HOW TO VACUUM WATER WITH A SHOP VAC

[@sharongartrell2579]

Thanks so much for finally having a video that demonstrates how to properly use a dry/wet vacuum, especially the wet method! I've borrowed a smaller vacuum of a different brand and haven't found any demonstration videos using the wet method. I'm glad this one showed me what to do even if it's not the one I'm borrowing. Always keep the owners manual!

[@tinamajor9522]

I am a 59 year old single female. This video gave me the courage to do this and guess what? It worked 😊😊😊😊

[@Eibmozluver]

Holy WOW! Me too. I mean 59 and all. 😅

[@Voodoo_HG]

Nice job yall 2

[@CleanVersee]

I knew that for 10 years 😂

[@CleanVersee]

And I’m a kid male 😊

[@tinamajor9522]

@@CleanVersee good for you

[@Patient-9]

Thank you! I have used my Shop Vac one time for water in an emergency. It worked, but I wasn't sure if I had done it correctly, and after watching you, I did. Now I have to use it again for water, but not in a panic situation. I did find out the first time that mine has a float that rises to stop the suction when full. You can hear when it blocks suction and was very obvious. It also has a drain valve that can be adjusted for proper flow into a floor drain. I wanted to mention the dry filters I use. I use after market filters that are made for it, a vary standard size for most Shop Vacs. They are reusable, and I get about 1 1/2 years out of each one. I use it daily, and I abuse it hard every time I empty. I take a thick wood dowel and beat the hell out of it hitting the rubber top and bottom and sometimes I miss and hit the filter, no damage. Then I use a cheap plastic scrub brush dry, that takes a lot more off and loosens the rest. Follow up with a leaf blower and it's like new. They cost about $30 each, but I always get at least 18 months out of them and often more. That company also makes filters for my house vacuum cleaner, I bought two of those about 3 years ago and the first one is still strong, cleaned and abused like the other filters. I probably cannot mention the company name, but they are on Amazon. Search for reusable Shop Vac filters. Thanks for the video, you earned another subscriber!

[@chetdingler]

Thanks Ive had a shop vac in my garage brand new in the box for 4 years and now I know how to use it to clean up wet spills which is what I bought it for. I didnt realize I was about to use the wrong filter, which is what I did to the mini shop vac I have and have never used it again after that experience but I forgot all about it. I had to watch 5 different videos that claimed to show you how to use a shop vac before I found yours, which actually does show you the filter to use. Thanks! Now I wont go another 4 years mopping. You rock. :)

[@dickdiamonds3410]

Hey it's been a couple years since you posted but I'm just curious if you ever took that shop vac out of the box

[@NuttyJun]

This was the best video I've watched on a Wet Vac - thank you for actually sucking up water - unlike all the other videos for “Wet Vacs” that annoyingly only show them sucking up dry stuff…… And dyeing the water blue was a great idea, I like the effort put into this video. Nutty Jun appreciates this!

[@MarcTilly1]

As someone in the Remo business who doesn’t know-it-all, I’m grateful for your videos and demonstrations. You’ve been helpful in product selection as well as time-saving. Much thanks

[@RiseonupNow]

Here where is the link that shows how to make my shop vac act like a true pump?

[@chungass]

im watching this because im bored and stuck in quarantine and im actually interested in this stuff now

[@JPGames7563]

Me too

[@michaelafton2500]

You have hit a low lower than i

[@keibro3641]

re quarantine 😒🤷🏽‍♂️ also building a dust vac cart and i was wondering about the wet side of this vac nxt

[@fromhawaii9614]

Something i would do , step back when i see dust, im very paranoid of breathing in dust. I see some people at jobsites in a cloud of dust with no problem. I wonder what there lungs look like

[@AE-xb1hi]

How sad. You complied with quarantine and stayed in like the good government pet you are.

[@maryness4754]

I like the pace of the video - not too slow and covers important steps and information. The tips about listening to vacuum, not letting it get too heavy are the kinds of information that comes with experience. Thanks!

[@LadeeKY]

Wow! This helped me alot! Didnt know there was a different filter for vacuuming water!

