How To Vacuum Water with a RIDGID Wet Dry Shop Vac

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[@joshuaestep6130]

So back in the day when I was younger using a wet dry shop vac I was doing it wrong I never remember bags or different filters or ever hooking a garden hose up

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[@josandgroper6913]

Are the pump attachments still available? I’ve searched HD, Amazon etc and can’t find them

[@otherbarry3744]

Best video on the tube for how to use this. I’ve searched everywhere and most people just forget to cover the basics and just go on and on about how the machine performs. Thank you, sir!

[@shineriseliu7104]

Exactly, I just ruined my air filter yesterday when sucking water.....

[@jukee67]

Everyone is trying to sell you something 24 hrs a day...They also hope for you to break it so it can end up in a landfill so you can buy another Made in China, well until all the industry in China gets to everyone has cancer levels like America. Africa is the next stop for Big corporations to poison. Cancer follows the industry. Remember the owners did not want to relocate to China to save money on labor and give away jobs. They were getting out of dodge before all the poison kicked in our land, air, and water. Humanity in 2021 has to go back to the manual ways of doing things. Earth is sick and god is going to show back up to flood, cook, freeze and burn this place. The virus known as humans always survive like rodents and roaches. The most important thing he covered was safety - electricity is a wonderful thing even today but it is nasty if you throw water on it and it needs to flow through one's body...Cardiac problems are the new normal following big pharma' s golden goose jab. What else can go wrong? Avoid anyone being a salesperson at all costs. We need to spend less money on things we don't need. I wish you all the best in whatever this life has to offer in the coming future...its going to get worse before getting better.

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for watching

[@livingwaterstream]

FACTS! 😂

[@margerym3719]

Am grateful for people who are willing to show how to do something, because I have no one to advise me and this video is excellent. I was looking at a RIGID wet/dry vac at Home Depot and will definitely get one now that I know how to use the wet part of it.

[@HomeownerRepair]

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[@AMPTechGrade]

Super helpful. I thought I had to buy a special wet filter for this thing to be water ready. Didn’t know it’s as simple as removing the dry filter

[@HomeownerRepair]

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[@thedebatemechannel4746]

Yes that's what the manual seems to indicate it says not to use a dry filter and it mentioned something about a wet foam something.

[@ya-rx8nd]

I think you are supposed to use a wet foam filter. They have them in 2 sizes for smaller and larger vacuums. You might want to check the manual.

[@annc5971]

67 year old widow , water in basement from storm Elsa today, haven't used the shop vac in some time to remove water in basement. Thanks for the excellent video refresher course. Thumbs up. Many thanks !!! Actually had to run to Home Depot as the pump I had didn't work. The seasoned staff at home depot were clueless , useless as to where I would find the wet/vac water pump accessory. Needless to say one is best to use their own devices. I found it and attached it, good to go. Thanks again

[@HomeownerRepair]

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[@pete185]

Our basement flooded yesterday and your video was extremely helpful refresher. Thank you so much for posting this!!

[@HomeownerRepair]

Glad this video helped you out. Have a great day!

[@kekoa2571]

My storage unit has about a 1/2" of water on the floor because of a leak in the roof from a recent hurricane. I thought of using my rigid shop vac but had a lot of questions and then I found your video. I'm literally going to start vacuuming the water out of my storage unit after I post this. Thank you very much for sharing the information.

[@cartoonman202]

This is exactly what has happened to me after the very heavy rains we have had in Sydney. Great video!

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[@cordybluejeans]

This video is totally awesome. My 97 year old mom just had her basement flooded due to a main break. She doesn’t have any homeowners insurance and if I have to do the cleanup this info is invaluable.

[@HomeownerRepair]

I am glad you enjoyed my wet vac video, hope it helps to remove the water out of your basement.

[@stonwall9065]

Hey how’s the basement doing? I worked in Water Mitigation for years. I can help yall if needed

[@yoriregalado5163]

Omg! My basement floods as well when too much rain. We don't have a sump pump yet so we have to drag the wet vacs out to drain and come back in. That little pump attachment is going to be a back saver! Thanks for the video!

