Vacuum

[Mike@ShineStruck]

Powr-flite 100+ inches of lift.nothing that Ridgid makes (at least that I've ever seen) comes close to that.

I have a Clean Stream filter on a Shop Vac that's been there 15-20 years. I've never washed it. I do occasionally blow it out with air. After reading Eldo's post, maybe you're not supposed to??? I've never had it cause any damage.

Only 114 cfm though

[ducksfan]

Only 114 cfm though

But, I'm not blowing with it, only sucking. So, I don.t see why that would be an issue. It never has when I've used it.

[Eldorado2k]

But, I'm not blowing with it, only sucking. So, I don.t see why that would be an issue. It never has when I've used it.

I thought CFM affected total volume whether it’s coming or going?

[ducksfan]

I thought CFM affected total volume whether it’s coming or going?

Ok, If you're using your vacuum to suck flies out of midair (kind of difficult, but challenging enough to be fun) then CFM would matter. But when you're using your vacuum to remove debris you're already restricting air flow as much as possible to... increase lift.

Think about it. The goal is to actually decrease CFM to an optimal point where the vacuum has max lift.

And yes, I do use a vacuum to remove flies from my house. Come at them head first, 45 degree angle (When they're sitting - mid air is really tough). Works well without splattering bug guts all over your house. Two pluses here: you get the thrill of being a small (??? micro?) game hunter. It's a little bit more of a challenge. I could go into details, but you guys are probably having enough doubts about me already. And for the guys who have to pass the vacuum purchase by the spouse (When you already have a perfectly good one already), this could be the selling point that seals the deal.

[richy]

After 7 years, I still highly recommend this one:

PF51 Wet Dry Vac Review

[richy]

Ok, If you're using your vacuum to suck flies out of midair (kind of difficult, but challenging enough to be fun) then CFM would matter. But when you're using your vacuum to remove debris you're already restricting air flow as much as possible to... increase lift.

Think about it. The goal is to actually decrease CFM to an optimal point where the vacuum has max lift.

That's why I recommend the one I listed above. Fabulous values for both water life and CFM. It will literally give you a hickey if you put it on your arm, LOL.

[Mike@ShineStruck]

Don't know what blowing has to do, but I get your point reason why I picked the DP/Mckee shop vac has 185cfm with 90 inches of sealed lift
But I think CFM is more important than sealed lift as you really don't need allot of lift to clean a carpet

[Mike@ShineStruck]

May have to buy the power flight and compare

[Mike@ShineStruck]

I know some have 130 lift.. but they pricy

[ducksfan]

After 7 years, I still highly recommend this one:

PF51 Wet Dry Vac Review

Same one I have. I bought it on your recommendation. Thanks.