Yes, but be careful not to overuse it. Most shop vac filters are fibrous and get clogged with fine drywall dust. I always change filers after vacuuming drywall.
Yes, just empty the shop vac often so it wont overfill.
Sweep up the bulk of it and shop-vac the remaining dust. I can't think of anything easier.
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.
A home handyman would need a drill, drywall tape dispenser, pole sander, sanding blocks, mudbox, drywall knives, mallet and corner cincher. In addition, one needs a shop vac to aid in clean-up.
I don't know if the pros recommend it, but I've used my orbital sander with fine (150 grit) paper. I attach my shop vac to the sander's output and even vent the shop vac out a window for a near dustless sanding job. You do have to be careful. Even light pressure on the sander can eat through the mud very quickly or rough up the drywall paper and tape.
To effectively use a shop vac for cleaning, start by selecting the appropriate attachment for the surface you are cleaning. Make sure the shop vac is plugged in and turned on before using it. Move the vacuum in a back-and-forth motion over the area to be cleaned, overlapping each pass slightly. Empty the vacuum's canister or replace the bag when it becomes full. Store the shop vac in a dry place when not in use.
The best shop vac to use with a table saw is one that has strong suction power and a large capacity to effectively collect sawdust and debris. Look for a shop vac with a HEPA filter to trap fine particles and prevent them from circulating in the air. Additionally, consider a shop vac with a hose diameter that fits the dust port on your table saw for efficient dust collection.
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.
If the Shop Vac is tripping the breaker to a house turn other electronics off while it is in use. The power in the house should be checked out by a electrician.
No, it is not recommended to use a shop vac without the filter for cleaning purposes as the filter helps to trap dust and debris, preventing it from being released back into the air.
To accurately measure a shop vac hose, use a measuring tape or ruler to measure the diameter of the hose. Measure from one outer edge of the hose to the opposite outer edge. This measurement will give you the accurate size of the shop vac hose.