robert_t_wallace
Well-known member
- Joined
- May 23, 2007
- Messages
- 113
What is the best or most powerful cordless vac? Looking for something for spot clean ups, but want it powerful.
cordless Vac
- Thread starter robert_t_wallace
- Start date
OP
robert_t_wallace
Well-known member
- Joined
- May 23, 2007
- Messages
- 113
wow!!! That puppy is 300 bucks...
kingofrestriction
Active member
If you say it fast enough, it doesn't seem so bad.
benchracer
Well-known member
I wanted the dyson, but couldn't stomach the money for it. I had a hand held shark vac, but the battery didn't last on it. After researching some reviews on amazon, I ended up with the Dustbuster. I spent the extra money for the one with the lithium battery.
So far, I like it. The battery doesn't die on you like the nicads. It also has a quick detach compartment to empty it. I think it was around 80 bucks. It doesn't have shop vac suction, but I didn't expect it to either.
So far, I like it. The battery doesn't die on you like the nicads. It also has a quick detach compartment to empty it. I think it was around 80 bucks. It doesn't have shop vac suction, but I didn't expect it to either.
flyng_fool
Well-known member
The Dyson is a totaol piece of junk compared to the Hoover Linx series. I have used both antd the Hoover is far and away the best and it's 1/3rd the price!
Strouty
Well-known member
Also try putting lipstick on, I find it helps to look pretty while you are getting
FU***D
racingtadpole
Well-known member
Dewalt DC515 is my weapon of choice
totally two different formats. LIke I said I'm not a fan of dyson. I use a miele for my main vac. But the dyson is a good stick and you can separate the stick part and use it as a hand vac.
2manytoyz
Well-known member
I have one of those at work. Does a pretty good job, and like the design - gives the ability to use the built-in pickup, or use the hose.
I have a DeWalt DC500 at home. Has more power, and can be used with 18V batteries, or can be plugged in.
It is physically larger than a "Dustbuster", but it also doesn't care what it eats. Dust, dirt, sand, wood chips, metal filings, water, etc. The types of things that would quickly kill one of the $300 "pretty" vacuums. It's far more convenient than my full sized shopvac for most jobs.
theoldwizard1
Well-known member
Many years ago, when the first battery operated tools started showing up on the market, Black and Decker came out with a line that ran on 3.6V NiCad Versapak batteries. One of the tools was a Dustbuster that uses 2 of these. For awhile, Sears sold them rebadged as Craftsman.
20 years (?) later it still runs great. Several years ago B&D switched to NiMH technology and that solved the biggest problem I had (NiCads self discharge too fast). I got one of their light duty 3/8" drill and a screwdriver that I also still use.
20 years (?) later it still runs great. Several years ago B&D switched to NiMH technology and that solved the biggest problem I had (NiCads self discharge too fast). I got one of their light duty 3/8" drill and a screwdriver that I also still use.
theoldwizard1
Well-known member
Some of the feedback on Amazon was negative because of lack of suction.
Care to comment ?
2manytoyz
Well-known member
As compared to my FULL sized shopvac, that's true. But for a battery operated vacuum, it has plenty of power. But that's also like comparing a 4" dust collector to a shopvac. Ain't the same thing, but both are useful.
I use it not only for cleaning up the garage, a constant battle, but also for cleaning out the Jeep and truck. Sand is a big issue in FL, and this does a good job of cleaning up sand from carpet, which is beyond the ability of any of the Dustbusters I've ever owned.
Also works good for picking up drywall dust from carpet...
FWIW, a single 18V battery has enough capacity to clean both of my vehicles. I then swap the batteries out, and keep a fresh battery in it. This way it's always ready for use, making it much more convenient than the full sized shopvac.
noboD
Member
Milwaukee's cordless work great.
Big-Foot
Well-known member
Looking at picking up the Makita myself.. That way I can use my current 18v batteries with it..
flyng_fool
Well-known member
The Hoover Linx has a bunch of different models. They have both a stick and a handheld Li-ion powered models. I've used all of the smaller Dysons and they don't even come close.
Last edited:
Once again. Two different things. I'm talking about 1 vac that does both. You're comparing it now to two different vacs and saying they're better. That may be (all I use the dyson for is to **** up dog hair tumble weeds between vacs) but you're still conflating two different things.
flyng_fool
Well-known member
And it does both poorly!
wb2vsj
Well-known member
What ever you do don't get the Black and Decker vac (Model SPV1800) that uses the 18V batteries from their cordless tools. It doesn't **** (in this case, that is bad )
I also have the Dewalt DC515 and it it MUCH better than the B&D unit.
)I also have the Dewalt DC515 and it it MUCH better than the B&D unit.
Last edited:
ddawg16
Well-known member
I would avoid the cheap hand vacs...like the dust buster....
I prefer the hand vac's that use the same battey as your cordless tools. I have the Ryobi setup....works fine...not great...but better than any dust buster....
I prefer the hand vac's that use the same battey as your cordless tools. I have the Ryobi setup....works fine...not great...but better than any dust buster....