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for watching

[@cici5170]

Thank you so much for this video. My dad wasn’t home and me and my mom used this for the first time and it was a breeze thanks to you!🙏🏾

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[@cartoonman202]

Excellent video! You covered all the important tips and I love how you show to attach and use the pump to remove the water from the Vac. Thank you!

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for watching. Glad this helped you out.

[@mml1224]

great job! anyreason y you dont need a filter installed when picking up water w/wet vac? i hear its not necessary, but not totally sure, dont wana screw up motor

[@HomeownerRepair]

Never had an issue.

[@Kayyvr]

Thank you so much! I had a rug I was trying to clean and it was too big for my top load washing machine & I didn’t have a carpet cleaner so I ended up washing it in the bathtub but I didn’t have a way to dry it, it was soaking wet. I live in an apartment so I have no way to leave it out to dry so I’m like great what do I do. Then I remembered I had this thing & had no idea how to use it to suck up water, so thank you so much for this video!

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[@greenbackfunding418]

ha ha ha, "had this thing", that's hilarious! Good job! I agree, this was a good basic video!

[@NoName-rk3fl]

Do you need to purches the exterior pump for continuing flow?

[@HomeownerRepair]

No it just makes it easier to empty the shop vac

[@BigDanWestmont]

Whenever the water comes into the basement, I freak the f-out. I always come to your channel because you have a much better disposition about the whole thing. You seem calm, confident, and ready to roll with the punches. I get there eventually using all the same equipment, but I just wanted you to know that your video is something of an inspiration to me when the basement floods. Thanks for the great content!

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for watching Dan! Actually just bought a brand new Ridgid vacuum. The one in the video called it quits after like 16 years! Had it forever.

[@anitacordeiro372]

I know, he’s so calm over it. I have water I’m cleaning up now and I want to buy another wet vac in case mine shits the bed. I really worry about losing power in a storm because that’s game over.

[@tk5936]

You can actually run the pump and vac at the same time which I did when my basement took on water - about as much as shown in your video. It would not work for a large amount of water or a body of water like a bathtub then as you indicate it would have to be a 2 step process.

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[@AzaB2C]

Perfect! Thanks for the video, just woke up 5am to a flooded basement...

[@HomeownerRepair]

That’s the worst. Hope you make out ok

[@ivana.3162]

same thing happen to me today. Prefect video for a bad situation.

[@MSKISSEZ215]

Thanks for the video..helped me out alot and saved me from spending $3000...only spent $130 on the parts!! Thank you!!

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for watching.

[@fungoorstitch]

I could be mistaken, but I don't think the accessory pump is necessary. Should work if you just install a shutoff valve in a hole in the bottom of the shop vac basin and close it before starting the vac. Once incoming water fills the basin and submerges the valve, you should be able to simply open the value and allow the water to evacuate through a hose attached to the valve. The lid of the vac must always stay on during operation to maintain vacuum. The only problem you might encounter with this is if the basin fills faster than it empties, triggering the motor cut-off switch. To combat the issue, ensure your new valve and hose are larger than the intake. Also, ensure you use a heavy duty power cord, as a cheap one absolutely WILL burn up from really prolonged use in this manner. Either that or the vac will keep tripping its breaker. Bear in mind too that the life span of the shop vac will definitely be reduced.

[@greenbackfunding418]

Yes, but location is the key factor here, in a basement you are lower than ground level so to use only gravity you would have to be higher than ground level or where ever you plan on dumping the water. If you are above ground level just open the valve at the bottom and let it flow, or connect a hose to run it down to street or just wheel it down there and open the valve. Basically location being lower than ground level in a basement is the only reason for a pump.

[@HomeownerRepair]

It is not necessary, but does make the job easier.

[@oHooLiiGaNx]

Thanks ! I didn't know there was a pump accessorie

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for watching. That pump works well...pretty good tool to have kickin around

[@renebrossard]

This never gets old. I always wondered about the pump. Great little demo.

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[@whiteboyrick4644]

Question is can you use both at the same time so you do not need to stop vacuuming while pumping water out?

[@charliebeauvais5332]

Right… seems pointless to use it this way, it actually drains slower than just pulling the plug.

