RIDGID WET DRY VAC FILTER FOR HIGH VOLUME LIQUID CLEANUP | VF7000

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you ever needed to use your wet/dry vac for high volume liquid cleanup? What happened and were you prepared? Did you know the Ridgid Wet Dry Vac's require this special filter?

[@bread-gz3rl]

My basement flooded

[@starr404]

I was hoping to use it without the wet filter.

[@altillman1448]

You do not need a specific filter to pick up water only with a Ridgid vac. Even the manufacturers directions state you can leave in place the paper filter to suck up small amounts of water and to remove the paper filter for sucking up large amounts of water. The accessory filter your recommending is not needed until, as its name implies, you have Wet "DEBRIS", or water with debris in it. Nothing wrong with purchasing or using it with all wet pick up. Just not a requirement until situations with wet debris arises.

[@TamiFowler1]

This is one of the best informative videos I’ve seen in a long time. Thank you so much.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Glad to hear it, Tami! Thanks for letting me know!🙌

[@claudbot9836]

Great video demo! I'm a new Ridgid wet/dry shop vac owner and this was super helpful. Can't wait to impress my fiancé with my new gained knowledge when he gets home 👍🏻

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Great to hear!

[@sshinne12]

I guessed 60 seconds. Shocked when it took 9 seconds! Good to know about the fireplace ashes too. After the big chunks are removed and everything is cool, I do it the old fashioned way by using the fireplace shovel. Not anymore! Thanks.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Same here, it's quite impressive!

[@SarahParry-ws8dn]

I really recommend using the shop vac bags for dry pickup in addition to the pleated filter. Without the bag, the pleated filter clogs up really fast and significantly reduced the performance of the vacuum.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Good point. I often vacuum up fine dust and drywall dust, which can quickly clog the filter.

[@filleliz27]

God bless you. Thank you so much for this video. Great job in teaching how to use this vac. Please do the video on using the auto kit. My sister lend me her 4 gallon Ridgid vac with no manual. This video was very helpful! Thank you once again.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Here's a video I made a few years back on the car cleaning kit... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYWQZ5qlfbSVhac. Let me know if that's what you're looking for.

[@MovableNu]

Thanks for this review! I'm about to buy a RIDGID that's on sale at HD. I definitely needed this info about how it performs for water pickup. This is helping to cement my decision!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davido4835]

You should think about using the vacuum bag for the dry cleaning it works really well and your filter dont get all plug up

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Great point!

[@MJMCHRONICLES]

Make a video for the adapters for ridged wood/dust collectors.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into it.

[@jeffroth6575]

Great video I just got mine yesterday love it has great power to pick up dirt thanks for the tip will have to get the water filter

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

You're welcome, glad to hear it.

[@bishbash6547]

Yes, do a detail video... with those hose attachments...

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks will do!

[@justinnoor4915]

Once again KZbin gives us more info than the manufacturer

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Haha, I've heard that comment a few times. That's my goal wh.en doing reviews

[@altillman1448]

It's actually mentioned on the exterior of box at purchase AND in the instructions that come with it.

[@dch.projects]

Great review. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Whitepinoy]

Thanks for your review and it sold me

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

You bet, glad to hear it!

[@Jcmastersd]

Hu, thank you for the video, I wanted to know if I could use this vac to clean wet fabric, your video was really helpful

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes, I suppose you could draw water out of wet carpet or something like that.

[@joaogalvao9221]

Excellent video. Great information!!Thanks

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@2502860]

I a new rigid 9 gallon. It has black nut on the filters end. Im not able to change filter

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

You'll have to look the model number up and get another one from Home Depot.

[@davidvillegas5885]

Hi, and thanks for the review. My question is can these Wet Vac filters Be cleaned and reused.?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes, absolutely. I mostly just vacuum up water with it and not any other debris, so the filter doesn't need special cleaning.

[@altillman1448]

The wet filter directions actually state it is reusable and should be cleaned between uses. It also states its NOT to be used for anything BUT water pick up. Any other use outside of water pick up requires a different filter part number.

[@xkiki65x]

Awesome video thank you! What was the prize that your son won?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That's a good question. I'm guessing they won the choice of where we would go out to eat. They're often motivated by food, more than stuff, lol.

[@brendaalicea3585]

So I bought one of these wet/dry vacuum and used it to suck up water from my washer but used it with the filter it came with. Did I ruin my vacuum?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

No, your vacuum will be fine. The paper filter may need to be replaced after getting wet like that.

[@jonathanlozano7904]

Can that filter be used as dry filter also or is only for water ?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

It's only for water.

[@jonathanlozano7904]

Thank you. Yeah I read on it after asking you and saw it was only for wet. Thanks again

[@McCammon728]

Thanks! Now you need to time your kids for mowing that yard! 😂❤

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Haha, it takes awhile.

[@timnash6870]

TIM from Canada what is the model of your rigid wet &dry vacuum

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I believe it's the HD1400, 14 gal, 6 peak HP Ridgid Vac.

