Joaula Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 So recently my work has lead me in to a very high end sub division (I'm an Electrician) and on a search for a portable and reliable means of quickly being able to clean up the messes I can make. This led me to the 0880-20 Cordless Wet/Dry vac. I actually ordered myself one before I even looked up any reviews online as I am a lover of all power tools Milwaukee. Upon looking up reviews, which were all great for the most part I noticed something; People didn't like that the hose was stored on the exterior of the vac and neither did I. There was one review for a re-designed wet/dry vac with the same part number released in 2017 where the hose is now stored in the unit itself! The information I've gathered on this re-designed vac is solely from this video. The guy states he got it from a Home Depot. I called around to every store imaginable, nobody has it. I called Milwaukee directly and they absolutely have no idea how this guy got this vac as multiple reps have told me as well as two managers that it is real (obviously) but is unreleased and has no release date set yet. Is anyone able to do better research than I have on this? Simply curious...and slightly jealous that I cant have this new toy that I want. I'll be sending the one I ordered with the hose that is stored on the outside back as soon as I receive it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtkendall Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 That is so much nicer than the other version. I hate that the hose is on the side of mine, a slight breeze basically knocks it out of the holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Will the new unit have more power? Haven't watched the video yet cause old phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky603 Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Only thing about the original is the exposed hose. I don't know how it's survived, riding around in the back of my truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinkendall Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Jronman said: Will the new unit have more power? Haven't watched the video yet cause old phone. He didn't demo it in the video so it's hard to tell. He did say it sounds the same though. I'm guessing it's just cosmetic changes. They moved the hose inside, moved the power button over, removed the nicad battery slot so that it only works with the REDLITHIUM batteries, and change the lid's design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Yep looks like a very minor revision. I bet this is a tool that will just filter down as new stock considering its not really a huge change from the old vacuum. It's not brushless or anything crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliu Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 I'm surprised they bothered with such a minor update. If they announced a new wet/dry vac I would have expected it to be something like the 6 gal. one that Ryobi makes, especially since both brands are owned by the same parent company. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted November 13, 2017 Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 That’s a really nice redesign. My 0880 has the pos holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyJ Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 I have the Ridgid toolbox corded vac (hose and 3 attachments store inside). Simply a great design. I'm guessing it does not attach to the Milwaukee Packout.....almost perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SetBuilder Posted November 19, 2017 Report Share Posted November 19, 2017 Meh, I never had an issue with the hose on the outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousJoe Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 I bought this new updated vac with the hose on the inside a few weeks ago off the rack at Home Depot. I think u just need to go in the store and look for yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SetBuilder Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 I have had the old one for 3-4 years now. I don’t think I ever used the side hose holder. I just leave the hose plugged in and loop it up to the handle to carry it. I try and reduce extra steps to save time on a job, not add them. Just my opinion, I’m glad your happy with the update. They are great vacuums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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