Hey everyone! I'm trying to pick between the Ridgid 12-gallon shop vac and the DeWalt StealthSonic 12-gallon model. I've seen positive reviews for both, but I keep hearing that the DeWalt might have issues with wet pickup or could fail more often. I'm looking for some advice based on your experiences; which vacuum has better suction and durability, especially for handling water? Thanks for any insights you can share!
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Alton Industries makes the DeWalt vacuums, while Ridgid is made by Emerson. I’ve got the 6-gallon wall mount model from DeWalt, and I've been impressed with it. I'm planning to get a StealthSonic soon because I can’t stand the loud noise that most shop vacs make—the quiet feature is a huge win for me!
It really depends on what you need. I’m a DIYer who loves pro tools, but for vacuums, I went with the DeWalt because it’s super quiet. My main task is dust collection, and I've heard of users successfully using it to handle water in flooded basements.
I loved the DeWalt, but it broke down on me in five weeks! It’s super quiet, though, which is a plus. I’m tempted to buy another but a bit hesitant after that experience. On the other hand, Ridgid vacuums are great! I have the 3-gallon NXT model, and it works perfectly for me every day. If you're a Costco member, you might want to get the DeWalt from them for their great return policy in case you have any issues.