Ridgid Wet/Dry Vac WD1200

Pros: Very powerful and easy to maneuver. Relatively quiet.
Cons: Hose has not latch to connect it to the body

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...

Pros: powerful vacuum source for pet hair, sawdust and spills, the best warranty
Cons: attachments can crack easily, filters clog up quickly

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 ...

Pros: Strong solid performer, Excellent design and durability
Cons: None!

It's powerful! It's big and strong and good-looking! It satisfies me every time! Hey, I know what you're thinking, but I'm talking about my Rigid Wet/Dry Vac!

I've been through about 3 wet/dry vacs and none of...

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

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 ...

Pros: Excellent power profile, rugged, contractor grade construction
Cons: Fussy connections, stiff hose

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...

Pros: Amazing power. Big Filter. Nice accessories.
Cons: Top Heavy - but there is a solution

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...

Pros: Powerful, extra long cord and hose.
Cons: No place to hold cord during transport, hose and attachments don't lock.

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...

Pros: Value and performance
Cons: none

Every man needs a shop vac - we are inherently messy and need a clean-up appliance rated in gallons and raw horsepower. If there were no men there would unquestionably be no shop vacs. Unfortunately shop vacs are exclusively designed by men and are...

Pros: Large tanks, very durable, easy to change filter
Cons: loud, somewhat bulky, large tank (for heavy liquids)

Shards of glass, chunks of plaster, nails, screws and splinters of wood this vacuum gobbles them all down without wincing. Over the past eight months I have run my Rigid Wet/Dry vac through the gauntlet and I am very pleased with the results.
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Pros: First rate suction, very easy to roll and tool storage
Cons: Exhaust blows down from the sides moves the dirt all over

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...

Pros: Power, attachments and durability
Cons: Bulky

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...

Pros: Power, accessories, quality
Cons: vacuum hose

I purchased the Rigid 4.5 HP 12 gallon shopvac 3 weeks ago, and have been extremely pleased by its performance. I had been in the process of repainting a home, and needed to remove a large amount of lead-based paint. I found it difficult to clean up...

Pros: What a hoss! Ultra power, quieter than others
Cons: no, "tug along" latch securing the hose to the vac

Wow! This is the fifth wet/dry vacuum that I have purchased and it is by far the best. I realize that my other 4 are smaller than this machine and so comparing them is like comparing apples to grapes but what a workhorse! As always, my family gives me...

Pros: HPs, quietness, easy of use, Name
Cons: Hose Flexibility, Length of Power cord

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...

Pros: Light weight, easy to use, powerful
Cons: None

After buying my table saw, planer, and other assorted saw dust producing equipment, I needed a bigger shop vac to clean up the mess and one I could use with my equipment for dust control. While shopping for a high quality blade for my saw, I notice the...