What vacuum do you use?

Garry Dean

Garry Dean

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Just curious to know what vacuum you guys use and what you like about it.

I use the Rigid Portable 5hp with the Professional hose upgrade. It has fantastic power and a lifetime warranty. It also only costs around $90 plus $35 for the hose upgrade.

Ive had mine for 2 years now with no issues.
 
5 HP Shop vac with a 12 gallon bucket. I have purchased all the attachments including a converter for the smaller cervix tools.

I haven't used machines like the Metro Vac, which a lot brag about. But I find it hard to believe that any vacuum could do much better.
 
Garry Dean said:
Just curious to know what vacuum you guys use and what you like about it.

I use the Rigid Portable 5hp with the Professional hose upgrade. It has fantastic power and a lifetime warranty. It also only costs around $90 plus $35 for the hose upgrade.

Ive had mine for 2 years now with no issues.
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Yep, I've had a Rigid now for 8 months. It has outdone some of the bigger vacs I've used with more horsepower. I don't have to wrestle to get it out of the van, it is small, and to me it has just as much power, if not more than the bigger vacs do because of it's smaller size. I think it's perfect for detailing...
 
I use the Rigid Portable 5hp with the Professional hose upgrade. It has fantastic power and a lifetime warranty. It also only costs around $90 plus $35 for the hose upgrade.
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Garry. I have the same one I think. This the one that folds up almost into a tool box. I love mine.

I also have a smaller Rigid that I keep in the garage.
 
Depends where I'm at. Some of my regulars have their own vacuum setups, so if I don't have to bring my own, I don't. But otherwise it is a 5 HP shop vac, I think an 8 gallon.
 
Metro Vac N Blo...best vacuum I've used to date. Blows away some of the huge shop vacs with twice as much power, and it takes up very little space.
 
I use a small 5hp shop vac, I think it's a 5 gallon. It was the most powerful small one I could find. It's worked like a champ for a few years now.
 
Beemerboy said:
5 HP Shop vac with a 12 gallon bucket. I have purchased all the attachments including a converter for the smaller cervix tools.

I haven't used machines like the Metro Vac, which a lot brag about. But I find it hard to believe that any vacuum could do much better.
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Hmm, my vacuum doesn't come with those. Darnit.:lol2:
 
I've got a 5hp, 12 gallon Shop Vac, got it for Xmas in 1990 and it's still working fine after 20 years of abuse. Dropped Shop Vac a line a few years ago asking about a longer hose for the now-legacy machine and they sent me one gratis.

Pro - detachable blower, I use it to blow water off of vehicles and blow garage floor crud out the door.

Con - It's the older tall 12 gal, it tips over if you yank it around by the hose. Come to think of it, so do I ! :rofl

TL
 
Beemerboy said:
5 HP Shop vac with a 12 gallon bucket. I have purchased all the attachments including a converter for the smaller cervix tools.

I haven't used machines like the Metro Vac, which a lot brag about. But I find it hard to believe that any vacuum could do much better.
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Does your wife know about that?!?!?! :rofl
 
On a related note, does anyone have a recommendation for a portable 12v vacuum that I can carry in the trunk? Or are they a waste of money?

Thanks
 
i have a rigid, i think 5hp. rigid has been about the same as the craftsmans i used to buy, i dont like how sears plays games with theyre "warranty".
i think 5hp is good, any less hp doesnt seem strong enough.
i store mine in the cabinet, with about 1" thick foam all around to keep some of the noise down. i run the 2 hoses out from the cabinet & under the garage door. helps keep the stink out when its time to clean it!
 
I use a Pullman Vacmobile, made in the 60's I'm guessing in Boston. My Dad used it in his used car/detailing business in the 60's and I inherited it. It says 3/4 HP on the tag but it works like it has a lot more, has about a 30 gallon tank with a big cleanable filter. The hose rotted apart so I replaced that along with the power cord. Had to take the motor apart once and lube the bearings. It's mounted on casters, has a big handle, and is easy to move around. Nice, well built, made in the USA piece of equipment. It looks right at home next to my 1941 Gardner Denver air compressor.
 
Beemerboy said:
I have purchased all the attachments including a converter for the smaller cervix tools.
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JaredPointer said:
Does your wife know about that?!?!?! :rofl
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A lot of sideline business has sprung from detailing. You've got headlight restoration, Paintless Dent Repair and now, apparently, shadetree gynocology while you're getting your vehicle detailed! :inspector:

TL <--- heading to Lowe's to see if I can find stirrups for my work platform
 
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