The brand new shop vac 6 is made by the company Shop-Vac. vacuums. The 6 actually stands for 6 gallons which is what the vacuum holds. They are the makers of the original wet dry vac.
"A good brand of shop vacuums is Shop-Vac brand. This brand can be used on a dry or a wet surface. The UltraPro Series has a peak horsepower of 6.5, which is an excellent number."
Yes, Monkey Glue Confetti and Lighting in Sacramento makes a thing called The Shop Vac Confetti Blower. It's simple, you pay 149.00 for the box that hooks to the blowing end of your shop vac and it will blow confetti for as long as you like, just keep feeding it. It's fun and very new. Check the company out at Monkeyglue.com.
There are a number of vacuum cleaners available from Shop-Vac that do not require a bag change. Some of these vacuums are the 'Shop-Vac Portable', 'Shop-Vac Air Mover' and the 'Shop-Vac Ash Vacuum'.
Yes, a shop vac can effectively vacuum water.
According to online reviews: Depending on what you are using the Shop Vac for, it can last you several years. Normally, the brand is what you should consider, rather than the company selling them. Several reviews can be found online for specific brands.
Yes, just empty the shop vac often so it wont overfill.
Removing the filter from your wet / Dry vac makes it a wet vac. Only vacuum water with a wet/dry rated vac. If you use a regular vac you might ruin the vac or electrocute yourself.
A ridgid shop vac is not a vaccuum for cleaning your house. It is however, a shop vac for cleaning basements, attics, garages, and porches/decks of your house. It is sometimes reccomended outside.
The number of gallons a Shop Vac filter holds depends on which model you have. A Shop Vac filter can have a capacity of between 5 and 15 gallons depending on the make.
The shop vac hose size for this model is 1.25 inches in diameter.
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To clean a shop vac effectively, start by emptying the canister and removing any debris. Next, wash the canister and filters with soap and water. Allow them to dry completely before reassembling the shop vac. Check the hoses and attachments for clogs and clean them if necessary. Regular maintenance will help keep your shop vac working efficiently.