Is this a wet and dry vac?
800810
Yes it is a wet/dry vac. All you need to do is remove the filter and then you can use it for vacuuming water.
1307943
I would say yes it does.. But I am not sure.. This Vac has 2 filter systems, the outer one is plastic and is washable, then the one inside the plastic filter is paper like material with plastic frame and you can take it out and just shake it ever so often is what I do... I bought 2 of these sweepers and I love them, the suction is strong.. It is NOT a wet/dry vac though..It is just for dry..
421757
Hello,I got this vac and have had no problems. There was a bit of a smell the very first time I used it, but by the second time there was nothing noticeable. Mine has been a wonderful machine to use with absolutely no problems. I hope that you have the same experience.
663446
Yes it does as the others have answered but I've never had occasion to use it as I pick up only dry material. The one thing I wish they would have done was made a handle on top so you can pick up the vac with one hand, you have to use both hands. I made a handle on top out of nylon webbing and sheetrock screws but I it would have been nicer if it had come that way.
1658620
I have not yet used the vacuum to suck up wet stuff. My use is limited to pews and carpet in a church building.
946548
Hi, The Stinger vac was given to a friend.He only uses it to pick up dust and dry materia. Sorry, I don't know how the Stinger would work on a wet carpet.
1364601
No- it specifically says it is NOT to be used as a wet vacuum. In spite of that, we truly, truly LOVE this vacuum. We use it in our welding shop and it cleans up all the tiny metal flakes beautifully!!! And also gets leaves that get blown in- it's terrific!
282937
It doesn't use one...you just take the dry filter off and whatever it is that is wet that you are sucking up just goes into the shop vac. Then you dump it out wherever appropriate.
180110
Yes you'll need to clean the shop vac filter on occasion so you don't blow out drywall dust out of the exhaust of the vacuum.
1508121
Sorry, never heard of that vacuum. I used it on a ridgid 16 gallon wet/ dry vac.
961222
I would not ad it could damage the unit, but if you do remove the filter bag and filter. Why chance it when you can get a cheap wet vac
732771
Yes. The bucket and hose set-up is just a water trap for the drywall dust. It keeps the dust from ruining your shopvac or other vacuum source. The dust gets pulld into the water and settles there leaving relatively little dust in the airstream entering the vac.Do be careful, howver, not to kick over the bucket while sanding as it could sent a shot of water up into your vac. Not too big an issue if using a wet/dry vac but more cataqstrophic if not using a water-proof vac.
1714803
It can be cleaned by knocking the dust out of it as long as it does not get wet. Just like a filter on a shop vac.
1364600
No, it cannot be used as a wet vac. It is, however, a very good garage vac. We use it all the time for our three vehicles and the boat.
414976
I can't find my users manual right now, which would answer this question definitively. However, other wet/dry vacuums I have and all I have had in the past, all recommend removing the filter in the wet use mode.
1828425
After reading the instructions, it seemed like a lot of trouble so I doubt I will ever try it. I have a shop vac that is much easier to use. I am happy with this unit. It has cut my drying time a lot and my dogs are getting used to it. You might be able to get the instructions from the company's web site, but it is too complicated to explain here.
1364599
No, it has a hepa filter bag inside a canister. It's a dry vac only. Hope that helps.