Washable and Reusable Wet/Dry Cartridge Filter Replacement for Craftsman 9-17816 - Fits Shop Vacuum Cleaners 5 Gallon and Larger (White) Review

My Craftsman Shop Vac (3 HP 5 Gallon Model) is so old I can't even remember when I bought it. Probably late 80s. I always went to Sears for a replacement filter. Since my local shop was closed I tried Revain and they said it fits most older models and it worked on mine. Works just as well as the original from the store. They supply a new lock nut because it is different from the original. I also suggest lubricating the sealing end with WD40 to make it slide easier.

The filter in my Craftsman Shop Vac has a threaded stem and uses a plastic nut to attach the filter. This filter, which has the same part number as my vacuum cleaner repair manual, uses a friction fit that is too loose for the threaded rod and the filter is 1/2 inch longer. I compressed the filter to make it "work". ", but this is not the equivalent of the filter to the original. The photos attached are what is shown in the manual for the original filter head.

The description says it fits my Craftsman vacuum but the rubber doesn't fit the base of my unit. I tried heating and stretching but nothing worked. I finally decided to use a utility knife and trim it down, but of course that resulted in a poor seal and poor suction. After sticking it on it worked for a while but got so clogged that I completely lost suction. I had high expectations for this filter, but I cannot recommend it.

I just bought a wet/dry filter to replace a wet dry filter. If you even think you're going to suck water, go for plastic. The one I put in was paper and fell apart when wet. The plastic filter must be installed when the wet/dry vacuum cleaner is sold. They are easier to clean. I put my old dry filter on the lawn and blew it out with a blower. It took some time. Plastic that you simply water. Thumbs up for this product!

This has been listed as an exact match. Had not! The end through the inlet cage was not big enough or flexible enough to fit over the plastic case. I had to cut the inside edge of the filter housing. On the other hand, the male-threaded center rod hole had ribs on the inside that prevented the filter from sinking onto the vacuum motor housing, and the outside also had a rib that prevented the bolt on the lock nut from being screwed down. on the pole. I drilled a hole to remove both internal and

Bought because it was advertised as a washable/reusable filter. the inner diameter of the filter is too small (compared to another replacement filter 17816 I bought earlier). I had to put some dish soap on the mating surfaces to attach it to the flange under vacuum (I have two old Craftsman wet/dry vacuums, both were very tight). Since it is a washable/reusable filter, I also made sure to remove it without damaging it. Be careful to hold the rubber piece next to the mounting flange - if you try

Save time and money by returning this product. This was to replace my Craftsman wet and dry vacuum. I had the same model number as advertised. I've ordered the filter before with no problems. I understand it was generic but it had to fit. It's not like this. I ended up returning for a refund and re-ordering the Craftsman brand filter. I've learned my lesson. Stay away from generics. You may pay a little more for a brand name, but it's worth it to avoid the hassle of returns.

This was listed as an exact match. Had not! The end through the inlet cage was not big enough or flexible enough to fit over the plastic case. I had to cut the inside edge of the filter housing. On the other hand, the male-threaded center rod hole had burrs on the inside that prevented the filter from sinking onto the vacuum motor housing, and the outside also had a burr that prevented the bolt on the locknut from being screwed down. on the pole. I drilled a hole to remove both internal and…

Bought because it was advertised as a washable/reusable filter. When I went to install it I didn't think it would fit as the inner diameter of the filter is a bit small (compared to another 17816 replacement filter I bought earlier). I had to put some dish soap on the mating surfaces to attach it to the flange under vacuum (I have two old Craftsman wet/dry vacuums, both were very tight). Since it is a washable/reusable filter, I also made sure to remove it without damaging it. Be careful to…

After a long period of not using it, I got my Craftsman Shop vacuum cleaner out to do a multi-day garage cleaning. The old filter fell apart, so I quickly went in search of an exact replacement (Sears/Craftsman 9-17816). None of the big local stores had it, but Revane did. I ordered it at the end of the day and it arrived the next day. I had a little trouble installing it initially as the lower mounting edge (closest to the naturally aspirated motor) was very narrow and the rubber seal did not…