Have a rigid, it died on me a while back. Had it for years, no receipt. I emailed them, all they asked for were a handful of photos of the vac itself, they were specific on the photos, wanting specific angles of specific parts. No questions asked other than that, new vac came in the mail a week or so later.
For anyone concerned about the quality and robustness of the ridgid filter, I've had a ridgid wet dry vac for about 8 years. I don't use the vac every day like some people do but it does get used an average of about once a week. I use it on leaves, garage floor, car interiors, and fireplace ashes mostly. I'm only on my second filter and I take the filter off after every use and bang it against the inside of the trash can. These filters hold up very well.
The 9 gallon Bauer seems to LITERALLY be the fraternal twin of the 4.5 "peak horsepower" 10 gallon Stanley that lives in my shop! The only differences seem to be the colors (my Stanley is black with yellow handles/latches) and the capacity (10 gallons for my Stanley-9 gallons for the Bauer). My old buddy Stanley is still going strong after at least 6 years of sucking up everything from oil dry to sawdust to metal shavings. If he ever gives up on me, I'll be looking hard at the Bauer...along with the Harbor Freight extended warranty (I buy it with ANY power tool from Harbor Freight). If memory serves, I paid $40 for Stanley at my local True Value, which, thankfully, is still in business today!
The style of the Bauer filter is available almost anywhere, whereas the Rigid filter is usually only available at Home Depot. I know because I own 2 rigid vacs and hate being limit for where to buy filters.
@@lilbeanie5078 How do the other filters stay attached on your Ridgid (and sealed for that matter) as the rubber end seals and secures the filter to the vac? It's unique to the Ridgid as far as I know.
I gutted and rebuilt my home’s interior completely when I bought it. The most useful tool I bought then and since then has been my rigid vac. 12 years old and still kickin butt
I have a couple rigid vacs and I like them all and had no issues with them. Yes, the lifetime warranty is a huge plus! That said, I was in HF the other day and finally decided to put my hands on the Bauer Vacs just to feel them out. I always just dismissed them but just feeling them I gotta say I was impressed. You touched on the build quality and you’re right, they do feel well built. I think the slight differences in power are insignificant. I wish HF would modify their warranty to at least include some items/brands with a longer/better warranty. I think it’s time as they are introducing more premium lines and I think that’s what separates them from the other name brands.
I use the size 1 and 1/0 Mustad hooks to freeline for snook ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxzXmlErSqVAEGWFEKO530BvTqFDw53QW3 and they have been fantastic. The points are super sharp, and the hook is small enough to blend with my baitfish, yet large enough to land fish 30" or more. I also use these hooks when I'm pier or surf fishing with my kids. They tend to catch tons of smaller snapper, whiting, and catfish, and we get far fewer gut hooks with these Mustad in-lines, which means more of them survive after release. I was actually using these hooks when I caught my friend too, but I think that had more to do with the bait I was using ;-)
Got upset with my various brands of "shop vac" and walked into HD and bought the most expensive rigid I could. It's been wonderful for actually cleaning up the shop and the vehicles! No regrets even though I paid full price
Whenever I buy a wet dry vac I always set my sights on getting the one that totally sucks! It’s “Bauer Power” once again! For now I have the Dustbuster version, and no complaints. It’s the quicker sucker upper.
Great video, this was closer than I expected. I've had my eye on the Bauer for a while... I can't put my finger why but the Bauer reminds me heavily of the Craftsman shop vac my dad had in the garage in the 1990s (although that one was gray). Shame about Craftsman, I have a lot of great memories of working with my dad's Craftsman tools in the garage as a kid.
Surprisingly, Project Farm's testing showed the Craftsman as a "recommended" model based on performance and value. Other UA-camrs have found the same, so.....
Where do you get replacement filters for the Bauer? Can you get HEPA filters for Bauer? Can I get a Crush Proof hose the fits a Bauer? I use a Ridgid I paid $35 for several years ago with a Gore Cleanstream Filter. If I can't use a Cleanstream filter or some equivalent I would not buy it.
