Wet Dry Vac

[intrepid]

This is more of a recommendation request than where do I find.  I have seen several brands listed on several web sites including Lazada.  Also saw some in the stores.  However, can anyone here recommend a good wet dry vac?  It's one item I did not ship from the US.  Had two older Craftsman and liked them but they were getting old and soon needing replacement so no since shipping.  I'll be using it mostly in a workshop and cleaning the car and other various projects around the house.  I'd prefer a good mid-sized like about 16 Gal.

[Dave Hounddriver]

For small appliances/tools like that I have had good luck with Ryobi that Aussies have brought from Australia and sell on OLX.  Here is an example:

https://www.olx.ph/item/ryobi-wet-and-dry-vacuum-cleaners-ID7jdV1.html#38114d9d91;clm-ph_r2-1_id108100099

If you keep an eye on that classified ad site you will see a lot of Ryobi stuff.  Its great for light duty but tends to break down if used frequently or on tough jobs.  Best of all, they are cheap.

PS:  I have not bought a Ryobi wet/dry but I have their pressure washer and I had a couple other items.  DO NOT let the local lads use them or they will be broken in no time.

[OnMyWay]

I have had 2 or 3 Shop Vacs over the years and they have always been good.  I think I sold them when moved long distances.  I bought a small ShopVac here at ACE and it has been fine but does not seem as heavy duty as the others I had in the past.  The hose is a bit flimsy.  I can't remember what I paid for it.

[Jollygoodfellow]

You can get Karcher in Ace hardware, Lazada , home depot and probably many other places. 

http://acehardware.ph/brands/Karcher.html

 

to add, I think Karcher have good products. 

Edited June 8, 2016 by Jollygoodfellow

[intrepid]

Thanks all for your thoughts.  As much as I like the used imports, I think I would prefer a new vac if it works well and of size needed.  With added information, I will revisit Ace Hardware and take a good second look.

[OnMyWay]

4 hours ago, intrepid said:

Thanks all for your thoughts.  As much as I like the used imports, I think I would prefer a new vac if it works well and of size needed.  With added information, I will revisit Ace Hardware and take a good second look.

If you have one around, try Ace Builders Supply.  They have a much larger selection of goods than the small Aces.

[intrepid]

4 hours ago, OnMyWay said:

If you have one around, try Ace Builders Supply.  They have a much larger selection of goods than the small Aces.

I'm sure there is because here in Sta Rosa seems like everything and more is available.   But since I've been living here just about a month I'll have to ask or search around a bit.

[OnMyWay]

This is the one I have:

http://www.lazada.com.ph/shop-vac-sv-401-01-wet-and-dry-vacuum-cleaner-20l-redblack-136361.html

I think I paid a bit less.  I just happened  to get an e-mail from Lazada with vacuums in the ad.

[Jollygoodfellow]

1 hour ago, OnMyWay said:

This is the one I have:

This is the ones I have 

[OnMyWay]

19 minutes ago, Jollygoodfellow said:

This is the ones I have 

You are not Filipino!

Seems like Filipinos are not that fond of vacs unless they own a car wash.  Probably due to the cost.  When we moved into our house after the refurbishing, I can't imagine not having one.  The contractor should have had one to clean all the dust you can't get with a broom, but he did not so I had to clean it all.