Shop-Vac 9030400 Cartridge Filter

by Shop-Vac

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Review

This filter does what it's supposed to do. It's easy to install and is a convenient and effective alternative to using separate filters for wet and dry jobs. While I've heard some complaints that the old wet filters were easier to clean, I haven't found this to be an issue.

Make sure this cartridge will fit your particular Shop-Vac model. According to the manufacturer, it does not fit the following models: 1x1, BullDog Portable, Mighty Mini, Hippo, Hang Up Vacs or AllAround Series.--Josh Dettweiler

What's in the Box
Cartridge filter, retaining lid

From the Manufacturer

Cartridge filter for minimal wet pickup and dry vaccuming. No mess cleanup.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.5 x 7.5 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00002N9DQ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 90304
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #254 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #1 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Vacuum & Dust Collector Accessories
  • #1 in Industrial & Scientific > Janitorial & Sanitation Supplies > Floor Care > Vacuums > Wet-Dry Vacuum Accessories
  • #46 in Home Improvement > Contractor Supply

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great! But so did the Old Style, March 24, 2003

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H. Row "in1ear" (Arvada, CO United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shop-Vac 9030400 Cartridge Filter (Tools & Home Improvement)

I like the old separate foam wet filter and paper cylinder for dry pickup, simply because cleanup of the foam filter was so easy and you could get all the gunk out of it. I have used my shop-vac to empty a small manmade water feature with a pond in the backyard. The seaweed groaties washed out of the old foam wet pick up filter completely.
With the new materials being used for filters on various equipment, the new multitask (wet/dry) filter is alot more durable but still harder to clean than the simple foam filter.
There is also the extra expense. This type filter costs more initially.
Oh well, the cost of progress, I guess.
All in All, I still think Shop-Vac makes the best shop / wet-dry / worksite vacuum on the market.
John Row

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars No more dog smell, February 25, 2008

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R. Tang (San Leandro, CA) - See all my reviews
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Finally replaced the original filter that came with my 5 gal Shop Vac with this dry/wet cartridge filter and wondered why I waited so long to do it. I used my Shop Vac to vacuum the fur my German Shepards left behind in the garage and it use to smell like a dirty dog everytime I turned it on. Now, with the new catridge filter, no more bad smell and my Shop Vac operates at optimum efficiency.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Filter, but wish it lasted longer, July 30, 2008

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Johnson (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shop-Vac 9030400 Cartridge Filter (Tools & Home Improvement)

Like most homeowners I do a variety of jobs around the house that require various tools. My wet/dry vac is one of the most important tools to me (or more importantly my wife) as it helps me clean up all the messes I make when doing these jobs. This filter does a great job when it is new as it keeps all the dirt/sawdust/leaves/etc I pick up with it in the container. However, after using it sporadically over a few months the filter gets clogged with all these various things, especially if there is any moisture. When I try and clean it out it works ok but not great as it just continues to get clogged. Overall it does what it is supposed to I just don't like replacing the filter every few months....