Portable Vacuums--Another Tool?

[tron1974]

I understand that this is nowhere's near the quality, but Big Lots has a cordless wet/dry vac made by Coleman. Here is a pic contained in their ad.
http://biglots.inserts2online.com/Bi...s/b60258_5.jpg

It might be good for the occasional use.

[Shiny Lil Detlr]

Originally posted by OctaneGuy
Thanks, you're absolutely correct. I wanted to choose a Wet/Dry vac that could be used cordless or with a cord when necessary, that was compact when not in use. Capacity isn't essential since most of the stuff I'm sucking up from cars is pretty small anyways. Also I was interested in a washable filter, not something that has to eventually get replaced. I couldn't find any HP measurements for the cordless, not sure if that's cause they don't come close to the power of corded one or what.

Richard

I think I saw one site in my searching that cited "the equivalent of 1/2 H.P." whatever that means.

[Shiny Lil Detlr]

Originally posted by tron1974
I understand that this is nowhere's near the quality, but Big Lots has a cordless wet/dry vac made by Coleman. Here is a pic contained in their ad.
http://biglots.inserts2online.com/Bi...s/b60258_5.jpg

It might be good for the occasional use.

Nice find! I saw the same thing on eBay yesterday for like $50

[Slick]

I don't know about y'all... but I've pretty much had it with cordless appliances. Seems every time I get one, the battery's always dead when I need it & the battery packs never last me more than three years tops. Then they're shot... and the cost of new battery packs (if you can find them) is more expensive than the particular device to begin with. I'll stick with the more reliable, corded variety, thank you.

Ok... off my soapbox for now...

[MTBPATH]

after reading this thread and doing more research.
I think I've come to the conclusion that a wall mounted unit is idea of me.
I like the idea of a unit being cordless, small and portable.
but maybe a corded unit is more practical for me.
I found one at Sears, a Craftsman brand.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00917925000

not sure if you have a store near you, but if you do it online soon, you can save an extra 10%off.
I'll be ordering mine tonight and picking it up at the stores after I attend the Meg's training class.
at least, if I don't like it I can always return it to the store. right!

[OctaneGuy]

My cordless arrived last night, and initially was a bit disappointed:

1.) No crevice tool.
2.) Power seemed insufficient
3.) Couldn't determine how to use with a power cord

So after a little bit of looking around I realized the battery wasn't charged--as usual. The battery takes 1 hour to charge, so that's the first thing I did. It's got a cool cycling mode where it charges and discharges each cell to ensure a full charge. This occurs if you leave it on the charger longer than 1 hour.

I remember reading there was a crevice tool, but someone goofed. I think the removable hose is small enough to get into some tight places, but it wasn't what I was expecting. I'm going to see if there are any additional DeWalt attachments that might fit. I wished they have made a compartment to hold atleast at attachment.

Because it runs off a battery pack, I don't recall seeing an option to run it off a power cord---as I was originally led to believe. I guess an hour to charge isn't bad, even if I were on location, I spend way more than 1 hour there.

The unit is lightweight, and very easy to remove the 1/2 gallon tank. I will post pix and usage info later this weekend as I will be testing it on my visit to San Diego.

[Rollman]

Originally posted by MTBPATH
after reading this thread and doing more research.
I think I've come to the conclusion that a wall mounted unit is idea of me.
I like the idea of a unit being cordless, small and portable.
but maybe a corded unit is more practical for me.
I found one at Sears, a Craftsman brand.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00917925000

not sure if you have a store near you, but if you do it online soon, you can save an extra 10%off.
I'll be ordering mine tonight and picking it up at the stores after I attend the Meg's training class.
at least, if I don't like it I can always return it to the store. right!

I hate to say it but don't waste your money on this one , mine crapped out on me not long after I bought it . I replaced it with the 4 gal Ridgid WD4050. Check out the new 4550 Ridgid vac. Ridgid

[gb387]

OctaneGuy....

If need be Dewalt makes a 12V charger for their 18V batteries... But I guess you would have power if you are using a PC or rotary.

[Shiny Lil Detlr]

Originally posted by Rollman
I hate to say it but don't waste your money on this one , mine crapped out on me not long after I bought it . I replaced it with the 4 gal Ridgid WD4050. Check out the new 4550 Ridgid vac. Ridgid

Interesting.... I'm surprised that a Craftsman unit would break that easy.

On the other hand, I've had my 3HP, 3 Gallon ShopVac brand "HangUP" vac for around 3 years now, and I've never had a single problem with it.

[Rollman]

Originally posted by Shiny Lil Detlr
Interesting.... I'm surprised that a Craftsman unit would break that easy.

On the other hand, I've had my 3HP, 3 Gallon ShopVac brand "HangUP" vac for around 3 years now, and I've never had a single problem with it.

I was too , I never had any problems with Craftsman electric tools ( Saws, Drills, Routers) but my vac was a huge disappointment , not at first but as time went by the suction got less and less . It still works but nothing like it did when it was new . One thing for sure is the Ridgid vac ***** like crazy my Craftsman vac never had suction like the Ridgid does.

[MTBPATH]

well, I hope my craftsman vac serves me well. I put it to use on Sunday, it worked fine and pretty easy to move around.
I like the fact that the hose is 21' long. I don't need to have the vac next to the door.
I wish it came with a smaller crevice tool. something to get in between the seat and seatbelt latch. those little tight areas.
hopefully they do sell it.

[Shiny Lil Detlr]

Originally posted by MTBPATH
well, I hope my craftsman vac serves me well. I put it to use on Sunday, it worked fine and pretty easy to move around.
I like the fact that the hose is 21' long. I don't need to have the vac next to the door.
I wish it came with a smaller crevice tool. something to get in between the seat and seatbelt latch. those little tight areas.
hopefully they do sell it.

I'm betting you have the larger dia. hose and accessories? You can pick up an adapter and smaller (1.25") crevice tool at Home Depot to solve that problem.

[OctaneGuy]

I got my DeWalt 18v Portable Wet Vac. I like the form factor, suction power, and ease of cleaning. I also like like the integrated hose, however the lack of a crevice tool was a big concern. So off to Home Depot I went and I found a crevice tool from Ridgid.


Just unplug the hose and now you can freely vacuum where necessary


But what's missing is being able to vacuum freely WITH a crevice tool. Fortunately no adapters needed! I'm so pleased that DeWalt stayed with a standard 1-1/4" hose!


I have an idea for creating a clip to keep the crevice tool with the Vacuum using a 9volt battery holder clip.


This crevice tool mod is much better than the built-in one.

[gb387]

I have looked at the many times at Lowes, its bolted down so you really can't get a close look at it, so thanks for the photos.... Sure looks like a handy little vacuum, could even use it on the steps in the house! Does it fill a little bag or just a cup you empty, is there a filter to reduce the dust going back into the air??

[OctaneGuy]

It's a 1/2 Gallon wet/dry vac. There are 2 filters. One is HEPA filter that removes something like 97% of airborne junk.

There is no bag, just the container. You grab this latch on the back like this.



You Pull to release it


Just tilt the vacuum


Waste container and filter are clearly evident here. This is a washable filter.


The run time I believe is around 15 minutes, but you'd be surprised how long that is and with an hour recharge, you can always be detailing something else and vacuum some more while the wax is drying.

Richard

Originally posted by gb387
I have looked at the many times at Lowes, its bolted down so you really can't get a close look at it, so thanks for the photos.... Sure looks like a handy little vacuum, could even use it on the steps in the house! Does it fill a little bag or just a cup you empty, is there a filter to reduce the dust going back into the air??