Vacuums

**willowcat11** · 12-19-2015, 12:56 AM

Just seeing what you guys are using out there for your vacuums. I currently have a 2.5hp Craftsman shop-vac that I have had for a while.

Do you guys prefer more HP? I've even heard that some vacuums have even better suction even though they have lower hp.

I'm just trying get a feel of what most people prefer for their detailing jobs. I'm not a high volume detailer at all. I'm just doing 1-2 cars a week for extra money.

Thank You!

Ray

**FinishingTouchA** · 12-19-2015, 01:15 AM

Use what you have if it works for you. HP doesn't make a huge difference, Water Lift is what matters. I have one that AG doesn't sell and it has 100 inches of Water lift but this one is good too Detailer's Pro Series 8 Gallon 2.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Auto Detailng Vacuum, car vacuum, auto vac, shop vacuum

**Eldorado2k** · 12-19-2015, 04:46 AM

This is my vacuum and I really like it. 6hp 14 gallon Ridgid. Using it with the 2.5" diameter hose is like booya! 💪🏽 Thing is strong!

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**willowcat11** · 12-19-2015, 05:01 AM

That's a really powerful looking setup there Eldorado2k! I like the Megs Sticker you popped up on there too!

**willowcat11** · 12-19-2015, 05:06 AM

FinishingtouchA, thank you for explaining the water lift thing, and for your suggestion of the DP vacuum! I also googled water lift, and found some really good information there, were it further explained the difference between that and HP ratings.

**Eldorado2k** · 12-19-2015, 06:16 AM

I had that sticker for the longest but never had a good place to put it. But on the vac it's like yea perfect spot😃

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**spiralout462** · 12-19-2015, 08:43 AM

The most horsepower you can afford. I like a small canister with a strong motor.

**expdetailing** · 12-19-2015, 09:01 AM

I highly recommend a Metro-Vac. They are powerful and quiet. Those 2.5 hp shop vacs are loud and high pitched. The hoses and attachments from Metro are high quality. Switching from a shop-vac, or its equivalent, is like switching from a PC to a Rupes.

**FinishingTouchA** · 12-19-2015, 10:12 AM

Interesting opinion about the metro-vac. My honest opinion is its way overpriced. It's a bag style and they are small so you need to buy bags constantly. It was just as loud as a shop vac with muffler and after it got heated up the hose would start to scream at you. The hose is a metal spring wrapped in vinyl and wears out quickly. On top of all that it's not a wet/dry vac.

**Dan K** · 12-19-2015, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by FinishingTouchA

Use what you have if it works for you. HP doesn't make a huge difference, Water Lift is what matters. I have one that AG doesn't sell and it has 100 inches of Water lift but this one is good too Detailer's Pro Series 8 Gallon 2.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Auto Detailng Vacuum, car vacuum, auto vac, shop vacuum

I have had this DP vac since May 2014. I absolutely love it. Quiet, powerful, super durable hose, boars hair brush, 35 foot power cord... I would buy it again & again. With the current sale and discount it can be yours for $140. Get it!