Author Topic: Shop Vac (Read 2318 times)

wyrtyr2 · « **on:** January 27, 2018, 08:45:36 AM »

I need to replace my 20 yo Hitachi shop vac. I use it almost everyday, and it has been great. It seems that a lot of the choices out there are definitely cheaped out. All thoughts from the Guzz tribe are appreciated.

mechanicsavant · « **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2018, 08:48:53 AM »

Rigid (men of few words)

yogidozer · « **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2018, 09:33:20 AM »

If I owned and used something everyday for 20 years, I'd be picking that brand

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2018, 09:50:12 AM »

I've had a Craftsman for 20 yrs, it still sucks.

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2018, 09:50:12 AM »

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2018, 09:52:42 AM »

Quote from: mechanicsavant on January 27, 2018, 08:48:53 AM

Rigid (men of few words)

That would actually be Ridgid: https://www.ridgid.com/

rss29 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 27, 2018, 09:58:28 AM »

Fein. Expensive, but worth it in my opinion.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #6 on:** January 27, 2018, 10:00:06 AM »

Quote from: mechanicsavant on January 27, 2018, 08:48:53 AM

Rigid (men of few words)

Yeah, I have one. Quiet. Sucks.

I had to wear hearing protection with the old Craftsman that I've dedicated as a bead blast cabinet vacuum.

Sheepdog · « **Reply #7 on:** January 27, 2018, 10:18:22 AM »

I have two Ridgids; a big one and a little one. I don't use them daily, but when I do they get a hard workout. The big one is about 16 years old and the small one about 12. Due to breakage and loss, I consolidated the hoses and attachments some time ago. I put an intake muffler on the small one...it cuts the sound a little. I like these because filters and hose kits are readily available locally or online.

blackcat · « **Reply #8 on:** January 27, 2018, 10:27:26 AM »

My neighbor who doesn't understand how a screw driver works, recently threw out what looked like a brand new ShopVac, so I grabbed it before the scavengers could get their hands on the tool. Cleaned the filter and it works like a charm.

Fontain25 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2018, 10:33:07 AM »

Had a 2.5hp Craftsman for about 20 years and for 10 years of that it had a squeel in the motor but still worked. My wife bought me a 5hp Craftsman for Christmas and it has less suction than the old 2.5hp model.

sidecarnutz · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2018, 10:34:11 AM »

I have used a Craftsman for 25 years now. Still works great. The one before it used to shock me. I sold it to my Boss at the time. I even told him it was dangerous. He didn't care. Said his wife needed it for their house renovation.

I have bought some of the small shop vacs. Lowes and HF. Both failed after very little use. Once the smokes gets released from their motors, they don't work too good!

larrys · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2018, 11:16:02 AM »

I bought a big Craftsman in 1988 when I built my house. It really sucks. So much so that when the motor bearings started screaming I replaced them. Have used some new ones, they don't seem to have the same suck.
Best,
Larry

Two Checks · « **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2018, 12:25:14 PM »

Both Ridgid and Chraftsman are made by Emerson Electric.

rodekyll · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2018, 02:35:59 PM »

I have a 2.5 Craftsman that does duty as a wet vac, dry vac, and evacuation vacuum for the powdercoating booth. It's been working fine for 20+ years. My only issue is that it's top heavy. If I'm dragging it around the floor by the hose it tips over a lot. Otherwise it sucks like a Hoover.

wyrtyr2 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2018, 02:52:57 PM »

It seems that Hitachi is disappearing from the tool business. Craftsmen-waaay to loud, and top heavy. I want one with quality hose and attachments, solid castors-won't tip over and reasonably quiet. Lots of cheap stuff out there.

Groover · « **Reply #15 on:** January 27, 2018, 04:43:59 PM »

I have this one, but the 4-5 year older version. It's pretty nice I think a quite enough. Found mine at a garage sale for $20 bucks

https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/H-5011/Vacuums-Floor-Cleaners/Shop-Vac-10-Gallon-Stainless-Steel?pricode=WB2820&utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=pla&utm_term=H-5011&utm_campaign=Janitorial%2BSupplies&msclkid=eaaf9f29a2441d9243bec5455c3ef940&gclid=CMKXx_CZ-dgCFYuVxQId7vgFJw&gclsrc=ds

zebraranger · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2018, 04:09:20 PM »

Quote from: Groover on January 27, 2018, 04:43:59 PM

I have this one, but the 4-5 year older version. It's pretty nice I think a quite enough. Found mine at a garage sale for $20 bucks

https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/H-5011/Vacuums-Floor-Cleaners/Shop-Vac-10-Gallon-Stainless-Steel?pricode=WB2820&utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=pla&utm_term=H-5011&utm_campaign=Janitorial%2BSupplies&msclkid=eaaf9f29a2441d9243bec5455c3ef940&gclid=CMKXx_CZ-dgCFYuVxQId7vgFJw&gclsrc=ds

I've had the same 10 gal Shop Vac at home for the last few years and it works fine, but doesn't get daily use. I also have two Ridgid vacs at my shop that's been going strong for 10 years now.

wheaties · « **Reply #17 on:** January 29, 2018, 05:20:20 PM »

Quote from: rss29 on January 27, 2018, 09:58:28 AM

Fein. Expensive, but worth it in my opinion.

Yes, I got a Fein too. So much quieter than anything else I've owned or used. The ability to have it switch on when you turn on a sander is a really nice addition.

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