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Sunday, June 22, 2008

Best Shop Vacs

Ridgid WD1850 Pro Utility Shop Vac (Around $170)

Best shop vac for general use.The Ridgid WD1850 wet-dry vacuum gets the highest ratings among mid-priced models for general homeowner use. Experts and owners recommend this 16-gallon shop vac for common household or workshop cleanup, praising its excellent power for both wet and dry pickup in reviews. It's relatively quiet for an inexpensive shop vac, and its tall handle and larger rear wheels make it easy to move around. A sensor tells when the filter needs cleaning, and when vacuuming liquids, the shop vac turns itself off when the maximum level is reached. It comes with a lifetime warranty.


Shop-Vac All-Around 971-02-00 (Around $50)

Budget portable shop vac.Despite its small 1.5-gallon capacity and relatively low suction, owners give this lightweight shop vac good reviews for convenience. The Shop-Vac All-Around is easy to carry on stairs or a ladder. Although the hose is too small for vacuuming large debris, reviews say it's fine for small jobs, and it doesn’t cost much.


Festool Cleantec CT 33 HEPA (Around $490)

Best heavy duty shop vac for workshops.If price is no object and you want the best power and features, reviews say this Festool shop vac outperforms others. Its variable speed lets you hook it up to a wide range of power tools, or tailor power precisely to the job at hand. Better durability also sets this shop vac apart from consumer-grade models. An anti-static hose, and a self-cleaning filter are other pluses. A separate tank with a drain makes vacuuming liquids easy. Tool-triggered design makes it convenient to collect dust from power tools. For general workshop cleanup, larger hoses are available. The Festool carries a three-year warranty.


Fein 9-77-25 Turbo III Dust Extractor (Around $400)

Budget workshop shop vac.Although it doesn’t get the same superb reviews as the Festool Cleantec CT 33, most woodworking experts say the Fein 9-77-25 is quiet, with better long-term reliability and durability than cheaper homeowner shop vacs. However, it lacks an internal filter-cleaner and is messy to clean, according to tests. The Fien shop vac comes with a hose sized for workshop cleanup without clogging, plus an adapter for collecting dust from power tools (up to 19 amps). It carries a three-year warranty.


Ridgid WD5500 Store-N-Go Shop Vac (Around $100)

Best wall-mounted shop vac.Reviews say the Ridgid WD5500 Store-N-Go gets the highest ratings among wall-mounted shop vacs, with excellent suction for both wet and dry pickup. Designed for use in garages and small workshops, this 5-gallon shop vac mounts conveniently on the wall, and the long 21-foot hose provides reach. You can also take it off the wall to use as a portable shop vac. The lifetime warranty is another plus.


Ridgid Pro WD4550 Pro Pack Shop Vac (Around $100)

Portable toolbox shop vac.Suitable for vacuuming a car or taking to a jobsite, reviews give high marks to the Ridgid Pro WD4550. Though not nearly as powerful as a full-size wet-dry vacuum, the entire 4.5-gallon shop vac is shaped like a toolbox. Reviews say this makes it easy to carry, despite its 15-pound weight. Hose, cord and cleaning tools pack neatly inside the lid. This shop vac doesn't include extension wands, but it does come with the Ridgid lifetime guarantee.