Hoses and hose accessories for Dewalt vacs fit Bauer. They are available in 1-7/8' and 2-1/2" sizes, depending on your particular vac: altonindustries.com/collections/dewalt-vac-accessories Various Ridgid nozzles also fit Bauer. Filters are another matter, though.
main gain on the Baur is the foam gasket that keeps the suction at peak with no leaks at all time. The negative on the boar is that it doesn't have a sound muffler. ***Try shipping the vac to Ohio for service with the Ridgid! Cost of ship for warranty is the price of a new vacuum. We have seen Ridgid do this with the LifeTime Warranty on Tool storage cases.
The newer Craftsman vacs are made by the same company as Rigid. My local Sears is going out of business and their "Redline" filter fits my Rigid perfectly. After that, I went back to Sears and bought a new hose, extensions, and nozzle ends for cheap. They might as well have had "Rigid" stamped on them.
Good for you....niiiice. Yeah, I noticed the styling of my new Ridgid 12 gal. that I purchased for $75 during the holidays looks eerily similar to the new Craftsman line. I also have a four year old Ridgid 12 gal and it's been a workhorse when I've needed to suck up the remaining couple of inches of water in our 16 ft round above ground pool at season's end. My parents owned Craftsman vacs for decades so that's what I bought when I moved out and got married. When my 6 gal(or was it 8 gal?) finally died four years ago I planned to get a larger Craftsman until I read the reviews which weren't great. That's why I decided to go with Ridgid for two reasons...#1) The reviews were overwhelmingly strong and #2) the two extra hoses and all of the attachments from my old Craftsman fit the Ridgid I was looking at. The other brands I considered had smaller diameter hoses so I would've had to spend more money on extra hoses and attachments. I hope my new Ridgid proves to be as durable as my old unit because I prefer everything else about it in comparison.
I keep buying the "regular model" Ridgids and beating them to death ever couple years or less. All part of the cost of doing business in construction. Ironically we still have an actual Shop Vac brand vacuum that we have used and abused for over 15 years and it just keeps on working, working as well as it ever did anyway. Might have to give the Bauer a try, even though I pledged to never buy Chinese products if I could help it.
On HD.com the price is $65 today. While the Bauer looks and feels better, I am always suspect of the thing you can't see; the electrics. The motor windings. connectors etc. I don't know that they are better in a Rigid but there is the Warranty. Typically the HF stuff has weaker electrics and won't have the longevity. and thus the 90 day deal. The hose connections can be a deal breaker. You have to have robustness there since that is a heavy use item and failure is at least an inconvenience. Thanks Red.
I plan on getting one of these and attaching a dust cyclone. So for me it’s coming down to what has a hose size that’ll fit a dust cyclone that will also fit a table saw. Because sweeping sucks. And if I can avoid it by dumping a bucket, I’m in. Will it suck paying $150-200 to get a whole set up. Sure. But, it’ll be awesome not spending 45 minutes after each build to clean.
I went with the HF Bauer. And am not disappointed in the least. I had a “real” Shop Vac 4 HP 20 Gallon. I got it in Wisconsin in 1996 because basement flooded. It worked great. Then Missouri, Same issue. Same Shop Vac. Now in 2024 in Texas it started making noise and it was kicking out dust like you would not believe. Still coughing this morning. So 28 years was pretty good especially since I was using it for my Dust collection in the garage with a cyclone and 5 Gallon Bucket. If it dies before me I will be shocked (am 62). So not to worried about the warranty stuff on an item like this.
I’ve been burned by ridgid weaseling out of their LSA. So I’m glad to hear that the Bauer vac did a good job. I’ll definitely switch to that when my ridgid burns out or I just need to upgrade. I have one of the smaller ridgid and found it to be the worst of both worlds (like a dodge Dakota with a v8. All the fuel economy of a v8 with the power of a v6). The ridgid is loud and not very powerful. I could live with one but not both. Loud and powerful would be ok. Quiet and not very powerful is also ok. I had an old craftsman shop vac that was kinda loud but really powerful. It was great till it went “missing” one day.
The Ford ranger 4.0 had less economy than a V-8 with all the power of an average 3.5 V6!! It also had the turning radius of a V10!! Also you can get a plastic muffler for vacuums!
I actually bought one two days ago, the Bauer 6 gallon one. Don't like it doesn't have a crevice tool and the hose is a different size from my old one. It's less noisy than my old Shop Vac. What it came with is all better than expected for the price. The new Shop Vac brands have a paper bag, so they cost about $3 every time you need to empty it. Didn't look at the Rigid, would have to drive 40 miles each way.
