Any Experience with Shop Vacs?

sikedsyko · November 9th, 2011, 11:13 PM

I was just wondering what y'all thought of using a shop vac, say 6.5hp, to suck water out of carpets, with the right nozzle. I know a bissle green machine can do it, so I'm assuming a shop vac could do it to?

I'm probably gonna pick up a steamer and a shop vac to help get deep set debris out of carpets.

dannyboy281 · November 10th, 2011, 12:56 AM

Been thinking about getting this one looks like a great shop vac I remember it was going for $100+ and now its alot cheaper. I might order it up soon. Check out the video.

Shop Kobalt 5-Gallon 5 Peak HP Shop Vacuum at Lowes.com

VaderGT · November 10th, 2011, 08:34 AM

Originally Posted by dannyboy281

Been thinking about getting this one looks like a great shop vac I remember it was going for $100+ and now its alot cheaper. I might order it up soon. Check out the video.

Shop Kobalt 5-Gallon 5 Peak HP Shop Vacuum at Lowes.com

I have that one..I am pleased with it and it has a good amount of suction. I do like the wireless control so when i am in the car I can turn it o and off without having to get in and out a bunch of times

dannyboy281 · November 10th, 2011, 08:57 AM

Nice man, I might go pick it up this week end

I think it was you who told me about it a while back.

Zatrekaz · November 10th, 2011, 09:08 AM

I just recently came across a Vacmaster one. Its $120 on Amazon and I found it at a flea markets, brand new with the wrapping, for $60. Its very similar to that Kobalt, and I love it.

The hose is short however. I need to buy an extension. Its wall mountable, which is a big plus.

Aceswild 02 · November 10th, 2011, 09:26 AM

I like the 4 gallon portable by Rigid...but any of the reputable 5hp wet/dry are pretty comparable

sikedsyko · November 10th, 2011, 01:22 PM

So will they do a good job of vacuuming caprets and such? What extensions do you use with it for carpets?

dannyboy281 · November 10th, 2011, 01:47 PM

Yes damn it!...LOL just kidding man but yes and just use the regular vacuum attachment and it comes with tube extensions if you want to use them I am referring to the kobalt one

sikedsyko · November 10th, 2011, 02:39 PM

Aite. Reps around, I'll probably pick one up today

dannyboy281 · November 10th, 2011, 03:50 PM

Let me know if you find it for the same price at your local Lowes.

sikedsyko · November 10th, 2011, 05:39 PM

I called a few Lowe's in my area and they didn't have the Kobalt. Ended up going to Home Depot and picking up this 5hp Rigid Model for $69, and this kit of brushes they had, that came with a thinner, longer, and more flexible hose for $30. Oh, and just wanted to share my order that came in from Phil today, also

dannyboy281 · November 10th, 2011, 05:46 PM

Nice man! care to share some Sonax FE since you have enough to last you a lifetime lol.

sikedsyko · November 10th, 2011, 06:54 PM

Used it for the first time tonight, and I'm really happy with it. This thing really moves some air on the blower mode. And paired with the crevice attachment it can focus that air for some serious drying power. Granted it didn't do super well on the DD that I washed tonight, but that because that car's paint is in horrible shape and doesn't bead or sheet water at all. The windshield that I just polished and sealed about 2 months ago was dried with ease. It's also really lightweight, so I can carry it around the car with me.

Originally Posted by dannyboy281

Nice man! care to share some Sonax FE since you have enough to last you a lifetime lol.

lol I went through my 500ml bottle of it in about 4-5 months, and it is WAY more economical to buy it in the 5L bottle, so I figured why not?

Also used the Uber spoke brush, uber wash sponge, and Uber Super Drying Towel tonight. Super happy with all of them

Really excited to try out the Victoria's Red Concours wax, this is the softest wax I've ever felt, its so smooth.

dannyboy281 · November 10th, 2011, 07:45 PM

I know you will like Vic red its a great carnauba man.

