taylorv1 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Hi, I have a small wood working shop. I currently have a older craftsman 2.5HP Shop Vac, but am looking into a shop vac with better suction and precisely for my needs with out spending a lot of money. I would like a shop vac that is on the quieter side, that is still powerful enough at least 5HP to connect to various tools, with a 2.5 inch dia. hose. I would also like it somewhat compact to be able to take into peoples houses if need be. I also would like a blower function. Please help me with a decision. I don't know what I should do. Thank You. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 5HP shop-vac? Even 2.5HP is pretty powerful for a shop-vac. 5HP would have to be 3-Phase right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 My cousin just picked up a ridgid vac from HD with a detail kit that one of our crew members posted mayby last week for $79 which is a sweet deal considering the detail kit alone cost about $40-50 I would check the deal thread to see if it's still active Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 http://m.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-14-gal-6-Peak-High-Performance-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-with-Free-Auto-Detail-Kit-WD1451/203820088?cm_mmc=CJ-_-1225267-_-10368321&AID=10368321&PID=4485850&SID=af5b491dca754577a520ad5cb9be6161&cj=true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I posted the link Taylor it went up in price back to $99 :/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwain Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 http://m.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-14-gal-6-Peak-High-Performance-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-with-Free-Auto-Detail-Kit-WD1451/203820088?cm_mmc=CJ-_-1225267-_-10368321&AID=10368321&PID=4485850&SID=af5b491dca754577a520ad5cb9be6161&cj=true I'm confused now. That unit is 6 (peak) HP according to Rigid. But at 11A x 120V it is roughly 1300 Watts. Taking into account efficiency losses in the motor etc, 1 HP is roughly 8.9A.http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?6316-Formula-for-converting-HP-to-AMPs-or-Visa-Versa&s=1e195af58528351913ccd7e9e88bcdd2&p=46941#post46941 1 HP is ~ 745W.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorv1 Posted August 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I posted the link Taylor it went up in price back to $99 :/Thanks Bigmikez. I'll check it out. Sucks it couldn't still be $80Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I'm confused now. That unit is 6 (peak) HP according to Rigid. But at 11A x 120V it is roughly 1300 Watts. Taking into account efficiency losses in the motor etc, 1 HP is roughly 8.9A.http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?6316-Formula-for-converting-HP-to-AMPs-or-Visa-Versa&s=1e195af58528351913ccd7e9e88bcdd2&p=46941#post46941 1 HP is ~ 745W....I'm surprised wet dry vacuum companies haven't been sued yet in the USA for dubious hp ratings. Small engine companies got sued in a class action lawsuit because of over rated hp ratings if you look at lawn mowers in the USA they are advertised by torque not hp now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffmcmillan Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I'm surprised wet dry vacuum companies haven't been sued yet in the USA for dubious hp ratings. Small engine companies got sued in a class action lawsuit because of over rated hp ratings if you look at lawn mowers in the USA they are advertised by torque not hp now.Does anyone still believe tool companies ratings? Even the accurate ratings are hardly correlated with performance. As for the specs for a shop vac, I doubt you're going to like any shop vac at any price. I count powerful, cheap, quiet, large (2.5 inch hoses go to large shop vacs), and compact. If you ever find a shop vac to fit all those let us know because I think everyone here would buy in a heartbeat. In the meantime you'll probably be happier with a dedicated vacuum or dust collector for your shop and a separate, smaller shop vac for the road. There are a number of toolbox style corded and cordless shop vacs that are compact, quiet, and mobile when you don't need so much power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Hi, I have a small wood working shop. I currently have a older craftsman 2.5HP Shop Vac, but am looking into a shop vac with better suction and precisely for my needs with out spending a lot of money. I would like a shop vac that is on the quieter side, that is still powerful enough at least 5HP to connect to various tools, with a 2.5 inch dia. hose. I would also like it somewhat compact to be able to take into peoples houses if need be. I also would like a blower function. Please help me with a decision. I don't know what I should do. Thank You. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMaybe upgrade the size of the vac but I'd consider getting a dust deputy kit to filter out the fine particles. You'll empty the vac less often and trap a lot of the small stuff in a senate container. If you really wanted you could spend some cash and how HEPA. I take DC pretty seriously as some of the chemicals in wood and MDF are scary. I have two units with HEPA filters in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 dust deputy is where its at, if you can conjure up some way of making it portable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuutr Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Are you close to harbor freight? Is that a good option?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorv1 Posted August 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Are you close to harbor freight? Is that a good option?Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYes I am, but if I am going to buy a new shop vac, I want quality. I don't like buying power tools from harbor freight.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuutr Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Their dust collection seems to get good reviews, but I understand completely. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorv1 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 http://m.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-14-gal-6-Peak-High-Performance-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-with-Free-Auto-Detail-Kit-WD1451/203820088?cm_mmc=CJ-_-1225267-_-10368321&AID=10368321&PID=4485850&SID=af5b491dca754577a520ad5cb9be6161&cj=trueI saw at my Home Depot, they have a 14 gallon Ridgid with Detachable Blower, and Extra Accessories and Filters for $99. I will probably get this unit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorv1 Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 My cousin just picked up a ridgid vac from HD with a detail kit that one of our crew members posted mayby last week for $79 which is a sweet deal considering the detail kit alone cost about $40-50 I would check the deal thread to see if it's still activeI bought this bad boy tonight! Love it only $99 14 gal Ridgid w/ detachable blower and extra accessories. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 I bought this bad boy tonight! Love it only $99 14 gal Ridgid w/ detachable blower and extra accessories. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. Oh man!! Congrats Taylor!!! If I had the money right now if jump on one to bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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