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Shop Vac 2.0 Models Review
These Shop Vacs Make For Easy Storage
Perform Light Vacuum Chores
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The Shop Vac 2.0 HP models review is a review of the top 5 rated models which are able to perform wet/dry pickup operations. The low horsepower means that these units are good for light vacuuming jobs around the house, garage, backyard, and basement. Most of these models have small tanks; you can easily store them away in a small space in your house. The review will consist of the average rating by the total number of owners for that specific unit, features and warranty information. We will also provide some additional accessories for sanding drywall and mulching leaves in your backyard. Another plus for these models is that as you go down in horsepower, they are generally less costly. This is very helpful if you are on a limited budget. Model 5940500This model comes with a 2.0 peak horsepower motor and a 5-gallon tank for both wet/dry pickup operations around the home. The model received an average score of 4.0 by 272 different owners which is very good. This model comes with a rear blower port and on board cord wrap. The accessories that come with this model are: 7-foot friction fit hose, 3 extension wands, 10-inch wet/dry nozzle, foam sleeve, reusable disc filter, and a 6-foot power cord. This model has a 2-year warranty. Model 5860210This model comes with a 2.0 peak horsepower motor and a 2.5-gallon tank for both wet/dry pickup operations anywhere around the home. It also has on board cord wrap and accessory storage. This model had a rating of a 4.0 by two owners of this unit which is very good. The accessories that come with this model are: 4-foot hose, gulper nozzle, crevice tool, web cartridge filter w/retainer, and a 6-foot power cord. This model has a 1-year warranty. Model 2012500This model comes with a 2.0 peak horsepower motor and a 1.5-gallon tank for both wet/dry pickup operations around the home. This unit also comes with a rear blower port, accessory storage and a wall mount bracket to hang the vacuum on any wall in the basement, closet or garage. This unit received an average score of 3.4 by 413 different owners which is good to very good. The accessories that come with this model are: 4-foot hose, gulper nozzle, crevice tool, tool holder, wall mount bracket, hose holder, foam sleeve, reusable dry disc filter w/ring, and a 6-foot power cord. The model is backed by a 2-year warranty. Model 5840500This model comes with a 2.0 peak horsepower motor and a 5-gallon tank for both wet/dry pickup operations around the home. It has a convenient on bard cord wrap. This model received an average score of 3.0 by 15 different owners of this vacuum which is good. The accessories that come with this model are: 6-foot hose, 2 extension wands, 10-inch wet/dry floor nozzle, squeegee insert, foam filter, filter disc w/locking ring, and 6-foot power cord. This model is backed by a 2-year warranty. Model 6105010This model comes with a 2.0 peak horsepower motor and a 10-gallon tank which is able to perform both wet/dry pickup operations. This has an industrial 2-stage bypass motor, with a stainless steel tank and 3 wheel dolly for easy mobility. It comes with an internal float that automatically shuts off suction when liquid capacity is reached. It has a 9-gallon wet capacity limit. This model received an average score of 3.0 by 5 owners which is good. The accessories that come with this model are: 12-foot crush proof hose, 2 metal extension wands, 14-inch metal master nozzle, 14-inch brush, squeegee inserts, foam filter cartridge and an 18-foot power cord. This provides a total coverage area of 30 feet without having to use an extension cord. The model is backed by a 1-year warranty. |
Shop Vac 2.5 HP Models Review
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The Shop Vac 2.5 HP models review is a review of the four best rated units with this peak horse power. These models are able to perform wet/dry operations anywhere around the house, yard, or garage. These vacuums can handle light to medium type of jobs. Heavy consistent use of the machine may cause the motor to burn out. The ratings obtained are from the owners of the various models being reviewed. The accessories that come with these models will vary by model that come in the box. The review will cover some of the features and warranty information so you can compare models side by side to determine which one is best for your vacuuming needs. Model 5895200This model comes with a 2.5 HP peak horsepower motor