February 06, 2019, 07:22 PM
Lord VaalicAnyone use the Dewalt 4 gallon wet/dry vac?
Does anyone have one of these 4 gallon portable vacuums? Curious how they perform
February 07, 2019, 05:56 AM
OldriderI am not. I am familiar with shop wet/dry vacs from my places of employment and the only one I brought for home use 15-20 years ago.
If you want a U.S. made workhorse with good customer support go look at Rigid brand vacs. My 6 gallon wet/dry has saved my basement from becoming an aquarium, keeps my drill press from looking like a scrap yard and stood in for my wife's big dollar house vacuum for a month until parts arrived. My experience doesn't qualify me as an expert, but if it ever dies I'll buy another.
February 07, 2019, 11:50 AM
bendablewhat h.p. rating do they claim?
February 07, 2019, 11:57 AM
PeteFI dont have a dewalt, but i have a "5hp" 4 gallon ridgid. I dont use it for wet pickups, i use a full size for that. Anything else i use the smaller one. It is much more conveient to move around the house or out to the car.
I use a filter bag. There is almost no dust output even when vacuuming spackle dust.
I consider it money well spent, and would buy another when this one eventually dies. Mine is > 10 yo and running strong.
February 07, 2019, 05:23 PM
casNo. But my guys at work all love the Milwaukee ones we have.
February 08, 2019, 07:02 AM
SigoliciousI've had the 2 gallon Dewalt portable going on 2 years now. Works great. Although it can also plug in I think it actually works better on battery power. Definitely need the larger and higher amp rated batters if using for any length of time. 1 5ah 20v max battery will give two full car cleanings and leave you about 1/2 charge left over.