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Homelite 10L Wet and Dry Workshop Vacuum $29 (Was $45)
4 Shelf Unit $9
- 1250W motor
- 10L capacity
- Wet and dry vacuum mode
- Blower function
Homelite 10L Wet and Dry Workshop Vacuum $29 (Was $45), 4 Shelf Unit $9 @ Bunnings Warehouse
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just how good are vacuums like this?
(Do I really need to ask when I look at the price and brand?)
I had one (not this brand) and it actually worked pretty well. The main downside was emptying and cleaning the thing after use. Got messy.
too much info
The vacuums are fantastic but their hoses, nozzles ect are pathetic.
Once you factor in buying something that can actually go over carpet/tiles and not just a single piece of plastic then they are still a great buy.
I've been using a 20l one that Godfrey's had on sale for $49 about a year back. I've replaced it since with an Aldi cordless one. I live in a 1bdr apartment and the 20l one was real overkill. I do miss the suction though, but not the footprint.
They are a PITA to empty though. The large capacities usually mean you will wait till it's full to empty it and then it's about as fun as it sounds to empty a 10l bin full of dust into another bin.
Do you realise this is a shop vac not a normal domestic vacuum cleaner?
a shop vac
rebranded?
You do realise they both perform the same function? Maybe not if you felt compelled to say that.
What's next? You're going to criticise people for using a soup spoon for eating cereal? Chastise those who use shampoo for dry hair on their slightly oily hair?
Get off that high horse mate.
@c0balt:
Sorry but I have to agree with Major Mess, by your own admission in your first comment you said their accessories weren't suitable for the domestic duties, and had size and portability issues, and they are messy for emptying inside.It is hardly being on a 'high horse' for asking a simple question about whether you realize that domestic use isn't its intended purpose - Its primary design suits people using it to clean up sawdust in their shed or cleanup renovation activities etc (we use them at work in the building industry).
Your opinion is that just because it is a vacuum cleaner that it therefore performs the same function, but I would disagree as the accessories, portability / ergonomics, and things like dust filters, and method of emptying out and size aren't designed for your domestic in-apartment vacuuming. 4 people I know who have both one of these and a domestic vaccuum cleaner for obvious reasons.
Therefore it was a fair question, and as you like your analogies, I would liken it more to "Geez my Kenworth Semi Trailer is great but its hard to fit the baby seat in and difficult park in the shopping centre parking lot", then getting upset with someone for questioning you, when it clearly wasn't designed for daily commuter use that you use it for, or "My 15m wide commercial cinema projection screen is fantastic but geez its hard to watch it from sitting 3m away in my 1 bedroom apartment" - yes "they perform the same function" as a TV - but there is more to the story than that.
… but yes I often eat my cereal with a soup spoon!
The hose kinks with slight movement and the heads don't slide well over concrete/tiles.
It doesn't matter if its for a shop or a home, it will affect both.
I need to clean out a heap of concrete and plaster dust in my currently being built house. Reckon this would be a good buy to sacrifice for the hard task?
I bought a shop vac similar to this for a similar purpose. My experience is the hose easily gets clogged with the plaster however it's easy to fix and does a reasonable job
It'll be fine. Comes with warranty. For 29, it'll do the job. Prob cheaper than cheapest Kmart/target vac you could pick up.
If it dies, they'll replace or refund so vac away.Thanks for the responses. Will compare with their Ozito $65 one for accessories etc. and buy whatever will make life easier.
I've got the ozito in garage for cars and garage cleaning.
Only really ever use the nozzle adaptor and maybe one extension tube to make easier reach
For 29, of your planning just to use for the build……@albanyson: I got the Ozito instead for $65 because:
3 year on Ozito vs 2 year warranty on this I think
wheels
a stick so you can use it for the floor standing
bigger floor attachment (based on looks)
stainless steel (though probably heavier too)
bigger capacityKind of makes me cringe that I spent $350 for a Dyson V6 the other day…
@pasadala:
Good choice. Yeah, the wheels are better….I presumed that had wheels too.
Sounds like best choice is the ozito. I remember I picked it up last time was on special at Bunnings@pasadala:no wheels? What are you meant to do drag the thing? Unless it's mean to go on your back, or be used for a ducted system I don't see how wheels could be left off the design specs?
I used the filter bags and it's been working great for all dusts.
The wet feature was good for emptying a service duct for our island kitchen that must have filled before the roof went on too
''I need to clean out a heap of concrete and plaster dust in my currently being built house. Reckon this would be a good buy to sacrifice for the hard task?''
shovel?
