Nilfisk Buddy II 12 Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner Unboxing & Demonstration

In this unsponsored video, I unbox and demonstrate the Nilfisk Buddy wet/dry vacuum cleaner in both wet and dry cleaning modes.
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Details below from Nilfisk.com:
Perfect for tackling wet and dry debris in your home, car, workshop or even outside, this lightweight yet powerful machine is highly effective and built to last.
Make light work of your everyday cleaning tasks with the Nilfisk Buddy II 12. The compact design makes the machine easy to manoeuvre and simple to store, while the 12-litre container capacity delivers on power. The innovative blow function enables you to switch up the use of your machine, and can even be used to blow up household items such as inflatable mattresses.
Highly effective 1200 watt motor
Blow function provides alternative cleaning options
Features two large wheels at the back and two rotation wheels in front for stability and flexibility
Standard wet filter protects the turbine and ensures a long lifetime
Built-in accessory holder for storage
Ergonomic grip ensures easy and efficient cleaning
Technical specifications
Model No 18451120
Max. suction power (W) 250
Power Pmax (W) 1200
Power Piec (W) 1000
Mains connection (V/~/Hz/A) 220-240/ 1~/ 50/60
Vacuum (mbar/kPa) 200/20
Sound level lpa/lwa (dB(A)) 87/74
Cable length (m) 4
Container volume (l-max) 12
Vacuum tube diameter (mm) 36
Hose length (m) 1.9
Plug for electric tools (W) No
Dimensions, L x W x H (mm) 36 x 33 x 44
Weight (kg) 7.1 kg
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[@Deb.-.]

Every garage needs one of them. Enjoyed the various demos.

[@carlosmartin3104]

thank you! helped here... best review in the tube.

[@robdavis5711]

Oof, shocking bag design. Looks awfully cheap and plasticky, and no more rugged than a Numatic Henry. Can’t believe this is the same company that made the beautiful and iconic GV80…

[@MartinKubaS5]

Well it's meant to be simple and really cheap. And I think that for this purpose it's perfectly ok. I had Buddy ll 18 T which had socket for power tools. That thing didn't even have auto-start, that socket was there only as an extension for your power tools. But you still had to manually turn on and off the vacuum. 😆 I have to say Buddies are ok for the price, but I still much much more prefer WD line from Kärcher, the cheaper models like WD2 or WD3 are just better in (not only) terms of build quality. And they also look way better than nilfisk buddy. Oh and also, Kärcher swivel wheels, it's almost like the vacuum's floating. :D

[@WJCTechyman]

@@MartinKubaS5 We don't get much in the way of Karcher machines in North America, or at least not in vacuums at our tool and hardware stores. Usually it's either Ridgid or Shop-Vac brands or a variation of one of those brands under a house name. Home Depot sells mostly Ridgid and its parent company Emerson's names under its commercial "ProTeam" label. Canadian Tire sells mostly Shop-Vac brand machines but Emerson appears to make its MasterCraft and Maximum house brand machines. That said, we can get Numatic machines through independent vacuum and appliance stores as well as Ghibli.

[@Drakey_Fenix]

shopvacs are nice. You should review more of them.

[@bgoode2903]

I picked up a ‘tip’ for budget conscious viewers on a hoover review - the idea was aimed at consumers who aren’t keen on the added cost or expense of having to purchase bags frequently - you cut the end of a disposable bag in a straight line to make it easy to dispose of dust etc and then fold it a couple of times and use a couple of clips to hold the fold in place so suction isn’t lost - the slider/binder from an A4 document organiser can be trimmed to fit the bag if this is an idea that interests you..!

[@ibaisaic]

It’s not a new idea. I have vacuum cleaners from the 60s that use disposable bags with a clip at the bottom so the bag can be emptied. Suction will be reduced each time a bag is reused as the pores in the bag whether it be paper or fabric will clog up over time and a new bag will have to be fitted to return the cleaner to full suction.

[@bgoode2903]

@@ibaisaic - my parents handed down one of their old ‘Hoover’ upright machines that used the re-sealable bag concept it was probably from the 50’s or 60’s - I reckon it’s a worthwhile ‘tip’ to pass on - I do agree that disposable bags aren’t that expensive and investing in them will prolong the life of your machines - I use a Dyson V15 for day to day cleaning and rely on a Numatic ‘Henry’ type machine for anything that requires more ‘grunt’…lol - keep creating the content it’s very informative, reliable honest advice and enjoyable…Thanks for Publishing..!😇

[@dalerobinsuk]

I've got a Nikfisk Buddy II 18, it has to be the loudest vacuum I've ever heard, our Numatic George sounds whisper quiet in comparison. The supplied floor tool and plastic pipes are absolutely awful quality on the Nilfisk Buddy, I can see why you ordered a kit with metal pipes. I ended up buying a cheap set of 35mm hand tools from Amazon for mine and they have been fine. I find the Buddy very useful for all the horrible and messy jobs especially DIY. I did use it on our cars but it is just too loud, so I bought a George. The Buddy now lives in the workshop and I've even used it in the garden. The blow function is very handy and more devices should have this function as it doesn't really cost anything to implement.