Going to Home Depot right now! I was undecided yesterday on which vacuum to buy the I saw this video the next morning. Thanks for helping me choose. I'm going to go with the lifetime warranty one
When my decades-old 8-gal Shop-Vac finally expired I bought the Bauer 6-gal at Harbor Freight for $54.99 in July 2021. It's performed flawlessly so far, and while it didn't come with a crevice tool I discovered that my old Shop-Vac hose with crevice tool fits snugly into the Bauer suction port and saved the day. I clean the filter regularly with my household vacuum's crevice tool, but would you recommend rubber-banding a Shop-Vac paper filter over the Bauer filter? As for noise level, I always wear ear-protective headphones whenever I vacuum or mow the lawn.
Nice to see the warranty for rigid i just live that filter in the buar wow with the metal mesh but I will buy the wet dry vac that has the features I need for the job I need it for regardless of brand ... thousands of brands make wet dry vacs @TheDenOfTools
Thank you for your video. I am still undecided and may have to buy one of each and hope one lasts as long as they should. There are many comments about how long those older ones lasted. That would be helpful if anyone made them like they used to. I am looking to buy my 3rd wet/dry vacuum with in 3 years. The last two were Shop-Vac’s and the motors overheated on both with little use, obviously NOT made to last! I took them apart, changed bushings into bearings, did a little rewiring but it didn’t help either of them. I have heard numerous people say that Rigid is not the same quality any more and their warranty isn’t what it used to be either. It would make sense that a company trying to produce a more respectable line may put better quality into their product than one who has a good reputation and is now trying to cut some corners but I will test them both out. Too bad you can’t test for longevity on products in the store TODAY! How sad to waste resources and needlessly add to landfills just so people will have to buy more often. Doesn’t even really help in the long run because you run your customers far off with that kind of game and the resulting word of mouth. However, the base makes for a very sturdy trash can or even a rolling seat with storage if you can make your own seat top. Maybe that’s because mine are still shiny chrome since they didn’t last long. Will not buy Shop-Vac brand again now that I know one wasn’t just a lemon. Shame!
Bauer all day long. Used it for massive amounts of water, wood chips, nails, custom attachments for carpet and upholstery cleaning, glass, dirt, every material you'd find on a construction site. Works flawlessly.
Don't you hate it when there's no clear winner and comes down to just personal preference? To me it looks like the better warranty vs. what looks like better quality (where you hope to never have to wish you had a warranty). Curious to see if others do come up with a third alternative, but if I had to choose, I would probably go with the Bauer and take my chances. If it fails early, live and learn and move on.
Question.. When using the Bauer for water is there a sleeve, or have to remove the filter, etc? I actually bought the Bauer, but for light use for my car, basement, etc. Lost my manuel.. . For Bauer owners who didn't know the Ridgid accessory car kit with hose and attachments does fit the Bauer. The extra Ridgid attachments was a plus for my usage, and gave me a backup hose. Nice review! Thank you!!!
I don't know if anyone else mentioned this, but the Ridgid vac has an available OSHA-approved HEPA filter available; does the Bauer? Didn't see one on their website. HEPA filtration very important in an enclosed environment like your shop. This would be a big factor for me in deciding between these two machines..
Good test, Bauer brings it yet again. Did you notice which one was louder? In the late 80's, early 90's Sears made some killer shopvacs, they were loud as hell but they could suck your face off.
sonicfuker Haha I know exactly the ones you’re talking about, someone in my family had one of those when I was a kid, loud as hell but now every shop vac I’ve used since seems weak in comparison.
I was just looking at different shop vacs…came across the Porter Cable 10 gal. Whose head looks a whole lot like the Bauer 14 gal. Motor specs are the same I think and the heads look a BUNCH a like. Thoughts?
I'm researching the topic myself, noting how the old models held up. I'm wondering if the planned obsolescence engineers are deliberately designing shop vacs to have a short life span, the way the major kitchen appliances and cars are now designed to die the day after the warranty expires.
I'm still using a Craftsman 32 gallon shop vacuum that I've had for about 40 years. It still works OK but the clamp on one side that secures the lid to the tub is broken. Even still, the weight of the lid keeps the lid secured to the tub well enough. The Craftsman shop vac has been a working beast but I'm thinking about replacing this old beast with a new one a new one.