[@greenbackfunding418]

No! the suction will fight against the pump, and may even start sucking through the pump valve.

[@HomeownerRepair]

Tried it and the pump pumps the water out faster than it goes in.

[@whiteboyrick4644]

@@HomeownerRepair wow a year later haha yea I tried it installing pool liners totally not worth it clogs way to easy and almost caught fire😂😂 like no lie

[@lenorekappel6409]

I never had the pleasure, haha, of having to use the shop vac for sucking up. Water. I wasn't sure if I should remove the filter or not. Thank you for making your video, very helpful.

[@HomeownerRepair]

Glad this helped you out

[@eliasfajr2010]

I will be using this to drain remaining water from an already pumped pool. can the small pump be on while you're vacumming or will you lose suction?

[@HomeownerRepair]

I tried this and the problem I had was that the pump would pump the water out of the vacuum faster that it was going into the vacuum.

[@carlathomas2120]

Can you have the water pumping out the garden hose at the same time the water is going into the shop vac?

[@HomeownerRepair]

no it pumps to fast

[@waynethai9742]

Could someone please explain how the RIDGID wet/dry shop vac prevents motor damage or water leakage into the motor compartments when used without a wet filter? 😕

[@HomeownerRepair]

I am not sure its some type of magic...lol

[@KatEdwards-p7l]

I was wondering the same thing. I guess it can work in a pinch but probably not recommended. I am going to wait for my wet filter to be delivered tomorrow just to be safe. It’s brand new and I don’t want to mess it up 😊

[@admtech69]

Thanks for the vid, I didn't realize my shop vac was so versatile.

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[@amiehorn5595]

I'm looking for a way to reuse (pump) water from an upstairs oversized bathtub through a window, down to my lawn and flower beds. Might this be a reasonable solution? Is there a better way?

[@maycatyuiop]

Interesting idea! Legally you probably can't but some jurisdictions Allow it. All you would need to do is plumb the drain to your garden and possibly add a in line pump to it. Shouldn't be too hard although it may be difficult to access the drain

[@NeverSuspects]

You could probably just use a hose and siphon most of the water out. With one end of the how kept lower then the other and the other end submerged in the tub pull the water from the lower drain to end by eaither using something to suck it and start the flow or just well.. sucking on it.. and once it starts to flow it will go as long as one end stays completely submerged and the other end is lower then the submerged side. gravity will do the rest.. Just like how people used to siphon gas out of older cars tanks.

[@HomeownerRepair]

Sorry just noticed this

[@mrobvious1100]

Good video any chance anyone know the thread on that drain. I was thinking of getting some attachments in the PVC department at the brick and mortar

[@HomeownerRepair]

I am not sure of the size.

[@Piedutch]

does removing the filter before performing a wet vacuum risk spoiling the motor? like in case there are debris in the liquid or what not. I am currently using a Karcher wet vacuum and it seems like it is recommended to keep the filter intact for wet vacuum

[@HomeownerRepair]

I haven't had any issues with vacuuming water this way.

[@carcal72]

Can you use the external pump simultaneously with the vacuum as you pump out water?

[@HomeownerRepair]

Not sure, haven't tried it.

[@PrettyyLisaa]

👍🏾👍🏾 Great video!! I came here because I wanted to know if this “wet vac” in particular could suck up a large amount of water since I will be flooding my car seats. I can get different nozzles sold separately. And now I know I need to take the air filter out. 😭 I would have messed the entire vacuum up if I didn’t watch this video so Thanks! 😊

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for watching

[@FranciscoRuiz-ko5mh]

When you put the filter back on do you just wash where the filter goes?

[@HomeownerRepair]

Typically I will clean and dry everything inside.

[@pollsanna1886]

so happy I just figure out I don't need that filter for wet vac. I almost replaced it thank you

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for watching. Glad this helped you out.

