Is my wet/dry vac strong enough to extract?

dragonballz · Jan 8th, 2009, 01:16 PM

I have a craftsman 2 gallon 1.5 hp portable vac. Is the 1.5 hp strong enough to extract liquid from carpet?

Here is what i want to do:
Spray APC+
Scrub with brush
Extract with shop vac

RaskyR1 · Jan 8th, 2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonballz

I have a craftsman 2 gallon 1.5 hp portable vac. Is the 1.5 hp strong enough to extract liquid from carpet?

Here is what i want to do:
Spray APC+
Scrub with brush
Extract with shop vac

I'm sure it has more lift than the LGM, and a lot of members use one of those.

I follow my LGM with my vet-vac, but it's a 6.5hp I think.

sudsbyhubbs · Jan 8th, 2009, 02:38 PM

I think the argument against the shopvac is that the chemicals that are being lifted up aren't good for. I have no idea if it's true or not though.

Nappers · Jan 8th, 2009, 03:27 PM

My shop vac is 6hp and I have a spot remover extractor with upholstery nozzle.

Shop vac would be fine!

SHYNEMAN123 · Jan 8th, 2009, 03:41 PM

Shop vac will work fine, I have used one for years.The key is not to soak the carpet all that will do is drive the dirt down to later reaper after it dries.

Vac thoroughly,pre-treat stains with APC , have small bucket with very hot water just deep enough to cover the bristles of the brush, lightly spray 12 x 12 area with APC ,dip brush in hot water and shake out, scrub area, use just the end of the hose no nozels **** up the suds and water , go over several times than take a clean towel and go over area turning towel, that will pull remaining dirt from carpet and help dry.By looking at towel you will see the dirt, when the towel just looks wet and not dirty your done.

wyseilmykkar · Jan 8th, 2009, 04:20 PM

Follow Shyneman's advice and use as little fluid as possible to do the job and just about any vacuum would work.

J. A. Michaels · Jan 8th, 2009, 04:57 PM

No problem using a shop vac. It will have enough lift.

dragonballz · Jan 17th, 2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHYNEMAN123

Shop vac will work fine, I have used one for years.The key is not to soak the carpet all that will do is drive the dirt down to later reaper after it dries.

Vac thoroughly,pre-treat stains with APC , have small bucket with very hot water just deep enough to cover the bristles of the brush, lightly spray 12 x 12 area with APC ,dip brush in hot water and shake out, scrub area, use just the end of the hose no nozels **** up the suds and water , go over several times than take a clean towel and go over area turning towel, that will pull remaining dirt from carpet and help dry.By looking at towel you will see the dirt, when the towel just looks wet and not dirty your done.

Thanks

Just thought that 1.5 hp was on the weak side

Jan 8th, 2009, 01:16 PM	#1
dragonballz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 189 Rep Power: 10	Is my wet/dry vac strong enough to extract? I have a craftsman 2 gallon 1.5 hp portable vac. Is the 1.5 hp strong enough to extract liquid from carpet? Here is what i want to do: Spray APC+ Scrub with brush Extract with shop vac

Jan 8th, 2009, 02:38 PM	#3
sudsbyhubbs Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Springfield Missouri Posts: 346 Rep Power: 6	Re: Is my wet/dry vac strong enough to extract? I think the argument against the shopvac is that the chemicals that are being lifted up aren't good for. I have no idea if it's true or not though.

Jan 8th, 2009, 03:27 PM	#4
Nappers Proverbs 13:9 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yreka, CA Age: 40 Posts: 3,387 Rep Power: 312	Re: Is my wet/dry vac strong enough to extract? My shop vac is 6hp and I have a spot remover extractor with upholstery nozzle. Shop vac would be fine! __________________ The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.

Jan 8th, 2009, 03:41 PM	#5
SHYNEMAN123 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: DILLSBURG PA. Age: 47 Posts: 2,595 Rep Power: 5987	Re: Is my wet/dry vac strong enough to extract? Shop vac will work fine, I have used one for years.The key is not to soak the carpet all that will do is drive the dirt down to later reaper after it dries. Vac thoroughly,pre-treat stains with APC , have small bucket with very hot water just deep enough to cover the bristles of the brush, lightly spray 12 x 12 area with APC ,dip brush in hot water and shake out, scrub area, use just the end of the hose no nozels **** up the suds and water , go over several times than take a clean towel and go over area turning towel, that will pull remaining dirt from carpet and help dry.By looking at towel you will see the dirt, when the towel just looks wet and not dirty your done.

Jan 8th, 2009, 04:20 PM	#6
wyseilmykkar Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 170 Rep Power: 6	Re: Is my wet/dry vac strong enough to extract? Follow Shyneman's advice and use as little fluid as possible to do the job and just about any vacuum would work.

Jan 8th, 2009, 04:57 PM	#7
J. A. Michaels aka: 23jam Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,525 Rep Power: 1414	Re: Is my wet/dry vac strong enough to extract? No problem using a shop vac. It will have enough lift. __________________ quality creates its own demand

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