I'd take the Rigid, looks to be it came with an extra attachment (and a very handy one at that) and the feature of self draining plug. Lifetime warrantee, yes please. I'm thinking of buying a new one my old beat up one is a Rigid...nothing really wrong with it other then the hose being beat up. Might have to just run it into the ground for a new one someday instead of buying something new.
I own 6 Craftsman wet dry vacs. They are great but I feel that they really take advantage when you need a new hose and filter it costs almost as much as a new vacuum.
I bought a Craftsman vacuum years and years agowhich are used for some time picking up cement dust from the floor in the basement thank you my builderI used it for a long time down there and wanted a second vacuum so I bought a rigid which is almost identical the filters are nearly identical they do a good job with dust and with waterand I haven't had a problem with either one of them I'm talkin probably 15 and 30 years for these
I had a couple of Craftsman wet/dry models for many decades and donated them to my son-in-laws whom still use them to this day. After shopping around, I decided on a 16 gallon Shop Vac brand stainless steel wet/dry model from Lowes. After 4+ years I've had no problems other than it doesn't seem to work with cyclone dust collectors. Not the vac itself, but the collectors. It seems that the vacuum is too "strong" and sucks the dust right back out of the collector before it can settle to the bottom the dust bin. I've tried two homemade and two commercial type cyclonic dust collection attachments with little luck. If I can get 10% of the sawdust into the collector I'm doing well. I recently purchased a Rockler Dust Right collector and as soon as I get it together I will give it a try. As to the Rigid's flimsy looking filter, I would have to agree that it is cheesy looking. But the majority of replacement filters at the HD are much better looking quality (with a substantial price). Not sure how the output air flow on the Bauer increased over the input. I suppose one could constrict the output slightly to increase pressure, but the actual output volume would decrease.
Here's what will be the Bauer's downfall (besides the lack of warranty): Replacement filters! HF is notoriously awful when it comes to sticking with a standard and having parts available. I have a Rigid that I bought about 20 years ago. Still going strong. And HD still has filters for it. Bauer changes sizes and styles on items all to friggin time! And anything like a filter may not ever be stocked. I'd like to consider the Bauer, but I have no confidence that it will be useable a year from now when I need a new filter.
Other's have commented that this is a standard size in the industry and there is a phone number right on the listing to order them. HF has, just this year, really upped their game in the parts department.
I have 2 Shop Vac brand wet/dry vacuums. The 20gal is 25-30 years old and has always sucked (in the good way). The 16gal is about 8 years old & sucks also. Never a moments trouble with either. And they take the same filter.
I have 2 shop vac brand ones and 3 ridgid ones. I hate the goofy size hose connection on some of the Ridgid vacs. The old ridgid vacs used the same red stripe filter as sears did. Now they use the rubber bottom one which is quick to change and no parts to loose. I need to consolidate to one brand just so I only need one filter to stock. The problem with the Bauer is their pricing on filters and bags is way high. $33 for a filter is nutz. But it's most likely a filter you can buy on Amazon in bulk for far less. I will probably go back with ridgid replacements as time goes on just to have one filter type and one hose connection type. I have been known to buy the black Friday vacs just for the filter and parts.
Where is the drain on the Bauer for a 12 gallon vac that is a lot of water with no drain that can be a problem in situations plus Ridgid has a pump you can install on the drain so when your vac is full of water or when your vac has water you can pump the water 💦 out as you suck water into the vac if you are on a job and you have to empty that vac several times it is better that you have a drain & Ridgid has a lot more features you can buy like better filters and bags a discharge filter hoses and others attachments and upgrades .
The problem I have with the Bauer is: 1. Options and accessories - seem much more limited. 2. Filters - how much are they, and do you have as many options as with the Ridgid system? 3. How long will this line be around, before HB discontinues it, or changes over to like a Hercules line? 4. Warranty - You mentioned this, but it’s another issue I have. I know HB is good while your under warranty, but you either need to purchase an extended plan, which drastically changes the pricing difference, or hope nothing ever happens. Otherwise I do like the Bauer vacs…Project Farm reviewed the larger one, and it also performed really well.
