Ridgid 72947 VF4000RT Standard Filter

by Ridgid

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Ridgid 72947 VF4000 Standard Filter. Pleated paper filter large surface area. The Ridgid 72947 VF4000 standard filter is conveniently washable, reusable and clogs less quickly. It can be for use with both wet and dry pickups; designed with more than twice the filter surface area of the leading competitor. The pleated paper filter treated with microban fights and inhibits the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria that shorten filter life. Includes one Ridgid 72947 VF4000 Standard Filter.

Product Description

Wet/Dry Vacuum Accessories

Product Details

• Item Weight: 13.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (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: B0000302U0
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: VF4000RT
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,710 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #67 in Industrial & Scientific > Janitorial & Sanitation Supplies > Floor Care > Vacuums > Wet-Dry Vacuum Accessories
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars VF4000 RIGID Paper Filter, November 1, 2005

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Timothy A Evans (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ridgid 72947 VF4000RT Standard Filter (Tools & Home Improvement)

I also tried to use this filter in a wet and dry situation. When I tried to vacuum drywall and plaster dust, the particles went right thru the filter and were blown all over the room making even more of a mess. When I used the vacuum to remove water from the basement floor, it worked fine, however, the filter quickly deteriorated and was no longer usable. As a replacement, I purchased an aftermarket filter from www.cleanstream.com which was more expensive, however, it is HEPA rated, and it has a coating to prevent clogging and breakdown. It's also washable so you can get many more uses.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to Clean, June 6, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Ridgid 72947 VF4000RT Standard Filter (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Ridgid Paper Filter is a necessary evil while using the Ridgid vacume cleaner. I recently purchased a Ridgid 8 Gallon vacume cleaner for use during numerous home improvement projects. The Ridgid Paper filter didn't handle sheetrock dust very well and wasn't easy to clean afterward. I ended up throwing away my first filter instead of cleaning it. I wish that Ridgid would offer a sleave or wrap around paper/foam cover for their filter to aid cleanup.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Get a bag, not a filter, January 10, 2006

By 

M. Harris "Woodust" (Dallas, Tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ridgid 72947 VF4000RT Standard Filter (Tools & Home Improvement)

I vacuum mostly fine dust, wood and drywall. The filters ALL clog up, sometimes in less than 2 hrs. However, the filter bags that go inside the vacuum solved the problem totally. I can now vacuum the dust for days on end (until the bag fills up) without losing air flow. The fine dust also doesn't take up much room in the bag, so it's a great solution. (Don't vacuum liquids while using the bag)