with a 2.5- gallon tank for both wet/dry operations. It also comes with a wall mount bracket to be used in hanging your Shop Vac unit on the wall in the basement, closet, or garage. It’s small enough to fit in most areas where there is little space available for storage. The unit received an average score of 4.4 by 7 owners which is excellent. The accessories that come with this model are: 7-foot friction fit hose, 2 extension wands, dual surface nozzle, gulper nozzle, crevice tool, round brush, wall bracket, foam sleeve, collection filter bag, and an 18-foot power cord. This model provides up to 25-feet of coverage without using an extension cord. The model comes with a 3-year warranty. Model 9624710This unit comes with a 2.5 HP peak horsepower motor and a 10-gallon tank which can be used for both wet/dry operations. This model received an average score of 4.1 from 348 owners which is very good. This model has a stainless steel tank and a rear blower. This model has three wheels. The accessories that come with this model are: 12-foot LockOn hose, 2 metal extension wands, 14-inch deluxe master nozzle w/rug, brush and squeegee inserts, crevice tool, round brush, 6-inch utility nozzle, tool basket, foam sleeve, collection filter bag, web cartridge filter, and a 35-foot power cord. The hose and power cord provide up to 47-feet of coverage without having to use a power cord. This model comes with a 1-year warranty. Model 9623710This model comes with a 2.5 HP peak horsepower motor and a 22-gallon tank for both wet/dry operations. It has a industrial FlipN’Pour for easy removal of heavy liquids without lifting. This model was rated by 272 different owners and received an average score of 4.0 which is very good. The accessories that come with this model are: tool storage basket, carriage handle, 12-foot LockOn hose, 2 metal extension wands, crevice tool, round brush, adapter, 14-inch master nozzle w/brush, rug and squeegee shoes, 6-inch utility nozzle, foam sleeve, collection filter bag, web cartridge filter, and a 35-foot power cord. You get up to 47-feet of coverage without using an extension cord. The model comes with a 1-year warranty. Model 9624610This model comes with a 2.5 HP peak horsepower motor and a 10-gallon tank for both wet/dry operations. This unit was rated by 413 different owners and received an average score of 3.4 which is good. This model has a 3 wheel dolly, epoxy coated tank, and a rear blower port. It’s an industrial multi-purpose unit for professional and domestic cleaning. The accessories that come with this model are: 12-foot LockOn hose, 2 metal extension wands, 14-inch deluxe master nozzle w/rug, brush and squeegee inserts, crevice tool, round brush, 6-inch utility nozzle, tool basket, foam sleeve, filter bag, web cartridge filter, and a 35-foot power cord. This comes with a 1-year warranty. ConclusionBesides picking up wet/dry stuff around the house, the Shop Vac is a handy tool to have in case you should get hit with a large rainstorm and water collects in your basement or garage. If you are planning on doing some home remodeling, you might want to consider buying a drywall sanding kit. Or, if you need to blow or mulch leaves in your yard, flowerbed or driveway, you may want to consider buying the mulching kit. Both of these accessories must be purchased separately because they do not come with any machines. Both of these accessories are available here. |
Shop Vac 3.0 HP Models Review
Shop Vac’s Work Great Doing Both Wet/Dry Operations
Keep Basements, Workshops, Garages, and Backyards Clean
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The Shop Vac 3.0 HP models review is a review of the five top rated models with this peak horsepower that do both wet/dry operations anywhere around the house, basement, workshops, garages and backyards. Each of these models will come with varying accessories depending upon the model. The 3.0 HP units do have a liability in that they may not stand up under heavy use for long periods of time. Chances are that you may blow out the motor under these circumstances. These models work well for light to medium types of wet/dry operations when needed. The five models that will be included here will be listed by their score and by the number of reviews received. Also, included will be product features, warranty information, and accessories that you can compare each model against to determine which one is best for your vacuuming needs. Our aim is to provide the consumer with the best information so if they are interested in purchasing anyone of these vacuums, they will know which one is best. Model 9650610This