I read their website a few months ago regarding warranty before I return it in the 30 days. My issue was a smelled burning motor coils. It said to ship it to them or I spend money driving a few hours to the location. I return checked a few in store for exchange though checked in store. I gave up & did return. I might have just been that batch during the holidays. The only other think I noticed was a air leak though I was testing the HD1800 at the time. I do wonder about their commercial line though not lifetime warranty.
I bought a shop vac wet/dry a couple years ago on black friday at walmart it was really cheap less then $17. It doesnt work nearly as good as craftsmen of old did. It does not have a blow feature which sucks, need it for hvac cleanout. I just found a rag stuck in the hose, was wondering why it wasnt working now working okay again. But would never buy one without a blow feature again. I never use the filter but need to start using it. I mostly use it for water.
Bear Guy. I am a LONG time watcher, subscriber. By 20+=year old 16 gal Craftsman shopvac died TODAY. I immediately dialed you up, found this. Between you an Project Farm, THE BEST reviews online. BTW, gonna buy a Baurer.
Bauer filters are not available at HF it says to contact customer service. Beside the warranty this is a problem. Think I would give the Rigid the win.
Shop Vac used to make good wet/dry vacs before they started making motors in China. They made motors in Binghamton, New York for years. Now, they are moving entire production to China. I am disappointed as they had lasted twenty years in the past!!
Check out the UA-cam channel Slow and expensive, you’ll be able to hook any of these Vacs up to any other stuff. Plus find ways to use them that you may have never thought of.
Nozzles interchange between the two. Hose attachments are different. Dewalt hoses fit the Bauer and are available in 1-7/8" and 2-1/2" sizes depending on the model: altonindustries.com/collections/dewalt-vac-accessories Filters are different, though.
Harbor Freight says this compares to a DeWalt DXV09P, but it oddly looks more like a certain other brand under the SB&D umbrella that also wears black and red clothes. You know.....that certain brand that SB&D wants to be the new flagship brand of the company. I never really was a fan of Ridgid tools, and having said that, I would like to see this Bauer vacuum tested against the DeWalt DXV09P that HF claims it compares to and maybe even that other black and red brand as well. Great video as always!!! Another thing I would like to suggest is, IF YOU CAN, AND IF YOU THINK IT MIGHT HELP OR HINDER EITHER MACHINE, using the vacuums for dry pickup like sawdust for example, add in a Dust Right dust separator.
You should do a video comparing the Wen 12 gallon dust collector vs the central machinery 1hp 13 gallon dust collector. I was looking into a better shop vac which is how I saw this video. I came across some videos about how much better the dust collector is. The 13 gallon ones look like they would take up as much room as a shop vac with a cyclone or whatever so it would still be perfect for a small shop.
My Rigid died after having it a few years. Exchanged emails with warranty people and they sent me an RMA number. Had to ship them the powerhead on my dime, but they only took a couple days to send me a brand new complete vacuum with a note saying "sorry your vac was defective, here's a new one!" No receipt needed, no hassle. In fact I slept on the RMA number for several months and then just up and sent it in one day. Not a peep. Can't ask for more than that.
years ago I bought a 20 gallon Ridgid wet/dry. I misplaced the hose somewhere and there is no replacement hose that fits the port. their parts website list a replacement hose but it didn't fit. the old port is about 1/4" larger (non-standard), fortunately I was able to design and 3D print an adaptor. I also have a Ridgid twin blade saw ( their version of the Dual Saw) where they said on the box and documentation replacement consumable parts would always be available - NOPE - you can find a few new/old stock blades for $85 (the original replacements were $39 a set) no other current dual saw blades fit. SO, Ridgid loves priority parts so you have to buy only from them, then doesn't provide replacement parts after the product is discontinued but - hey- throw it out and buy their latest - soon to be discontinued/unsupported products.
Richard Krieb I thought the same thing but on the 20 gallon wet/dry vac the port is bigger than their current vacs, it measures 67.4mm (2.65")- I bought one Ridgid brand 2.5" hose from Home Depot that didn't fit and the second one direct from Ridgid that they listed as a direct replacement part for that vac and it didn't fit either. It wasn't a big deal to 3D print an adaptor. you are right that a standard 2.5" hose fits their current models, I don't know why the 20 gallon is different.
Good comparison. I have a ridgid 1450 and its been great for about 10 years and is still going strong. btw.. is that an interceptor vest i see on the kid? lol. Outstanding!
