Shop-Vac 971-04-00 All-Around Wet/Dry Vacuum 3-Gallon, 4.5-HP

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This AllAround by Shop Vac really comes equipped to handle almost any job in and around the house. Quiet operation, compact size and easy mobility are only a few of the benefits that makes this wet/dry vacuum a valuable cleaning tool. with its powerful motor and versatile accessories even the toughest jobs are cleaned with ease. The convenient top carry handle and lightweight construction makes quick work of vacuuming stairs and automotive interiors. Use this vacuum in the home, garage and workshop for wet or dry applications.

Product Description

Bagged Container Capacity: 3 Gallons Power Cord Length: 18 ft Number Of Attachments: 8 Accessories Included: Hose, Crevice Tool, Combination Wet-Dry Nozzle

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 13.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001MSLOO0
• Item model number: 971-04-00
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #37,150 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Could be better, December 20, 2009

By	D-M-R (NYC) - See all my reviews

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Actually I'd give it 2.5 stars. The unit has some major design flaws... First, the CEO of Shop-Vac should try doing the assembly and then have a talk with the designers. Just to get the four casters to snap into the base took 20+ minutes and a lot of pain and cursing (..."twist back and forth and apply pressure until casters snap into place"). Using vice-grip pliers - which is necessary - and a lot of force to do this - which is necessary - the plastic on and around the casters as well as the metal of the caster post got mangled and/or shredded, which means that if I got to using the vac and there was a problem then the unit was already damaged and impossible to return simply from the assembly ordeal. Second, if a company is making a 4.5hp vac then the hose should have a larger diameter because just picking up sawdust, wood-chips and tiny bits of foam clogs the hose completely and starts to overwhelm the motor. That said, it seems powerful enough. The unit size is ideal for closet or under worktable storage, for example.