model comes with 3.0 HP peak power motor and a 6-gallon tank that will perform well for both wet/dry operations. The model was rated a 3.9 out of 5 by 168 owners which is very good. The vacuum has an on board cord wrap and a rear blower port. The accessories that come with this unit are: 8-foot LockOn hose, 2 extension wands, 10-inch wet/dry floor nozzle, crevice tool, gulper nozzle, cartridge filter w/retainer and high efficiency disposable filter bag, and a 12-foot power cord. This unit comes with a 1-year warranty. Model 9520100This model has a 3.0 HP peak horsepower motor and a 3.5-gallon tank for wet/dry operations. It also comes with a wall mount bracket to allow owners to hang the vacuum on the wall in the basement, closet, hobby room, laundry room, or garage. The model was rated by 15 owners with an average score of 4.7 which is excellent. The accessories that come with this model are: 18-foot LockOn hose, 3 extension wands, 10-inch wet/dry nozzle, round brush, gulper nozzle, crevice tool, tool holder, squeegee, wall mount bracket, cartridge filter w/retainer, and a 6-foot power cord. This unit comes with a 3-year warranty. This model had been discontinued by the manufacture. Model 9650600The model has a 3.0 HP peak power motor and a 6-gallon tank for both wet/dry operations. This model was rated by 36 owners and received an average score of 4.0 which is very good. This unit does come with an accessory holder to keep everything together. The accessories that come with this unit are: 8-foot LockOn hose, 3 extension wands, 10-inch wet/dry nozzle, crevice tool, gulper nozzle, cartridge filter w/retainer, disposable filter bag, and a 12-foot power cord. The unit comes with a 3-year warranty. Model 9620600This model has a 3.0 HP peak power motor and a 6-gallon tank for both wet/dry operations. This model was rated by 28 owners and received an average score of 4.0 which is very good. It has an onboard accessory storage area to keep tools conveniently in place for easy accessibility. The accessories that come with this unit are: 8-foot LockOn hose, 3 extension wands, 10-inch wet/dry nozzle, gulper nozzle, crevice tool, cartridge filter, disposable filter bag, and a 6-foot power cord. It also comes with a convertible blower port. This model comes with a 3-year warranty. This model has been discontinued by the manufacture. Model 9700210This model has a 3.0 HP peak power motor and a 10-gallon tank for both wet/dry operations. This unit scored a 4.0 by one owner. The model is an industrial heavy duty unit that has a stainless steel tank with side carry handles. This model has a tool basket to keep the tools handy and organized. The dry capacity is 7.5-Gallons and the wet capacity is 8-gallons. The accessories that come with this unit are: 12-foot LockOn hose, 2 extension wands, floor nozzle w/brush, rug and squeegee insert, crevice tool, round brush, utility nozzle, cartridge filter, foam sleeve, polyester filter and a 18-foot power cord. With the power cord and hose, you get up to thirty (30) feet of coverage without using an extension cord. This model comes with a 1-year warranty. ConclusionUltimately, you the consumer must decide which model will be best for you. Vacuuming needs will vary depending upon the use. Also, we will be providing two additional accessories; 1). Drywall Sanding Kit 2). Mulcher Kit. These kits do not come with the Shop Vac and must be purchased separately. The kits will come in handy if you are going to be doing some home remodeling or outdoor leaf mulching in your yard, flowerbed or any other location where leaves can gather. |
Shop Vac 4.0 HP Models Review
Shop Vacs Clean Garages, Basements, Workshops, and Backyards
Easy To Store Perform Wet/Dry Operations
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Shop Vacs perform excellent wet/dry operations around the house, basements, backyards, and garages. The Shop Vac 4.0 HP models review is a review of the top three rated vacuums with this peak horsepower. Generally, as the HP power goes lower, the price of the unit is also less on average to the consumer. Another side effect of this is that the vacuum cannot stand up for heavy use over long periods of time. The reason being, is the motor will burn out do to the stress placed upon it. If you should have lots of water or debris to pick-up you may want to consider getting a vacuum with greater horsepower so you will not burn out the motor and have to purchase another unit. These three 4.0 HP Shop Vacs will be listed by their overall score as rated by the owners of these models. The review of these units will consist of the score, number