[@MittyNuke1]

They make a foam filter specifically for water pickup. I'd recommend using that just in case you pick up any other junk along with water. In my experience at least, you're never sucking up perfectly clean water and a good amount of gunk gets stuck on the foam filter that may have otherwise blown through the vac motor which isn't good for it. Wet pickup foam filter, very durable/washable/reusable: www.amazon.com/Ridgid-Genuine-Replacement-Application-Vacuums/dp/B00LBHOI2C

[@gailremp8389]

I was waiting for someone to say that they tried to use the wet vac and ruined the filter. At least I knew enough to double check on that. It's always something isn't it when you're a homeowner..ah the joys...

[@dawnpepe5455]

This was a really good video but I'm having trouble finding the pump that you attached to the shop vac. Do you know if it's still available and what exactly it would be called?

[@HomeownerRepair]

I am not sure if they still sell them, they should. I bought it at Home Depot.

[@dani-k_888]

I had no idea Rigid had that pump. Great presentation. Thank you so much!!

[@HomeownerRepair]

Happy to help!

[@tjsingh6428]

Is it safe to clean clogged gutter with it? Which will have leaves wet gunk and standing water. Will the gunk or leaves get into to motor If I vaccum with standard filter being removed.

[@HomeownerRepair]

I wouldn't attempt it with this. I typically clean mine by hand.

[@urbansolis]

Can you run both the pump and the vaccum at the same time so it can eject the water as soon as it sucks it up

[@AlexCruz-bo6fr]

Did it work did u get an answer?

[@HomeownerRepair]

I tried this and the pump pumps the water out faster than the vacuum sucks it in.

[@susanunsworth7579]

Could I use this set up to suck the water off my winter pool cover

[@HomeownerRepair]

Possibly..or you can do this with a garden hose...hope this helps you out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3awlWN3ppeUlaMsi=Q2_5JxGfYs9NdhDI

[@susannebrule3160]

Thank you, very informative. Does the pump work on all sizes?

[@HomeownerRepair]

I am not 100% sure. It is made for a Ridgid shop vac

[@michaell5026]

Sometimes my backyard gets e lot of water. Can I use the pump while I'm using the vacuum. That way I can just vacum and it pumps the water out as I go?

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for watching

[@JoeWilly69]

Use the sump pump to get most of the water out of the basement, then vac the remaining?

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for watching

[@justmejo9008]

Thanks bud.. This Monday morning sucks but you have help immensely

[@HomeownerRepair]

Glad this helped you out!

[@kbaggs5]

Can I run the vacuum and the pump at the same time so I have an uninterrupted cycle of water draining?

[@HomeownerRepair]

No I tried it and the pump pumps the water out faster that the vacuum can suck it in. Thanks for checking out our vacuum video.

[@dannyshortwave]

I had no idea about the pump attachment. Thank you for this video, Sir.

[@HomeownerRepair]

You're welcome. It's a pretty handy attachment to have

[@maycatyuiop]

You might want a transfer pump

[@YR7A]

Here's a truly genius solution to not having anywhere to drain the water (ie. Outside/sump pump) if you have a washer in your basement you can take the drain hose out of the wall and put the pump off the vacuum's outlet into the washer drain. Hope I helped some people out.

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for the added tip! Great Idea!

[@churiscott5377]

Could I just purchase the pump and use it as a handheld pump with the hose connected draining into the sump pump?

[@HomeownerRepair]

Possibly

[@83mgroux]

Can you use the vacuum to suck up water thr same time as the pump is on, pumping out water while you suck up water? Or do I have to do one first then the other?

[@HomeownerRepair]

no because the pump pumps the water out too fast.

[@coondogtheman]

Have you seen the shop vacs that pump water without that little pump?

[@HomeownerRepair]

No but I saw the Pats kick some major arse yesterday..lol

[@TheTrains07]

I just bought the 4 gallon Ridgid wet dry vac. Now I need the pump to add on.

[@HomeownerRepair]

Home Depot has them

[@atompuglisi3180]

Great video. Appreciate it when a diy video is clear, concise and works. THANK YOU for the help 🤙🏻🇺🇸

[@HomeownerRepair]

Glad to help

[@ipstacks11]

I have questions. 1. If you have a sump pump, why did your basement flood? 2. Did you install the nozzle that directs the water downward in your shopvac, this is required on mine so water doesn’t go into the motor. 3. Not so important, but if you have an external pump why not pump it in a toilet or out a window?

