How do I know what model my shop vac is?
To locate your product’s model number, simply find the product’s label showing UL listing information and electrical specifications. The model number is clearly marked and printed there. This label is normally on the back of the product.
What size is my shop vac?
A: To determine what accessories fit your vac, you need to determine the diameter of your hose. To do this, measure the opening of the accessory end of the hose. Shop-Vac® brand hoses will measure roughly: 1.25″, 1.5″ or 2.5″.
Why did Shop-Vac go out of business?
The current global pandemic and economic crisis has left the Company in dire financial conditions. The Company accordingly had been negotiating the sale of the business as a going concern, which, if such sale has been completed, would have enabled us to stay in business and continue the employment of employees.
What would cause a Shop-Vac to stop working?
Troubleshooting a Shop-Vac is straightforward. If it doesn’t turn on, check for incoming power from the socket and the circuit breaker. If it won’t start, the switch or motor is likely faulty. When dust leaks out where it shouldn’t, the cause is typically a damaged filter or hose.
Does HP matter in a shop vac?
To get excellent suction power, have a higher HP. If you have already vacuuming stuff, any 1-2 hp vac will do for removing dirt, san, and all types of debris. You are recommended to go for 4-5 hp.
Can you suck up water with a shop vac?
A shop vacuum’s ability to suck up water saves you from using towels to soak up water on the floor or trying to squeegee it away. A shop vacuum even acts as a pump to remove larger quantities of water standing in a tub, shower, pool, aquarium, or garden pond.
How often should you change your shop vac filter?
every 3-6 months
Most manufacturers recommend you change your filter on average every 3-6 months. However, it is recommended to change your filter even earlier depending on usage and allergy care. Most newer vacuum models use more than one filter.
How do I know if my vacuum motor is bad?
If the motor still has some life in it, it will start, but if it is going bad, it will only work for 10-15 minutes or less. If it doesn’t start at all, it is obviously bad. Sometimes slapping the motor or vacuum unit will jar the motor and get it to work again for a few minutes. Intermittent motors should be replaced.
Why do vacuum motors fail?
The most common reason for vacuum motors failing is overheating. Most ‘dry’ vacuums have a flow-though motor. These motors use the air they have sucked up the dust with, to cool themselves. When there is a blockage, flow-though motors are unable to cool themselves due to the lack of airflow.
What happened to Shop-Vac?
The bank indeed sold Shop-Vac’s assets to a Chinese company. But the new owner, through its subsidiary GreatStar Tools USA, decided to keep Shop-Vac’s operations in Williamsport, led by new American managers.