of reviews, and product features, accessories, and warranty information. With this information in hand, you should be able to determine which of these units the best one for your situation is. The accessories that come with these Shop Vacs will vary upon model. These vacuums do provide both wet/dry operations which can be used anywhere around the home. Model 9254010This model has a 4.0 HP peak power motor and 10-gallon tank for wet/dry pickup. The average score for this model was 4.3 as rated by 30 owners which is excellent. It has a two-stage filtering system that includes high-quality filter and a dust bag. The accessories that come with this unit are: 6-foot locking hose, 2 extension wands, crevice tool, gulper nozzle, 14-inch floor nozzle w/squeegee insert, and an 18-foot power cord. This model comes with a 1-year warranty. Model 9651000This unit comes with a 4.0 HP peak power motor and 10-gallon tank for wet/dry pickup. This model scored a 4.0 by one owner which is very good. It comes with a blower function for blowing debris off the garage floor, sidewalk, or driveway. The accessories that come with this unit are: 8-foot LockOn hose, 3 extension wands, 10-inch wet/dry nozzle, crevice tool, gulper nozzle, cartridge filter w/retainer and disposable filter bag, and a 6-foot power cord. This model comes with a 3-year warranty. Model 9625010This model comes with a 4.0 HP peak power motor and 10-gallon tank for wet/dry pickup. This model scored 3.4 by 413 owners of this unit which is very good. This model comes with a rear blower port and a built-in drain tank. The accessories that come with this model are: 12-foot LockOn hose, 2 extension wands, 14-inch wet/dry floor nozzle, 16-inch crevice tool, claw utility nozzle, ultra web cartridge filter with retainer and a high efficiency disposable filter bag, and an 18-foot power cord. This model comes with a 1-year warranty. Extra AccessoriesThese models can also be used for drywall sanding and leaf blowing. However, you must purchase the kits separately. The drywall sanding kit is used for sanding drywall whenever you are doing a remodeling job which saves time in cleaning afterwards because the Shop Vac takes in over 95% of the dust out of the air. Shop Vacs also make great gifts especially if the recipient lives in an area where lots of rain falls and their basement tends to flood during these storms. |
Shop Vac 4.5 HP Models Review
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The Shop Vac 4.5 HP Models review is a review of the top six rated products by the owners of the vacuums. These vacuums have horsepower that is on the borderline between medium and heavy use. This means that over an extended period of time, the motor may burn out with continued and constant heavy use. The vacuum is perfect for removing debris from the yard, sidewalk and driveway. Also, with the extension wands, you can clean out gutters too. The models in this review have been rated between good and very good by their owners. Model 5870400This model has 4.5 HP peak power motor and a 4-gallon tank for wet/dry pickup. The model received an average score of 4.4 by 150 different owners which is excellent. This unit can be used for small jobs around the house, garage, or workshop because of its lightweight and easy mobility. The in the box accessories include: 8-foot posi lock hose, 2 extension wands, dual surface nozzle, 10-inch combination nozzle, round bush, crevice tool, gulper nozzle, cartridge filter, and filter bag. It also has an 18-foot power cord and an automatic float shut-off which prevents wet pickup overflow. This model comes with a 3-year warranty. Model 9631200This model had an average score of 4.2, by 36 owners of this unit which is excellent. The model has 4.5 HP peak power motor and a 12-gallon tank for wet/dry pickup. It also comes with a detachable leaf blower which can blow or pickup yard debris from any place outside your home. Removes leaves from sidewalks, driveways, flowerbeds and lawns saving you time. The in the box accessories that come with this model are: 18-foot power cord, 7-foot lock-on hose, 2 extension wands, 10-inch combination nozzle, squeegee, blower nozzle, cartridge filter and foam sleeve. This model comes with a 3-year warranty. Model 5895400This model received an average score of 4.1 from 80 owners of this unit which is excellent. It has a 4.5 HP peak power motor and a 4-gallon tank for wet/dry pickup. The in the box accessories include: 7-foot friction fit hose, 2 extension wands, dual surface nozzle, gulper nozzle, crevice tool, round brush, wall mount bracket to hang unit on wall, coasters, and 18-foot power cord. It also comes with a 3-year warranty. Extra AccessoriesYou can purchase the drywall sanding kit that does not come with most Shop-Vac vacuums. This is a separate purchase. You can order the drywall sanding kit right here. |
