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So I'm in the market for a better vacuum. What are you guys Using?
 
Ridgid. Same one Eldorado2k uses:)

I got the detailing package from Home Depot with longer hose and attachments.
 
Ridgid 6.5HP non-detachable. The detachable ones don't have the same suction as the non-detachable. Second choice would be the 6.0HP non-detachable, it is more reasonably priced than the 6.5HP. Stay away from the 5.0HP, not powerful enough.
 
I was always happy with Craftsman's vacuums back in the 90's. I currently have a small Craftsman that I use to suck up ash from my pellet stove. That vacuum works very well.
 
rlmccarty2000 said:
I’ve got a Metrovac, but I wouldn’t tell anyone to buy one.
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Why? Obviously you have some cons to list... More detail would be helpful.

We've used our metrovac... 4 years running no major issues.

The Pros:
Light weight, easy for Interior Gal to maneuver around the vehicle.
Has great power, and does a great job getting in tight spaces with the different heads.
Can be turned into a blower
Made in USA and has pretty good customer service.

The Cons:
Gets pretty hot. Didn't really notice that until we moved to AZ. Despite it's heat, we've run it in 100+ degree weather without any issues.
Bags fill up fairly quickly but make sure you order some every time you do an AGO order.
The little rivets that old the back door popped off on us once. Metro Vac was quick to send out a replacement back. Sadly that design could use a bit more development.
The wheel and carrier holder bracket adheres the vac via Velcro. I've never had a problem but again, you could have secured it better.

Overall, we enjoy using it.. Mainly because of it's power, weight, and multiple uses and the attachments really get in the tight spots. I also like the smaller easier to manage hose.

Hope this helps!
 
I'm using this Ridgid. Works well with the aftermarket hose kit. 5.0 hp and 4 gallon
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LEDetailing said:
Ridgid. Same one Eldorado2k uses

I got the detailing package from Home Depot with longer hose and attachments.
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Yea buddy.

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I just upgraded from the Blue Filter to this premium wet/dry easy clean Hepa filter. Supposed to be the best available.

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I’m cleaning my vacuum right now including the hoses [all 3] and attachments so it can be like brand new. More importantly smell like brand new.
 
My Metrovac is less powerful than my home Shark for twice the price. Shark actually makes a vac for vehicle use that is similar to my home vac. I don’t like cleaning bags. My last two home vacs were bagless and easier to maintain. I should have done my homework on the Metrovac. A wet/dry shop vac would have been better for my use and probably been more powerful/versatile. It does have the blower option, but it is too clumsy and slow to be of use to me (I just grab my battery blower). It also takes up more space than a normal shopvac due to its long design (I will wall mount it someday). I do like that it was made in the USA.
 
Eldorado2k said:
Yea buddy.



I just upgraded from the Blue Filter to this premium wet/dry easy clean Hepa filter. Supposed to be the best available.


I’m cleaning my vacuum right now including the hoses [all 3] and attachments so it can be like brand new. More importantly smell like brand new.
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I have the same one. Mine is filthy and pretty beat up compared to yours. I don't have a HEPA filter because mine works in the garage and outdoors only. Is that filter washable or do you have to dispose of it once it is spent?
 
Route246 said:
I have the same one. Mine is filthy and pretty beat up compared to yours. I don't have a HEPA filter because mine works in the garage and outdoors only. Is that filter washable or do you have to dispose of it once it is spent?
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Not disposable but the complete opposite.. This thing is supposed to be built like a tank and last a very long time as long as you take care of it properly, meaning tap it clean and rinsing it in the sink or with low pressure hose is allowed. No compressed air or high pressure water. If you can follow those directions it should last.

According to everyone it comes nearly completely clean by simply tapping it clean. It’s coated with teflon or something similar.

My Ridgid was as nasty as you can imagine prior to me cleaning it just now. I didn’t take any before pics but you all know how grimy it looks after a few wet carpet details.

It is ready.

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Set!

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Mate!

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Shop vac 6 hp with the smaller 1 1/2 inch hose adapter. Works great and is inexpensive. have a crevis tool, carpet tool and and dash soft tool. :)
 
Sleper said:
Shop vac 6 hp with the smaller 1 1/2 inch hose adapter. Works great and is inexpensive. have a crevis tool, carpet tool and and dash soft tool. :)
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You’re talking about this?

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It’s cool but it makes a crazy annoying high pitched noise when connected that way.
 
Eldorado2k said:
Not disposable but the complete opposite.. This thing is supposed to be built like a tank and last a very long time as long as you take care of it properly, meaning tap it clean and rinsing it in the sink or with low pressure hose is allowed. No compressed air or high pressure water. If you can follow those directions it should last.

According to everyone it comes nearly completely clean by simply tapping it clean. It’s coated with teflon or something similar.

My Ridgid was as nasty as you can imagine prior to me cleaning it just now. I didn’t take any before pics but you all know how grimy it looks after a few wet carpet details.

It is ready.
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That's pretty sanitary. Maybe I'll hit mine with the power washer and see if I can clean it up like that.

On a side note, due to a lack of space, I'm thinking of getting a central vacuum system to bolt on the wall for the garage and cars. I have a place, out of the way I can mount it and then use 2" PVC vacuum pipe to run outlets in convenient places in the garage. I want power so I'm looking at a large house-grade unit. 50' hose is standard. Overkill for the garage and cars but I like building infrastructure like this. It would be nice to have an on-demand vacuum outlet right inside of the garage doors on both sides. I'm getting ready to redo my compressed air infrastructure so it would be two birds with one stone. My current compressed air system has some flaws that I want to correct, too.
 
I'm curently using the mckee37 dual stage shop vac..185 cfm.
Ill be adding another and get a Y adapter to run both at same time..
Any 6.5 HP single stage motor will work well too as they range from 195-205 cfm
 
Powr-flite 100+ inches of lift.nothing that Ridgid makes (at least that I've ever seen) comes close to that.

I have a Clean Stream filter on a Shop Vac that's been there 15-20 years. I've never washed it. I do occasionally blow it out with air. After reading Eldo's post, maybe you're not supposed to??? I've never had it cause any damage.
 
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