Shop-Vac 301-01-00 5-Gallon 1.5 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum

by Shop-Vac

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This 5-Gallon, 1.5 HP Wet/ Dry Vaccum can easily be used in the home, shop, garage, or basement. Its lightweight design, and large top carry handle has made this series a favorite for many years. This model comes with 1-1/4-inch cleaning tools that include 6-foot hose, extension wands, 10-inch nozzle with squeegee insert, and four wheel caster system. Foam & reusable dry filter disc are included.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 10 pounds
• 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: B00004RHKN
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 301-01-00
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #384,686 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

97 of 97 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love This Little Shop-Vac, October 26, 2000

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Matthew Schenker (Western Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shop-Vac 301-01-00 5-Gallon 1.5 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a terrific little shop-vac. For the price, you won't find another vac that has this much power. If you want to hook your vacuum up to woodworking machines for dust-extraction, then you need to get one of the more expensive models with the larger hoses. But if you need a vacuum to wheel around your shop, picking up sawdust and bits of wood and metal, and water once in a while, this is a great choice. Shop-vac has been around for a while, and they have obviously been working out any kinks in their design and they have kept the price down at the same time.

I had a previous shop-vac model from 10 years ago -- the motor was still running, but it finally rusted through the metal canister from water clean-ups. I replaced it, and I am very happy to say that the power in the new model is even better, and it is even easier to use than the old one. The wheels are attached in a more secure fashion on the new model, and the wheels operate very smoothly, making quick turns as I pull it along through the shop. This new model also has better balance -- my old one used to tip over now and then because it was just a bit too high. But this new model never tips because it is designed to be closer to the ground. The vacuum hose is attached in a very logical position. The power switch is easy to see and to reach. The shop-vac comes with a full array of attachments. Finally, this new machine -- even though it is more powerful -- makes a lot less noise than the old one.

The use of a plastic canister is actually better in my view. I do occasional water clean ups, and with the metal, you do eventually rust through the canister (even if you try to avoid it). With the plastic canister, you don't have to worry about rust.

A great, reliable little machine.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little machine, June 19, 2002

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Jeaneanne "pookus" (Deerfield, WI United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shop-Vac 301-01-00 5-Gallon 1.5 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum (Tools & Home Improvement)

We have had this product since Christmas 2001 and have used it to clean our fireplace, vacuum our van, soak up water in a flooded bathroom, and clean up after sawing wood in the garage. It is light and easy to maneuver but with plenty of power for around the house jobs.

Assembly is simple and clean up is a snap. The filter will get full of ash if you use it for your fireplace but a quick rinsing will alleviate that problem.

29 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little sucker, June 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Shop-Vac 301-01-00 5-Gallon 1.5 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum (Tools & Home Improvement)

This baby follows me around the shop from tool to tool and cleans up anything I leave behind. My wife loves it.