What Vacuum for garage?
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Torque1st
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Some of us just put a regular wet/dry under a workbench.
Rolling_Thunder
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I use this wall mounted unit from Sears! It works great!
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00917925000P?vName=Tools
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00917925000P?vName=Tools
I'm thinking about ditching my gigantic wet/dry vac. It has a short hose and is very loud and hard to move around. I am considering taking our built in vac (which we don't use) and putting it in the garage. I know it won't do liquids but I think I can vent outside which should reduce the noise. I'll have to buy a long hose for it.
fourfeathers
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Blains Farm and Fleet here sells a nice one for $100. Vacmaster as seen here- http://cgi.ebay.com/VACMASTER-GARAGE-WALL-MOUNT-WET-DRY-SHOP-VAC-VACUUM_W0QQitemZ220326032328QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item220326032328&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66:2|65:1|39:1|240:1318
It has a remote to turn off/on at the handle.
It has a remote to turn off/on at the handle.
Ohh nice, you have that one? If you do, you like?
I found it at Costco for $99:
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...BC&topnav=&cat=56822&hierPath=860*&lang=en-US
Now this is cool!!!
http://vacmaster.com/wall-mount.html
I found it at Costco for $99:
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...BC&topnav=&cat=56822&hierPath=860*&lang=en-US
Now this is cool!!!
http://vacmaster.com/wall-mount.html
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67pete300
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I just added that to my Christmas list. Exactly what I was looking for.
fourfeathers
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I do NOT have one, but it is on my list too!
kartracer23
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I'm getting the VacMaster from Costco for Christmas. How do I know? I had to help my internet challenged Mom order it yesterday. 
It's got about the highest water lift I've seen - 88 in.
If you're a Craftsman Club member, their wall mount is on sale for a few more days. $79 I think. I have one...it's ok-not my favorite.
It's got about the highest water lift I've seen - 88 in.
If you're a Craftsman Club member, their wall mount is on sale for a few more days. $79 I think. I have one...it's ok-not my favorite.
mcgyverit
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VacMaster is made by Cleva from China, not that that is a good thing or bad thing, just thought you might want to know.
I like the Ridgid wall mount version myself. But the Craftsman and Ridgid wall mounted vacs are made by the same company.
I like the Ridgid wall mount version myself. But the Craftsman and Ridgid wall mounted vacs are made by the same company.
Ohh nice, you have that one? If you do, you like?
I found it at Costco for $99:
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...BC&topnav=&cat=56822&hierPath=860*&lang=en-US
Now this is cool!!!
http://vacmaster.com/wall-mount.html
I WISH is came in stainless or another color, silver, etc. Would go with my floor better.
smooth72
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Might check out this one.
Best Buy price $189
http://www.bissell.com/Products/c/canistervacuum/p/garagepro/product.aspx
Best Buy price $189
http://www.bissell.com/Products/c/canistervacuum/p/garagepro/product.aspx
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pump_man
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The last 2 houses I have owned have had a central vac outlet in the garage. This works great for most chores. For high volume sawdust/dirt issues, I keep a shop vac under the bench.
kartracer23
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Might check out this one.
Best Buy price $189
http://www.bissell.com/Products/c/canistervacuum/p/garagepro/product.aspx
Costco stores have this one for $149 after rebate. I looked at it and wasn't too impressed. And it has the small (1 1/4"?) hose, which is great for something like cleaning out the car, but worthless for anything like leaves or stones. Probably ok for doing cars, but I wouldn't want to use it as my main shop vac.
I got this one from HD. Has 7ft immediate hose and a 14ft attachment hose. 21ft!
http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/WD5500-Wall-Vac/index.htm
Looks like another member has it too
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2287
http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/WD5500-Wall-Vac/index.htm
Looks like another member has it too
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2287
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Distinctive-Garages.com
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We carry the Electrolux Garage Vac
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The GARAGE VAC includes:
- Powerful 550 air watt power unit with bagless collection receptacle
-32' stretch hose to clean up to 1,000 sq.ft.
-Crevice tools and car detailing kit
The GARAGE VAC includes:
- Powerful 550 air watt power unit with bagless collection receptacle
-32' stretch hose to clean up to 1,000 sq.ft.
-Crevice tools and car detailing kit
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Ok, we need a vacuum shootout. Who's going to participate??
