RIDGID 6.0 PEAK HP 14 GAL WET-DRY VACUUM MODEL # HD1400

[@stretch6231]

Thanks for doing the video. Well done and to-the-point. Someone actually doing something and no fooling around or useless info. Subscribed. Thanks again !

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks for subscribing. I'm glad it was helpful.

[@riley633]

Just bought one of these. I'm very impressed with the powerful suction. And yes, there are no dust coming out of the exhaust! The best dry/wet vac I've seen out there for 99 bucks minus 10% military discount from Home Depot. And it comes with other attachment and hose for vacuuming your car. Can't beat this.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes, it definitely has some good reviews. I"m planning on testing it out on water pretty soon. I bought the filter, so I'll have to try to do it this weekend.

[@hermanharris5329]

Have to say that’s one of the best/through vac reviews I’ve seen. Well done and thanks.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thank you! I intended the video to be simple, but I really got into it after awhile😂

[@newleaf1534]

@@MarkThomasBuilder lifetime warranty my ass ridgid has horrible warranty service my cord ripped from the vacuum and yhey say they cant do nothing about it i have my original receipt and they denied me. Dont be fooled and i have read many stories and comments about ridgid not coming through with their warranty agreement

[@christopherhanson49]

I purchased this today I'm very happy with everything except my filter came slightly damaged but I wasn't willing drive back to home depot over it and cam say even with damaged filter it holds up just as well! No dust escaping it

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Glad you like it! I recently bought the new black color filter for vacuuming up water. I haven't used it yet, but probably will make a video showing how it works.

[@christopherhanson49]

Let me know for sure please as I will be dealing with basement flooding as snow melts around my home!!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I'll see what I can make a quick video for this Friday. I'll keep you posted.

[@dong8174]

Great job on the video - straight and to the point. I'm looking to purchase either this or the 12 gallon model soon and appreciate the review.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thank you, I just bought the VF7000 filter, so I can test this on liquids. That video will be out soon.

[@dange1o784]

Just bought this, Home Depot has the same one on sale WITH the car detailing kit included for FREE for $99. This video turned me to liking the vac and I love it! Definitely got a sub from me!! Very great demonstration videos

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I was recently talking with an Uber driver that said he got the same deal as you and loves that car kit. I plan on reviewing it on my channel soon.

[@dylanowens5036]

Just purchased the same HD1401 with car detailing. I will be adding a 5 gallon bucket with a dusttopper setup for garage(sawdust attachment to wood working tools) and some car use.

[@turmainesteele2333]

Me just got it yesterday for my detailing

[@ชยุตราตั่นไพโรจน์]

Bought this guy in Nov. of 2019🌼 specifically to clean my AC condensate line. Been using it around the house and it's been great. Just finished cleaning the condensate line as I walked by the air handler and heard that dreaded leak. I was gonna do it in the morning, but hell no, dropped what I was doing and got busy.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks for sharing

[@zero_cool817]

I just picked one up. I just used it real quick to test it out and I love it so far. I detail cars as a side job. And this will be a great replacement for my old used and abused Shop-Vac.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

It's a great vacuum for that! I bought the premium hose for it since making the video.

[@luisrosario7413]

markthomasbuilder Which is the “premium” hose you’re speaking about?

[@zero_cool817]

Luis Rosario I believe it’s the car detailing kit they sell at Home Depot. It comes with a different hose and a few attachments.

[@tonyparrish5566]

Very informative. I recently purchased one but I needed this video to verify what it came with. Someone has indeed already been kind enough to lose the squeegee attachment for me, but I have the rest. Thanks!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Glad it was helpful!

[@onefixitman]

I love the blue filters because you can clean them with the water hose and leave under ceiling fan for about 6 hours and it is good to go. I keep at least two or three filters and always have one clean. I love the bags for keeping the drywall dust down. The blue filter with a bag is the best for drywall applications but I have never cleaned a wood stove with mine.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I should try the blue filter with the drywall bag. Thanks for sharing.

[@donnachazanov4641]

Have you done, or can you do a video on the filters? Do you keep them all on hand and switch them out depending on what you are picking up. Also, if you are vaccuming water do you take the filter out?? How do you attach sanders? Thank you

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Donna, you're best bet is to use the Rigid dust bags with the standard filter for dry ,general purpose cleanup. If you're sucking up water, you'll want a water filter in place of everything. Here's my video that may help you out... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZqqqIatgtGYb6s

[@donnachazanov4641]

@@MarkThomasBuilder Thanks. Watched it and it was helpful.

