The new cordless vacuum from Ridgid

[bkzmike]

Anyone know how good is the cordless 3 gallon tank vacuum?

By good I mean-

Life on the 18v battery
Strength on the 18v battery



Cant decide whether to purchase a 24v battery or not (so expensive)

Thanks!

[le bricoleur]

I have one, very useful I love it. I have both 24 and 18 battery. more suction with 24 v but the run time is about the same. keep your money and don't waste it on 24v, isnt'n worht it

[bkzmike]

thanks so much!

[canucksartech]

I did a review of this tool a bit ago. Check it out at the following thread:

http://www.ridgidforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16172

And there IS a noticable runtime difference with the 24 volt battery, unlike what Le Bricoleur said. This tool runs great with either, but the 24 volt really gives it oomph. But even with the 18 volt 1.5 Ah lithium ion batteries, you're looking at about 12 minutes no-load constant run time on a full charge. I wouldn't go out and get a 24 volt battery kit just for this tool, but like the MaxSelect Circular saw and MaxSelect Reciprocating saw, there is a huge added benefit.

A great little tool.