So I am lookin 2 get a shop vac for the garage and around the house. Any suggestions on what to get or look for?

 

I've got a Ridgid brand from Home Depot. It's the mid-sized one with a 5 HP motor, 12 gallon capacity. I got this one because it has a water outlet on the side and it's a little more powerful.

Wet Dry vac

 

I have an older version of that 5HP model. It's great. You will find more uses for it than you think. It's pretty damn powerful. I've never used mine for wet stuff, never had the need yet.

Mine is about 7 years old now. Still runs like new. I've only replaced the filter once because it was really full of crud. Normally I can just bang the dust out of it and its good to go. I think the filters are washable too.

You can see the entire lineup at this link
http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/12-Gallon-Vac/index.htm

 

Another vote for the rigid...

 

A vote for the Ridgid here too. I've used it on really nasty stuff like drywall dust and as a dust pickup for my router table while raising panels - I just clean out the filter with my dust collector and it's good to go again. Had it about 6 years.

 

I also have a Ridgid brand from Home Depot... they seem to work pretty well.

 

Ok so I guess I am getting a rigid. Any good deals you know of?

 

 

I got it at HD on Black Friday for only $27 ...usually $65 or something like that... It might still be on sale.

 

Nope

 

i've got a 16gal Shop Vac from Lowe's...works great!