Is Shopvac out of business?

Workers say that’s not true. Shop-Vac Corp., a brand that is to wet-dry vacuums what Kleenex is to tissues or Band-Aid is to adhesive bandages, is shutting its doors after 53 years. Based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, the company began laying off its staff of 427 on Sept. 15.

What is a Shopvac used for?

A shop-vac, also referred to as a wet/dry vac, serves the same purpose as a standard vacuum cleaner. However, a shop–vac lets you pick up clunky objects such as nails or small wood scraps. A shop-vac will also help you clean up wet messes and spills such as an overflowing clogged toilet.

What size is shop vac hose?

Shop-Vac® brand hoses will measure roughly 1.25″, 1.5″ or 2.5″. 1.25″ accessories fit vacs with a 1.25″ hose diameter. The hose opening is roughly the size of a golf ball. 1.5″ accessories fit vacs with a 1.5″ hose diameter.

Why is Shop Vac closing?

15, when supervisors called employees in by teams and informed them Shop Vac was closing immediately because a sale of the company had fallen through. The managers said the pandemic and the weak economy left the company no choice.

What makes a Shopvac powerful?

The suction on a shop vac relies on the strength of its motor. The strongest shop vacs have roughly 5-6.5 peak horsepower. Factoring in some other features, like the quality of the air filters and the size of the tank, sets these vacs apart from each other.

Are shop vacs more powerful?

Shop vacs have a much more powerful motor than normal vacuums. This is totally necessary so that it can suck up big and heavy objects. Normal household vacuums have pretty good filters to improve air quality in your home and stop small particles from re-entering the air in your home.

How much does a shop-vac cost?

While there are many factors that go into determining the final cost of a wet/dry vac, a vac suitable for everyday messes in the home, workshop or garage, you can expect to pay somewhere between $40 – $120. When you start looking at professional grade options, that price range will jump up to $80 – $200.

Should I remove the filter before vacuuming water?

You’ll need it—the filter prevents dust from blowing out of the top while you’re cleaning. For wet surfaces, however, you’ll need to remove the filter entirely. Liquids will damage filters, and you could even potentially ruin your vacuum if you suck up water before removing the filter.

Does a longer vacuum hose reduce suction?

Will I Lose Suction With A Longer Hose? Yes and no. The longer the vacuum hose, the larger the volume is of available hose space. Because volume and pressure are inverse variables, if the volume goes up, the pressure – or in this case available air flow – goes down.

Where can I buy a shopvac wet VAC?

Learn more about our SVX2 ® powered units, specialty vacs, and portable options, available at your local hardware store.

Which is the ISO 9001 certified Shop Vac?

Shop-Vac is ISO 9001:2015 Certified. 2323 Reach Road – P.O. Box 3307 – Williamsport, PA 17701 United States †Vacuums containing the SVX2 ® Motor Technology have more power and longer motor life when compared to a vacuum containing a standard Shop-Vac ® motor of equal Peak HP.

How to order an accessory from Shop Vac?

Check the guide below for help. And when you know what accessory you want, go to the Shop-Vac Online Accessory Catalog to place an order. fit hoses whose openings are about the size of a baseball. fit hoses whose openings are about the size of a golf ball.

How to choose the best VAC for your business?

Select what best fits your need. Select what best fits your need… A filter for my vac. A vac for use in my business. A vac to clean my car. A vac to use in my workshop. A way to dry my wet basement. A way to reduce my allergies. A way to clean out my gutters. A way to blow up air mattresses, pool toys, etc.

How big is a Shop Vac vacuum hose?

Shop-Vac 12-ft x 1.5-in Shop Vacuum Hose. Shop-Vac® 12 Ft. x 1.5 In. crush resistant hose can be used with either locking or non locking inlets. View More

Learn more about our SVX2 ® powered units, specialty vacs, and portable options, available at your local hardware store.

Where can I get PVC pipe for Central VAC?

The PVC pipe required for a central vac installation must be special ordered. You local store can take an order at their Special Serivces desk. If you have have additional questions, please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-888-336-3948 between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM (CDT) Monday-Friday.