Reviewed: RIDGID 4-Gallon 5 Peak HP Portable Pro Vac

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RIDGID 4-Gallon 5 Peak HP Portable Pro Vac

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After my current "Shop-Vac" brand vac failed me, I decided to go with a RIDGID. The lineup sports a lifetime warranty which is very important to me. I went into Home Depot and to my surprise all vacs were 15% off! This never happens to me. I looked and looked. I needed a vac that was small but portable. I found this on sale for 59.99 (reg. 69.00) and checked out.

When I took it out of the box, the first thing I noticed was the hose size. It's 1-7/8 instead of 2-1/2 or 1 -1/4 making my attachments useless. It also came with only one car nozzle attachment. I was a little frustrated. I did see something else.....a muffler! I put it on and cranked it up. Makes a HUGE difference. I was doing a pretty rough H2 when my other vac let go so I decided to go back and finish the other half with this one. Dear Lord. This thing rocks. Super long power cord meant no extention cords. I did the other half 10 times faster than the first half. This one nozzle did it all. I found the vac actually sucking and sticking to the floor. So much suction. Its the perfect size for a mobile detailer. I will be getting this kit soon though....
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Overall, this is one of the best purchases I have ever made. If you want a powerful yet portable vac this is for you. It's like a detailer actually designed it.



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Thanks for the great review Justin!! I've been dragging my house canister vac outside. This RIDGID vac sounds great, and at a good price too. Is that accessory kit also available at Home Depot?
 
Yep.......sure is.
You can do carpets and all with the filter intact. I did yesterday and worked fine. For just water pick up or really wet mats you will want to remove the filter though.
It's a really good vac. Tons of suction.
 
alban61 said:
Thanks for the great review Justin!! I've been dragging my house canister vac outside. This RIDGID vac sounds great, and at a good price too. Is that accessory kit also available at Home Depot?
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Yeah. I'm getting mine tomorrow. Heck try it. You can take it back!
But you won't........PROMISE!
 
Nice review as always Justin. I have a new Rigid that attaches to the garage wall it would be great if the quality is on par with the one you purchsed..
 
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8hp .... dual stage fans .... AH AH AH !!!
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
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8hp .... dual stage fans .... AH AH AH !!!
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Killrwheels always got the best stuff!

Great review Justin, I have a Ridgid 6.5 hp, got it back in 97 or 98, never has laid down on me.
 
Thanks Justin, I have been looking at this one, I think I want it more now....
 
Awesome review! I have a 3HP Ridgid and it's probably the best thing I ever bought. We have stone flooring downstairs and instead of using our regular vacuum cleaner, I vacuum it with the Ridgid. Works so much better!!!
 
Nice review Justin!! I have a 3hp Rigid that I bought a few years ago, but I'd like a little more power. So, I was thinking of upgrading. However, I was thinking about the Rigid vac that looks like a tool box. It's a little more expensive than this one, but I like the on-board tool & hose storage.
 
Yeah I like the toolbox one too but this was in my price range..about 30.00 difference.
 
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