Wet/dry vacuum with a 16-gallon tank is strong enough for big clean-up jobs.
Powerful 6.5 peak horsepower motor gives just the right amount of suction for most cleanup jobs.
Ultra-durable rubberized casters on the front and large rear wheels make it easy to move around.
With a power cord that is 20 feet long, you can clean almost anywhere.
Powerful blower ports are built into the machine. They can blow sawdust and other debris out of most any workshop.
A built-in accessory storage bag is attached to the back of the vacuum to keep all of its parts neatly organized.
Large built-in tank drains make it easy to get rid of liquids that have been picked up.
The 16-gallon wet/dry vac has the power, durability, and capacity for any job that needs to be done on a big job site. It comes with a cartridge filter that can be used to remove small, dry debris and wet materials. There is a strong handle for easy transportation, a large on/off switch that is water-resistant and easy to reach, a 20-foot power cord, and an accessory bag to keep all your tools and accessories in one place. Swiveling casters make it easy to move in any direction, and a built-in tank drain makes it easy to drain. This 16-gallon vacuum also comes with three disposable filter bags, a car nozzle, a muffler that stops the noise, and a hose adapter. Ideal for people who work on the go and for people who have to be on the job site.
In an unofficial test, I tried out both the DeWalt and the VacMaster to see which one I liked better. Both are new.
There is a big difference between the two in terms of price, size, and weight.
One of them is made of stainless steel. The other is made of plastic and is hard to move. Both won’t rust.
There is a yellow and black hose on the DeWalt. It felt better to use.
The DeWalt’s filter is almost 1″ longer than the DeWalt’s, and the DeWalt’s filter is a little wider.
The DeWalt’s hose snaps into place, and it is ready to use. To use the VacMaster, the hose pushes in and then twists to lock it in place (see above).
In the DeWalt, there is a soft rubber “thingy” that helps keep the hose in place (see above). A large handle on top of each vacuum has a place for the cords to be stored. VacMaster has two cord clips on each handle. Both of the rear wheels are about 8 inches wide. Because the DeWalt is inside, it can’t be used outside. The Vacuum Master is outside. Both of them were easy to work out over my recently demolished room. In the back of the DeWalt, like on a moving cart, there is a foot kick. This helps you lift the front over a bump (see above).
Now, the big question: Which VAC does the most damage? I used a professional HVAC air indicator tool.
I couldn’t measure FPM at the opening of the vacs or hoses because it was too powerful. I came up with a simple jig that kept that instrument about 4 inches away from it.
A lot of the time, the DeWalt was moving at 360 to 375 FPM when the vacs opened up. At the end of the DeWalt hose, it was moving at 390 to 405 FPM.
There was a hole in the stainless steel where the VacMaster was running at 450 FPM. At the end of the hose, it was only running at 350 FPM.
I don’t know for sure, but I think the DeWalt hose might be smoother inside than the VacMaster.
I’ve had about a dozen Sears and Ridged shop vacs, many of them with 6.5hp ratings, over the years (for all that does you).
There is a good chance that either one of these vacuums will eat the fur off your cats.
DEWALT: I decided to keep the DeWalt because I could see the VacMaster’s nice SS tank getting dented over time, so I decided to keep it. Besides, I thought the DeWalt hose was a little more durable and it was a little easier to move around.
The DeWalt was a lot quieter than the VacMaster, but it also made a squealing sound that was annoying.
