4running 14 Report post Posted November 6, 2006 I am looking at getting a new Wet Dry vac, And was looking at these Powr Flite units. Any one ever heard of power flite? Are these good units? www.powrflite.com I want to get the 15 Gal poly wet dry vac. $299 seems reasonable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 111 Report post Posted November 6, 2006 Check out this one. http://www.nikro.com/products/moreinfo.asp?i=298 I have 3 and love them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4running 14 Report post Posted November 6, 2006 55 Gallons! thats a little too much vac for me. This will be for vacuuming my car/ fireplace/drywall dust, and the occasional flooded basement. Even their 15 gallon unit is $700! $3-400 is my max to spend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4running 14 Report post Posted November 6, 2006 I also dont know wether to go stainless tank or poly. seems like most stainless tanks have a tip and pour feature. as where the poly tanks do not. Any one have any input? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racechaser 64 Report post Posted November 6, 2006 55 Gallons! thats a little too much vac for me. This will be for vacuuming my car/ fireplace/drywall dust, and the occasional flooded basement. Even their 15 gallon unit is $700!$3-400 is my max to spend. Loveland Ash vacuums are the bomb!!! It is the best vacuum I've ever owned for drywall dust. It has a separate bag that keeps all the dust out of the filter.They were originally made for ash from fireplaces I think.I've had mine for 4 years and love it. Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One Tough Pressure 580 Report post Posted November 7, 2006 Power flite has some good deals, but I have been told they sell factory seconds. For around the house, that probably would not matter much, but is something to consider. The Nikro is a hardcore vac that can take a serious beating. I have put a few into service and they all do well. Whatever vac you decide on, try to get one that takes a filter that is readily available. Shop Vac makes a good.variety of filters now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racechaser 64 Report post Posted November 7, 2006 http://www.fantastictools.com/pages/drywall_vacuums.htm#loveless_vacuum This is where I bought mine. Good service all the time. I bought mine paired with the porter cable drywall sander.It really works on the fines. Scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4running 14 Report post Posted November 7, 2006 Well, I stepped up to the plate and bought a Clarke CTV 15 Gallon Wet/Dry vac. Its looking like I might have bought two. I'll try to post a picture. This Clarke seems like a nice unit. I was real impressed by some of the vacs in their Summit line. And as far as I know Clarke makes good equipment. This is a used vac, so I also need to buy filters, and maybe some attachments. Any Ideas? Lowes didnt have filters for this Clarke vac, I think because they are washable. If I do get the second one I'd be willing to pass the savings along to someone here on the board. I would rather they come pick it up, but would be willing to ship. I'll you guys posted. Kyle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sopowerclean Report post Posted November 7, 2006 I have a 15 gallon power flite and I love it. I used it to wash the inside of a building that was concrete and brick to prep for paint. It has a drain on bottom and was easy to drain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4running 14 Report post Posted November 8, 2006 I have a 15 gallon power flite and I love it. I used it to wash the inside of a building that was concrete and brick to prep for paint. It has a drain on bottom and was easy to drain Is is the Poly tank 15 or the Steel tank 15 gallon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sopowerclean Report post Posted November 12, 2006 stainless steel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted November 12, 2006 We use the Shop Vac units (stainless) and they have worked just fine. $149.00 @ HD or Lowes Rod!~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