[@frankanselmo6998]

Forgot how to take filter off! almost ruined it by using pliers! Great feature overlooked by average Joe! I saw someone on video take it off! Show push more on videos! Godfather.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Frank Anselmo thanks, good advice!

[@ruthlee9025]

I will look to see if you did another video on this - I wanted to see you attach the vacuum bag inside and I wanted to see it being used as a blower. How does the machine know whether to work as a blower or a vacuum ???

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I bought the internal bags for another RIdgid vac and it works well. You can hook the hose to the exhaust end for the blower feature.

[@rdanscale3416]

Mark I'm going to start watching this channel for the Tool Reviews & I Subscribed because of the sweeper Review I'm N Scale model Railroader and I need a powerful sweeper but I also need the Sweeper to be in a Room other than where my Layout is, Currently I have Shop Vac Hawkeye with a Long Hose the crush resistant one to Keep the Sweeper in another Room keeps the Dust Down in my Train Room.. I use A Micro "Attachment" for Small size cleaning around my Layout from Micro Mark And I think my Hawkeye is wearing out probably because the Micro Attachment reduces airflow a bit but the Attachment does have Airflow adjustment so it doesn't cut off the Air completely.. Hopefully if I choose to Go towards the Rigid it last longer than 3 to 4 years..

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Than you for subscribing! I just picked up the fine dust filter bag and a Cleanstream filter, to see if that's the ultimate setup. I plan on installing it later today and testing it out sometime this weekend. If you're into model railroads, there's a nice museum in Strasburg, PA that I went to several years ago.

[@hleigh842]

Excellent, very thorough and informative......just ordered one. Thanks

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

It's a powerful vacuum, ready to take on cleaning projects! I recently uploaded a video showing the filter needed for water cleanup and how it works, FYI.

[@Snakedriver7478]

I have the 6Gal RidGid wet dry vac which I love. I went out and got the longer RidGid flex hose which is better then the stiff hose that comes with the vac. Had I known that Home Depot had the hose with all the attachments for $ 19.95 on sale for Black Friday I would have waited. Enjoy your videos.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Douglas E Smith thanks for the info! I’ll keep an eye out and see if it’s on sale again.

[@umairhussain1039]

Can we use it for general stair capet cleaning as well?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes, I use it on the stairs in my garage.

[@lc8945]

Hi, does it need a vacuum bag attached on the inside?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

You can run it with just the pleated filter, but they also offer a HEPA dust bag to use with it too. That's what I recommend for getting the most life out of your filter.

[@lc8945]

@@MarkThomasBuilder thanks for the reply

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

You bet👊

[@faisal-ca]

Waiting for mine to be delivered this week. Do I remove filter if I want to clean a wet area?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Great question. If you're using the wet vac, they have a special filter you need to switch out, which is very easy to do. I made a separate video about it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZqqqIatgtGYb6s

[@mapu7912]

Hi, How does the blower part works? Thanks.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Good question. I haven't tried it much for blowing. I have my own dedicated blower.

[@clintrt3244]

Does the hoses of this newer vac work with the older model of the same size? Thanks

[@Cristianandtupac]

8:27 so that hole stays open when u vacuum cause i thought i was missing a part

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

One hole is where the hose connects and the other is the exhaust.

[@Mitzie-nt7jz]

Thank you for the tutorial, a question does the filter inside spin or does it remain stationary. Thank you

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

It remains stationary.

[@miguelledezma1394]

Just got the fathers day special. This vac with auto detail kit for 99 bucks

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

There's some nice nozzles with the auto detail kit.

[@MrKfq269]

Is there a rubber seal where the top of the drum connects to the motor unit? I have a 20 year old rigid that has no rubber gasket.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

No there isn't. I checked 2 of my Ridgid wet/dry vacs.

[@MrKfq269]

@@MarkThomasBuilder i get debris thats leaks thru where the drum mates with the motor unit on my old rigid.. I just purchased a 1400 rigid. Let's see what happens. Thanks for responding to my question.

[@mansourramzey7711]

How about water , do i need to take the blue filter out ? Tks Great video

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes you do, they make a black filter for water pickup.

