Milwaukee M18 Fuel Compact Vacuum 0940-20

Milwaukee M18 Fuel Compact Vacuum 0940-20
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This is a really nice vacuum with pretty much all the accessories you will need. Run time is very good. At low speed I got 29 minutes of operation, and at the high speed I got 18 minutes. The powered head unit is nice, but it doesn't roll across carpeting very easily until you lower the head of the vacuum down to an angle that is uncomfortable to use. The floor tool has rollers on it that makes it really easy to use, and will likely save scratching on the floor. The tool holder is kind of a joke, this should really come with a bag to hold all the pieces.
The vacuum is really well built and emptying the bin could not be easier.
As with any do-it-yourself project, unfamiliarity with the tools and process can be dangerous. This video should be construed as non expert, informational advice. I, will not be held responsible for any injury or damage due to the misuse or misunderstanding of any DIY project or videos. By Watching or following anything in this video, you assume all risks associated with using the experimental information or advice given, with a full understanding that you, solely, are responsible for anything that may occur as a result of putting this information into action in any way, and regardless of your interpretation of the advice.

[@SuppleKingdom]

Will this fit in a Packout ammo can? What size battery did you use for your runtime test?

[@FernbarkFrist]

You can probably just squeeze the vac into it, but I don't know about all the accessories. I used a 5ah battery, since that is what you get if you buy the kit, and is a pretty common battery.

[@JeffinTD]

Watched other reviews that left me suspecting, but not knowing that the carpet head might have motorized brushes… thanks for showing that clearly.

[@FernbarkFrist]

You are welcome

[@jknewb6276]

Love your honest thorough reviews! Much appreciated!

[@FernbarkFrist]

Thanks Jordan. I calls them like I sees them.

[@davesdiversions8078]

That's a solid looking Vacuum. After some thorough product testing, you probably have the cleanest shop for miles. Thanks for the review.

[@FernbarkFrist]

You bet! Two wet/dry vacs and this guy, I should be able to eat off that floor.

[@randomlytracy2291]

Wow I liked the Ford truck and ziplock bags commercial. Very informative, only took 3 1/2 minutes to figure out that you wasn't in any of the advertisements.

[@FernbarkFrist]

Well, I would pretty much never be in a Ford commercial. Although...I do use the heck out of zip lock bags. Thanks for watching the ads. Bored much? LOL.

[@randomlytracy2291]

@@FernbarkFrist never bored, just keeping busy. Just letting it play while I work 🤣

[@shovelhead8]

Timmy would love it. Next to washing dishes, vacuuming is his next favorite thing to do. Thank you for showing this vavuum to us, Fernbark. Stay safe and stay warm

[@FernbarkFrist]

Timmy loves the things I hate.

[@randomlytracy2291]

I have a Ryobi, small one to keep my truck clean. Looks like a great vacuum to have for your shop.

[@FernbarkFrist]

Right on! I think I probably have that one for Ryobi as well.

[@itsawonderfullife3995]

I've watched about six demo videos for this vacuum. Yours was the first one I found that showed how easily the roller can be removed from the powered roller head for cleaning or removing obstructions. It would be great if someone would try to show if Milwaukee's roller is susceptible to "hair wrap"....I know it may not be a common job site issue, but it is one that is common to roller-headed vacuums. The roller cleaning process is an ordeal with my Dyson when I have to address the "hair wrap" that it collects on hard surface flooring.

[@FernbarkFrist]

Glad I could help! It is pretty easy. Too bad the vacuum doesn't work worth a crap on carpet.

[@The_Story_Channel]

I don't understand about it not working well on carpet, I watched the workshopaddict review and he used it on carpet just fine. Milwaukee dropped the ball by not having a height adjustment, I am 6' 1" so I won't be bending down to use it. I was going to buy this to clean low pile carpet in an office building until you said that it does not do well on carpet so I am glad that I came across your video.

[@FernbarkFrist]

I haven't seen the Workshop Addict review, so I can't comment on his experience. But I have read other reviews where the person had difficulty on carpet.

[@SmittyMRE]

HEPA: Heeepah or hep-pa, and other things that don’t matter but that we can fight about ;). Great review! Best vacuum video I’ve watched today

[@FernbarkFrist]

Awesome. Pronunciation lessons from someone who says "ah-boot"

[@SmittyMRE]

@@FernbarkFrist hahaha! Frickin’ rights there, bud

[@dubc3615]

I really liked some of the features on this vac but agreed some lighting on power head and a different way to hold attachments. Overall performance and run time looked very effective. Team red may have won this one.

[@FernbarkFrist]

It is a pretty nice vac. I will be using it a lot. Thanks for checking out my vid.

[@leah890]

Good info about it not being made for carpet.

[@FernbarkFrist]

I think a lot of people will think it would be good, but even Milwaukee Tool says it isn't made for carpet, even though it 100% looks like it.

[@masterpuppetz]

@@FernbarkFrist Whoa, wait a min... does it really not work on carpet??

