Bubahyde
05-04-2006, 12:06 PM
Hi all
I had this posted in the wood working section but didn't get much response.
I am looking at getting a new Vacuum. I have a 16gal 6hp. Craftman unit (With the removable blower) but I want to leave it at our cottage up north.
My main use will probably be garage clean-up and used to clean out the cars.
I am thinking about the Ridgid 4.5gal 5hp Pro Pack, or one of the base 4gal 5hp wet/dry vac. I am thinking I will like the portability and ease of storage, but I am also very fearful that I may loose some performance. I don't mind if I have to dump more often, but I don't want to sacrifice any suction.
The larger units have 6 and 6.5 hp motors (MORE POWER) , but I am wondering how much difference I will notice.
Any opinions?
If I am loosing a lot of performance by going to these compact units, then I will just deal with a larger bulky unit like my craftsman. If perfomance loss is minimal, then the compact unit may be for me.
I had this posted in the wood working section but didn't get much response.
I am looking at getting a new Vacuum. I have a 16gal 6hp. Craftman unit (With the removable blower) but I want to leave it at our cottage up north.
My main use will probably be garage clean-up and used to clean out the cars.
I am thinking about the Ridgid 4.5gal 5hp Pro Pack, or one of the base 4gal 5hp wet/dry vac. I am thinking I will like the portability and ease of storage, but I am also very fearful that I may loose some performance. I don't mind if I have to dump more often, but I don't want to sacrifice any suction.
The larger units have 6 and 6.5 hp motors (MORE POWER) , but I am wondering how much difference I will notice.
Any opinions?
If I am loosing a lot of performance by going to these compact units, then I will just deal with a larger bulky unit like my craftsman. If perfomance loss is minimal, then the compact unit may be for me.