[@HomeownerRepair]

Too much water for the pump to handle it

[@garyjohn316]

How do you dry vac with it? Seems like everything was blowing out of blower port.

[@HomeownerRepair]

If you are dry vacuuming you should be running an air filter. Also make sure that the ball inside where the blower motor is is moving freely.

[@gailremp8389]

Thank you so much. I have a friend who keeps thinking she doesn't need to change her air conditioning filters in Florida. So of course she's got water in the air handler unit so I'm going to take my shop vac over tomorrow and I'm going to suck the water out. I'm still going to love her. But thank you for the instructions. Sheesh. Gail in Central Florida September 29, 2020.

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for watching.

[@waltlars3687]

Could this pump push water uphill 8 feet? We use a wet dry ridgid 15 gallon vac to drain the last of a swimming pool for repairs and you are right about how heavy a full vac is this may save Us about 2 or 3 hours of Heavy grunt work

[@HomeownerRepair]

It may be able to. It's pretty strong

[@MikePriceLife]

When soaking up the water, Is it normal for the shop vac to get loud like it has a blockage similar to when normal sucking like it would on a towel? I got scared it was gonna break.

[@HomeownerRepair]

Yeah it may get a little more high pitched in sound.

[@lifeisgood070]

Can you run both of them at the same time? I’m not sure if the shop vac and suck enough water to keep up with the 10 gallons per minute but it would be nice

[@HomeownerRepair]

No water pump is too fast

[@titoreyna3799]

And it's ok to operate with the cords touching the water?

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for watching

[@erikguzowski1375]

Thanks!

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thank you for the tip! It's greatly appreciated!

[@831831latina]

Hi,question i was given this machine as a gift,basically i dnt know much about it,now i want to deep clean my new apartment rug, can i throw soap and water or carpet cleaning liquid on the floor and then scrub it with a broom or brush,then use the vac to suck the water out?,i was wondering idk what to do. Ty

[@HomeownerRepair]

You should be able to. It won’t get it completely dry though, it may still be damp.

[@TheNewenglandboys]

I just watched this video and heard you say you were in NH!! I live in NH also and I need one of those pumps but no Home Depot has them now!

[@HomeownerRepair]

Yeah, I purchased this pump for my Rigid shop vac, wonder if they discontinued them mine still works great after all this time. Thank you for watching our video that shows you how to use a shop vacuum to vacuum up water in a basement.

[@TheNewenglandboys]

@@HomeownerRepair yup I don’t understand why they would discontinue it

[@denisecataldi9497]

Do I absolutely need a pump? I have a leak and it went to the room next door and soaked up a big portion of the carpet so i won’t be vacuuming up a lot of water.

[@HomeownerRepair]

No the pump just makes it easier to empty, but it is not required to vacuum up water.

[@TheKellisunshyne]

Do I need the foam filter for the part where the paper filter goes?

[@HomeownerRepair]

You might be able to use one

[@maryolmstead3183]

Thank you. I just wish you had shown where the water went. I know you mentioned sump pump, but is that the big whole next to my sump pump, or the actual sump pump?

[@HomeownerRepair]

You can toss it outside somewhere

[@gailremp8389]

Yes, like a French drain..I just put the hose down there in the water just goes away out that hole.

[@nicholascordray3523]

Question: can you run the drain pump why running the Vac to keep the water flowing without stopping?

[@HomeownerRepair]

Yes, But the pump may pump out the water faster that it goes in.

[@jessicarios572]

This was super helpful. Plus the info about the pump was just what I needed. Thank you.

[@HomeownerRepair]

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[@LELINOMAS]

Do you need the attachment for water vacuuming

[@HomeownerRepair]

No you can just empty it out.

[@newfoundland3238]

Thanks for info didnt know my Rigid did this ,............water in basement from recent storm!Great job !

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for watching

[@ON-nx7ds]

Do I remove the dust bags and filter when vacuuming wet carpet?

[@HomeownerRepair]

I would, the water will ruin the bags.

[@sachseo.5530]

Just bought the 9gal. Thanks for this. Very helpful!

