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 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'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.

So, I look at this sub on occasion, and I see the consistent hyping of Sabo and Miele. Cool. I am thinking of replacing my current upright canister vacuum, and I checked in with Consumer Reports rankings, their top 3 bagged uprights are all Kenmore (Elite Pet Friendly 31150, BU1018, and Intuition BU4050) rated 77, 75, 74. Followed by 3 Oreck models (Elevate Command, Elevate Conquerer, and Elevate Control), rated 61, 61, and 54.

For bag-less uprights, they have the Shark PowerDetect AZ4002 at 82, then the Shark Navigator Professional NV360 at 78, and the Shark Stratos AZ3002 at 77. The Sebo Felix Premium rates a 66. The Miele Upright U1 Cat and Dog comes in at a 76, the maverick at 72, and the Twist at 72.

So, my question is why nobody on here seems to like Shark or Kenmore, and why did Wirecutter rank the Sebo so much higher? Is it just a function of Consumer Reports factoring in price relative to performance and the Sebo does marginally better but costs $600-$700, and the Shark and Kenmore costs $300-$450? Is it brand reliability and durability?

What accounts for the difference, and is it really that much of a difference in performance relative to price?

Edit: Since the moderator asked, I don’t really have a budget, and just want a quality product without overpaying. My floor type is hardwood over 2 floors, with area rugs in the living room, bedrooms, and hallways. There are 2 cats. I have a stick vacuum for the stairs, and a Roomba to get the dust/cat bunnies on a more regular basis.. I use the upright for deeper cleaning of the area rugs. I occasionally have a cleaning crew come in every 4-5 weeks to give the whole place a once over.

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 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.

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!

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!

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?

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?

I’ve got a large Rigid shop vac that I love, but I’m considering getting the Bauer 20V cordless 3.5 gal wet/dry shop vac. I’ve already got plenty of Bauer batteries and haven’t gotten any Hercules batteries (yet). Is this 3.5 gal Bauer one worth getting for portability? Any thoughts on the other vacs available?

Alright, so I've been in the market for a new shop vac. I've Been eyeballing the DeWalt stealth sonic for quite a bit. The 6 Gallon is normally 80 and the 9 gallon is always on sale for 90. Recently, I've been looking into the Bauer shop vac. The 6 Gallon is on sale for a little under $60 with ITC. Some of the reviews say they are stronger and quieter than DeWalt and Rigid.

I'm no professional so this will see general household use. Vacuuming cars and garage clean ups. Probably the occasional liquid clean up as well.

What's everyone's thoughts on the Bauer vacs compared to other options?

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!

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!

Is a Shop Vac, whether the branded one or like a DeWalt or Craftsman one, worth it? I’ve been considering getting one as just a utility vacuum, do clean up some messy stuff and clean out the car from time to time. I’m not concerned really about the quality of the filtration, as it’ll probably mainly be used outside. I’m just wondering if it’s something that would be useful. Would like to stay under $150, as far as brand, I’d like to hear your thoughts. My dad has had the Shop Vac branded ones for years and he’s always liked them, but I’m not opposed to any brand.