5.0peak hp gonna be stronger than the 4gal same hp? I buy most my stuff off marketplace when I find good deals, unless the price of new is good, so just wondering what I should be looking for :) Thanks in advance

Hi everyone, Im trying to find the right shop vac to vacuum up some diatomaceous earth. I need something with the right filter for safety and that isn't blowing out a ton of air out of the back port as it'll blow the diatomaceous earth around the room. Don't want to spend more than 200. Thank you!

Hi everyone, Crossposting from r/tools. I have a small workshop and am looking for a shop vac that maximizes power while minimizing footprint. I have a bucket dust separator, so I don’t need a lot of volume in the actual vacuum, and since I have limited space, would prefer as small a footprint as possible. I know a shop vac isn’t a replacement for a dedicated dust collector, but space and budget mean I am limited to a shop vac setup for the time being. I have a big 14 gallon, 5.5hp craftsman I got for cheap; but any small vacuum I look at (3 gal, for example) seem way too weak for effectively working on my contractor table saw. Any leads? Alternatively, can I get away with something less powerful? It’s hard to find CFM values online.

Extra points if it’s quiet but that’s a secondary concern.