[@qwer01230]

Just subscribed to you! Great video, very informative. Thank u for sharing. Just bought it for 109$ on Home Depot online, but it comes with the car cleaning kit also.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Awesome, thanks! That car cleaning kit it awesome! I own it and plan on making a review of that too.

[@plinionoguera9156]

How this vacuum cleaner works with water or extraction of water? Do you have to take off the bag for sure but what about the filter?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That's a great question. Ridgid makes a black filter for water. I plan on making a quick video in the next couple of weeks showing how it works.

[@rohitbhatnagar7599]

Do you know the correct way to put the accessories on the machine - this includes all car attachments. Can I fit both large hoses - black/orange on the unit?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes, I believe so.

[@rohitbhatnagar7599]

@@MarkThomasBuilder Well, I was looking for pictures on how to put all accessories and car attachments on to the unit. Also how both blank/orange hoses fit on unit. Please send webiste

[@bread-gz3rl]

@@rohitbhatnagar7599 you cant put the detailing accessories on the vac

[@JCourts2k23]

I saw another review on it, and they didn't think it was very loud

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I guess it depends what you have to compare it to. I'd say it's not too loud for the size and price. I've had a Craftsman from years ago that was pretty loud.

[@roelmorales6288]

Does anyone have experience with the 5.0HP? Is the 6.0HP significantly better? I went to get a 6.0HP and they didn’t have it so got the 5.0HP which works great but I’m mainly using this to get short pet hair out of my cars and it was still a bit of a work out to actually get everything out. I’m considering returning it and ordering a 6.0HP instead but if it isn’t significantly better I would just keep the 5.0HP instead. TIA

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I have the smaller 5.0HP tool box style wet/dry vac and it's not nearly as powerful as this 6.0. Hope that helps.

[@roelmorales6288]

@@MarkThomasBuilder appreciate it! Decided to stick with the 5.0 did some research on how to make pet hair removal easier and thats helped alot so for now the 5.0 will do Thanks again!

[@Jagersdad70]

I was wondering if this vac could be used to clean up broken glass in a car.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes, I would say so. If it were me, I'd pick up a high efficiency dust collection bag to contain all the glass in. It also gives you longer life on the pleated filter.

[@alejandrobeltran8409]

This or the stainless steel 10 gallon? Model WD1060

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I'm sure you'll be happy with either one. I've recently bought the auto detail kit accessory by Ridgid. It works well for vehicle cleaning.

[@TheFilesWithDub]

What about hose in the back? How do you close it? The water is being sucked in the some coming out back

[@freestyle301]

Mine too. No help

[@bread-gz3rl]

First you can't shut the blower port. Second you need to use a wet filter he did a video on them

[@jamescleveland4573]

About how much does a standard 5 or 6 gallon rigid shop vac cost. Home Depot keeps booting me offline

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

This one is around $105.

[@vincekhoo870]

Hi Mark, Don't you think the hose is too stiff? I wish it is more flexible,

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes, it's pretty stiff like most wet/dry standard hoses. They sell an orange hose that's pro-grade. I recommend that for making an upgrade. A few years ago I owned a Craftsman vac and bought their upgraded hose too.

[@ialphadogg1485]

I work industrial dust removal and I was wondering an essential question when it comes to alot of shopvacs. How much debris isn't caught by the filter and comes out of the unit after going into the vac? Hopefully you can help me out bc I'm looking to purchase an Ridgid Vacuum.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

If you get a Ridgid wet/dry vac, you will want to get the HEPA filter & bags shown here on this link.... homedepot.sjv.io/LA4bY It's your best bet to keep dust from going back into the air. Someday soon, I'll make a video on it.

[@ialphadogg1485]

Wow, thank you for the quick response! I'm now a sub! Happy Turkey Day and keep up the amazing work.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks for subscribing, Happy Turkey Day to you as well!🍗😁

[@ethanvanderlinden8528]

Do you think this would perform well for picking up dirt, sand and small rocks?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I would say yes if it's items that tracked in on a floor or sidewalk.

[@davidvillegas5885]

If the wrong filter is used to pick up water will l it ruin my shop wet vac??

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

It may ruin your filter, but I think your wet dry vac will be okay still.

