I have the quiet 5 gal and I LOVE IT! Just wish I could attach a handle; at 5 ft, hard to drag around. Nevertheless, I actually use it as my vacuum in the house! It’s so powerful and quick, and only takes minutes for a living room! A little cumbersome in small spaces, so I bought the 2 gallon one for bedrooms!! Unfortunately, no wheels! DeWalt, make one more slim with a tall handle for us short people! I love that I don’t have to change the bags for months at a time!!!! I’m DeWalt all the way!
I’m not much taller so I get it! The vacuum I keep in my house is the handheld model. I have wooden steps to the second floor and dust collects there. The size of the handheld/cordless makes it easy to cart around. I still use my Shark and Roomba for whole room cleaning but the handheld gets where the others don’t.
Thank you very much Miss DeWalt, very informative! Just found ur page and u got a new subscriber here now!! I am a fellow DeWalt addict...so im sure i will have a love/hate relationship with u bcuz im most likely gonna have 2 buy whatever u show us, even if i dont need it!! Keep up the great work !
Great info, some of us don't know that there are different filter types for dirt and dust. Have you tried the new Dewalt shop vac that is very quiet? I don't have the model number though.
Just bought the Dewalt 6-gal 'quiet' shop vac (Model #DXV06PL-QT). Bought a DXVC6914 Hepa Filter for it. All Dewalt literature states this is the right filter. It is not. The filter on the machine is much smaller, roughly 5-1/2 X 5-1/2. The 6914 is 7-1/2 X 7-1/2 and absolutely will not fit. Any thoughts?
What I want to know is if any of the off brand hepa filters found on Amazon are as efficient as the Dewalt branded filter. Its ludicrous to charge 50.00 for a filter when there are companies selling a pack of 2 using the same filter media for 30.00.
Hi I just purchased a Dewalt shop vac. I was wondering how do I tell when the vacuum bag is too full and after watching your video I guess I don’t need to use it if I don’t want to, correct?
Hi Mike! Correct, you don’t have to use the bag that’s only if you want to contain the mess of the dust and take it out and throw it away versus emptying the canister directly into the trash. I honestly don’t know how you would tell if it’s full other than feeling it and maybe listening to the vacuum, it might sound like it’s struggling. Hope that helps.
Thanks for the video. H ow do you clean the filter? when do you know you need to clean the filter? I maily vaccum outside the usual dirt collecting on drive way when you have trees. I love the vac but not sure what is the best use and cost effective way to use bag or filter.
Hi! You can shake the dust out of the filter every couple uses if needed and I often use my air compressor to gently blow dirt out from the folds. There's no one size fits all answer, it's mainly as needed. I also listen for any changes in the suction or engine. If it sounds like the vacuum is struggling, I look at the filter. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
Thanks for taking the time to asnwer. I actually found later someone who recommended to put around the filter pool skimmer socks . I ordered a pack and seems perfect so far. @@Jennyfromtheshop
Unfortunately video does not answer my most basic Qs - how often can the store-bought replacements be washed before replacing? Also, is the one provided when I bought the DeWalt shopvac also washable? Lastly, if I don’t care about the higher micron filtering, do I ever really need to replace?
There’s honestly no way to answer the first question, each user will have a unique set of circumstances such as how often they use it and how much dirt accumulates based on what’s being swept up. When it looks raggedy from washing it or the machine sounds like it’s struggling, replace it. Also, I don’t know what model you purchased but the users manual should give some guidance for the filter that came with your vacuum. Lastly, you don’t need to replace the filter that came with it with the micron filters if you want to keep using the standard ones. Over the life of your vacuum, you will most likely need to replace the filter several times, but again, it’s as needed.
I have new spores. Will the HEPA filter designed for old spores work for these new spores as well? (Lol. I think they meant MOLD spores. My box says "old spores" also.)
The canister styles can be used with liquid if you’d like, the bag type cannot. The canister type will become saturated after several tanks though, and it would need thoroughly dried before reusing. I personally would remove it if I was going to vacuum water because I wouldn’t want the hassle of dealing with the filter. Double check with your vacuum manual just to be sure your model can be used with or without.
My question is not about the difference between DXVC6914, 6912 and 6910. I mean whether they fit for DVX06P. The introduction says they fit, but I don't know how to install them. Thank you.@@Jennyfromtheshop
I would personally use both together, although I need to look at the directions or contact the company for an accurate answer. This is a question I get a lot and want to do a short video on the topic.