[@RemcoHoman]

Do you need to use the filter when vacuuming water?

[@vacuumtests9225]

These are very handy for a garage vac especially with that blower function and ability to suck up water. Now Roger needs THE Nilfisk vacuum. Legendary all aluminium Henry size GM80. Those are the real deal and made decades to this day.

[@robdavis5711]

I’ve had an Earlex wet/dry vac before, but as well as a 32mm tool kit, it came with a 50mm set. They’re so rare now, I don’t think you can get a wide diameter hose/tool set for Karcher’s wet dry range for example. It’s a shame as the larger bore tools are really what you need for bigger debris or picking up leaves… I don’t really see the point of a utility vac with narrow tubes that will easily get blocked.

[@WJCTechyman]

Well, if you can buy Shop-Vac brand or Ridgid (Emerson) brand machines, the 5 cm (2.5 inch as we know them in North America) hoses are often universal for those. They typically come with a bunch of couplings for different machines.

[@markwallis5395]

I am new to your channel having recently bought a Dyson ball animal origin. Do you do 6 months later reviews? It would be a good thing for people to see if a vacuum cleaner is still as good and reliable after a period of time.

[@alouisschafer7212]

I have a cheaaap and horrendously loud Einhell vacuum that Id like to replace. Is it more quiet than a comparable Kärcher? That ultimately decides the Kärcher vs. Nilfisk debate for me. People say the Nilfisks are more quiet. Also the price of dust bags is important you dont want to be paying double for dust bags because you chose one of the brands. I know these are meant to work without a dust bag but I found that these small wet dry vacs are just not up to the tank: The filter elements are too small and plug too easily and cleaning them out is a task I hate with every fiber in my being. At work we have fancy Hilti and Bosch vacuums with automatic filter cleaning those actually work very well bagless but these small vacs for private use.. not so much. I have a cheaaap and horrendously loud Einhell vacuum that Id like to replace.

[@BrainTeaserBuddyBTB]

hello i have a question can you maybe try the nilfisk vp300 vacuum cleaner

[@photopuppet]

Thank you for the video, great tip about using it for vacuuming the frost out of a chest freezer, never seen that done before so will give that a go! Is this much better than the Vax 6131T that we have for shop vac kind of stuff? Thanks!

[@dariusdomarkas5300]

Need adapter to normal dust bag.

[@crawlingthroughadulthood]

Could you tell me, how to properly use this vacuum with wet stuff? Instrucion is really unintuitive, just a couple of pictures without a word. In the online instruction provided by nilfisk there is just one aditional sentence, mentioning to use wet filter. But is the default one, that comes with this vacuum a wet one? Do i have to take the filter out and dry it after wet cleaning?

[@ibaisaic]

I’m fairly sure I explain about the filter in the video. The white pleated filter should remain in place for wet and dry pick up. After using the machine for wet pick up, it is advisable to take it out of the machine and let it dry before using the cleaner for dry pick up or before storing it away. The bag should be used in conjunction with the filter for dry pick up.

[@bibibambi2468]

You dont have a vacuum for garage ...... the shop vac pro you unboxed a few weeks ago

[@ibaisaic]

Sold it.

[@techseth]

What I’d use it for: shampooing my truck’s interior. When I was an auto detailer, something we used was a bucket, a sponge, some degreaser, warm water, and a shop vac. It was relatively effective, and it’s a cheap way for those who already have a shop vac to start shampooing their car or truck interior. I can see this doing a fairly good job, albeit probably not as good as a dedicated carpet shampooer.

[@evh22]

really helpful thanks

[@andrewschannel3635]

Can you try a Festool Mini or a CT15 as a comparison, they are still made in germany, they are expensive but it would be easy to re-sell it quickly. I have a Nilfisk Attix I use the fleece bags but they do sometimes leak.

[@Indiskret1]

I got a Nilfisk Multi II 22 some years back, for roughly the same price you paid. I've been very happy with that one. A bit loud but sucks like there's no tomorrow and dependable.

[@FordMondeo-sh4fk]

These lil wet and dry vacs are very powerful, I’ve got the similar karcher wd2 plus which I use for clearing out and around an indoor rabbit enclosure. I always use bags the only problem though is the filter takes up a lot of room in the tub. Other than that it’s a very good machine for picking up sawdust and hay.