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for checking out our Rigid shop vac video, hope it helps you out!

[@TheWrongDong]

This may seem like an odd question but... couldn't you forget the Ridgid pump and garden hose that leads to the sump pump, and just roll the shop vac over to the sump pump, open the spigot and let it drain?

[@HomeownerRepair]

Yes you can just empty it if you wanted to

[@miraquepasa6519]

do you have to turn the pump off and on or can it stay on ? I just bought it literally right now cause of your video but I'm like damn do I have to turn it off and on

[@HomeownerRepair]

If it stays on it will empty the water out of the container faster than you could vacuum it in...I've tried it.

[@miraquepasa6519]

@@HomeownerRepair oh ok , I read reviews on Amazon people saying the manual itself says don't leave it on so I guess I'll be turning it off after every fill but it's all good thanks boss I appreciate your video and your response

[@mickeysharma3775]

Can i use this to drain a hot tub? Can I leave the vac running with the hose inside the tub so that it's draining the tub and then simultaneously run the pump to pump the water out of the bucket. So it's collecting water and pumping it out at the same time?

[@HomeownerRepair]

Not sure, you might be able to use a garden hose to drain it

[@ADAMTHEGREATNESS]

Great video, is it possible to use the pump and the vac at the same time?

[@HomeownerRepair]

I tried this, and the pump pumps the water out faster than the vacuum takes it in. You don't want to run the pump dry, it will burn out.

[@wholelottalight]

I suspect you could run it continuously if you can adjust the flow rates so they are about the same. It would take some fiddling to do though.

[@practicalguy973]

@@wholelottalight Those pumps are water cooled just like all sump pumps. Restricting water flow may lead to reduced life.

[@lcastiilo]

Where can you purchase the small pump that attached to the shop vac?

[@HomeownerRepair]

You could check Lowes, or Amazon

[@adrianc7008]

What kind of pump was used to empty out the water? Maybe I missed it? I relied on the captions

[@HomeownerRepair]

It's a Rigid

[@fifidawkins3338]

Hello. Can you empty the water into your laundry sink? My window is really far away from my sink. So I wanted to empty water into the sink. Thank you.

[@HomeownerRepair]

If the water is very clean it should be fine. Just be careful not to clog the sink with debris

[@fifidawkins3338]

@@HomeownerRepair thank you. I'm so glad I can talk to you!! I definitely have more questions down the road. 😊😊

[@rustcoal]

I'd be mother effing everything if I had deal with this type of flooding. How are you so calm???

[@HomeownerRepair]

It ain't easy...lol We edited the tool throwing part out...LOL

[@rustcoal]

@@HomeownerRepair LOL!

[@chatryna]

can you run the pump and suck up the water at the same time?

[@HomeownerRepair]

Not really. The pump is too fast

[@chatryna]

@@HomeownerRepair Interesting. Thank you.

[@djexclusivee]

Can you vac & pump at same time? Does it take dirt through pump? Thanks

[@HomeownerRepair]

No because it drains the water too fast. I tried it.

[@richardsnipes1187]

whats the name of that pump and is it universal can i use it with any shop vac, oh and do you know the price range on it

[@HomeownerRepair]

It is a Ridgid pump. Not sure if it is compatible with other brands.

[@adamthompson8432]

So on the opposite side of where you plug the hose in is another hole and when I was sucking water out it was blowing out the hole on the other side of the lid. Am I supposed to plug it with something?

[@HomeownerRepair]

Hi Adam, water should not come out of the discharge hole. The ball inside (underneath the top) should move freely to block water from coming out of the discharge hole. Hope this helps you out.

[@adamthompson8432]

Homeowner Repair ok thank you! Sure didn’t seem right to me. Wonder if maybe it was just to full? Idk but I’ll pay more attention next time.

[@JoseMendez9325]

Can I empty the vacuum at the same time when I m extracting the water? I

[@HomeownerRepair]

Probably not because it pumps out too fast.

[@JoseMendez9325]

@@HomeownerRepair thanks so much for reply and let me know

[@adamstephen5881]

Man, what a great way to use a shopvac. I’m getting the attachment. Thanks for the video.

