Wet Dry Vacuum Cleaners

Wet dry vacuum cleaners are no longer simply for a workshop. 

Over the years, the technology has improved tremendously, deceasing the loud screeching noises that the vacuums were known for.

When you head out to shop for wet dry vacuum cleaners, there are some details you should know.  The vacuums come in a number of different sizes and HP. The amount of gallons can range from 6 to 22 while the horsepower can be as low as 1.5 and as high as a shopping 10.5 HP. The capacity of the wet/dry vacuum ought to match your desires in several ways.

 1.  Wall mount vacuum cleaners with 1.5 HP and a 1 gallon tank are available for quick and easy cleanup jobs, like spills.  You'll be able to hang  this vacuum on the wall, which can keep it out of your way.

 2.  The six gallon vacuum cleaners are ideal for smaller jobs and are easier to maneuver and store than a bigger model.  Bear in mind however, that the smaller wet/dry cleaners are much louder and also pose a greater risk of tipping over.  The smaller the tank, the more often you may have to stop and empty it.

 3.  Higher capacity models are suggested if you have a workshop or garage where larger spills and mishaps can occur.  A giant capability tank can decrease the amount of times that you have got to empty the tank.

If you are looking for the best wet/dry vac, there are several features you will need:
 
 -  The pleated cartridge filter.  It's reusable and rinseable, and gives you more filtration space than the flat filter. And it does not have to be removed when you switch from the dry to wet vacuum function.

 -  An automatic shut off device is offered with most newer vacuum cleaners.  This is a great feature to have as it will prevent overflows by shutting down the motor when the tank becomes full.

 -  You want a vacuum with wide wheels to make it harder to tip over.

 -  Some of the larger models that have the flexibility to convert into a leaf blower, which is nice if you've got a large amount of trees in your yard.

 -  Some wet/dry models have a engineered in pump attachment as well.  This type of attachment can
enable the water to be pumped through a garden hose that attaches to the vacuum.

 -  A handy drain valve or sprout can make emptying the vacuum cleaner much easier.  If it doesn't
have this feature, you will have to remove the lid and tip the vacuum on its side to empty all of
the water.  Depending on how much water you've got in the tank, spilling the contents on the floor can be a real problem without the valve.  The smaller varieties of wet/dry vacuums typically will not have a spout or drain option.

 -  Wider hoses and floor nozzles are great to possess as well.  The wider the hose and nozzle
are, the less chance there is of the the vacuum clogging up.

There are also a few attachments that should be purchased if they don't come with the model you decide to get:

 1.  Crevice tool - this handy tool easily gets in tight corners and around floor edges.

 2.  Extension wand - this can make the hose longer for areas that are hard to reach
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 3.  Hose couplings - this can join the extension wand to the hose.

 4.  Combination nozzle - this helps to alleviate the task of changing nozzles before you switch functions.

 5.  Gulper nozzle - this tool perfect for the wet vacuum function.

 6.  Round brush - this nifty little tool is good if you need to do some scrubbing.

 7.  Cleaning kit - this kit includes all the tools you need to clean delicate upholstery and other areas also.