November 9th, 2011, 11:13 PM	#1
sikedsyko \/ Hidden Bewbs \/ 01 Cobra Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 5,732 iTrader: 0 reviews	Any Experience with Shop Vacs? I was just wondering what y'all thought of using a shop vac, say 6.5hp, to suck water out of carpets, with the right nozzle. I know a bissle green machine can do it, so I'm assuming a shop vac could do it to? I'm probably gonna pick up a steamer and a shop vac to help get deep set debris out of carpets. __________________ MM Cobra Club #66

November 10th, 2011, 12:56 AM	#2
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	Been thinking about getting this one looks like a great shop vac I remember it was going for $100+ and now its alot cheaper. I might order it up soon. Check out the video. Shop Kobalt 5-Gallon 5 Peak HP Shop Vacuum at Lowes.com __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 MGW, MAC Offroad X, Flowmaster Original 40's, Maganaflow 3.5" Tips, Anthracite 18x9's & 18x10's FR 500's wrapped with Nitto 555's, Eibach Pro Kit, Last edited by dannyboy281; November 10th, 2011 at 01:08 AM.

November 10th, 2011, 08:57 AM	#4
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nice man, I might go pick it up this week end I think it was you who told me about it a while back. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 MGW, MAC Offroad X, Flowmaster Original 40's, Maganaflow 3.5" Tips, Anthracite 18x9's & 18x10's FR 500's wrapped with Nitto 555's, Eibach Pro Kit, Last edited by dannyboy281; November 10th, 2011 at 09:19 AM.

November 10th, 2011, 09:08 AM	#5
Zatrekaz Wax on, Wax off 2003 Mustang V6 16.8@83.3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 6,954 iTrader: 15 reviews	I just recently came across a Vacmaster one. Its $120 on Amazon and I found it at a flea markets, brand new with the wrapping, for $60. Its very similar to that Kobalt, and I love it. The hose is short however. I need to buy an extension. Its wall mountable, which is a big plus. __________________ Black Bullitt Rims FT/FS Looking to Sell or Trade for Silver FR500s Looking to buy a lot of 99-04 Interior Pieces If you have any for sale, PM me

November 10th, 2011, 09:26 AM	#6
Aceswild 02 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Cobra (vert) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Augusta & Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,993 iTrader: 1 reviews	I like the 4 gallon portable by Rigid...but any of the reputable 5hp wet/dry are pretty comparable __________________ MM Cobra Club #2.6

November 10th, 2011, 01:22 PM	#7
sikedsyko \/ Hidden Bewbs \/ 01 Cobra Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 5,732 iTrader: 0 reviews	So will they do a good job of vacuuming caprets and such? What extensions do you use with it for carpets? __________________ MM Cobra Club #66

November 10th, 2011, 01:47 PM	#8
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes damn it!...LOL just kidding man but yes and just use the regular vacuum attachment and it comes with tube extensions if you want to use them I am referring to the kobalt one __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 MGW, MAC Offroad X, Flowmaster Original 40's, Maganaflow 3.5" Tips, Anthracite 18x9's & 18x10's FR 500's wrapped with Nitto 555's, Eibach Pro Kit,

November 10th, 2011, 02:39 PM	#9
sikedsyko \/ Hidden Bewbs \/ 01 Cobra Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 5,732 iTrader: 0 reviews	Aite. Reps around, I'll probably pick one up today __________________ MM Cobra Club #66

November 10th, 2011, 03:50 PM	#10
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	Let me know if you find it for the same price at your local Lowes. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 MGW, MAC Offroad X, Flowmaster Original 40's, Maganaflow 3.5" Tips, Anthracite 18x9's & 18x10's FR 500's wrapped with Nitto 555's, Eibach Pro Kit,

November 10th, 2011, 05:39 PM	#11
sikedsyko \/ Hidden Bewbs \/ 01 Cobra Vert Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 5,732 iTrader: 0 reviews	I called a few Lowe's in my area and they didn't have the Kobalt. Ended up going to Home Depot and picking up this 5hp Rigid Model for $69, and this kit of brushes they had, that came with a thinner, longer, and more flexible hose for $30. Oh, and just wanted to share my order that came in from Phil today, also __________________ MM Cobra Club #66

November 10th, 2011, 05:46 PM	#12
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nice man! care to share some Sonax FE since you have enough to last you a lifetime lol. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 MGW, MAC Offroad X, Flowmaster Original 40's, Maganaflow 3.5" Tips, Anthracite 18x9's & 18x10's FR 500's wrapped with Nitto 555's, Eibach Pro Kit,

November 10th, 2011, 07:45 PM	#14
dannyboy281 MM Fanatic 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5,000 miles on the ODO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 4,912 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know you will like Vic red its a great carnauba man. __________________ 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 MGW, MAC Offroad X, Flowmaster Original 40's, Maganaflow 3.5" Tips, Anthracite 18x9's & 18x10's FR 500's wrapped with Nitto 555's, Eibach Pro Kit,

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