Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Mar 23 '01
Pros: Very powerful and easy to maneuver. Relatively quiet.
Cons: Hose has not latch to connect it to the body
Summary: Water is something that is suppose to stay outside of the house or at least be contained within the dwellings plumbing system. Unfortunately there are times when the dreaded liquid invades your humble abode and normal cleaning measures are not sufficient ... read more
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Mar 31 '07
Pros: powerful vacuum source for pet hair, sawdust and spills, the best warranty
Cons: attachments can crack easily, filters clog up quickly
Summary: This bad boy sucks AND blows AND will clean up wet spots. Having a power vacuum in your garage will also cut down on the sawdust factor and can really tackle pet hair in vehicles. After a very simply assembly of the casters to the base and unwrapping ... read more
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Jan 04 '04
Pros: very powerful motor, built to last, little maintenance needed if any
Cons: short cord, predictably noisy, top won't lock on when too much liquid has been vacuumed
Summary: I bought this 12 gallon, 4.25 horsepower vac after my last two failed me after one and two years, respectively. I first used the Shop Vac variety, whose motor burned out after a year (that smell is unforgettable - yuck) and then replaced it with the ... read more
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Mar 31 '03
Pros: Power, attachments and durability
Cons: Bulky
Summary: This was a purchase a long time in the making. I had a variety of vacuums hanging around the garage prior to the new arrival of the Rigid from Home Depot. I had everything from an Oreck hand vacuum to a monster electric power blower. I finally got ... read more
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Oct 28 '02
Pros: First rate suction, very easy to roll and tool storage
Cons: Exhaust blows down from the sides moves the dirt all over
Summary: THis shop vac was purchased at Lowes.
It is very well made, comes with lots of standard attachments, and is easy to use and maneuver.
The hose stays put, but if you tug on it hard enough, it will pop out. The motor is a bit loud for my ... read more
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Mar 20 '02
Pros: Amazing power. Big Filter. Nice accessories.
Cons: Top Heavy - but there is a solution
Summary: This review is for the 12 gallon/4.25 HP Ridgid Wet/Dry Vac.
When I bought my home, I expected to do alot of work to it. It was a rehab job, and the worst was expected.
We moved in and started working. After completing most of the ... read more
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Feb 20 '02
Pros: Extremely powerful, Easy on/off filter
Cons: This things sounds like a Boeing 757
Summary: Man! This vac is powerful. It's really loud but I don't mind too much because this Ridgid wet/dry vac is never on for more than 45 seconds. It is so powerful and sucks up so much trash that I'm through cleaning up before I realize that the noise is ... read more
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Jun 04 '01
Pros: Powerful, extra long cord and hose.
Cons: No place to hold cord during transport, hose and attachments don't lock.
Summary: I have the 12 gallon, 4.25 hp model. I had an incident where my clothes washing machine overflowed and flooded a carpeted basement. It wasn't caught until it had actually emptied the majority of the hot water heater on the floor. The sad part was that ... read more
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May 02 '01
Pros: Excellent power profile, rugged, contractor grade construction
Cons: Fussy connections, stiff hose
Summary: Wet/Dry vacuums are a great addition to any shop. The offer the capability to clean up dusty, chunky messes and wet, sloppy spills that you would otherwise have to sweep or mop up. They can also be used in conjunction with wood shop powertools, cutting ... read more
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Mar 31 '01
Pros: good for any use indoo aor outdoor's
Cons: none
Summary: Right off the bat I'm gonna tell you that if you have children you know how important that it it to have a product that can clean up any thing wet or dry. Then I'm gonna tell you that the men love it too, it clean's up the mess of the garage the saw dust ... read more
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Mar 19 '01
Pros: Powerful and on-board tools
Cons: WHAT DID YOU SAY?Oh,it is noisy,but aren't they all?
Summary: If you are looking for a good Shop-Vac,this is the one you want.Why we never bought one before,I will never know.We are remodeling our living room and the dust from the lumber and plaster is bad.My regular vacuum is almost ruined from trying to use it to ... read more
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Mar 14 '01
Pros: IT WILL SUCK THE HAIR OFF OF A POT BELLIED PIG
Cons: HOSE IS A LITTLE TO RIGID
Summary: I NEEDED A GOOD SHOP VAC THAT WAS STRONG BUT EASY TO MOVE AROUND AND DECIDED ON THE RIDGID AFTER SOME SHOPPING AROUND. I HAD ANOTHER BRAND FOR YEARS BUT IT WAS BIGGER AND CLUMBSY TO USE SO THESE WERE SOME ISSUES THAT I TOOK INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN ... read more
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Mar 14 '01
Pros: HPs, quietness, easy of use, Name
Cons: Hose Flexibility, Length of Power cord
Summary: This was a great buy for my shop. I had an old LOUD vac that busted and I notices at Home Depot these were on sales during a Grand Opening. I paid $49.95 for a 6.25 HP Vac. WHAT A DEAL!!
I use this vac on a dust collection system in my ... read more
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Dec 10 '00
Pros: Powerful, reliable
Cons: Expensive filter cartridges
Summary: I purchased the 6.25 hp model and am very please. I not only use it for sweeping up the shop, but I also purchased the dust collector accessories kit and use it for table saw, planer and miter saw. It is very powerful and extremely reliable.
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Oct 12 '00
Pros: Power and Price
Cons: Hoses could use a little extra beef
Summary: Shop vacs have come down quite a bit in the past few years in price, but the power has definately not been sacrificed. I purchased a Ridge 6.25HP vac last April when I moved into my house. One of the first tools in, as I planned to make a mess ... read more
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