Shop Vac 5.5 HP Models Review
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The Shop Vac 5.5 HP models review is a review of seven different types of 5.5 HP peak power Shop Vac vacuums. These models should provide home owners with help when unforeseen situations occur like heavy rain or downpours that cause water to seep into the basement or room. When you have lots of water with no place to go, it can flood any area. All these vacuums have been rated good or better by their owners. You need a powerful vacuum that will discharge the water and quickly. We have provided some information about seven different types of 5.5 peak power vacuums. They all have sufficient power to perform heavy duty jobs. We recommend 5.5 peak power Shop Vacs for heavy work as it can take the strain of heavy use without burning out the motor. Model 9601400The Shop Vac 9601400 model can be of great help. It comes with a built-in pump for removing out up to 6 gallons of water per minute and can pump the water up to 50 feet vertically. This is perfect for basements that flood regularly after heavy rains, washing machines that overflow and cleaning the pool floor at seasons end. It has a powerful 5.5 HP motor which has a quiet rating. It comes with many accessories for vacuuming areas that do not have water to remove. It has a 14 gallon tank and a 4-year warranty. This model was given an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 from 15 owners, which is good. Model 9689400Shop Vac model 9689400 is a wet/dry vacuum with 5.5 HP peak power motor and a 14 gallon tank and comes with a built-in pump. This model can also remove up to 6 gallons of water per minute and pump the water up to 50 feet vertically. It has an 18-foot power cord to reach many places with the use of an extension cord. The model comes with six accessories to remove dry stuff as well. This model was given an average rating score of 4.3 out of 5 from 111 customers, which is excellent. Model 5866100This model comes with 5.5 HP peak power motor and an 8 gallon tank. The unit has a 12-foot power cord. In the box the unit comes with five different accessories. The model comes with a 3-year warranty. Because of it’s small size, you can store the Shop Vac in a smaller area or closet. It also has the power to perform heavy duty vacuuming. This model was given an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 from 37 customers which is very good. Model 5872500This is another model with 5.5 HP peak power motor with a 5 gallon tank. It can be used for small but heavy around the house vacuuming jobs. This model comes with a wall mount bracket to hang on the wall in the basement, closet, or garage to keep it off the ground. Comes with in the box with 5 accessories, and a 4-year warranty. This model was given an average rating of 4.1 from 67 customers which is excellent. Model 9621500The Shop Vac model 9621500 is really two shop vacs in one. One has a 14 Gallon tank and the other is a detachable 2.5 gallon that uses the same 5.5 peak power motor. So, you have a separate 2.5 gallon vacuum that can handle small pick-up jobs. This model comes with a 4-year warranty. The unit comes in the box with 9 different accessories. This model received an average score of 3.8 out of 5 from 8 owners which is very good. Model 5872462This model has a 5.5 HP peak power motor and a 5 gallon tank. If you should have a need of using a powerful vacuum with a small tank for easy storage, then this model is the one for you. In the box you get five accessories and a 20-foot power cord to reach many areas without having to use an extension cord. This unit comes with a 4-year warranty. This model received an average score of 3.4 out of 5 from 7 owners which is very good. Additional Accessories
Drywall Sanding KitMost of the above models can attach the drywall sanding kit to the unit to turn your vacuum into a drywall sander. This is a great attachment if you need to do some sanding of drywall. This accessory does not come with any Shop Vac and must be purchased separately. |
Shop Vac 9621600 Review
This is a review of the Shop Vac 9621600 model. It is a great vacuum to have to clean-up the workshop, garage, auto and anywhere else around the home. The reason is the 6.25 HP it has to suck up debris from any location. This vacuum is rated a 3.7 out of 5 by 43 buyers of this model which is very good.
