How much vacuum do I need?

**2BlackChevys** · 03-12-2013, 02:32 PM

I'm one of those guys that always seems to buy the biggest and baddest machine out there, but how much vacuum do I really need? I don't have a steamer or extractor yet so I will be using the vacuum to dry carpets etc after cleaning. How much lift/Hp does it take to do the job effectively? What vacuum would you recommend?

**Scott@IncrediblyDetailed** · 03-12-2013, 02:38 PM

I have this one. It doubles as a leaf blower.

Vacmaster VBV1210 Detachable Blower Wet/Dry Vacuum, 12 Gallon, 5 Peak HP - Amazon.com

**SuperiorAutoLLC** · 03-12-2013, 07:45 PM

I am a big fan of the Hoover Garage Utility Vac (GUV). It is awesome.

**dooyaunastan** · 03-12-2013, 07:53 PM

Big fan of the Rigid vacuums, much better than ShopVac IMO, same specs, runs you $80 at home depot.

**Bill1234** · 03-12-2013, 07:54 PM

I have a rigid, I like the actual vaccum, but I hear the shop vacs brand is usa made

**MJN** · 03-12-2013, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by SuperiorAutoLLC

I am a big fan of the Hoover Garage Utility Vac (GUV). It is awesome.

Is it very loud?

**SuperiorAutoLLC** · 03-12-2013, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by MJN

Is it very loud?

I personally don't think so.

**spiralout462** · 03-12-2013, 08:19 PM

I have a 5.5 HP Shop Vac. I really sucks!!! In a good way of course

**Chris@AutoCleanse** · 03-12-2013, 08:23 PM

Do you need it portable with wheels or wall mounted, if you go with the wall mounted look at the vaccumaid garage vac with 50 foot hose.

Chris aka Italian Guy

**CarolinaShine** · 03-12-2013, 08:42 PM

I have 3 shop vacs. One wet/dry vac that is only 3hp. One older roll around one that is 2.5hp and a newer Brute model that is 5hp. I would definitely recommend something around 5hp for interiors..it makes the work a lot easier than the lesser models.