How much for the Electrolux?
The blue color matches my garage pretty well.
How much for the Electrolux?
I WISH is came in stainless or another color, silver, etc. Would go with my floor better.
The blue color matches my garage pretty well.
kartracer23
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Well, I have the Craftsman wall mount and will have the VacMaster in about two weeks when Santa delivers it, so I'll be able to compare those two.
Distinctive-Garages.com
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67pete300
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That's the beauty of this site, you never know you need stuff til you see it here!
That's how I got my fancy floor, cabinets, etc., etc. ...
That's how I got my fancy floor, cabinets, etc., etc. ...
QUIKSVT
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I have the Shop-Vac brand wall mount. I like it alot , but it is quite loud when the garage door is closed.
Josh
Josh
Shocker
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Might check out this one.
Best Buy price $189
http://www.bissell.com/Products/c/canistervacuum/p/garagepro/product.aspx
They have this at my local Costco for $119.
Wardster
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Where is that listed on your website? That price include shipping to business address at 43123?
Thanks in advance
-Wardster
Distinctive-Garages.com
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PM sent, thank you!
z28toz06
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I am amazed at the number of things I never knew existed and now can't live without!
67pete300
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Well, Santa figured the Craftsman version would go better with all the other Craftsman stuff in my garage. I can't fault him for that.
But I think the on/off switch at the end of the hose is pretty compelling on the Vacmaster and I think I will be returning the Craftsman for the Vacmaster. Same price!
But I think the on/off switch at the end of the hose is pretty compelling on the Vacmaster and I think I will be returning the Craftsman for the Vacmaster. Same price!
vette-kid
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Does anyone know the amount of water lift in inches for either that Vacmaster or the electrolux offering fom Distinctive Garages? Im trying to compare to this http://nakidparts.com/4th.html (jumbo Vac N Blo, about half way down)
volvo
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Remote switch is battery operated, (wireless?), resetting and battery replacement on pages 12+13 of owners manual...H
http://www.costco.com/images/content/misc/pdf/337075_Manual.pdf
kartracer23
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I've had the Craftsman for about 4 years...got the VacMaster last night. Haven't had a chance to unpack it yet, but maybe I can do a mini review / comparison a bit later today.
The remote also intrigues me. With these extra long hose models, it can be a pain to have to walk back and shut the vac off if you're doing a 'clean as you go' project and you're 20 ft. away from the on-off switch or **** something up you didn't mean to.
Distinctive-Garages.com
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Goodmorning. Our Electrolux Garage Vac has 140" water lift and is under 70 decibels from the 550 air watt power unit. Plus a 5 year limited-lifetime warranty.
Happy New Year.
67pete300
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That would be great!
I agree with you. Part of the utility of the long hose is leaving the unit mounted on the wall. If you have to walk back to the unit to turn it on and off every time, you might as well have the unit on the floor close to you. Like my old vac. What fun is that?
kartracer23
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VacMaster vs. Craftsmas wall mounts
Okay, got to set it up and try it out yesterday. My comparisons are based on the VacMaster vs. the Craftsman. I also have a shop vac (smaller, 3 hp model) as a reference.
The VacMaster came nicely packaged with 4 accessories, 2 pc. wand and two sections of hose-one regular and one slinky / contracting type. Set-up / mounting was easy and took all of ten minutes. Construction quality seems on par, if not better than the Craftsman. The plastic isn't that super hard / scared you're going to break it type - it's got some flex to it. So may products anymore seem like no thought or design went into them - this one doesn't. Little things like the on-board storage, handle design, cord wrap, etc. Just like the mounting bracket - one vertical line of 3 screws vs. a side by side arrangement means you can mount it to just one stud.
The switch on the unit has 3 settings - on / off / remote. When trying it out, I found it hard to remember that I had a remote-kept walking back to the unit. The good news is that it will reach all of my 500 sq. ft. shop with no problem.
Hoses are interesting. As I said, one is 'standard', and one is a stretch kind. Not sure how much it stretches, but it seems to have about the right amount of tension - not too much, not too little. The only issue I can see with it is if it was stretched and you set it down, it would retract and scoot across the floor. Also, each hose has one locking end only-the other ends are friction fit. They seem to hold well though - even with the cord stretched.
