Two shop vacs

[Turfbassert]

Here is my thought. I have two "shop vacs". One is a stihl and works nicely but has zero on board tool storage capabilities among other oddities which made me put it to rest in the attic. Next I went and purchased a ridgid brand shop vac and it is better but not perfect like my shop vac that died causing this mess. I am about to put the ridgid to rest in the attic too. My next idea was to place both vacs in the attic and plug them into a outlet that is switched on/off below in the garage and connect both suction ports to one single hose that would come down to the garage through the ceiling. Is this a good idea. Will suction be doubled with two vacs on the same hose? Pros/cons? Thank you in advance. Chad

 

[allinon72]

I don't think that suction would be doubled because the two motors would be fighting each other. Plus how do you plan on emptying the canisters?

 

[jake00]

http://forums.finewoodworking.com/f...r-tools-and-machinery/central-vac-2-shop-vacs

 

[SMKS]

Which exact Stihl and Ridgid vacs do you have?

You already have what a lot of us would consider to be two of the best shop vacs, a fancy Euro vac and a Ridgid.

What are you looking for that these vacs won't do?

Where are you located? I'm sure it's a long shot, but if you're near me I may be willing to take that Stihl off your hands.

 

[rice rocket]

Two vacs, one cup.

 

[foamer01]

Which exact Stihl do you have?

Where are you located? I'm sure it's a long shot, but if you're near me I may be willing to take that Stihl off your hands.

I agree completely, in a heart beat especially the one made for Stihl by WAP that was several years ago. They were quite and powerful.

 

[Sureshot]

Make a new cart to hold the tools and such that you want.