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for watching. Hope this helped you out.

[@wayneshum]

Can you tell me how to use 4 gallon model as a blower and where to insert the muffler,thanks

[@HomeownerRepair]

We currently do not have a video that covers this model

[@vidatomica]

Can you use the vacuum and pump at the same time?

[@HomeownerRepair]

No it pumps out too fast

[@clownpuncher29]

Can I run the pump while I vacuume water?

[@HomeownerRepair]

I tried this on mine and is sucked the water out faster that I could vacuum it in.

[@equantrnql]

Great video, super helpful! Thank you for sharing. it would be helpful for some of us to understand how to connect the various hoses together in the right sequence, if you could please add that detail.

[@HomeownerRepair]

I will keep this request in mind when I have to vacuum up water again.

[@MOOMOO2728]

Can I use it with out the pump

[@HomeownerRepair]

yes

[@NorceCodine]

Can you use a shop vac to remove water from the carpet, or it only works on concrete?

[@HomeownerRepair]

You should be able to

[@lmdetect]

I had no idea that there was a pump attachment for my rigid. Great to know. Thanks.

[@MediaArchitectsOrg]

You don't need the pump unless you're sending the water up vertically (e.g., out of a basement) and you don't have a sump pump. If you have a sump pump, roll the vac to the sump pump, remove the cap at the bottom side of the vac and quickly insert a sock over the hole if you want (as a dirt filter). Gravity works great! No extra water pump needed. ~ Isa, Tiny House Northeast

[@HomeownerRepair]

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[@mandofisher70]

Thanks for your tutorial on how to suck out water using the water pump for your Ridgid wet dry vac. I have the exact same problem you have. My basement is flooded with 1" of water. However, I have a SHOP-VAC wet dry vacuum. I can't find a comparable instruction video similar to yours for the SHOP-VAC. Their website is horrible for any helpful information. Useless. All they want to do is sell you another vacuum. So far, the videos I've found using a Shop-Vac are incomplete, leave out details, don't go through all the steps in the procedure. Most of them show you how to suck up water with a hose, but none (so far) can properly explain how to use the water pump like you did. I used to be a technical trainer for digital electronics debugging, a field where small details and iron-clad logic are imperative. That's the way I work. So I can appreciate a logical presentation like yours. So you wouldn't know of an equivalent video to yours where a Shop-Vac is used with the water pump? I'll also keep searching. Thanks, - Fred

[@HomeownerRepair]

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[@julianarodriguez3635]

Can you get the pump at home depot let me know thanks

[@HomeownerRepair]

They should carry them there.

[@surffishermanandcrossbowki9457]

can u run both at the same time?

[@HomeownerRepair]

No the pump pumps the water out too fast...tried it..lol

[@johnschirloff836]

I am NOT all Farmiler of SHOP VACS I am thinking of buying a SHOP VAC do you have to ADJUST the SHOP VAC when you need to VACUUM UP the Water???? Where did you get this RIDGID SHOP VAC at like Walmart or Home Depot????

[@HomeownerRepair]

Home Depot

[@gr0ove]

Cool video. Also Utility pumps will pump out with just 1/8 inch of water remaining in basement to save time and then you can finish up with shop vac.

[@HomeownerRepair]

I have one of those too.

[@bnesbitt8934]

The hose of my wet vacuum has suction. However, when I put the water sucking squeegee attachment there is no more suction. Do you know why this is?

[@HomeownerRepair]

sounds like a leak between the attachment and the hose.

[@pmarquez241]

Can u use the vac pump while using the vac-shop?

[@HomeownerRepair]

The vac pump will pump the water out faster that the vacuum will suck it up...yes I have tried this...lol

[@tribeofyasharal5986]

Appreciate this! I'll get s pump now! 😎👍🏾

[@HomeownerRepair]

Thanks for watching

[@gillion2700]

Question could u use the pump Conjointly with the vac is on...trying to clean my pool with bothering with the off and on switch of both the pump and vac

[@HomeownerRepair]

You may not be able to

[@raysham613]

@@HomeownerRepair I am using the Shop Vac with a built in pump. You can pump and vacuum the same time.