wet and dry vac

[Dannypipe]

Wet-/Dry Vacuum Cleaner Ultra 30 ShopVac 9240429 in the Conrad online shop | 816023

Best wet vac I've ever used by far! Had it about 6 months now and not once had even a minor problem with it.

Used numerous different cheaper models from fellow engineers, but was always let down by either the suction not being poweful enough, or them spraying the water out just as quick as they suck it in.

Also doubles up as a dust extractor as it has a handy little switch on it, that when engaged only fires up the vac when you start using the power tool

Although I only ever use it for wet work, which is great seeing as it has a drain point on it so you dont have to take it apart to empty it

Looks quality. Is is 240V? Looks american.

 

[SafeGasInstall]

impressed

 

[M.Joshi]

Looks quality. Is is 240V? Looks american.

The specifications say 230V but looks like it may have a European-style 2-pin plug? I think Conrad online is a German company?

 

[SamGas]

Yeah it is German, which means it does come with a 2 pin plug on it.. (240v though)

Nothing a pair of wire cutters and a 3 pin plug couldn't solve :innocent:

 

[M.Joshi]

Yeah it is German, which means it does come with a 2 pin plug on it.. (240v though)

Should be 230V? as that is the European harmonised mains voltage specification.

 

[Mike Jackson]

I've just picked up a wickes one. Just using it for wet pick up though, I'll stick with Henry for dry pick up.

 

[Dannypipe]

So you carry two hoovers? I wish I had room to do the same. I genuinely do. Gonna get a bigger van this year.

 

[SamGas]

Should be 230V? as that is the European harmonised mains voltage specification.

Oh yeah.. sorry I ment 230v :yes:

Just a little hint though, try not to fill it all the way up when upstairs (as getting 30 litres of dirty water down the stairs is always a bit of a worry)

 

[SafeGasInstall]

Simples you can always empty it in the wash hand basin 🙂

 

[Roger Welton]

Oh yeah.. sorry I ment 230v :yes:

Just a little hint though, try not to fill it all the way up when upstairs (as getting 30 litres of dirty water down the stairs is always a bit of a worry)

Stairs are no problem, it's mre fun getting it down out of a loft. after having cleaned out a header tank

 

[SamGas]

If you dont mind cleaning the sink and surrounding area afterwoods 😛


And yes that is very true, only had that dilema a couple of times so far, but that really is when you pray the plastic catches holding all that water in the base to the handle on top dont give in!

 

[Dannypipe]

Yeah, now that is fun! Load of brown water swimming around in the hoover. Not a nice job to attempt on your own. Pottential to go very badly wrong. Doesn't bear thinking about really.

 

[Dannypipe]

If you dont mind cleaning the sink and surrounding area afterwoods 😛


And yes that is very true, only had that dilema a couple of times so far, but that really is when you pray the plastic catches holding all that water in the base to the handle on top dont give in!

Hold it from the bottom. Relying on the plastic catches (not that mine has any) is just asking for trouble!!

 

[SamGas]

Just hope for the best and get it over with as quick as possible.

Holding it from the bottom is my preffered method, but when your trying to get in through a small loft hatch at the same time that you are climbing through it gets rather tight :tounge_smile:

 

[Mike Jackson]

I leave it in the loft, climb out and then take the wet n dry out holding it round the bottom. No danger of me having to do this through a small loft hatch as I don't fit.

 

[goodmans]

i suggest you to read some articles and then select an industrial vacuum cleaner machine. wet and dry one are suitable for cleaning the area with oil and derbies.

 

[Allgoode]

I use the einhall one for wet work & then Henry HVR200 with hepa bags for dry work.
Works a treat although can easily clutter up a small room if both are needed during a job.

 

[cr0ft]

If you dont mind cleaning the sink and surrounding area afterwoods 😛


And yes that is very true, only had that dilema a couple of times so far, but that really is when you pray the plastic catches holding all that water in the base to the handle on top dont give in!

Had them go once when carrying water downstairs in a wetvac. That was the last time I've ever carried a wetvac by the handle on top of it!

 

[Silvana Maccari]

Yeah its a great kit. Using it last six months.

 

[Old Account]

Best wet vac I've ever bought was a parkside Hoover which has the ability to push and suck which is very handy 🙂 not expensive but a dope hoover