Metro Vacuum VNB-73B 1-Quart 4-Horsepower Blower Vacuum

by Metro Vacuum

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The portable super-suction indoor/outdoor 200 mph Vac N' Blo from Metro Vacuum is a combination industrial vac and power blower in a convenient lightweight unit. As a vacuum cleaner, its 11.25 amp, 4.0 horsepower motor provides super-concentrated suction for getting out hard-to-remove dirt and dust, and it delivers over 90 inches of static water lift. As an air blower, it whisks away leaves and debris from walks, patios, gutters, and driveways. It even pumps up inflatables in seconds. The Vac N' Blo uses a permanent cloth collection bag and comes with two 20-inch extension wands, a crevice tool, and a nozzle.

FEATURES

• Sturdy all-steel construction
• 3' flexible hose
• Two 20" extension wands
• Pik-all nozzle
• Crevice tool
• Magic Air inflator/adaptor
• Powerizer air maximizer
• Shoulder strap

SPECIFICATIONS

• Motor: 4.0 HP
• Amps: 11.25
• Bag: Permanent cloth
• Power: Exclusive CFM power
• Weight: 8.75 lbs.
• Size: 17" x 7" x 7"
• Water Lift: 90"+

Product Description

As a vacuum cleaner, its 1.17 Peak HP motor provides super-concentrated suction for getting out hard-to-remove dirt and dust. As an air blower, it whisks away leaves and debris from walkways, patios, gutters, driveways...it even pumps inflatables in seconds! Features rugged steel construction with baked enamel finish, 1.17 Peak HP motor, 6.5 Amps, 60+ in water lift, grounded power supply cord, permanent cloth bag, shoulder strap for portability, and 2 year limited motor warranty. From Metro. APO/FPO shipping unavailable.Accessories - 3 ft flexible hose, two 20" extension wands, Pik-All nozzle, Magic Air inflator adaptor, Powerizer air maximizer, and crevice tool. .

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 7 x 15 inches ; 11.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000068LA5
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: VNB-73B
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,110 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Would be much better if build quality improved., February 17, 2005

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ShopGeek (Gainesville, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Metro Vacuum VNB-73B 1-Quart 4-Horsepower Blower Vacuum (Tools & Home Improvement)

After struggling with a $20 vacuum for shop and car cleanup, I bought the Metrovac. Sure enough, as others reported, it pulls a mighty vacuum and is relatively light and quiet. The container is large enough to clean Florida sand from our cars many times, and few grains escape its powerful suction. The power and size are remarkable. Less remarkable is overall quality. My unit arrived poorly packed with many small dents in the outer steel cannister. The short extension hose seems of good quality but the other accessories are thin plastic and are not precisely molded. The on-off switch is strictly 1940's and hard to reach. The handle seems taken from cheap luggage. Soft start motor technology would be a great help because the unit jerks significantly on startup. There are no legs or feet so if started on the ground, it is unstable and wants to roll away. A pair of "W" shaped legs welded to the shell would be a great help. I run a custom shop so wanted the cannister repainted with flames. When I disassembled the Metrovac, I discovered stone age build quality. The motor end end-cap is held on by three tiny sheet metal screws. Where machine screws should be used on the motor brackets, there were sheet metal screws, and the motor brackets were bent. Two quick release clamps retain the vacuum end end-cap. Both dented the steel cannister as if too much force had been used to set the retaining rivets. Once disassembled, it is easy to understand dents in the cannister - the steel is soft and thin. Internal build quality is reminiscent of something designed 50 years ago and never updated. Judging by the amount of metal drillings in the cannister, it appears that there is very little pride in construction and virtually no quality control. The little machine is handy, but in serious need of modern updates and quality control.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, January 20, 2004

By A Customer

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This review is from: Metro Vacuum VNB-73B 1-Quart 4-Horsepower Blower Vacuum (Tools & Home Improvement)

I tried to purchase this vac from Amazon but they kept sending me busted machines for some reason. But once I got it from another site - WOW - this is the single most efficient and powerful vacuum I've ever had. It is GREAT!!!
I got the model with wheels and a strap for carrying up the stairs and extra long hose. It is perfect for hard to reach places. All I can say EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT. EVERY HOME SHOULD HAVE ONE.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars amazingly powerful, October 27, 2004

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Semaphore (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Metro Vacuum VNB-73B 1-Quart 4-Horsepower Blower Vacuum (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is hands down the most powerful vacuum cleaner/blower I've ever seen. The built quality and design seem WWII-like- almost acceptable, but could have been made from thicker metal, mine arrived all beat up because the manufacturer box has no padding, and amazon didn't do such a hot job packing their box either. The vacuum bag is rather small at maybe 4 to 6 cups, but so is the vaccum so who cares. The blower side is so powerful that the vaccum jumps around when you try to wrangle it when cleaning stuff, blowing whatever is nearby all over the place. I cannot wait to get a well packed one that I can dent up myself