[@jdmsound6159]

This video was it!!! Very Very and did I say Very informative. It was professional , courteous, I heard every word he said. I felt like he was talking to me directly. Very good brother. Keep it up.

[@karensamuel232]

Update to my previous comment. I really want to thank all the folks who put up reviews. Ladies if you buy this wet vac and you don't live with superman, make sure before you leave the store to have someone their put the wheels on for you. Also if you get the pump make sure to have them attach the pump. I saw from other reviews to get a quick connector. I brought one from target by Gilmour quick connector male. The vac works great. I accidentally connected the hose to the wrong end, the blower is very powerful. I just thinking I brought this for just getting up floods. Since the pandemic it appears I am going to be pretty busy. Again thank you to all you wonderful people who take the time to tell and demonstrate products for us.

[@johnmeola1189]

This guy should be teaching at a trade school. The vac makers should hire him. Great job, I learned a few tips. And all this time I thought me a smart guy! You great!

[@jerryspencer2598]

Wouldn't it be cool if some manufacturer made a cannister of see through plastic and you could actually see how much water you had sucked up? Think I'll get started on it now.

[@gweneverebutler6605]

Thanks for sharing this instructional video! Very helpful.

[@whereru1234]

His reactions to lifting the heavy are very entertaining. 😁

[@raypeck3582]

Excellent video. Very clearly and intelligently presented. You're a good teacher.

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

Thank you! 😃

[@carlametzer4429]

I had no idea that I needed a wet filter for this vacuum! Thanks for posting, going to get one now.

[@AMC-eq3jr]

Carla Metzer The better way to vac water where you can leave the dry filter on - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6OXpJt8YtSCsMk

[@susannebrule3160]

Me too.

[@bread-gz3rl]

12:30 pretty sure the float is stuck on yours, usually there's a ball that comes up and blocks water going up in the motor.

[@naturezone6655]

This vid answered my question on what filter to use for dry cleanup.I just bought a 6 gallon stanley.A million thanks.

[@jacksagriculturalmuseumm908]

This guy has hands-on experience very informative not a baloney artist

[@beatrizmorales3986]

Thank you for showing how to put the wet filter on because that’s what I was looking for

[@AMC-eq3jr]

The better way to vac water where you can leave the dry filter on - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6OXpJt8YtSCsMk

[@yepdodamath]

When I saw the thumbnail of the tub with the blue water, I immediately clicked as this is my exact problem!! Our tub will no longer drain! Even with drano, snaking, AUGER, green stuff😢. Now we are forced to shop vac but dumping is what I need to know and heck yeah I’m sure that will be too heavy. Thanks for this toot.

[@pauletteh7578]

I bought a 4 gal shop vac to clean small spots in carpeting. I'm so happy you showed how to use the WET filter!!!! Thanks so much!!! I 👍🏻 & subscribed!!!!

[@susannebrule3160]

Thank you,z just what I needed to see before I used my shop vac.

[@robert_costello]

I don’t know why, but I found this video to be hilarious. Thank you for posting

[@josephmullinsii8461]

Very good video thank you for sharing, got my first shop vac and had water in the basement this video helped me out!

[@karensamuel232]

Thank you so much for posting this video, I just brought the 14 gallon model for cleaning up after a flood. I also purchased the special pump you mentioned. It was great to see the wet vac in action. Again thanks for a great video.

[@AMC-eq3jr]

Karen Samuel The better way to vac water where you can leave the dry filter on - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6OXpJt8YtSCsMk

[@johnscannell5121]

hi can you share the link for the pump add on Ty

[@charlesthomas7466]

Great info. About to pressure wash a warehouse and having to use a shop vac to remove the water.

[@DaniLong]

Thanks for making this video. I have had a wet-dry vac but never was sure about the 'wet vac' side of things. Also, good to know about the better grade of filter. I have asthma and really hate vacuuming. I'll try it with the better filter.

[@sandradankowski6120]

thank you very helpful. i am experiencing basement seepage that is quite heavy due to persistent heavy rain in our area.

[@YouDontKnow-that]

Dewalt instruction manual says to use a filter during wet suction. I've never with any of my other wet vacs. Is that necessary? It seems like a mess.