You don't need the bag. All the bag does is make it easier to empty. For that matter, you don't need either for vacuuming liquids. Liquids will destroy the bag and the filter isn't filtering anything out of the exhaust as the liquid IS the filter. There's no dust flying out of the exhaust when vacuuming liquids. Using a filter when vacuuming liquids is just ruining it faster. There is a float inside the vacuum that shuts down the suction power once enough liquid has been sucked up.
@@American-Plague Agreed. I only suggested using both because the viewer asked about the HEPA filter so I assumed they were concerned about dust particles.
That all depends on how often you use it and what materials you’re sweeping. I use my filters for a long time and just take them outside and clean them.
I have the quiet 5 gal and I LOVE IT! Just wish I could attach a handle; at 5 ft, hard to drag around. Nevertheless, I actually use it as my vacuum in the house! It’s so powerful and quick, and only takes minutes for a living room!
A little cumbersome in small spaces, so I bought the 2 gallon one for bedrooms!!
Unfortunately, no wheels!
DeWalt, make one more slim with a tall handle for us short people! I love that I don’t have to change the bags for months at a time!!!!
I’m DeWalt all the way!
I’m not much taller so I get it! The vacuum I keep in my house is the handheld model. I have wooden steps to the second floor and dust collects there. The size of the handheld/cordless makes it easy to cart around. I still use my Shark and Roomba for whole room cleaning but the handheld gets where the others don’t.
Honestly, I never paid much attention to the filters, outside of "put a filter in" and "take the filter out" 🙃 very informative! 👍😎
Thank you! I’m guilty of using mine until the shop vac dies. 😂
@@Jennyfromtheshop I'm in good company then! 😂👍
Thank you! This is an excellent video and just what I needed
Thank you very much Miss DeWalt, very informative! Just found ur page and u got a new subscriber here now!! I am a fellow DeWalt addict...so im sure i will have a love/hate relationship with u bcuz im most likely gonna have 2 buy whatever u show us, even if i dont need it!! Keep up the great work !
LOL, I understand completely! Great to have you along.
Hi Jennifer , thanks for reviewing these dewalt shop vac filter options , have a happy halloween !!! 👍😃🎃👻
You’re welcome! Happy Halloween! 🎃
Wow that was pretty thorough lol. I will never look at a filter the same way again.
Haha! Who knew there was so much to cover? 😂
Great info, some of us don't know that there are different filter types for dirt and dust. Have you tried the new Dewalt shop vac that is very quiet? I don't have the model number though.
Yes! I have a video prepared and ready to go I’m just waiting for the go ahead from the company to post live. It’s unbelievably quiet!
Why no foam filter with Dewalt (DXV16xx) wet/dry vacuums? Possible part #DeWalt DXVA20-1200A.
Great video with lots of information i don’t even own that brand, I own the orange one but still watched lol thanks for posting.
That’s a true compliment! Thank you for staying until the end. ❤️
@@Jennyfromtheshop you are welcome look forward to the next video, happy woodworking
Great vid! Love my DeWALT tools!👍😁. But I don’t have a DeWALT shop vac yet…🤔. Think I need one to replace the no name brand one I’ve got!
I have a video coming out soon showing the Stealth Sonic quiet model. I'd recommend that!
@@Jennyfromtheshop awesome, I’ll check it out, can’t wait!
@@Jennyfromtheshop I have a feeling that finding your channel is about to get very expensive😂😂.
Oh well, great stuff! 👍😁
@@TNTOutdoors4U Lol, I’m an enabler.😂
Just bought the Dewalt 6-gal 'quiet' shop vac (Model #DXV06PL-QT). Bought a DXVC6914 Hepa Filter for it. All Dewalt literature states this is the right filter. It is not. The filter on the machine is much smaller, roughly 5-1/2 X 5-1/2. The 6914 is 7-1/2 X 7-1/2 and absolutely will not fit. Any thoughts?
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Im about to buy the 12gallon stealth vacuum!
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Awesome! Thanks for watching!
www.amazon.com/vdp/06d7477ccde04640ac30d470ae9dec7f If you want to comparison shop.
What I want to know is if any of the off brand hepa filters found on Amazon are as efficient as the Dewalt branded filter. Its ludicrous to charge 50.00 for a filter when there are companies selling a pack of 2 using the same filter media for 30.00.
@@espy0008 I honestly don’t know but you could compare the stats, they might be similar.
Does the hepa filter restrict air flow at all?
Not that I've noticed but that might be something you can't tell unless it's lab tested.
Hi
I just purchased a Dewalt shop vac. I was wondering how do I tell when the vacuum bag is too full and after watching your video I guess I don’t need to use it if I don’t want to, correct?
