When I’m using the shop vac for dry debris I always use a HEPA filter because the standard filters let so much fine particles through it’s a health risk. I also as well use a vacuum bag so I can take it out and throw it in the trash and not dump it and get dust floating everywhere. It’ll prolong your HEPA air filters life for a long time, and to make it last for years longer I use a HEPA pre filter bag cover that is washable and reusable. It slides over the HEPA air filter and insures that it’s even safer on your lungs by double protection. My vacuum is still in pristine condition after years of use on jobsites and when cleaning my truck. Another mod I did to my vacuums was remove those crappy plastic wheels and put some nice rubber casters in so it won’t damage hardwood floors and it’s so much nicer when rolling it around. I just got some drill bits and widened the holes for the casters to fit perfectly snug and epoxied them in. Even on my small shop vac that has the larger wheels in the back, I popped those off and put on some 5” rubber wheels from Harbor Freight. I appreciate your channel for giving me pointers to clean and detail my truck and what products to use and stay away from. Thanks!
You selling HEPA filters? lol. Well I use the save money and don't breath method when banging out the filter in the half lid closed garbage can. But if the muffler here can also screen debris, then maybe I need to get one. Would be nice to have a larger surface area on that muffler I wouldn't want to cut down on suction more than necessary.
SuperVac! A few years ago I actually got a pool filter (on seasonal clearance) for my shop vac. It was cheaper than the correct filter. Far cheaper than the recommended wet filter. And it is an upgrade that has lasted and performed better.
I worked for 2 1/2 years in body shop detailing cars , I used a rigid vacuum cleaner and never changed the filters,just blew em off every week, you know the boss was cheap, but also I don’t think you need to change em too often 👍👍😎
About 17yrs ago I installed a 5HP Clearvue cyclone for my woodshop and liked it so much that I purchased a small cyclone seperator for my shop*vac. It does a fantastic job of all but completely eliminating anything getting into the vacuum canister. Whenever I vac the cars, I use that. Very rarely do I have to clean (tedious) the vacuum filter.
I have a Dustopper that I got from Home Depot that does a good job too. It goes on a 5 gallon bucket. Adding a filter bag to the main vacuum means I never have to clean/ change the filter in the vacuum.
The idea to use a pool skimmer sock is great! I never would've thought to try that. Thanks for continuing to produce these fantastic videos with awesome tips!!!
Great video. Unfortunately I’m going to have to unsubscribe at some point. Every Tuesday and Friday I’m convinced I can’t live without more toys. I need a 6 stall garage……..
Ha me too, we’ve been looking at buying a new home in some outskirts areas of San Diego and one of them has a 3 car garage with an additional 1500sq garage detached…. It could hold 10 cars probably. I might be able to afford the house but I can’t afford the toys I would want to fill it
My top 5 are very different 5 vacuum bags 4. Wall wrack for hanging hoses and nosals 3. filter bags 2. push handle 1. automatic off switch when using it as a dusk collector with other power tools. Sorry I forget what's actually called.
If you're worried about filter efficiency, I would recommend going with high efficiency filters and Ridgid for its larger machines makes a "cyclonic" bag and HEPA cartridge kit. Yes, it is expensive but if you are really worried about picking up fine powders or soot and ash from cigarette trays, that's the way to go. That being said, make sure the ash has cooled off or you may have a fire on your hands. The exhaust muffler does bring the noise down significantly as that's about 2-3x quieter than without. Please remember though that the muffler is not intended to be a filter, but can be pulled apart and washed.
A great way to save your filter is two large rubber bands and two paper towel sheets. Rap around paper towel over the filter, hold in place with rubber bands. Every time you dump the vacuum cleaner, put on new paper towels. No need of expensive bags. Also put a deflector on the inside of the vacuum cleaner. So trash doesn't go straight to the filter.
I need a vacuum with no spray out from exhaust. Does the noise supressor / diffuser with a sock over it stop fine mist from going out the exhaust when vacuuming super clean wallpapered homes/ condos - during marble work (!) . No you can not splash walls ...lol.
I've seen one other video you did and both are done with very good production qualities. I found this video because I'm tired of the cheap plastic hoses that come with the Ridgid vacs. Not only are they too stiff, but dragging them anywhere they always rub on my legs because they're so stiff, to the point that they're really a bummer to use. I searched for a quality hose that was much more flexible and apparently it's this one. I'll get a similar product in the 1-7/8ths side from Home Depot. Fingers crossed it works for me - seems like it's got the adapters I need. Thanks so much for this video!
ANOTHER Great vid!! I'm really finding your vids to be super helpful!! I have that same Ridgid shop vac. I've seen ppl wrapping paper towels around their filter to catch those really fine particles and they're super inexpensive. They secure them with either velcro straps or rubber bands.
I never thought about a pre filter but its genius, makes sense to help. I really enjoy what you show us here its a great value and pays for itself almost instantly. The crush proof hose is a game changer, like a better pressure washer hose. Any way to help improve time, and make things easier is key. I hope you had a merry Christmas, and I hope you have a happy new year. Thank you for taking the time to help us all
Holy crap! I just saw the promo video for that milwaukee tool. Definitely picking that up! Freaking love milwaukee tools! Josh please stop with the videos Your making me spend all my money 😅 You put us on to so many great products 🙏🏾
Periodically spray spray the plastic/rubber Hoses/flexible crevice tool with a little armoral and allowed to penetrate for a few minutes to help Resist cracking. I know most detailors absolutely hate armoral but it works great on applications like this.
The congestion is real. I have the same thing too bro. Hope you get better soon. This is pretty cool. I have a Ferex vac that looks very similar to a Hart w/d vac. Great vid man!