I might be wrong but if you put a couple of inches of water in the bottom it traps more of the plaster dust and saves you having to empty the filter as often… make sure to use the wet mode.
Does it have wheels? Can't really tell from photo.
Yep.EDIT: actually, I don't know because it appears to be a different model to the 15L one I bought from a previous deal over a year ago that does have wheels
Definitely no wheels on this small vacuum as I saw the box last night in store.
A good deal!
Accessories: Hose set, crevice tool, floor tool, foam filter, dust bag
Do you need to change the foam filter and dust bag?I bought one of these 12 months ago for $79 or $59 (I can't remember) and it's been one of the best suckers I've ever had.
For $29 it's worth getting.( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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don't put the sucker on top mode, you will loose your valuables
By valuables do you mean valuables, or "valuables" ?
Value balls
what is wet vacuum mode? does it suck water? (being serious)
Yes, it does. You just have to remove the bag and filter and put in the foam filter instead.
I have no issues with mine. Perfect for my odd jobs that won't ruin the good vacuume!
Is your vacuum spanish?
¿Donde está la vacuume?
http://www.godfreys.com.au/shopvac-super-20l-wet-dry
$59 for double the capacity and the "Shop-Vac" name. We have two of these for use on building sites and with the optional bags you can pick up fine stuff that nothing else will do like gyprock dust.
Any idea what the difference with this one from Masters is?
https://www.masters.com.au/product/100304685/shop-vac-1400w-…
Probably just the attachments and colour
That's my old vacuum. I paid around that a year ago for it and after a year it was working like the same day I got it. It was fantastic apart from the hose, nozzles and normal head. The hose constantly kinks on itself making teh vacuum sound like it's choking and the normal head has no wheels, gliders or anything - it's just a single piece of moulded plastic. The downpipe(?) that goes from the hose to the head on mine was 3 pieces of plastic tube that just pressure fit into each other - this link looks like they updated that to 2 pieces.
Godfrey's usually stocks 2nd hand hoses and heads that would be a great idea to get when you buy this.
I miss that shop-vac, the suction was really powerful, but it was a little large for my needs and I wanted something cordless.
I wouldn't buy anything that uses dust bags. So yesteryear and not economical to use in the long run.
Are you talking about the disposable paper bags?
Yes, does this use disposable ones?
this doesn't use a disposable bag.
My current vacuum cleaner is bagless, but I think I prefer the disposable bag. It's only a few dollars each and much easier.
Just had a thought, could these be used to clean out gutters?
I have a raised side on my house which makes it too high for a normal ladder, thought an attachment on this and stick in gutter might do the job
Anyone ever tried something like this?
be kind….. first time commenter long time viewer
you could
personally the easiest way i find to clean the gutters is after a dry spell i get on the roof with the leaf blower
blows out the gutters in about 5 minsWhat a great idea! Just need a long extension cord
And to remember to take the washing off the line first!!
One of neighbours made a leaf blower extension tube with PVC pipe. It's 3 (ish) metre long pipe with a "u" on the end so he can easily blow clean the gutter from ground level.
Dyson has an up top attachment. Something similar would work well. Could even fabricate one outta PVC
You can buy these attachments for cleaning gutters
What a great company and brand Homelite was, firstly damaged badly by deere, then killed good and proper by current owmers TTI, vale Homelite…
Are you having a good cry about it?
Shelf now $12.64
So I go to buy one and there are no wheels on it…. like WTF
Just go down to the nearest Creek an take the castors of a trolley
Should have looked at the picture first.
Was just about to ask that. It really is a shop vac.
Just an FYI, this little baby is still going strong! Bought specifically to clean a van we bought to camper-fit, also at a bargain price, it's definitely working hard to earn its keep, but it hasn't missed a beat.
So you now have to buy paper bags? Or did you buy a cartridge? Or do you just use the basic filter that came with it for dry vacuuming?
Dry vacuuming requires a replaceable paper bag, but my partner has just been emptying out & reusing the one it came with so far. Wet vacuuming used a fabric filter bag, supplied, although we've yet to try that function.
Checked it out at Bunnings after first posted here. Needed paper bags for dry vacuuming, or a recyclable cartridge (sold separately for $25 or $30). Came to my senses and didn't buy it as I have an old Vax anyway that still works.
Hey guys i got one, if i move it while its in operation such as lift it up then put in down on the groun it will stop sucking and sounds like its hitting the rev limiter? I have to turn it off and wait till motor stops running then it is ok
in b4 'this deal sucks/blows' comments.