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Review on 🧹 WORKSHOP Wet/Dry Vacs Vacuum WS1200VA: Heavy Duty 12-Gallon Shop Vacuum with 5.0 Peak HP, Versatile Wet/Dry Cleaning, Black by Christian Poojary

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Update: Doesn't age

I have to update this based on some observations after using it for a while: although it doesn't sound as sharp as the previous cheap vacuum cleaner I've had, yes it is also too loud for something with such modest performance. The way the top connects to the base is a critical design flaw. It wore out quickly and now 99% of the time picking up the vacuum will cause the base to fall off and scatter dust everywhere (similar to hitting a target), it's really very big for its low power. It does not do more than my hard 5 hp. A shop vacuum that is 1/5 cheaper, quieter and the same power/capacity as previously mentioned, the attachments for it are ridiculously overpriced. I solved this problem by buying rubber bushings and regular ones that fit loosely. I haven't found any accessories in the aftermarket that work out of the box - this Manu would have gone to great lengths to make his product so limited and incompatible. I originally got this because I wanted to upgrade my cheap Ryobi-Vac. Now that I have some nicer ones, this one has been moved to an outside shed that is for a radial saw only. Produces a TON of heat. I thought that was what would happen with the 5hp model, but the hard drive is cooler. So worth the price. I wish the accessories weren't so overpriced so I could give the shop more of my money, but instead I went with generic ones that also work well. vac) <---update: got louder after about 50 hours of using the vacuum bag SUCH AMAZING Cons: Doesn't come with a lot of disposable accessories which is a shame considering how expensive it is in general for the hose and power cord which is nice be hidden. I think a retractable power cord is a must for something at this price point. I've stumbled across this a few times, no brush heads are supplied and the replacement accessories are very expensive.

Pros
  • Accessories and integrated hose compartment keep vacuum nozzles safe and accessible
Cons
  • Functionality