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Wet/dry vacs are useful tools for the workplace,
shop, and home because of their ability to
suck up both dirt and liquids. When considering
buying a wet/dry (or "shop") vac,
here are some features to look for:
- Tank capacity - available in sizes ranging
from one to 20 gallons. Smaller vacs are
useful for occasional, light cleaning tasks
while the bigger ones are great for the heavy
duty tasks of picking up wood pieces, nails,
dust and other construction debris.
- A power cord long enough to reach all the
places you want to clean without having to
use an extension cord. It is convenient and
tidier to also have built in cord storage
- A HEPA filter and a filter bag inside for
eliminating dust in the air during use and
when emptying the tank
- Four or more wheels for stability and easy
moving. Wheels that are under the vac instead
of on the sides won't get caught on things
as you move the vac around. Also, bumpers
are handy so the vac doesn't mar the wall/furniture
if it bumps into anything
- Hoses that attach by locking or screwing
in so the hose doesn't come
off if you pull
on the hose
- A muffler, especially on a larger vac, to
reduce noise level
- Automatic shut-off when the tank is full
- A drain valve so you don't have to tip the
vac when emptying out water
- The ability to blow as well as suck so that
you can use it for blowing
away debris and
for inflating.
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