I’ve had so many different tools fail from harbor freight that I still get nervous trusting them, not saying I haven’t seen failures with big box stuff but not as much as HF. I like your videos but I’m hearing seems and feels more robust. I want to see more actual testing. Project farm did a nice one on shop vacs. Thanks for posting
My craftsmen lasted 34 years, it would have lasted longer but I killed it sucking up dirt water at the end. I doubt they last like that anymore everything made to break now.
My dad had his for so long. I remember him trying the suction on his hand in the middle of Sears and me being a scared **** holding my ears! I think my dad got 20-25 years out of it!
I've had a Craftsman for probably 25 years. It still works great but from day one the hose won't stay on the vacuum end. It falls off just when I need it the most!
@The Den of Tools. Great review. I still have my two Ridgid wet vacs. One is a 16 gallon that is twenty years old and a 4.5 gallon ProPack that is 3 years old. Both work well. Great to see you got Jeff to do all the physical work while you narrate. You really got him moving during assembly! But @8:38 my gosh Red! What part of Montana are you, Jeff and the family are where the kids need tactical gear? Or did you have him prepped for a different review? Hope you and your family (as well as Jeff's) stay safe and well. Shine on!
Although you didn't mention it, did you notice any difference in the volume of the vacs while they were running. One of my Rigid vacs has an integrated muffler which makes it quiet enough to hold a normal conversation while it is running. A very nice feature!
Hey All ,, Does the Bauer come with ( or can you purchase ) filter BAGS to attach to the unit ? ( Not the filter itself ,,,, but BAGS that attach ,, usually inside right where the hose comes in ) . Thanks .
Will the ridgid vacuum hose and attachments work on the Bauer vacuum. I was looking at the ridgid 7 piece set hose and attachments with a 2 1/2 to 1 1/4 adapter. I was just curious if you try to use the ridgid stuff on the Bauer really
i recently bought the 6 gal 4hp Bauer wet/dry vac. I noticed the lid to body rubber foam seal doesnt keep the lid squared and sealed when I pick the vac up from the top handle. Theres a small gap when latched up and picked up from the top handle. Should i be concerned of suction loss? I was wanting to get different seal, one that fills the channel and keeps the lid taught when latched.
I’m on the fence between the 3 and 6 gallon Bauer. I’m a homeowner and have to vacuum my AC condensation line occasionally and want something for dust collection. Which do you recommend?
@@lilbeanie5078 Stanley filters are available from the distributor, Alton Industries: altonindustries.com/collections/vacs-accessories Many of the Stanley hose sizes appear different, but the Dewalt hoses fit Bauer in either 1-7/8" or 2-1/2" depending on the model. Alton Industries distributes Dewalt, Stanley, and Porter Cable vacs. They probably all come out of the same Chinese factory.
About 20 years ago we 'bit the bullet' and spent the $ to buy a Fein. Never a regret... However, its not easy to buy... hard to find at a walk-in store, and today, offered at a stupid high price. It does feature a 2 mode power switch.. in one setting, you can plug in a power tool that has a dust collecting vacuum port, and the vacuum will turn on and off with the tool.
can one get an attachment for the bauer which has a narrow angled end which would be ideal for getting in tight spots? Had one with my old shop vac. Doesn't fit on this bauer
![[UA] Team Vitality проти NAVI | IEM Cologne 2024](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/wttO1zVRTC0/mqdefault.jpg)
Have a rigid, it died on me a while back. Had it for years, no receipt. I emailed them, all they asked for were a handful of photos of the vac itself, they were specific on the photos, wanting specific angles of specific parts. No questions asked other than that, new vac came in the mail a week or so later.
Forgot to mention, they asked that I cut the cord off the old one and throw it in the trash. Didn’t even want it back!!
@@medicjwilson that's great to hear!
Try that with harbor freight...
Dang! That's some solid customer service! Glad I came across your comment. I'm a Dewalt guy but, this could be a game changer.
That's excellent customer service. Love my ridgid vac.
So... The Bauer didn't flex, it was more... rigid?!?
You get an upvote for that groaner of a pun.
@@bonivuselderheart2716 The thing about vacuum puns is they have to suck!
