Shop-Vac 971-02-00 1-1/2-Gallon 2 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum

by Shop-Vac

Product Description

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Lightweight and portable, this Shop-Vac 1-1/2-gallon 1 HP wet/dry vacuum provides all the power of an upright vacuum. Featuring a powerful 6 Amp motor and a 1-1/2-gallon tank, a long 18-foot power cord allows this handy wet/dry vac to clean anywhere in the home. It includes a 6-foot-by-1-1/4-inch locking hose with extension nozzle, two 16-by-1.25-inch extension wands, a 12-inch deluxe combination nozzle with swivel end, a brush and squeegee insert, a gulper nozzle, a crevice tool, and a round brush. The multi-use filtering system contains a foam filter for wet pick-up, reusable dry disc filter, and a 1-1/2-gallon disposable filter bag. It comes with a 3-year warranty.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11 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: B00004RHKO
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 971-02-00
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #142,693 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should own one!, November 2, 2003

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M. Kleczewski "kb9vrgauctions" (Pewaukee, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shop-Vac 971-02-00 1-1/2-Gallon 2 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum (Tools & Home Improvement)

After using a 5 gallon "classic" Shop-Vac for a number of years, we decided it was time for a change. The 5 gallon was noisy, hard to maneuver, and took up too much space in our apartment.

We purchased the 1.5 Gallon Shop-Vac "AllAround" after searching through Shop-Vac's website. For our use, the 1.5 gallon is quite adequate in size.

We were amazed to find that it was indeed a significant improvement over our "classic" 5 gallon model.

First, the 1.5 gallon model has 1.5 horsepower; this is the same amount of power that comes from the classic 5 gallon model we owned. Additionally, the 1.5 gallon model comes with a locking hose (Making it easier to pull along) and a carrying handle right on top of the motor housing.

Additionally, upon opening the box, we were impressed to find a bag retainer for the dry filter bags. This is a wonderful addition; our 5 gallon classic model was always losing the dry filter bags, making it very cumbersome to keep clean.

The other features of the 1.5 gallon "AllAround" that are worthy of mention include an elongated 6.5 foot hose and an 18 foot (!) power cord. Shop-Vac obviously has designed this unit to be used around the house! Standard 1.25" Shop-Vac accessories fit; the unit includes most of the accessories anyone will need.

In terms of suction, this vacuum is as powerful as our classic 5-gallon model was, with one major difference... ...One can talk while using it! It's extremely quiet for a wet/dry vacuum. I no longer have a headache. It was a joy to clean around the edges of carpet and made short work of the kitchen floor.

The squat unit is very attractive, with a grey/green design in comparison to the industrial red or yellow found on the classic Shop-Vac models. It rolls easily and hasn't tipped over yet.

The unit comes with a 3-year warranty; based on my experience with the Shop-Vac brand, I expect no problems.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely A Buy! A Great Little Vacuum!!!!, May 31, 2003

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Ken (Omaha, NE United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shop-Vac 971-02-00 1-1/2-Gallon 2 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum (Tools & Home Improvement)

Small, light weight/very portable and powerful! This is a great little vacuum for multiple uses. My 16 Gallon 5 HP is great, but difficult to use in the car and around the house. Not a problem for this little beauty, it does perform! With its 18' foot cord and various attachments it will collect almost anything (excluding the cat or dog!) up to its 1.5-Gallon capacity. This unit is so small the attachments need to be stowed separately and a canister filter option is not available. If these things are important then a larger capacity selection is in order. However, I believe most people will not find these things to be of any issue. And the relative "micro" size of the unit gives it an unmatched advantage over larger, cumbersome units. I was surprised and impressed by my purchase!

32 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing !, November 8, 2000

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Martin Pons (Houston TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Shop-Vac 971-02-00 1-1/2-Gallon 2 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum (Tools & Home Improvement)

Yes,this is an amazing vacuum, because is so lightweight that you don't believe that this littles motor can be so powerfull,it come's with complete accesories.And it have a great look,like an "little R2D2"(StarWars movie),that you will love this vacuum.Is pefect if you live in a small apartment,'cause is easy to store,easy to operate it,and leave your carpets clean.Don't trash your money in expensive vacuums;this little appliance can be yours at very low cost,and it works like a mayor vacuum.Even if your house is a regular size,you can use it! I recommend It.