Vacuum Recomendations

[MUGEN SI]

What are you guys using as far as shop vacs? I have an old craftsman that seems to be loosing its edge and im looking for a nice replacement. Any suggestions as far as size and horsepower? Other brands? Thanks always appreciated!

[john m.]

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I just bought a RIGID wet/dry vac today. Its 14 gallons and 6 horsepower, so far i like it and it has good power for me

[ClearlyCoated]

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Somebody on Truth in Detailing recommended the Vac N Blo (yeah, about that name...)

About $170

[CharlesW]

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Somebody on Truth in Detailing recommended the Vac N Blo (yeah, about that name...)

About $170

Nice unit with limited dirt storage.
Lots of suction.

Not a wet vac. For dry pick up only.
Mine is about 6 years old and is still going strong. My wife uses it around the house more than I do for vehicles.

I also have a Craftsman 5 HP, 12 gallon and a 5 HP, 4 gallon Ridgid Toolbox Vac.
Both work good and they are wet/dry vacs.

[J. A. Michaels]

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I went with the Rigid vac. Had it about a year and a half. No problems at all. Good units.

[AeroCleanse]

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I have a Craftsman wet / dry vac.

[MrCLRider]

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also have a Rigid wet/dry vac, will soon have the Rigid detailers attachment set...

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100638355&N=10000003+90401+524502

[MyFirstES300]

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I use an Electrolux Marquis for dry pick up. Got to love the power (11 amp motor). I used it as a house vacuum 9 years ago and was told the motor was going and believed the salesman. I bought a new Electrolux, but the old I use for cars and STILL runs today!