[@darrellshepherd4282]

Mark , FYI, Rigid sells a muffler attachment that snaps into the exhaust port where dust can escape. They’re sold in all the HD’s next to all the attachments. It’s a cool, inexpensive add-on. It’ll reduce some noise and catch fine particles trying to escape.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Great idea. As long as it doesn't effect the performance much. I'll look for one next time. Thanks!

[@charles_f]

It’s just a diffuser, you use this so the powerful stream of exhaust air gets broken up so it doesn’t blow dust from one area all over if that exhaust port is facing an area where there is dust. It’s not a filter by any means. And is not a ‘muffler’ either. It’s a diffuser.

[@madhatressadastra8267]

Can the hose be attached to the exit hole and be used to unclog drains/toilets/etc?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes, it works as a blower hose when attached to the other end.

[@patdiy1617]

My filter slides off and the exhaust starts spraying humid air out of the back after >5 minutes of wet vaccing. I clean out the filter and refit it every time I use this POS, bought it brand new and had nothing but issues...

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Are you using the special filter made for water removal?

[@crystlesybert7313]

Excellent product!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yes, 100%

[@lry76]

Dumb question. What is the box dimensions? Just wondering if it will fit in my little car.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Sorry, I don't have the box anymore. I'm sure you could take it out of the box and fit it on the seat. You'll probably have to fold the box down.

[@lry76]

@@MarkThomasBuilder thank you. worth a shot.

[@lry76]

markthomasbuilder Just picked up that vacuum cleaner today. It fit in my front seat just fine. Man, that thing is good. It can suck a golf ball through a garden hose.

[@bethpace3472]

Somebody know if i take off filter for water clean up. I don't have the special filter.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That's a great question. I recently asked the guys at Ridgid if the special filter was needed and they said yes. The reason is that you don't know if you're going to suck anything else besides that and don't want to damage the motor. I"m going to make a video about this tomorrow. It's been on my list for some time.

[@mib20000]

its onsale now for 89.97 Home depot

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks, It's a great vac for that price!

[@WARRENBITTTECH]

How do you change the Filter out?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

When you take to lid off the vacuum, you simply pull the filter off the stem. It takes a little bit of a tug, but it's pretty easy.

[@christinathompson4873]

Thank you grandson, I found my vac 🤗

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Great!

[@AndrewJPlays]

Went to home depot and picked one up today. It reached a whole flight of stairs while sitting at the bottom. It sucks so well, and I had fun cleaning with it. It also is much lighter then I expected. Thanks for your review! Do you have a strategy to clean the filter best? Do you think I could run a blowdrier at it?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That's great to hear. I normally go outside with the filter and tap it against something to get all the heavy dust out. Make sure to be upwind of it, otherwise you'll get covered with the dirt and dust, likely breathing it in. You could blow air from a compressor to get it extra clean. Hope that helps.

[@dannycox6842]

Just Sub'd, You do a Great job on showing different devices, I just bought one of these vacs and another kit the salesman told me I would benefit from, It comes with an extra long hose and some other items that really I haven't even opened yet to see what all the kit comes with from Home Depot the other day before I saw this Video, so I was really impressed at just how this Vac was at least to me. She does an excellent job as far as what I would use it for, now, do you have to have the "BLUE" filter to be able to vacuum water from when I am washing my Car Carpets, when I bought it and it was described as a Wet and Dry Vac, I assumed that you could do both, but not really sure if I need to buy the other filter or not. Great Review Mark. I love these types of videos !!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks for subscribing. I'm working on a video about the wet part of this video today. I'll show the filter and how it works. Stay tuned and thanks again!

[@Dinomitsios]

Get the dust bag. It will extend the life of your filter and make clean up much easier.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Dino Mitsios thanks for the advice! I’m sure it will help, especially on the cold ash cleanup.

[@adamf.6397]

Dino Mitsios how the heck does the bags go on??!

[@tce091804]

Adam Fraley that’s what I want to know! I put mine together this weekend. Did you figure it out?

[@bread-gz3rl]

Push the bag onto the bag holder on the inside of the drum also make sure you have the correct size bag for your vac

[@TIEIBO]

Did you use a bag inside?

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I've seen the bag pre-filter in use, but haven't purchased it yet. It looks like a good option for drywall dust or cold ashes from a fireplace.

