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What's the difference between a shop vac and a vacuum cleaner?
Shop vacs provide more cleaning power and are often sturdier than typical vacuum cleaners. That’s because they’re typically used for bigger, more serious messes. A shop vac is great for cleaning up emergency leaks in your home or large quantities of dirt and debris.
How do I use a shop vac for water?
Vacuuming water is a strength of shop vacs, and it can often be cleaned up with other solid debris. However, most shop vacs require you to remove the filter when suctioning large amounts of liquid. If the filter does become wet, remove it when your job is complete to let it dry properly.
What does CFM mean?
CFM stands for cubic feet per minute. It’s a measurement of airflow and one of the most important factors in how effectively a vacuum can clean — though it’s not the only factor. Our top pick, for example, measures at 144 CFM. That’s quite powerful. Our favorite cordless model doesn’t pack the same punch at 87 CPM.
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.
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?