[@scottmartin2043]

I would use one of these vacuum with the tool kit off amazon to vacuum up after DIY like wallpapering wood working or drilling in to wall

[@leonardotubin1852]

Can you do a video about the miele complete c3 silence ecoline😅

[@ahmadsyaz_ash1248]

I would use this vac as a water filtration system without having to buy bags.😅

[@JakeBurton-c5f]

that’s my buddy alright;)

[@thepurdychannel8866]

I got a nilfisk vp300 they are great

[@WJCTechyman]

I'm not sure if Nilfisk designed that machine, it has characteristics of an Emerson wet and dry vacuum. I mean, the filter's a bit different but the filter cage and lower motor/fan base looks very much like you would find on an Emerson (Ridgid, Workshop Vac, Craftsman, MasterCraft/Maximum, Hart etc.) machine. The difference I can see is the way the bag hooks to the machine as my Ridgid has the bag fitted to the intake that's on the drum itself, not unlike a Numatic Henry. Also, I don't know why people need the synthetic (plastic fibre thus bad for the environment) bags because these machines have the capability of fitting a HEPA cartridge filter inside the machine, if absolutely necessary. But people buy these vacuums for stuff you aren't really supposed to pick up with a household living area vacuum, including fine powders like talc, gypsum (plaster and drywall) dust, chalk, flour, etc. that can clog and kill household vacuums because they use the flow-through motor compared to utility and more premium vacuums (Kirby, Rainbow D4, E Series single speed and E2 twin speed, some central vacuums) using some kind of bypass cooling/peripheral or tangential discharge motors. The bag isn't unlike a Kirby bag where you push and twist. Interesting. Not just radiators, Roger, behind your fridge too, get down near the compressor and blow out the condenser coil. This is something people often don't realize or forget to do. I usually vacuum the condenser coil but I guess you could blow it.

[@Indiskret1]

Maybe it's the other way around. Nilfisk sells a lot of stuff to other companies. One I know of is the reputable Stihl brand that buys their own branded pressure cleaners from Nilfisk, but then in their own colours and with some tweaks.

[@Darijo.m]

Hi Roger Nice review 😊 My aunt absolutely loves her garage karcher WD3 she uses it inside and has had it for 7 years 😂 it is loud but it works 😅 Have you jet heard of the LG cord zero vacuum? It has been around for a while in the US but UK and Germany now have it to! I would love to see an review on your channel. It seems good if not better then the newer dysons.

[@ianpaulsimmons7975]

Hey completely different model to this vid. But does anybody know on a hoover junior what band u need to hold the paper bag on? Plz?😊

[@ibaisaic]

I believe a Hoover Junior agitator belt can be used to hold the bag on.

[@DoctoredGinst]

A utility vacuum is indeed a necessity for anybody who owns a garage and surrounding property. That Nilfisk is a handsome little dynamo! The additional tool kit completes the package comprehensively. Finally, the machine’s deep blue is intoxicating! Roger…have you ever been told you are a genius?

[@WJCTechyman]

Not just home owners, but renters as well, That way you could help out your super or landlord in trying to clean up a mess before it gets to places you don't want it to go, like the troubles with leaking water mains, malfunctioning appliances like washers and dryers, dish washers, you name it. Also handy like Roger said in defrosting his freezer. I rent my house with my Mom and Brother and having one handy helps in that regard.

[@poundlandspeedwagonrequiem]

why does this sound AI generated

[@robertbarker5981]

Vacuuming the garden and the freezer. Now I have seen everything 😂

[@mr8rabid390]

Does it manage rain? For outdoor usage..

[@ibaisaic]

I wouldn’t use it outdoors when it’s raining.

[@MDBD2405]

Your socks are the exact same colour as the vacuum

[@WJCTechyman]

Yupp, that's our Roger. His socks are often the colour of the machine. It's too bad we don't get to see his face often enough though as he has an honest/gentle face.

[@mach1nefan]

Nice Henryn’t!

[@EvanElevatorExplorer]

This vacuum cleaner looks like a shop vac

[@Kaiden-q2q]

what leaked in your kitchen?

[@ibaisaic]

Nothing leaked, unless you are referring to the part when I removed my washing machine filter to clean it. There is always water left in the machine which will drain when the filter is removed.

[@Kaiden-q2q]

whenever there was the soapy water on the floor at 26:45 to 27:34

[@Kaiden-q2q]

@@ibaisaic there was the soapy water on the floor at 26:45 to 27:34

[@ibaisaic]

@@Kaiden-q2q I put some soapy water in a bucket and poured it on the floor to demonstrate the wet pick up.

[@Kaiden-q2q]

@@ibaisaic ok

[@jeremymarshall7381]

You drive are skoda

[@anthonygreen1468]

Mark drive

[@tyop157]

give me a washing machine give away