[@danieldibiaso9342]

Didn’t say anything about using bags so the pleated filter won’t clog easily.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That's a good idea. I've seen them demonstrated but haven't tried one out yet. They're a for sure needed for drywall dust.

[@louielopez1638]

To bad it doesn't come with the muffler diffuser. ☹

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Yeah, that would be a nice thing to have. I bought one for my old Craftsman wet/dry vac.

[@WrenchAddiction]

That homemade pointer/cursor is hilarious!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Wood Chops by Ryan Brown thanks for noticing. I made it on the bandsaw.

[@jsmith8598]

Thanks for the update.....

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

You bet!

[@Jammin237]

Great video. Thanks!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

You bet!

[@abyyahu1040]

Good job on this video !

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thanks for the visit

[@randy4210]

I got one! Its great!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Glad to hear it!

[@seabass22]

I’m looking at this vac. On home depot website for $109 with car detailing kit. Good price? P.S. I hate the new comment section.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

The car detailing kit is awesome. I like the commercial hose, crevice tool, and the soft bristle brush. I'm sure you'd be happy with this deal.

[@seabass22]

markthomasbuilder I would have been but they removed it. Now I’m looking at a 12 gallon for $80 comes with the green filters and bags.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

The green bags are great for drywall dust. You can still get plenty of power if you also purchase the car detailing kit.

[@seabass22]

markthomasbuilder they put the 14 gallon back up lol. I ordered it, can’t wait!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Cool!

[@jsmith8598]

We went to Home Depot to buy the WD-1450 (advertised for $99). We were told by the HD staff they only had the HD-1400 and it was the same as the WD-1450 advertised. That doesn't sound true but we are researching. Have you tested the WD-1450? Thanks

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

No, I haven't.

[@RealGaryGibson]

The HD-1400 is the newer improved version. It is more powerful than the WD-1450.

[@miguelledezma1394]

The hd-1400 says nxt vacuum. Nxt is the new line up of vacuums from ridgid. The other are old ones

[@diboygregorio5257]

You didnt show the blower function

[@johnny888ify]

Great review!!!

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Thank you!

[@sharonhammer3901]

I just don't get it. Why doesn't the stuff fly out that air hole? I have 3 shop vacs in my basement and can't use any of them because THE DEBRIS SHOOTS OUT,DUH! And yes, I'm so very frustrated and angry that everything simple is so hard. I'll tell ya, studying German philosophy is much, much easier.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

There's a big filter inside this one to keep that from happening. You can also purchase another other filters for fine dust, water, etc. German philosopy sound more tricky to me, lol!

[@shawngixxer]

I am trying to figure out why I paid 150

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Oh wow that's a lot.

[@psuave1210]

You didn’t show how the wet vac works. Thats what I wanted to see. Besides that, good review.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Glad you asked. Here's one of my videos that covers that topic... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnvXq396mptgeKM

[@TheGibby3340]

Might be a good enough product...but what is with the non sense 6 HP rating. If 1 HP=746 Watts...What do you think the chances are that 6 HP rating is meaningful in any way with a 110/120 VAC line supply? "Peak"...advertising rubbish! Good review...no foul on your part.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I see the HP rating on other brands as well, like Craftsman. Anyways, thanks... glad you like the review.

[@Johndoe-gn6mm]

Just gave a thumbs up. Gg

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

Awesome, thanks for that!

[@doriona.1093]

I must admit the product registration process is pretty horrible. I doubt ill ever buy another Ridgid product again

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That's too bad. I haven't tried to register with them yet. Hopefully it gets easier someday soon.

[@Lexzeus2023]

Well is a WET AND DRY VAC..NICE VIDEO BUT YOU DIDN'T PICK UP ANYTHING WET..

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

They require a wet filter, purchased separately. I made a video review about that showing what you're looking for. I think I timed how fast it can suck up 3 or 4 gallons of water.

[@tupapaelquetemantiene3279]

And I just got the Mom Hoe Day special. Pimping my mom at Home Depot

[@untrainedprofessionals2374]

6hp??? Really????

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That's how they rate them.

[@3ull]

Cool; but it’s corded. No thanks.

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

I reviewed an 18V, 9 GAL wet/dry vac. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnvXq396mptgeKM. This might be what you're looking for.

[@3ull]

markthomasbuilder that’s the one! Thanks!!