Product Features
Here are just some of the features for the 9621600 model:
- 6.25 HP peak power.
- Improved sound reduction for a quieter operation.
- A filter system to help keep the vacuum operating at peak efficiency.
- Contains a blower port and concentrator nozzle which allows the unit to be used as a 200 MPH blower to remove debris.
- A tool storage area to store the accessories.
- 18-foot power cord to cover larger areas without using an extension cord.
- The tank has a built-in drain to help prevent clogging when draining liquid.
- Come with a 4-year warranty.
Model Accessories
Product link: Shop-Vac 962-16-00 16-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum
The 9621600 comes with the following accessories in the box:
- 2-1/2-inch lock-on hose (1)
- 2-1/2-inch extension wand (2)
- 14-inch floor nozzle with brush (1)
- 8-inch utility nozzle (1)
- Crevice tool (1)
- Concentrator nozzle (1)
- Elbow grip (1)
- Cartridge filter (1)
- Disposable filter bag (1)
Additional Accessories
This unit does not come with the drywall sander kit. This is an extra accessory that you must purchase separately if you want to sand drywall. The drywall kit helps keep the dust in the vacuum and not in the air which will not require any dusting afterwards. They are available in all stores where Shop Vacs are sold.
Here is a very good drywall kit we can recommend it’s the Hyde Tools 09170 Dust-Free Drywall Vacuum Sander
Conclusion
If you should buy this model, you will be very happy with your purchase. This model should give you long life because the motor can hold up under extreme conditions and heavy use. This is just what a home re-modeler needs.
If you are interested, we also have a listing of the top 20 Shop Vacs as rated by the owners also available for your review as well. The list has various horsepower models to select from.
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Shop Vac Top 6.5 HP Models
Shop Vacs come in handy when you have to clean up after a big home remodeling project is over. And if your job has lots of debris to clean up, you will need a more powerful model to do the job. Shop Vac top 6.5 HP models can help you select the best rated heavy-duty model to meet your vacuuming needs.
The units were evaluated by the owners of the models in the list. We have included only the models that were rated good or better by averaging the scores from all the owners together which resulted in the final score for that unit. Each owner gave the model a score rated from 1 to 5. The models below will be listed from the highest rated model to the lowest showing their score and how many owners actually purchased the unit.
- 9551600 4.4 50
- 9551800 4.4 18
- 9633400 4.3 284
- 9626010 4.3 26
- 9252910 4.1 3
- 9252410 4.0 18
- 9252310 4.0 5
- 9625510 3.9 30
Each model does come with accessories or attachments. The models will have varying accessories depending upon the Shop Vac selected. We have included pictures of each model to show you the attachments that are included with the unit and a link to buy.
Shop Vac
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Shop Vac vacuums come in handy when you have major clean-up chores to do around the home. With their extra suction power you can pick-up water in the basement, sawdust in the garage, and sand the drywall just to name a few things that need the use of a heavy duty vacuum. Our goal here is to provide you with the best rated Shop Vacs for your vacuuming needs. You will find various models of Shop Vacs based on horsepower. If you should have some heavy duty clean-up chores to do, you will need a more powerful unit. I blew out two motors because I failed to use a more powerful model. We recommend that you buy a Shop Vac model with 5.5 HP or better for heavy duty clean-up jobs. Medium size jobs you can use models with 4 or 5 HP. For small vacuuming jobs, than 1 to 3 HP should do the job. Remember, the higher the HP the more costly the unit becomes. This is also true for larger gallon sizes as well. Our Shop Vac store includes 1 gallon to 32 gallon size models to select from. So, there will be a large variety to choose from. We have provided pictures of these Shop Vacs so you can look at them and see what accessories or attachments come with the machines. We have also included a buying link to purchase them too. Order your Shop Vac now! |