The size difference between the VacMaster and the Craftsman is huge-the VacMaster is much smaller and compact. I think a lot of it has to do with the bottom tray on the Craftsman, but overall, the VacMaster is a lot more compact.
The VacMaster does follow one of my pet peeves with the Craftsman- the hose jutting out from the front of the unit. You can kind of solve that problem on the VacMaster by using the accordion hose at the unit. It's more flexible and doesn't stick out as far as the solid hose.
The VacMaster is much quieter than the Caftsman, or even my small ShopVac. More along the lines of a standard floor vaccum vs. a wet-dry vac. Just a guess, but I would say 60% or so of the noise of the Craftsman.
As far as what really matters, performance, I didn't have a lot to clean, but it seems to do fine. At least as good as the Craftsman. I'll have to make a mess and give it a good test. It was able to **** up a small screw even through the brush-which gives up a ton of suction.
Overall, so far, I prefer the VacMaster. Seems better thought out and designed and all of the little things add up to make it easier to use. I think the remote will be nice-once I remember to use it. If both units were the same price, I would definitely get the VacMaster-I might even give it a premium of $50 or so over the Craftsman.
Okay, got to set it up and try it out yesterday. My comparisons are based on the VacMaster vs. the Craftsman. I also have a shop vac (smaller, 3 hp model) as a reference.
The VacMaster came nicely packaged with 4 accessories, 2 pc. wand and two sections of hose-one regular and one slinky / contracting type. Set-up / mounting was easy and took all of ten minutes. Construction quality seems on par, if not better than the Craftsman. The plastic isn't that super hard / scared you're going to break it type - it's got some flex to it. So may products anymore seem like no thought or design went into them - this one doesn't. Little things like the on-board storage, handle design, cord wrap, etc. Just like the mounting bracket - one vertical line of 3 screws vs. a side by side arrangement means you can mount it to just one stud.
The switch on the unit has 3 settings - on / off / remote. When trying it out, I found it hard to remember that I had a remote-kept walking back to the unit. The good news is that it will reach all of my 500 sq. ft. shop with no problem.
Hoses are interesting. As I said, one is 'standard', and one is a stretch kind. Not sure how much it stretches, but it seems to have about the right amount of tension - not too much, not too little. The only issue I can see with it is if it was stretched and you set it down, it would retract and scoot across the floor. Also, each hose has one locking end only-the other ends are friction fit. They seem to hold well though - even with the cord stretched.
The size difference between the VacMaster and the Craftsman is huge-the VacMaster is much smaller and compact. I think a lot of it has to do with the bottom tray on the Craftsman, but overall, the VacMaster is a lot more compact.
The VacMaster does follow one of my pet peeves with the Craftsman- the hose jutting out from the front of the unit. You can kind of solve that problem on the VacMaster by using the accordion hose at the unit. It's more flexible and doesn't stick out as far as the solid hose.
The VacMaster is much quieter than the Caftsman, or even my small ShopVac. More along the lines of a standard floor vaccum vs. a wet-dry vac. Just a guess, but I would say 60% or so of the noise of the Craftsman.
As far as what really matters, performance, I didn't have a lot to clean, but it seems to do fine. At least as good as the Craftsman. I'll have to make a mess and give it a good test. It was able to **** up a small screw even through the brush-which gives up a ton of suction.
Overall, so far, I prefer the VacMaster. Seems better thought out and designed and all of the little things add up to make it easier to use. I think the remote will be nice-once I remember to use it. If both units were the same price, I would definitely get the VacMaster-I might even give it a premium of $50 or so over the Craftsman.
67pete300
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Thanks Kartracer! Just what I needed! Vacmaster it is.
volvo
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Thank you kart-racer. I put off my purchase just in-case it turned out to be a less than desirable pile of junk.
Got a love the twofer though.... A great detailed review and a chuckle...
Thanks....H
>>>When trying it out, I found it hard to remember that I had a remote-kept walking back to the unit. >>>>
Thank you kart-racer. I put off my purchase just in-case it turned out to be a less than desirable pile of junk.
Got a love the twofer though.... A great detailed review and a chuckle...
Thanks....H
>>>When trying it out, I found it hard to remember that I had a remote-kept walking back to the unit. >>>>
vette-kid
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Distinctive-Garages, can you give me a link to the full details of this? I cant seem to find anything about this on the web...not even electrolux home page.