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(More customer reviews)I got one of these Ridgid 12 gallon 5HP wet/dry vacs (WD1246) from Home Depot, at a reduced price from 69 to 49.
This was to replace a ShopVac 90L (10 gallon, 4HP) that I had bought from Lowes no more than 2 to 3 years ago, but had suddenly just stopped working. Since the ShopVac died a lot sooner than I expected, I decided to try the Ridgid, especially since the price was better after the price reduction.
I was basically expecting the two to be very similar in performance. But I was very surprised to find the Ridgid to be much more powerful. The suction on this vac is really strong compared to the ShopVac. I also found the accessory storage slots (built in on each of the castors, and two on mounted on top) hold the accessories in place much better than the Shop Vac. The Shop Vac has an accessory holder mounted to the back of the unit, but I found that the accessories easily get knocked off. In particular, the Ridgid can plug the open end of the hose into the castor leg, which keeps it pretty secure during storage. The Shop Vac has this flimsy plastic brace to tie the hose to itself, but it falls off very easily.
On the down side, the Shop Vac's appearance looks nicer, and the quality of the plastics used feels better than the Ridgid. The way the lid is secured to the tub on the Ridgid is also kind of flimsy, as is the loose fit between the hose to the lid.
Overall, though, the Ridgid's a much stronger performer. I just hope it lasts a lot longer than my Shop Vac did.
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Features# Compact and Stores EasilyYet Large Enough for Big Spills, Empties Easily# Powerful 5.0 Peak Horsepower, Double Insulated MotorHeavy-Duty Power Plant with High Performance Blower Wheel Design# Power Head with New "Scroll" DesignNew Design Provides More Efficient Airflow, Better Suction, & Less Noise; The Result - More Power and Quieter Operation# 12 U.S. Gallon CapacityLarger Capacity for Bigger Spills, Busy Shops or Household & Garages; Great Heavy-Duty Vac# Lower Center of GravityAll New Design Lowers the Center of Gravity to Help Prevent Tipping; Compact Design Stores More Easily# Very ManeuverableFour Swivel Casters Provides Ease of Movement when Pushed or Pulled in any Direction; 15' Power Cord# Tug-A-LongTM Positive Locking Hose Positively Locks 7-Foot Hose to VacHose Won't Pull Out During Use# 6 "On-Board" Accessory Storage LocationsNo More Searching or Fumbling to Find Accessories# Pleated Paper FilterLarge Surface Area - Washable, Reusable, Clogs Less Quickly, Use for Both Wet and Dry Pickups; More Than Twice the Filter Surface Area of the Leading Competitor# Pleated Paper Filter Treated with Microban®which fights and inhibits the growth of mold, mildew, and bacteria that shorten filter life# Blowing Port Offers Over 160 MPH of Blowing CapacityUse to Blow Leaves From Walkways, Decks, Debris from Job Sites, Tool, etc.# Smooth Drum InteriorNo Lip Inside Drum to Retain Debris During Dumping; Allows complete & Easy Dumping of Debris or Water# Large Built - In DrainRelocated to Lowest Point of Drum for Complete Emptying of Water# Quiet Operation20% Quieter Than 9 Gallon (WD0945)Specifications# Gallon Size: 12# Motor: Emerson# * Peak Horsepower: 5.0# * Air Watts: 280# * Voltage: 120# * Amps: 10.0# Cord Length: 15'
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