[@adenlove9207]

Nice Video we are still learning , thanks for Wet Filter information ?

[@DexterityNJ]

Do you need to plug it into a gfci outlet when sucking up water?

[@those_eyes]

Thank you. I have clogged drain pipe in basement and so when I shower I put stopper on...as if I was taking a bath so water doesn't flow to pipe in basement and overflow at stand pipe. Great video!!!

[@deeb4351]

Love the honesty! Thanks for a great tutorial. I never used a shopvac before and I'm about to try wet vaccing a plastic spoon out of my toilet trap. (last resort before having to remove toilet and pull out the toy from below).

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

Thank you for sharing. Good luck with your project!

[@Tata-iu3fy]

I had a plastic lid from hairspray stuck in mine. I drained it, and took it out of the floor. It made it easier for me to get to it. After a couple of hours I got it out. I did have to get a new wax ring though. You should be able to get a snake to get it out though.

[@glangglang4944]

Excellent production. All was understandable. thanks

[@bettyjomcdonald7394]

so detailed and informative. Thank you. I have to drain the basin below my fountain because in trying to clean it, I stirred up so many years of debris on the bottom that I am afraid I will kill the birds. I would say that you should wear a mask because there are so many young and un trained workers in construction and gardening who work for years without a mask or ear protection.

[@tamarakennedy4976]

Our shop wet dry vac has a float valve stop that makes a THUMP sound and it also goes high pitched and will not vacuum up any more.

[@RawFitChris]

Sorry you had to go through that man! Great instruction and it was surely a real - life situation. Subbed for sure; not because I want to see you go through that kind of stuff again but because you're a really good instructor.

[@EyezLikaFox̌]

I want to clean my pond with a shop vac. Only problem is, it will get full and shut off fast. Anyway to keep it draining while still sucking?

[@craigmines255]

Great video I did it and it worked not to heavy 3 times thanks🤩👍

[@dottie207]

Very informative, even with the bloopers😂 TFS

[@Masterzec]

Awesome video. I was unaware that there was a special water filter.

[@tylerjanesprime]

Love the background track. And that was hilarious- "I'm not even gonna tell you what just happened.." Thanks for the vid man!

[@Cyberlusion]

Thank you so very much!

[@haynpoidog]

Thanks for the video! Saved me digging though the manual. The oh sht moment, did water blow out the exhaust port?

[@bobbyhallmusic]

Thanks for posting. This was helpful

[@Myidea4]

Great information can come handy if the basement get flooded. I might be able to use my shop vac to empty the left over water out of my above ground pool. Don't know yet if a sump ump works better or this idea. Thank you this is great.

[@JamieJamez]

Could you use that to unclog a drain?

[@FredaAwayan]

Good for all types upholstery in the house

[@mml1224]

great job! do u rally need a filter in the unit when wet vac'n dirty water? is it still necessary?thanks

[@gloriab9361]

I love how the rigid separates the debris in nice separate piles inside. Ha.

[@KTHKUHNKK]

Good stuff buddy. I like the fast motion when cleaning the filters. I was laughing out loud. Keith

[@rachelleensor3147]

I was hoping to find info about using this as a pump as an option. U mentioned in this video u wld provide info. Do i need to purchase more or different tubing or attachments? Do u know if it will work with all shop vacs? Ty!!!

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

Sorry, literally just seeing your comment! I just added a link in the description box to the pump that I mentioned in the video.

[@rachelleensor3147]

@@RENOS4PROSJOES thnx for getting back to me, much appreciated! Great video.

[@jamesk.herder624]

Greetings , I was looking for advice how to use my shop vac. Your video was Very helpful. I’ve now subscribed to your channel. Hopping for more handy advice. Will tell my friends to subscribe. Thanks again

[@cakes3D777]

Thanks for sharing 👍👍 Very helpful video✌💪

[@divingfe]

How would you like to save a ton of money and extend the life of those expensive HEPA (green) filters by extending their service life by about 10 times?? Go get the Dustopper from HD for $40 bucks. Or the Dust Deputy. And a 5 gallon plastic bucket to attach with a supplied hose. Its slightly more cumbersome, but [literally] 99% of all the junk that you vacuum up will go in the bucket instead of the shop vac. And you'll rarely need to even open up the shop vac again. Try it, I assure you you and your wallet will feel much better. I'm a sawdust-ey woodworker. I use these religiously and I never looked back. Great discovery video. Thanks a lot.

