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Buy Now: Shop-Vac 6-Gallon 2 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum #5840600
Shop-Vac 6-Gallon 2 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum #5840600
The first question to ask yourself when you’re buying a wet-dry vac is, How much power/capacity do I really need? The night we moved in to our new house, a freak hailstorm flooded our basement. I borrowed my father-in-law’s industrial-sized vacuum to clean up the mess, and it was just too big to maneuver in my basement and I almost broke my back lugging the eight-gallon tank up the stairs to empty it out.
For most home applications, I think three-five gallons is about right, so this six-gallon model would be appropriate if you anticipate the need for more capacity but don’t feel like you need the extra power of a four-HP or better model. Even with the slightly higher capacity, it’s still small enough to be maneuverable in cramped quarters.
The Quiet-Deluxe series, as the name suggests, are very quiet indeed, which makes this a good choice for home use. It has a blower feature for use in the yard, and comes with a selection of useful accessories. My one complaint about this model is that the hose was a little narrow, especially where it enters the vacuum. While I never had a problem with clogging, it seemed like this could be an issue depending on what you’re trying to clean up.
Other than that, this is a great little vacuum with enough power and capacity for most home or small-business applications.–Josh Dettweiler
What’s in the Box
Wet/dry vacuum, 1-1/4-inch by eight-foot hose, two 1-1/4 inch extension wands, 10 inch combination nozzle, squeegee, tool holder, cartridge filter
Shop-Vac 6-Gallon 2 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum #5840600 Features:
- 6-gallon 3-horsepower super-quiet wet/dry vacuum
- For heavy-duty cleanup of wet or dry materials
- Super-quiet operation sound-level
- Includes variety of accessories with onboard storage feature
- 2-year warranty for home use; 90-day warranty for businesses
Shop-Vac 6-Gallon 2 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum #5840600 Reviews
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Product was not as powerful as I had hoped.
You get what you pay for…
This model wasn’t a good choice for me.
I didn’t want a bigger capacity model but I can certainly use more power!
The included accessories also are very limited.
Don’t go this cheap
I have not been too happy with this vacuum. It works, but the filter is a 3-piece set (sponge, cloth, ring) and the ring keeps falling off, blowing dust everywhere.
The hose is easily clogged because it gets smaller at a fitting just before going into the tank.
The power switch doesn’t seem like it will last very long on my model. And my last complaint, it doesn’t come with a crevice tool, which is what I usually use, so I had to buy one. Isn’t that what most people use? (maybe it’s just me..)
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