Bought a new vacuum

danwatt

danwatt

Doing stuff.
Rigid WD4550

5 HP, a bit over $100 after tax. Best part is that it's shaped like a tool box, so it fits great in a mobile detailing vehicle. The expandable hose is a great idea too, but I will still get a seperate 20 foot hose for it. Since it doesn't have wheels, you have to carry it around, which I prefer. A vac with wheels has a good chance of rolling around in ways you don't want it to, and can easily hit an open door or something and scratch the paint.

Anyways, it comes with the three main attachments you'll need, and a very long cord. It feels very very powerful. Huge improvement over the little tiny shop vac I was usuing previously. Can't wait to try it out on a customer's dirty carpet.

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Once I shampoo a carpet, let you know how it does. I was torn between this model and one of the 6 hp models. I decided on this because of it's portability. Hopefully I made the right choice.
 
I've seen quite a number of posts here and on other detailing forums about people buying this vacuum. The shape and tool compartments seem to be a big selling point. I also like that it doesn't have wheels. My current vacuum always rolls down the driveway and hits my car. No damage yet, but it only takes one time.
 
CharlesW showed me a set up that looks like that if not that very vacuum cleaner to me at the beginning of November 2005. He was pleased with the outfit. It fit very well in the back of his van. I can certainly see how it would be nice to have in the arsenal of a mobile detailer.

Hope that you have good luck with it.
 
You will like it.:)
It is the same vac as the WD4050 that many people have been very satisfied with.
It is a little pricey, but the toolbox case that encloses everything is pretty nice.
The regular WD4050 is $69.95 at Home Depot and the Toolbox WD4550 is $89.95. Both prices before tax.
Sears had what I think is the same unit as the WD4050 for $59.95 a week or so ago. Might be worth checking.

Charles
 
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