Vacuum

[prin]

So I'm in the market for a better vacuum. What are you guys Using?

[Eldorado2k]

Which 1 are you using now?

[LEDetailing]

Ridgid. Same one Eldorado2k uses

I got the detailing package from Home Depot with longer hose and attachments.

[Eldorado2k]

Ridgid. Same one Eldorado2k uses

I got the detailing package from Home Depot with longer hose and attachments.

Yea buddy.





I just upgraded from the Blue Filter to this premium wet/dry easy clean Hepa filter. Supposed to be the best available.





I’m cleaning my vacuum right now including the hoses [all 3] and attachments so it can be like brand new. More importantly smell like brand new.

[Route246]

Yea buddy.



I just upgraded from the Blue Filter to this premium wet/dry easy clean Hepa filter. Supposed to be the best available.


I’m cleaning my vacuum right now including the hoses [all 3] and attachments so it can be like brand new. More importantly smell like brand new.

I have the same one. Mine is filthy and pretty beat up compared to yours. I don't have a HEPA filter because mine works in the garage and outdoors only. Is that filter washable or do you have to dispose of it once it is spent?

[Eldorado2k]

I have the same one. Mine is filthy and pretty beat up compared to yours. I don't have a HEPA filter because mine works in the garage and outdoors only. Is that filter washable or do you have to dispose of it once it is spent?

Not disposable but the complete opposite.. This thing is supposed to be built like a tank and last a very long time as long as you take care of it properly, meaning tap it clean and rinsing it in the sink or with low pressure hose is allowed. No compressed air or high pressure water. If you can follow those directions it should last.

According to everyone it comes nearly completely clean by simply tapping it clean. It’s coated with teflon or something similar.

My Ridgid was as nasty as you can imagine prior to me cleaning it just now. I didn’t take any before pics but you all know how grimy it looks after a few wet carpet details.

It is ready.



Set!



Mate!

[Route246]

Not disposable but the complete opposite.. This thing is supposed to be built like a tank and last a very long time as long as you take care of it properly, meaning tap it clean and rinsing it in the sink or with low pressure hose is allowed. No compressed air or high pressure water. If you can follow those directions it should last.

According to everyone it comes nearly completely clean by simply tapping it clean. It’s coated with teflon or something similar.

My Ridgid was as nasty as you can imagine prior to me cleaning it just now. I didn’t take any before pics but you all know how grimy it looks after a few wet carpet details.

It is ready.

That's pretty sanitary. Maybe I'll hit mine with the power washer and see if I can clean it up like that.

On a side note, due to a lack of space, I'm thinking of getting a central vacuum system to bolt on the wall for the garage and cars. I have a place, out of the way I can mount it and then use 2" PVC vacuum pipe to run outlets in convenient places in the garage. I want power so I'm looking at a large house-grade unit. 50' hose is standard. Overkill for the garage and cars but I like building infrastructure like this. It would be nice to have an on-demand vacuum outlet right inside of the garage doors on both sides. I'm getting ready to redo my compressed air infrastructure so it would be two birds with one stone. My current compressed air system has some flaws that I want to correct, too.

[camaro2ssblack]

Ridgid. Same one Eldorado2k uses

I got the detailing package from Home Depot with longer hose and attachments.

Got a link to that detailing package? I am in the market for a vacuum for the holidays - you guys have convinced me on the Rigid 14 gal 6 HP unit - but not having any luck finding the detailing package.

[Eldorado2k]

Got a link to that detailing package? I am in the market for a vacuum for the holidays - you guys have convinced me on the Rigid 14 gal 6 HP unit - but not having any luck finding the detailing package.

Mine came while HD was selling it as a “buy the vac get the $40 detailing kit free” special they ran 1-2 yrs. ago. I haven’t seen them run that again lately, but I haven’t really checked either. I’m guessing there might be a chance for them to run something similar with the holidays approaching.

[camaro2ssblack]

Mine came while HD was selling it as a “buy the vac get the $40 detailing kit free” special they ran 1-2 yrs. ago. I haven’t seen them run that again lately, but I haven’t really checked either. I’m guessing there might be a chance for them to run something similar with the holidays approaching.

Good info buddy, thanks. What exactly comes included in the package that would be a must have for a weekend warrior?