Ridgid HD1640 Wet/Dry Vacuum | Unboxing and Testing!!

[@discoverneweyes]

I like your presentation you're a mellow and I enjoyed that as well I usually like fast talkers except I was looking at the video to find out about filter sizes and water sleeves and how to pick up water successfully without damaging the vacuum

[@Brads-Woodshed]

@@discoverneweyes thanks! I know fast paced is what most seem to be focused on and I’m just not about that! Personally I’d rather watch a 10-20 minute build video than a short but I know it’s what is popular! So thanks for watching!

[@Kelbel30]

Thanks for this video! I just bought this and wanted to make sure I was putting the wheels on right cause they are hard to push in. 😊😊

[@Brads-Woodshed]

Thank you for watching! Yeah the wheels are a bit tough, but at least they shouldn’t be falling off 😂

[@WillieDWashington]

Mine is blowing out of the top instead of sucking in the bottom part! What am I doing wrong!? With it all put together, it looks exactly like yours!

[@Brads-Woodshed]

@@WillieDWashington well it will blow out of the back and you can use that as a blower, if it’s not picking up you may have got something not in line or perhaps a defective one! Hard to say

[@timedj9164]

Passed judgement too quickly.. I didnt have the lid closed all the way and thought it wasnt working well at all. Once I made sure the lid was closed it works well.

[@Brads-Woodshed]

Wow! Sorry you had issues! Mine works great!

[@timedj9164]

@@Brads-Woodshed It was my fault.. the lid wasnt closed all the way! Works fine! Thanks for the video!

[@Brads-Woodshed]

@@timedj9164 glad it was simple! Thank you!

[@ediddy2497]

Adding the bag attachment for inside the shop vac should help with keeping the filter cleaner allowing the vacuum to keep a constant level of suction longer. It would be cool if you can attach straight to the saw so as you use it it will suck the debris.

[@Brads-Woodshed]

@@ediddy2497 actually this one fits perfectly on my table saw without any adapter! Works great! I’ll have to check out the bag attachment

[@txbeerreviews3065]

Great video just picked this up today on Black Friday for $59 and I’m ready to put it to work. We’re gonna use it as a cheap dust extractor and can afford the dust extractor and then it’ll be used just to clean up the shop I’m excited

[@Brads-Woodshed]

@@txbeerreviews3065 I use mine all the time! I use it for regular clean up, and as an extractor on my table saw!

[@gdreclaimed5442]

One thing I did with my Shop-vac was put it outside in a deck box and ran the cord and hose through a hole in the wall. I picked up 30 ft of hose on Amazon and plug it into a switched outlet. When it's on the only thing I can hear is the air being sucked into the hose. Also I removed the filter from it and only run a screen over the impeller intake on the inside of the vac and vent it through a hole in the deck box out into the air. that way I never have to change the filter!

[@Brads-Woodshed]

I’ve thought about something similar! I’m trying more and more to use some type of dust collection, saves the lungs and a lot of cleanup time!

[@Drz_Gamer]

I used mine for like 2 min and it got super hot is that normal ?

[@richardcope3077]

I have the newer upgraded model to this one and I can use a 20 foot hose and vacuum up dirt if I wanted this thing works like a charm

[@Brads-Woodshed]

@@richardcope3077 I use mine almost daily and I love it! Really has a lot of power!

[@dannyhendrix6590]

Do you have a link to the one you have?

[@garyjohn316]

They are on sale at Home depot for 54.00 dollars, black Friday.

[@Brads-Woodshed]

Nice!

[@preckpreck1776]

I bought one of the same type but when I am using it the dust came out the blower part, is it that something is missing or it carries a cut off valve or something?

[@Brads-Woodshed]

@@preckpreck1776 is it a lot? Do you have the air filter and air filter cover installed?

[@Samuel-sg6jq]

Rotate the top. Power button should be lined up to the inlet port. Drove me bonkers until I realized I had it backwards.

[@CVRCI]

Does this work well to vacuum carpet?

[@Brads-Woodshed]

TBH I haven’t tried it on carpet but it is very powerful so I’d imagine it’d work on just about anything you could imagine!

[@Whitepinoy]

i'm looking to get the HD1600 6.5 hp 16 gal.

[@Brads-Woodshed]

Nice! Hope it works great!

[@Anabee399]

Please keep making video tutorials, Sir. This one was quite helpful. I bought the 13 gallon machine yesterday for basement sewer overfow. Blessings in return. 🙏

[@Brads-Woodshed]

Wow! Thank you!!

[@Anabee399]

@@Brads-Woodshed I'm currently reading how to clean and maintain the filter after water cleanup. Any suggestions?

[@Brads-Woodshed]

@@Anabee399 well for what I do, I take it outside and dust it out with air, if I clean with water I let it dry naturally, but installing a pre filter may help a bit!

[@Anabee399]

@@Brads-Woodshed Thanks for your help. I watched a video about using paper towels and painter's tape or pool filter socks if a replacement filter can't be found. Ok, I'm putting it to use in 5 4 3... Sorry for so many questions. So have a relaxing evening.

[@Brads-Woodshed]

@@Anabee399 only issue with paper towels, it may not let enough air pass through and shorten the life of the motor!

[@Worldpeace-su3qk]

Does a cord have ground on it or just have two prongs

[@Brads-Woodshed]

@@Worldpeace-su3qk ya know I don’t recall. I can check but it’d be tomorrow, I won’t be in the shop today!

[@MariaGonzalez-ei1pv]

Finaly a video well explain...them wheels had me going crazie 😂😂i thoughy i had bought the wrong ones

[@Brads-Woodshed]

Glad you got it lined out!

[@Kelbel30]

Me too!

[@typ8723]

You got it for $60, too? I thought I was getting a Black Friday deal, lol

[@Brads-Woodshed]

Yep, it has been a minute since I got it but it was on sale

[@leafybug04]

​@@Brads-WoodshedI checked them out online and they are still $60. I'm guessing they are often on sale for this price. Apparently they sell a higher-end model for more

[@Brads-Woodshed]

@@leafybug04 possibly! I am super pleased with this one though!

[@Anabee399]

Liked & Subscribed a while ago. 👍🙏

[@Brads-Woodshed]

I truly appreciate that!

[@richardcope3077]

Usually when you buy the cheapest model for that size you get what you paid for lol

[@JohnWOLFORD-el9ke]

1. Get a better filter for sawdust. Blue is better. Green is best. 2. GET A BAG! Don't just use your drum. A bag is better for filtration of fine dust. 3. Use a nozzle. A car nozzle or crevice tool are better than just the hose end. 4. It is NOT horse power. It is PEAK horse power. No small vacuum could possibly be 5 Hp. That would blow your 15A circuit in a second. Contact me for more info on your HD1640. I designed it. John Wolford.

[@Brads-Woodshed]

@@JohnWOLFORD-el9ke Thanks for the tip!

[@mclvidz]

Thank you John! Mine is RIDGID WD16400. I lost my accesories and I can't find the right ones. Are these extensions and nozzles 2.5 inches in size? can you help me on this? Also, can you share some links where to get the accesories you mention? Thank you again!

[@SarahParry-ws8dn]

Great suggestions. Especially about using a bag. The pleated filter will get clogged up incredibly fast and reduce the performance of the shop vac. The bags are not cheap. But they are well worth the investment to keep the shop vac performing at a satisfactory level.