Ridgid WD1450 14-Gallon 6-Horsepower Wet/Dry Vacuum
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Product Details
Manufacturer: RidgidModel: WD1450
Product features:
- Powerful suction to handle tough job-site clean-up
- Quick-release accessory storage bag keeps accessories close at hand but is quickly removable to make emptying debris from drum quick and easy
- 2-piece drum provides improved, more rugged construction to meet the higher demands found on the job site
- Tug-A-Long locking hose won't pull loose during use and the large carry handle allows easy lifting of vac into service vehicle
- 20-foot cord wraps neatly around carry handle
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Ridgid WD1450 14-Gallon 6-Horsepower Wet/Dry Vacuum
Customer Review: Excellent Mid-sized Wet Dry Vac at a reasonable price
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned the the WD 1450 for awhile now and have used it in a variety of wet and dry applications. I initially bought it because my carpet got flooded and I used it to suck the water out of the carpet. It did a great job at getting the bulk of the water out. I still needed to tear up the carpet and let it dry, but the drying time was dramatically reduced because the vac removed gallons of water from the carpet. I bought the optional dusting brush and hard floor brush so I could use this vac for dirt on hard floors and spider webs on the walls and windows. I've also used it to vacuum up the ashes from my gas grill and for cleaning my car. There are so many uses for this vac, I could go on and on.
Other reviews talk about the powerful airflow out the back as being a problem. That's true so I bought the optional muffler to diffuse the powerful airflow out the back. This is less of an issue if you use it outside mostly, but I use it inside mostly so the diffuser is helpful for me. I also suggest getting the VF3502 bags for dry pickup. They make it a lot easier to clean the vac and make it easier to switch to wet pickup - just remove the bag and the air filter. If you are doing wet pickup be sure to remove the filter (and the dry pickup bag if applicable) as detailed in the instructions. Re-install the filter when returning to dry pickup; this is very important!!
Pros:
1) Lots of suction for both wet and dry pickup
2) Good variety of accessories available
3) While there is a lot of airflow out the back, the filter does and excellent job at reducing particle dust
4) Good accessory storage on the vac
5) It's less noisy that I thought even though the muffler does not reduce noise at all
6) The hose fits securely into the vac's body so you can pull it with the hose
7) Long 20 foot power cord
8) On/off switch is easily accessible
9) Large 2.5 inch hose means debris is less likely to get stuck in the hose
10) You can put the vac hose in the blower output and use the vac as a blower
Cons:
1) There are a lot of small crevices in the container which dust can get wedged in. You can get around this by using one of the dry pickup bags that I mentioned earlier
2) There is a lot of airflow out the back, but this can be reduced with the muffler accessory. Note that this feature is also a benefit because you can put the hose in the output port and the vac will double as a blower.
So would I buy this vac if I could do it all over? Absolutely yes! The cons are minor and can mostly be addressed by buying an accessory if you find them bothersome. This vac is an excellent choice if you are looking for a great mid-sized wet/dry vac. I would only choose another model of if you are short on space or looking for portability (I'd go for the WD4070), or if you are heavy user with big demands (I'd go for the WD1851). I chose the WD1450 because it's a good compromise between the two and an excellent choice for a mid-sized wet/dry vac!
Note that consumer reports rated the WD1450 as a best buy in their tests of wet/dry vacs
Description of Ridgid WD1450 14-Gallon 6-Horsepower Wet/Dry Vacuum
Ridgid 18718 Model WD1450 14 Gallon Wet/ Dry High Performance VacuumWet-Dry Vacuums Tools
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