Instructions

1. Remove the Bag. During wet operation, wet/dry vacuums never use collection bags.
2. Change or Remove the Filters.
3. Attach the Wet Nozzle.
4. Plug Into a GFCI Outlet.
5. Vacuum the Water.
6. Filter Out the Debris.
7. Safely Dispose of the Water.
8. Clean and Disinfect the Canister and Accessories.

1 Filter bag still unused RFS: No longer needed Shop.Vac Micro has the power of a full size vacuum with the convenience of a hand held model. Use this vacuum cleaner all around the house to clean carpets, stairs, kitchens, blinds, ceiling fans, workshops, vehicles, or anywhere you have a wet or dry mess. –

The aforementioned Ridgid WD1450 and the Craftsman 12007 are notably among the shop vacs with the strongest suction at 6.5 HP and boast 14-16 gallon tanks, making them the strongest shop vacuums for big jobs.

You’ll need it—the filter prevents dust from blowing out of the top while you’re cleaning. For wet surfaces, however, you’ll need to remove the filter entirely. Liquids will damage filters, and you could even potentially ruin your vacuum if you suck up water before removing the filter.

The Shop-Vac 1 gallon, 1.0 peak HP Micro Wet/Dry Vac is the all-purpose vac with compact wet/dry cleaning power. A portable and lightweight way to tackle any household debris. Convenient and versatile, the Hang Up Mini is perfect for any quick clean-up job in your home, garage, workshop, or vehicle.

To get excellent suction power, have a higher HP. If you have already vacuuming stuff, any 1-2 hp vac will do for removing dirt, san, and all types of debris. You are recommended to go for 4-5 hp.

Hose size: If you are planning on picking up large debris, you should look for a vac with a 2.5″ diameter hose. If you try to pick up large debris with a small diameter hose, the debris will clog the hose and the vac will lose suction.

CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17596 20 Gallon Shop Vac. The CRAFTSMAN 20 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac features a powerful 6.5 peak HP motor.

Best Overall: Shop-Vac 9633400 12-Gallon Very Good. A good shop vac should be able to suck up a wide variety of things such as spills, debris, even snow. For the absolute best choice, you can only go with the namesake brand: the Shop-Vac 9633400.

One of the common uses of Shop Vac Cleaners is draining high volume of water like those caused by broken pipes and collected rainwater. The process is also very simple. Attach the garden hose to the designated port in the vacuum cleaner.

The filter bag, is just a bag shaped filter. It stops dust and lightweight debris from entering the fan/motor area, while letting air flow thru it. The lid of the shop vac makes an air tight seal on the bucket. The motor/fan pulls air out of the bucket, creating a low pressure area (partial vacuum) in the bucket.