Hi Mike! Correct, you don’t have to use the bag that’s only if you want to contain the mess of the dust and take it out and throw it away versus emptying the canister directly into the trash. I honestly don’t know how you would tell if it’s full other than feeling it and maybe listening to the vacuum, it might sound like it’s struggling. Hope that helps.
Thanks for the video. H
ow do you clean the filter? when do you know you need to clean the filter? I maily vaccum outside the usual dirt collecting on drive way when you have trees. I love the vac but not sure what is the best use and cost effective way to use bag or filter.
Hi! You can shake the dust out of the filter every couple uses if needed and I often use my air compressor to gently blow dirt out from the folds. There's no one size fits all answer, it's mainly as needed. I also listen for any changes in the suction or engine. If it sounds like the vacuum is struggling, I look at the filter. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
Thanks for taking the time to asnwer. I actually found later someone who recommended to put around the filter pool skimmer socks . I ordered a pack and seems perfect so far. @@Jennyfromtheshop
Unfortunately video does not answer my most basic Qs - how often can the store-bought replacements be washed before replacing? Also, is the one provided when I bought the DeWalt shopvac also washable? Lastly, if I don’t care about the higher micron filtering, do I ever really need to replace?
There’s honestly no way to answer the first question, each user will have a unique set of circumstances such as how often they use it and how much dirt accumulates based on what’s being swept up. When it looks raggedy from washing it or the machine sounds like it’s struggling, replace it. Also, I don’t know what model you purchased but the users manual should give some guidance for the filter that came with your vacuum. Lastly, you don’t need to replace the filter that came with it with the micron filters if you want to keep using the standard ones. Over the life of your vacuum, you will most likely need to replace the filter several times, but again, it’s as needed.
Question can you use the bag filters along with the green cartridge
Yes. If you want the debris contained for easier cleanup, you can use both at the same time.
So I don’t need the foam filter? My 12 gal did not come with one.
If you’re vacuuming liquids you might, especially if there’s debris mixed. The ones in this video are meant for dry materials or very little liquids.
I have new spores. Will the HEPA filter designed for old spores work for these new spores as well? (Lol. I think they meant MOLD spores. My box says "old spores" also.)
I can't really answer that, are you able to contact Alton Industries? They're the manufacturer of this. I wouldn't want to mislead anyone.
@@Jennyfromtheshop Ah geez! What am I going to do about these new spores? I need to get rid of them.
Do I need both filters if I’m using a bag?
I don’t have my manual in front of me but I believe it showed both in use at the same time. Now sure if that’s overkill?
Just bought one. Can it be used for a dry vac without the bag filter?
Yes. I don’t use the bag attachment. I would if I wanted to keep everything contained for some reason and just throw it away.
Do you take the filter out before vacuuming up water? Thanks
The canister styles can be used with liquid if you’d like, the bag type cannot. The canister type will become saturated after several tanks though, and it would need thoroughly dried before reusing. I personally would remove it if I was going to vacuum water because I wouldn’t want the hassle of dealing with the filter. Double check with your vacuum manual just to be sure your model can be used with or without.
I bought DXVC6914. It says it can be compatible with DVX06P but it seems larger. Could you please share how to install the larger filter?
Hi! The filters are all the same size, just different colors. See this video around the 1:30 mark.
My question is not about the difference between DXVC6914, 6912 and 6910. I mean whether they fit for DVX06P. The introduction says they fit, but I don't know how to install them. Thank you.@@Jennyfromtheshop
Hi! 0.5 micron particles. Are they smaller particles than 0.3 micron particles?
No. A half (0.5) of a pie is bigger than [roughly] a third of a pie (0.3).
Do you use both the canister (HEPA) filter and the dust bag together? Or just one or the other? Thanks
I would personally use both together, although I need to look at the directions or contact the company for an accurate answer. This is a question I get a lot and want to do a short video on the topic.
You don't need the bag. All the bag does is make it easier to empty. For that matter, you don't need either for vacuuming liquids. Liquids will destroy the bag and the filter isn't filtering anything out of the exhaust as the liquid IS the filter. There's no dust flying out of the exhaust when vacuuming liquids. Using a filter when vacuuming liquids is just ruining it faster. There is a float inside the vacuum that shuts down the suction power once enough liquid has been sucked up.
@@American-Plague Agreed. I only suggested using both because the viewer asked about the HEPA filter so I assumed they were concerned about dust particles.
how long i can use the filter for?
That all depends on how often you use it and what materials you’re sweeping. I use my filters for a long time and just take them outside and clean them.