While the muffler does cut noise and that alone is worth it, it won’t do much if anything for catching the particles the filter doesn’t. It’s a more open pore sponge if you will that has bigger holes for air flow than the way smaller pore filter. If it gets through the filter better believe it’s getting through the muffler.
The rigid filters are washable, and are almost infinitely cost efficient...Buy a 2 pack and when one is dirty wash it and set it out to dry. They last for years if you don't wash it with a pressure washer or jet nozzle.
All you gotta do is toss your filter in the air so it spins a bunch, and when I comes down a nice big cloud puffs out and the majority is clean then finish with an air hose from your compressor. Clean and free filter because you already own it!
Man what great timing for this clip, as always Friggen love the content, and your reviews. I’m def grabbing that Milwaukee extension and extractor accessory. Stay well friend, keep the clips rolling! Salute from back east NC!
I am kind of hoping to find a shop vac that has like a 3+inch diameter hose vs the standard 2.5". When vacuuming up large debris it can often get jammed it would be nice to have something a bit heavier duty that wasn't permanently part of a truck. (yayaya I could also sweep first but what's the fun in that!)
Great product showcase on the vaccuum filter options, however, you made it seem like you always have to replace them. I just tap mine to shake the big stuff off, then blow it with compressed air and then it’s good to go. In my experience you can do this many many (almost infinitely) times before you necessarily have to replace anything.
That’s a good point, if you maintain them you can get some extra life out of them. I personally forget to maintain it till it starts showing suction loss and by that time my filter is pretty dead
I would get the ridgid car kit I'd get the pro hose so you don't have the tiny hose end and can use the orginal attachments. Also the simple fix for a loud shop vac is buy a dewalt stealthsonic lmao. The blue bag thing is a standard filter for those bucket vacs
The blue bags are just universal filters as you said. But using them as a pre filter gives a much cheaper option to prolong your actual filter! You know ive never seen that stealth sonic unit.. Thanks so much Im going to order one!!
Hi, thanks a lot for all these videos. Really loving your channel and subscribed as well. I also started detailing of my own car following your + DIY Detail channel. Question, have you made a video on Dewalt Dry/wet vac accessories? or these also work with Dewalt vaccum we get in Costco?
The mufflers are not filters in any way. It simply diffuses the air blowing out of the vacuum so it won’t stir up dust and dirt around it. To prevent dust, always use a bag and a hepa filter.
Very timely. I got a Ridgid wet dry vac a couple months ago.. with the upgrade hose/accessory kit. I wish there was a crevice tool with a brush that fits this vac. I've looked.
I donno if that muffler is much of a filter. It looks the same as the wet filter Ridgid sells. I have one too, but for me it's more about not having the vac blast things off the table or kick up dust from surfaces. I recommend the Ridgid HEPA kit for fine sawdust though! And a cyclone separator.
Rigid Flexhose is not available for the 2 1/2 size hose. :( Also, I have the guttter cleaning kit and it's good. Way less ladder for me now. Depending of the situation, HEPA filter is important because the very fine dust is the most bad for your health.
HI Josh maybe you can try to answer aquestion for me please I assume the muffler will not drop sound level but some one suggested something like a pvc tube with a wet foam filter taped to the outlet side if I have a pbc and also put a foam filter in it both taped as the poormans muffler any ideas please thank you ???
great video. can't thank you enough!! i'm going to buy the 3 gallon rigid. I was "thinking" about getting a cordless, but i think i'm better off with a cord. i was confused about getting the longer orange hose. did you say it would not fit??? because, that does sound like a smart attachment. lmk. and, i like that tube from makita. i will get that too
Would of like to see the Milwaukee accessory that the tip tilts to vaccum areas above/ hard to reach , I just purchased it at my homedepot to vaccum the lights at my job .
That filter you show, is it not a washable one? I have a smaller rigid as well, and I have 2 washable filters, same blue with rubber all around it. If it's not washable do go get washable, they cost more, but you wont continue to buy later.
A far better hose is to use a festool hose for regular vacuuming on the ridged. Just for dry applications. It’s so much nicer than the plastic hoses. Vacuum cleaners use to have a round horse hair brush attachment. The old electroluxes. Those were outstanding compared to the cheap ass china plastic bristles that ball up on the ends.
Hey Josh! Another great video! Should you remove the shop vac filter if using the extractor tool with a standard shop vac? I'm pretty sure you're supposed to if using one to suck up liquid spills. Thanks!
Great video Josh. I've purchased darn near every item you've demonstrated here. Awhile back, there was a video claiming where someone use pantyhose as a pre-filter for shop-vac. Also that gray hose is 17/8 and trying to convert connections to 1 1/2 for carpet cleaning attachment was a pain but finally got it right.🙂
@becerra2144 I've searched several e-commerce sites but really do not member where exactly as this endeavor was months searching. Try Kleen-RITE on-line, business doe supply commercial car washes and they have alot of attachments
@IMJOSHV, that Ridgid hose is there an adapter so that I can use this with my shop vac brand vacuum? Mine has the twist to lock. My smaller craftsman has that Ridgid snap adapter. Would love this for my Shop Vac for my detailing. Thanks and keep up the videos.
The extractor isnt available. The biggest question with all, of these items is “are all the similar ones just as good?” Well, this doesn’t help because the rip lean isn’t available
I know you are a practical detailer. What do you think of using the blower feature on the Rigid shop vac to blow out water from grills and small areas of the car?
The only reason I dont do that is cause it could blow out debris that was sucked in to the vacuum previously. But if it’s totally clean then that’s a great option. I actually have a 16gallon that I keep in my shop that has blower attachment that you can pull off and use separately
