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"ShopVac" wet/dry central vacuum
QUESTION: I recently saw a "ShopVac" wet/dry central vacuum that was a
4.0 Amp model for $90. Most of the others I have seen
are only 1.5-2.0 Amp models. I have two questions:
1) Does anyone have good/bad experience with "ShopVac" brand?
2) Is 4.0 Amps enough to do most household/garage type cleanup jobs
(i.e. fireplace ashes, sawdust, car interiors, etc)?
ANSWER: I have owned the Sear's vac for several years and the only problem
I have had is paying for the fiters (expensive). We have gone through
several ... mostly by choice since we used the vac a number of times to
deal with sewer backups (via the basement).
Currently it's being used to pick up sawdust during my basement project.
Works great!
I'm not sure if you want to hear this, but I'll tell you anyway:
the "ShopVac" brand of vacs are not worth your money.
I've seen way too many being thrown out because the
motors are underpowered and they either rust or burn out.
Please take your $100 and go to Sear's.
Right now, thier top of the line 16 gallon
5 "alleged" peak HP wet/dry vac is on sale and they're
supposed to have all accessories on sale for 10% off.
I've had a Sear's 16gal shop vac for about 10 years now
and it's justified itself many times.
It may be overkill for some jobs, but when the occasional
disaster happens, it won't let you down.
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