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

I had high hopes for the dustopper, but I ended up returning it. But based on my experience, the dustopper seems to be best suited for vacuuming up very lightweight material like wood dust. It did not work very well when I tried vacuuming up a mixture of medium-sized debris and dust. Incorporating the dustopper and 5-gallon bucket into the hose line caused a loss in suction. And while it may not drastically affect its performance when vacuuming only sawdust, it was definitely noticeable for construction and renovation debris, which drastically slowed down workflow. If you're a woodworker and only vacuuming sawdust the I can see how it could be helpful. Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@marcoalfi]

Awesome video. Thanks.

[@MonetTash]

Do you take that filter out when vacuuming water?

[@jenmb2679]

they jackhammered the crap out of my basement. Mops wont suffice. Does this come with a squeegee attachment? And since it will be heavy to dump the water in my basement utility sink. Need something heavy duty

[@bassintexas6706]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@halbecton856]

Very Helpful. Thank you

[@CHRISTINE162004]

I have a clogged tub just wondering if I would be able to put the hose part to suck up the water and then put the top of the canister part over my toilet so it can drain directly into there?🤔

[@CHRISTINE162004]

Never I just looked at the vacuum and the hose is connected to the bottom part if the canister!😣

[@CHRISTINE162004]

**Nevermind

[@allegrawillis7031]

Thank you for this wet vacuum video

[@methods-SE]

This man's experience is exactly my experience. I would do it no different.

[@methods-SE]

Oh s*** he's in the blackout blue. Yeah that's my brother from a long time ago

[@methods-SE]

He's counting off the four or five gallons or 6 gallons each time

[@methods-SE]

Excellent test I did the same thing the other day with my pond

[@methods-SE]

He said that was 11:00 to 12 gallons Buy suffering more than 50 off my pond with a silver one. Works great with or without a filter. No water comes out the outlet!!!!!!!! Centrifugal force

[@methods-SE]

The Home Depot silver unit has a float valve that will stop you. Stop check. It won't let you draw more than you can hold them bucket

[@JJE2010MO]

Great video! Newly subscribed!

[@michaunhenry7681]

Very detailed and informative! Thank you!

[@savelikeaprowithleah5157]

Amazing Content! Thanks for Sharing!

[@clevmartin]

Great video. What would happen if I were to try and vacuum water without any filter in the vac? I'm thinking about using a shop vac to change water in my turtle tanks.

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

According to Ridgid, the filter provides additional protection "by keeping water-borne debris out of the motor/blower."

[@clevmartin]

@@RENOS4PROSJOES Thanks for the response brother...

[@ezzd4255]

Awesome video👍🏽👍🏽 youre the man

[@gladyshughes8497]

I use the size 1 and 1/0 Mustad hooks to freeline for snook kzbin.infoUgkxzXmlErSqVAEGWFEKO530BvTqFDw53QW3 and they have been fantastic. The points are super sharp, and the hook is small enough to blend with my baitfish, yet large enough to land fish 30" or more. I also use these hooks when I'm pier or surf fishing with my kids. They tend to catch tons of smaller snapper, whiting, and catfish, and we get far fewer gut hooks with these Mustad in-lines, which means more of them survive after release. I was actually using these hooks when I caught my friend too, but I think that had more to do with the bait I was using ;-)

[@mariagil2833]

Great explanation. Thank you, very helpful.

[@jcastro91235]

Thankyou this video was helpful

[@candiskillebrew1854]

What is the hole on he bottom of the front of the vac for?

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

Its a drain. It can also be used to attach a pump (sold separately) if you wanted to install a hose to pump the water out and having to move the vacuum every time it fills up with liquid.

[@jameswright5547]

I am interested in the attachment that you hook to the water hose.

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

Just added a link to the pump in the description box.

[@jimronaldson6699]

WooHoo! Thank you!