>Rigid
For anyone concerned about the quality and robustness of the ridgid filter, I've had a ridgid wet dry vac for about 8 years. I don't use the vac every day like some people do but it does get used an average of about once a week. I use it on leaves, garage floor, car interiors, and fireplace ashes mostly. I'm only on my second filter and I take the filter off after every use and bang it against the inside of the trash can. These filters hold up very well.
I just bought the Bauer 6 gallons vacuum. It works great, pretty quiet and. Half the price of the equivalent ridgid. Recommended
I just purchased a Bauer 14 gallons today!
The 9 gallon Bauer seems to LITERALLY be the fraternal twin of the 4.5 "peak horsepower" 10 gallon Stanley that lives in my shop! The only differences seem to be the colors (my Stanley is black with yellow handles/latches) and the capacity (10 gallons for my Stanley-9 gallons for the Bauer). My old buddy Stanley is still going strong after at least 6 years of sucking up everything from oil dry to sawdust to metal shavings. If he ever gives up on me, I'll be looking hard at the Bauer...along with the Harbor Freight extended warranty (I buy it with ANY power tool from Harbor Freight). If memory serves, I paid $40 for Stanley at my local True Value, which, thankfully, is still in business today!
The style of the Bauer filter is available almost anywhere, whereas the Rigid filter is usually only available at Home Depot. I know because I own 2 rigid vacs and hate being limit for where to buy filters.
@@lilbeanie5078 How do the other filters stay attached on your Ridgid (and sealed for that matter) as the rubber end seals and secures the filter to the vac? It's unique to the Ridgid as far as I know.
I gutted and rebuilt my home’s interior completely when I bought it. The most useful tool I bought then and since then has been my rigid vac. 12 years old and still kickin butt
Miss this bear
I have a couple rigid vacs and I like them all and had no issues with them. Yes, the lifetime warranty is a huge plus! That said, I was in HF the other day and finally decided to put my hands on the Bauer Vacs just to feel them out. I always just dismissed them but just feeling them I gotta say I was impressed. You touched on the build quality and you’re right, they do feel well built. I think the slight differences in power are insignificant. I wish HF would modify their warranty to at least include some items/brands with a longer/better warranty. I think it’s time as they are introducing more premium lines and I think that’s what separates them from the other name brands.
I use the size 1 and 1/0 Mustad hooks to freeline for snook ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxzXmlErSqVAEGWFEKO530BvTqFDw53QW3 and they have been fantastic. The points are super sharp, and the hook is small enough to blend with my baitfish, yet large enough to land fish 30" or more. I also use these hooks when I'm pier or surf fishing with my kids. They tend to catch tons of smaller snapper, whiting, and catfish, and we get far fewer gut hooks with these Mustad in-lines, which means more of them survive after release. I was actually using these hooks when I caught my friend too, but I think that had more to do with the bait I was using ;-)
Got upset with my various brands of "shop vac" and walked into HD and bought the most expensive rigid I could. It's been wonderful for actually cleaning up the shop and the vehicles!
No regrets even though I paid full price
Whenever I buy a wet dry vac I always set my sights on getting the one that totally sucks! It’s “Bauer Power” once again!
For now I have the Dustbuster version, and no complaints. It’s the quicker sucker upper.
You have a way with words Mr. Large
Dan Grimes 😉✌🏼
Great video, this was closer than I expected. I've had my eye on the Bauer for a while... I can't put my finger why but the Bauer reminds me heavily of the Craftsman shop vac my dad had in the garage in the 1990s (although that one was gray).
Shame about Craftsman, I have a lot of great memories of working with my dad's Craftsman tools in the garage as a kid.
Surprisingly, Project Farm's testing showed the Craftsman as a "recommended" model based on performance and value. Other UA-camrs have found the same, so.....
Where do you get replacement filters for the Bauer? Can you get HEPA filters for Bauer? Can I get a Crush Proof hose the fits a Bauer? I use a Ridgid I paid $35 for several years ago with a Gore Cleanstream Filter. If I can't use a Cleanstream filter or some equivalent I would not buy it.
Hoses and hose accessories for Dewalt vacs fit Bauer. They are available in 1-7/8' and 2-1/2" sizes, depending on your particular vac: altonindustries.com/collections/dewalt-vac-accessories Various Ridgid nozzles also fit Bauer. Filters are another matter, though.
main gain on the Baur is the foam gasket that keeps the suction at peak with no leaks at all time. The negative on the boar is that it doesn't have a sound muffler.
