Wall mounted shop Vac

[davidw221]

What's the best wall mounted shop vac? I've looked around, there's lots to choose from, also I would like to see what shop vac accommodates a swimming pool hose, I'm looking for a 25' many of these will fit those vacs.
Thanks in advance for your reply's.

 

[dodge610]

I bought a craftsman years ago it is still going strong and have had zero problems with it. I think there is like 30ft. of hose on it. It came with 15ft. and i bought the add on kit and coupled the 2 hoses together. It has been on the wall a good 10 yrs.

 

[Thumper68]

I have the shop vac brand one had it for 9 or 10 years no issues and it came with a 20 or 25' hose.

The hose does clog more than the shorter hoses on my other vacs though.

 

[dodge610]

Thanks Thumper68 now that you mentioned that. I have clogged the one on the craftsman but that was my fault sucking up the garage floor. And sucked up bigger stuff than i should of hoping it would go thru the hose it didnt.

 

[blown94conv]

I have a yellow Shop vac I got at Sears 10 years ago, still works great. The filter is easy to get as well, I end up changing it yearly.

 

[Thumper68]

Easy way of clearing them is to disconnect the hose and run a 18" piece of 1/2" or 3/4" round bar through.

I use that for clearing all my hoses.

 

[dodge610]

Easy way of clearing them is to disconnect the hose and run a 18" piece of 1/2" or 3/4" round bar through.

I use that for clearing all my hoses.

Thanks I will remember that do not remember what i used to clear mine just remember it was a pia. Clogged right in the middle of 30ft. of hose. Patience is not a virtue of mine.

 

[SMKS]

Lots of additional info and suggestions in this thread:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=248650

 

[bagged89s10]

I have a craftsman which works pretty well. It's about 10 years old now.

 

[kylefitz]

Thanks I will remember that do not remember what i used to clear mine just remember it was a pia. Clogged right in the middle of 30ft. of hose. Patience is not a virtue of mine.

Depending on what is clogging your hose I always leave the vacuum on and pinch the hose with my fingers where it is clogged. If its real stubborn I start working it towards the vacuum but it usually clears right away.

 

[jonjon1]

I use a central vac unit in the garage, it comes with all the harware to hang it, had low voltage hook ins so you can put switches around the garage to turn it on and off...

They are well made, nice units...

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005DRS6LA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RV-Trailerh...069091?hash=item58ae0adb23:g:YiwAAOSwuMFUfIkp

 

[cabfiveforty]

I have a rigid one that I love, but no wheels so that may be a deal breaker for some.. It rarely comes off the wall..

http://m.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Stor-N-Go-5-Gal-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-WD5500/100377372

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[ChrisPace]

I bought a craftsman years ago it is still going strong and have had zero problems with it. I think there is like 30ft. of hose on it. It came with 15ft. and i bought the add on kit and coupled the 2 hoses together. It has been on the wall a good 10 yrs.

I have one of these as well. Been awesome.

 

[bagged89s10]

Has anyone used an old pool hose to make a better longer shop vac hose.

 

[Thumper68]

Has anyone used an old pool hose to make a better longer shop vac hose.

I have heard of people doing it with success but haven't tried it my self. On the dust collector I have a 30 footer from Rockwell, very smooth on the inside, no ridges to catch stuff. Great for sanders etc... and cleaning sawdust off the equipment.

 

[davidw221]

Thanks all, I purchased a Rigid for $99 at Homedepot, I already have on on wheels, I'll keep it in the mini barn. My new garage is going to have everything off the floor unlike many garages I've seen. It's just a personal thing.

 

[pepi]

I have heard of people doing it with success but haven't tried it my self. On the dust collector I have a 30 footer from Rockwell, very smooth on the inside, no ridges to catch stuff. Great for sanders etc... and cleaning sawdust off the equipment.

Hey thanks for the Rockwell tip, did not know were to find that type of hose, will fix the problem, of the wall mount I have.

Good one

 

[cheechi]

Just had to say I love everything about this photo.

 

[bagged89s10]

Just had to say I love everything about this photo.

Thanks cheechi! Too many vises, not enough time to finish restoring them.