When you vacuum dry surfaces and dirt devoid of a filter, you will have all the debris blown right back into the air around you. You risk breaking or damaging your shop vac depending on its model and structure.
Likewise, people ask, do you have to have a filter on a shop vac?
A: You need to use a filter capable of catching the dust and dirt you are cleaning up. When you are picking up fine dust you need a HEPA or high efficiency cartridge filter, a cartridge filter with a HEPA collection bag or a cartridge filter with a high efficiency disposable filter bag.
Likewise, should you remove filter when using wet vac?
If you’re using your wet-dry vac to clean a dry surface, check that the filter has been correctly placed. 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.
Why does my shop vac have two holes?
The hole in the front of your Shop-Vac is used to vacuum up debris and water. The hole in the back allows you to connect the hose to it and use it as a blower.
What shop vac has the best suction?
The aforementioned Ridgid WD1450 and the Craftsman 12007 are notably among the shop vacs with the strongest suction at 6.5 HP and boast 14-16 gallon tanks, making them the strongest shop vacuums for big jobs.
Can you vacuum dirt with a shop vac?
A wet/dry vac is a highly versatile vacuum that can safely pick up liquids as well as dirt and debris of various sizes. … These tools can be used around the house or in the garage, but they are also ideal for construction and Do-It-Yourself clean up.
How do I stop my shop vac from blowing?
To keep your shop vac from blowing dust out the back in the future, I recommend shaking off the dust from the filter each time you empty the bin. That will help to keep the filter from clogging up on you.