[@MrOner07]

my vacmaster vacuum has a floating ball at the filter...whenever water fills up to the top.the ball rises and activates the switch causing the vacuum to automatically stops itself...cool feature to have

[@dantelavante]

What is the song you used for this video?

[@wonderfulwyoming]

Vert helpful! Thank you!

[@suzannearena3183]

Great video....I like the manner in which you talk in layman's terms and demeanor. I bought a used one that doesn't have the 'ball'.. Do you think if I purchase a ping pong ball it would do the same thing? Or even put a Styrofoam piece in there?

[@jcastro91235]

Someone gave me one and the filter is black foamy I think it’s an older model or maybe to use for water

[@russferris341]

Very good video thx. I would say wear a dust mask or at least a light bandanna when working with shop vacs. I'm learning more about how bad dust and dirt is for us to breathe. (drywall dust is toxic). Thx

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

Agreed! However when vacuuming water there is no airborne dust because its wet and trapped in the water.

[@AMC-eq3jr]

Yes, it's not a regular vac with a dust bag, but some shop vac have bag options for certain dust ie sheet rock...........

[@kyleeoh1849]

This was great! Very helpful thank you. I had a line bust in my ac and now my ceiling is leaking buckets. My father in law is going to fix the ac but I wanted to find a way to help. Looks like I’m going to use my shop vac to drain the over inch of water in my wash room.

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

Glad it helped and good luck!

[@AMC-eq3jr]

kylee oh The better way to vac water where you can leave the dry filter on - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6OXpJt8YtSCsMk

[@reycardenas8092]

Great information thanks

[@iti7201]

Thank you for posting very helpful

[@Lionsfan21]

Thank you this helped me so much

[@mirandacarson6654]

really helpful video. thanks!

[@jonathankeenan80]

Is the wet filter always required to vacuum liquids? The vacuum I have is the Ridgid HD1600 blower vac.

[@AMC-eq3jr]

Jonathan Keenan Yes, if you wet the dry filter you basicly have no suction, and if you vac when it is partially wet the dust will attach to the wet surface and reduce the vacuum suction. The better way to vac water where you can leave the dry filter on - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6OXpJt8YtSCsMk

[@davidmarquardt7725]

Thanks for leaving in the little mistake. Should we assume that the floor tile grout now has a very nice blue tint? :-)

[@highsecurityagent8778]

Very good thank you.

[@dapperlygrungy3189]

Wait up...what happened after that first vacuum of water???? I just don't want to make the same mistake...... Did over vacuumed more water than what the shop vac could hold?

[@marinak6380]

What happens if you use a used or dirty filter?

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

It depends on how dirty it is. A dirty dry filter is not going to perform as well and the machine will begin to lose suction. A dirty wet filter, likely won't matter as much as long as the filter holes are not clogged.

[@AMC-eq3jr]

Once a dry filter gets wet, you have NO suction.

[@LyRiCss718]

Question... can you leave a bag in there like a garage pail?🤔

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

While they do make liners for these vacuums, it will not function properly if you are vacuuming water.

[@LyRiCss718]

Not for water just regular debris

[@FoothillsFirewood]

This guy earned the like when he hit the “ohhh fuck” 🤣🤣🤣

[@907browervill]

For the shop vac, I just take the dry filter off.. no problems

[@b-2466]

Yeah me too. When vacuuming liquids I go no filter.

[@ssy12335]

Me too and thank youm

[@permanentwave]

I have craftsman 6 hp never used it was used by my partner but now he is ill i am trying to figure out how to put it together without a filter but when i turn it on it arc i see sparks thru top of motor

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

It may be time to replace that one.

[@ParanormalPopcornFanPage]

What type of vacuum is that? Model? Brand?

[@RENOS4PROSJOES]

I have added a link to the vacuum in the description box. This is an older model that is no longer being produced. An oldie, but a goodie.

[@christopherdickson7043]

loved the blooper, did you spill the blue water in the house? (That's what I probably would have done).

[@lsmythe007]

I needed this. Thank you.

[@ricochetey]

I always take the air compressor blow gun to the paper vac filter. It's the only way to get down into it.