[@FernbarkFrist]

@@masterpuppetz It doesn't work well on carpet. You have to hold the vacuum low to the ground like I showed in the video.

[@thomashernandez4027]

That’s why I bought it. Power heads are for carpet. It will do thin carpet. No led on the power head is also lame. Milwaukee owns hoover. They should take notes from them on how to build a vaccume.

[@tracyphillips3325]

That is a cool looking vacuum cleaner, to bad I don't own a single Milwaukee battery operated tool.

[@FernbarkFrist]

That is a bummer. You can get an adapter to use your yellow batteries in a red tool.

[@piaespiritu]

Does the power head attach directly to the body without the extension wand?

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Pretty cool system overall... does it come with earplugs? Pretty loud. Great review Sir... Thanks for sharing with us.

[@FernbarkFrist]

It is actually much quieter than a 120v vacuum. It might just seem loud in the video.

[@otif2044]

How is it with dust? Does it clog the filter up or does it actually separate it out into the bin if you were to use it at the end of a Reno with some drywall dust?

[@FernbarkFrist]

I have only used it with saw dust. I am not sure how it will work with drywall. The filter did not clog up with saw dust, but that is no where near as fine as drywall. The pre-filter would be pretty easy to knock loose a blockage and re-install. Or cut a bunch of your own, and have them ready for a quick swap.

[@otif2044]

@@FernbarkFrist Cool, thanks for making the video man.

[@123tanners]

Loved the Lume advertisement at the end. You pick the sponsor Fern?

[@FernbarkFrist]

No, LOL. I have no idea how that gets selected.

[@123tanners]

@@FernbarkFrist -Whoever wrote the script, sure was funny!

[@GanderFlight]

18 minutes on high, 29 minutes on low -- using which size battery?

[@FernbarkFrist]

4Ah

[@fashioncollectionitaly7230]

Good.job to.good

[@FernbarkFrist]

Thanks a lot

[@SuperVSZ]

Question, is there a way to rip off that rubber thing on the roller head so I can use this on carpet. I believe that rubber piece prevents dirt from being passed over though. Hmm, any thoughts? I do janitorial so this would be perfect for the smaller locations I have but they're mainly carpet in office spaces.

[@FernbarkFrist]

I think it would be pretty easy to remove that strip if you wanted to.

[@thomashernandez4027]

It’s not for carpet. The powered head is for shop debris. This product is misleading. I have it. It can’t do carpets well. It wasn’t designed to. It’s for construction. Wood chips, dust.

[@mediumgrey8674]

The "power" head is probably air powered like the dyson.

[@FernbarkFrist]

It could be.

[@thomashernandez4027]

No it’s powered by a motor

[@rlambert94]

They intended it as a job site vacuum. Not much carpet, if any on a job site.

[@FernbarkFrist]

Correct, but this review is also for people who might want to use it at home. Maybe they would like to know about how well it works on carpet before plunking down $200.

[@Pancake4o]

Ya I want to use it for job site but also want to use it home much easier then buying other vacuum

[@nathanielhodge7708]

Is this available yet??

[@FernbarkFrist]

It doesn't look like HD has them in stock at the moment. I don't know if other retailers have it or not.

[@jamesjorquez6774]

@@FernbarkFrist I ordered one for Coastal Tool this morning and it shipped this afternoon! I had placed an order with Summit racing on November 17th; no bueno, with promises being pushed back every week.

[@masterpuppetz]

CPOmilwaukee has them in stock as of today

[@BillGoudy]

Oh man this really sucks.... haha! Looks like it would be wonderful to use in a camper!!

[@FernbarkFrist]

I have used it in mine a couple times. That six foot hose and crevice tool are great for in a car or truck.

[@wellarmed2014]

This guy gave an honest review. Vacuum designed poorly. Too short, doesn't work on carpet other than flat commercial carpet. I have 20+ milwaukee 12v and 20v tools... and I love most of them....this one is one of the worst by far. Tool Boss deletes any negative review about any Milwaukee product. He's doosh. Garage of Science guy...thank you for an honest review.

[@FernbarkFrist]

Thanks for the kind words. I was bummed about this product. Like you, I love most of my M18/M12 products, but they aren't all winners.

[@thomashernandez4027]

I totally agree. Milwaukee missed the ball on this one. I bought the m-18 tea kettle looking vaccume and it’s pretty decent. But this thing. Huge, bulky, battery zapping. Poor design. Great manufacturing quality though. Built very well. Just misleading product from Milwaukee. I guess the backpack vac is still their best.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Will this suck pug hair off of carpet?

[@tracyphillips3325]

Do you have Pug hair on the carpet?

[@FernbarkFrist]

Only if you are five three.

[@FernbarkFrist]

@@tracyphillips3325 A shocking amount.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

@@question_it_701 According to the official Milwaukee Tool response off of a question on the Home Depot website, this tool is only intended for job sites. Even though the powered brush head looks exactly like something you would use on carpet.