[@CoreyGaming88]

Could I use this filter when I’m not vacuuming up water or wet stuff? I do car detailing and it shouldn’t hurt to just leave it on right??

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

This filter won't catch any of the fine dirt/dust particles. I'd switch it out when not using it for water pickup.

[@Lg1969]

Mark can you do regular car vacuuming with that filter or do you have to switch it back to the paper one?? YES DO A VIDEO WITH THE DETAILING KIT...

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

When you're done vacuuming water, I'd switch back to the paper one.

[@Lg1969]

@@MarkThomasBuilder Thank You

[@carylisaacs486]

Had it for over a year

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Nice!

[@richardturner7185]

Thanks for the tutorial

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Any time

[@hanzohattorri2471]

Well done In explaining it all!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks man, appreciate it!

[@rdanscale3416]

Yes Mark please do the Auto Detailing Kit I think the Ridgid HD1401 is the Unit you have but includes the Hose Detailing kit Free with the sweeper.. I definitely need a Unit that includes the Longer Hose.! I rather get it all in one instead piecing parts separately.. But I'd like to see a Video you using the Detail Kit Please & Happy Holidays🎄🎄🎅🤶🎄🎄 Allen RDA N Scale

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

The Ridgid auto detailing kit is amazing! I reviewed it a little over a year ago.

[@ScottWhiteSr]

I’ve sucked up more than a hundred gallons over water in my basement with no filter. I probably based on Rigid’s recommendations would have replaced this wet filter to the cost of the value of my shop vac. I don’t see any reason to waste money on a filter for wet vacuuming.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

If you have clean water that you're vacuuming up, you may be okay. I just play it safe and use the filter.

[@ToolShow]

I’m at the 3:57 mark... and my guess is 10 seconds.

[@ToolShow]

Bwahahaha nailed it. I had an unfair advantage because we tested a ton of these with a 10gallon fish tank last year. Still very cool!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Amazing! I never use the wet feature on the vac, so I was pleasantly surprised, lol!

[@ToolShow]

markthomasbuilder right?! I remember us figuring it would take forever to empty a fish tank, but it was crazy fast! Great video Mark!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thank you, I"m glad I'm not the only one to underestimate the speed.

[@HaloHighlightz]

Do I absolutely need that filter? Or are there any dupes available? There are no VF7000 filters in my area and I need to get the flooded water up because of lung issues. I just went to HD and the guy gave me a blue fine dust filter and said he uses that but I don’t wanna break a device I just bought

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I had an extensive conversation with a Ridgid product manager and they say to always use the VF7000 filter for water cleanup. Where I'm at, I can normally get next day shipping on Home Depot products. I don't think you can use any of their other filters for water.

[@HaloHighlightz]

@@MarkThomasBuilder thanks for the response! The soonest I can get it is Friday, so I went ahead and used the blue filter and was able to get 10 gallons of water out in less than 45 min. My city’s flooding has made national news, and we’re due to get more rain; want to get and keep as much water out as possible so I’m willing to sacrifice this vac if it breaks down, but I’d buy another; I already love this vac, it might replace my regular one but I’ll definitely only use the wet filter with liquid once I have it though

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I don't think you'll do any damage to the vac by using the blue filter. The filter may get ruined over time, but that's not as big of a deal to replace. Sounds like you're in the St Louis area, which I saw on the news.

[@HaloHighlightz]

@@MarkThomasBuilder I am. We got more rain that night than we get in July and Aug combined while Cali and Texas are in a drought smh. I tried a few stores and got the last Ridgid from HD. Seemed like everyone was looking for either a wet vac or dehumidifier. Luckily, my loved ones are safe and property is minimally damaged, so I'm thankful. I'm glad to know the blue filter prob won't ruin the engine, it's really handy.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Glad you're all okay and hopefully better weather has moved in by now.

[@bethpace3472]

Thank you.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

You're welcome! Glad to help!

[@yusiftaheb9767]

How is this vacuum treating you? I just bought it but it might be a little too big for me. Most likely going to purchase the 5 gallon

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

It's working very well for me. I'm a fan of the cordless 18V wet/dry vac that's 9 gallons. It's nice being able to just use a battery.

[@yusiftaheb9767]

markthomasbuilder I’m sure. Yeah I just need something more portable.

[@am77724]

Ty.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

You bet👊

[@hugoramirez464]

Great review!!! Thanks

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Glad to help!👊

[@fathergeorge5187]

DUDE - don't use it without a bag for dry vacuuming! The bag itself is the primary filter. You will be going through the expensive cylinder filters like hotcakes without a bag.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Good point, I know what you're talking about and should get one next time. Thanks for the advice.

[@sarahfoster5733]

Huhu

[@genesenecal9140]

What a joke! High volume water clean up. What about a cellar full with dirty sandy water. Prep for that.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

If you have a cellar full of dirty water, I reviewed an ECHO WP1000 gas pump that might work better if you can have the pump outside.

[@roanokejoe]

If you have that much water, you need help with your basement, not a wet/dry vac

[@mrglasswindowwashing]

Too much talking not quick enough demonstration

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind for future videos.