Vacmaster Professional - Wet/Dry Vac, 16 Gallon, Beast Series, 6.5 HP 2-1/2" Hose (VJH1612PF0201), Black

I bought this vacuum a few weeks ago for a home improvement project and just to have around. I went with the Vacmaster brand because I have a smaller Vacmaster with the small hose and despite its size the performance has been very good. Let me start by saying I am sort of a neat freak. I am the master cleaner of the house when it comes to cleaning up carpet stains or big spills or things like that. I have always had a shop vac, just never one with the big hose. So in doing demolition in the kitchen I had to borrow the plumbers big shop vac to suck up chunks of wood and sheet rock and nails, etc. And I thought damn that works well! My little one is great for a dust and tiny little things but that’s about it. By now you may be thinking I don’t have anything to compare this to really… Only my smaller one. You are correct. So that makes this whole review kind of pointless because I don’t know if another brand of big shop vac like this one would do as well, but I don’t care. This thing has many features that I am very pleased with. Sure, you might go with a craftsman, or a rigid, or a Dewalt. And I’m sure all those vacuums are awesome. But I’ve become sort of loyal to the Vacmaster brand and so there you go. First of all I’d like to say that it is actually quieter than my small one. Kind of like a big dog is quieter than a small dog. The little one screams with a very high-pitched tone, whereas this one is more of a low hum. A few weeks back, I had over seeded my lawn and put down a bunch of soil over the top. Little did I know that the soil was mainly tiny wood chips. What a bummer. So after the seed started sprouting and the grass got green I looked over at the Beast and thought “I wonder if this would suck up the wood chips?” It did. So there I was vacuuming my entire backyard lawn. The big 16 gallon drum filled up about five times in about 45 minutes. This product sucks. So the filter. The filter looks like it came off a Tesla or the space shuttle. It is absolutely high-quality and when I cleaned it off, the inner portion was as clean as a whistle after sucking up so much crap. If you wanna suck up liquid, take the filter off and maybe put on the foam filter for liquid. I have yet to do this. This thing even has a drain at the bottom of the drum to drain liquid. The cord is 20 feet long so I have yet to need an extension, except when I did my backyard of course. I don’t put the casters on these things. Because the fairly stiff hose makes it roll around like crazy every time I vacuum something. This one has a nice bottom that slides across most surfaces anyways. Plus without the casters, the overall center of gravity is lower and the risk of the whole thing tipping over is nil. I love the on off switch. You can just sort of hit it or tap it with the hose extension to turn it on or off. So I would say it just works really well, it’s very friendly, and it’s very powerful and it says the Beast right on the top. I guess I could put tools or something on top but I have not done that yet. Do yourself a big favor and go buy 10 of these.

I wanted a shop vac with as much suction as I could get because I needed it to double as a dust collection system when working with shop tools in the yard. Mine came with a free sample dust bag that you can affix inside the unit to the suction port to catch extremely fine, dusty debris. My wife saw me unpack it and said "Good! Clean the fireplace with it!" So I gave the dust bag a try for the inaugural run, and may be worth the extra investment for fine dust situations, especially in tight quarters where an in-line collection bucket isn't amenable. Mine also came with a filter attachment for the exhaust port (with a foam insert) which will likely work similarly to keep dust from blowing out, but audible strain on the motor along with reduced suction occurs when in use. The suction is still strong and I'm sure the unit was built to handle that filter, but I will personally use an in-line bucket/cyclone instead. Still, it's a nice feature in the event I need to use it indoors with fine dust. When considering its size, it moves well and is not particularly heavy (when empty). Even so, this unit should be bought for its suction power. If you don't need premium suction and prefer something smaller, then other units will be a better choice. I needed to replace a quality, but 15+ year old unit with a smaller hose diameter, and I can already attest to the amount of time and frustration I will save by not stopping to clear the hoses all the time. I found myself smiling with happiness on multiple occasions because this machine works so well. Really glad I own it.

"Beast" is a fitting name for this vacuum. Basically, it sucks. A lot. First time i turned this one, i got the floors clean. Really clean. Took up the dirt, the flooring, my houses foundation, and dirt down to beadrock. My neighbors cat has been missing for weeks and i fear the worse. I have a meeting with the FAA tomorrow regarding the disappearance of a low-flying Cessna over my property Jokes aside, this thing is fantastic. Suction power is a massive plus, if itll physically fit in the hose itll end up in the bucket. Dust and dirt obviously, but also hair, wood shavings, nitrile gloves, paper towels, one way or another its getting swallowed. Beyond the obvious, everything else on this machine is well thought out. The power cord is long enough to comfortably reach around without being cumbersome, the hose and attachments are all good quality, the plastic tub is durable and capacious. Theres also plenty of small touches that make this thing awesome. For example, it comes with an exhaust muffler that does a very good job keeping the noise down, as well as stops you from having a jet of air being blasted across the shop. Most other vacuums have that as an option accessory you have to buy seperately. The top of this vacuum is flat, not domed, with a small rim around the entire thing. Clearly, whoever designed this realized that horizontal space is always at a premium and thought to include a tool tray on the top.Even the carriny hands are large and spacious, makes for easy moving and lifting. All said, id say that dollars to donuts this thing is the best value you can get. Just watch out for helicopters

Overview I bought this to use on the end of a drywall sander. My original vacuum was not set up for using disposable vacuum bags. First and foremost…really impressive suction (could likely take the watch right off your arm) The design is really good, and I like the onboard storage (less chance I lose something critical) The flat top is also handy…and you won’t ever know you need it…until you have it  The inner bag and exhaust system do a very good job of keeping the dust in and the noise down. I was expecting there to be at least a minor issue with fine drywall dust making it’s way out the exhaust…but that was not the case. It was a little pricey…but you won’t remember the purchase price unless you regret the purchase. How much was this thing again…? Far superior to any other brand name shop vac I have owned. Pros • Powerful suction • Quiet for the amount of power it has • Just enough attachments and onboard storage so you don’t lose them • The ability to wrap the plastic hose around the top of the unit is genius! Cons • A bit of an investment…but you get what you pay for. Recommendation – Would buy again and would highly recommend. <---Click below if you found this review helpful--->

Me encanta ,los materiales de la construcción son de otro nivel,se siente súper sólida y la calidad en persona es asombrosa,los colores todo,me encanta que ya traiga los accesorios integrados,la potencia que tiene es sorprendente,yo la uso para un autolavado y podría decir que es mejor que Ridgid,tiene 5 meses de garantía,es una belleza,solo me gustaría que hubiera distribuidoras en México,muy buena compra,100% recomendable,compré la de 6.5hp,está me gusta más porque es más compacta,y linda.

Es algo ruidosa, pero el poder que tiene es impresionante. La he usado principalmente en el taller para el aserrín y un par de veces para limpiar muebles, de verdad que estoy impresionado con el rendimiento que ha tenido hasta ahora. Compré la de 12 gal que es algo grande y puede ocupar mucho espacio, pero no me parece un inconveniente (por eso escogí el modelo)

Sucks big time! Just what I wanted. I use it with my home made cyclonic separator, therefore a larger canister tank is unnecessary.

If purchasing from Canada this item is purchased "as is". Without warranty. Vac motor burnt up after one month of regular use. A vacuum bag was always installed and the filter was kept clean. The manufacturer warranty is deferred to a Quebec warehouse, [email protected] which defers warranty to the re-sealer.