***Try shipping the vac to Ohio for service with the Ridgid! Cost of ship for warranty is the price of a new vacuum. We have seen Ridgid do this with the LifeTime Warranty on Tool storage cases.
warranty is for the lifetime of the tool itself not ones lifetime. the tool lifetime is determined
by ridgid its a
a misleading
warranty
The newer Craftsman vacs are made by the same company as Rigid. My local Sears is going out of business and their "Redline" filter fits my Rigid perfectly. After that, I went back to Sears and bought a new hose, extensions, and nozzle ends for cheap. They might as well have had "Rigid" stamped on them.
Good for you....niiiice. Yeah, I noticed the styling of my new Ridgid 12 gal. that I purchased for $75 during the holidays looks eerily similar to the new Craftsman line. I also have a four year old Ridgid 12 gal and it's been a workhorse when I've needed to suck up the remaining couple of inches of water in our 16 ft round above ground pool at season's end. My parents owned Craftsman vacs for decades so that's what I bought when I moved out and got married. When my 6 gal(or was it 8 gal?) finally died four years ago I planned to get a larger Craftsman until I read the reviews which weren't great. That's why I decided to go with Ridgid for two reasons...#1) The reviews were overwhelmingly strong and #2) the two extra hoses and all of the attachments from my old Craftsman fit the Ridgid I was looking at. The other brands I considered had smaller diameter hoses so I would've had to spend more money on extra hoses and attachments. I hope my new Ridgid proves to be as durable as my old unit because I prefer everything else about it in comparison.
I keep buying the "regular model" Ridgids and beating them to death ever couple years or less. All part of the cost of doing business in construction. Ironically we still have an actual Shop Vac brand vacuum that we have used and abused for over 15 years and it just keeps on working, working as well as it ever did anyway. Might have to give the Bauer a try, even though I pledged to never buy Chinese products if I could help it.
On HD.com the price is $65 today. While the Bauer looks and feels better, I am always suspect of the thing you can't see; the electrics. The motor windings. connectors etc. I don't know that they are better in a Rigid but there is the Warranty. Typically the HF stuff has weaker electrics and won't have the longevity. and thus the 90 day deal. The hose connections can be a deal breaker. You have to have robustness there since that is a heavy use item and failure is at least an inconvenience. Thanks Red.
I plan on getting one of these and attaching a dust cyclone. So for me it’s coming down to what has a hose size that’ll fit a dust cyclone that will also fit a table saw.
Because sweeping sucks. And if I can avoid it by dumping a bucket, I’m in. Will it suck paying $150-200 to get a whole set up. Sure. But, it’ll be awesome not spending 45 minutes after each build to clean.
Have you seen that HF now has a Bauer dust cyclone?
What I like about my Ridgid is that it is quiet. That's probably one of the most important things to me in a shop vac.
I went with the HF Bauer. And am not disappointed in the least. I had a “real” Shop Vac 4 HP 20 Gallon. I got it in Wisconsin in 1996 because basement flooded. It worked great. Then Missouri, Same issue. Same Shop Vac. Now in 2024 in Texas it started making noise and it was kicking out dust like you would not believe. Still coughing this morning. So 28 years was pretty good especially since I was using it for my Dust collection in the garage with a cyclone and 5 Gallon Bucket. If it dies before me I will be shocked (am 62). So not to worried about the warranty stuff on an item like this.
I’ve been burned by ridgid weaseling out of their LSA. So I’m glad to hear that the Bauer vac did a good job. I’ll definitely switch to that when my ridgid burns out or I just need to upgrade.
I have one of the smaller ridgid and found it to be the worst of both worlds (like a dodge Dakota with a v8. All the fuel economy of a v8 with the power of a v6). The ridgid is loud and not very powerful. I could live with one but not both. Loud and powerful would be ok. Quiet and not very powerful is also ok. I had an old craftsman shop vac that was kinda loud but really powerful. It was great till it went “missing” one day.
loved my 318 Dakota lots of tickets
The Ford ranger 4.0 had less economy than a V-8 with all the power of an average 3.5 V6!!
It also had the turning radius of a V10!!
Also you can get a plastic muffler for vacuums!
I actually bought one two days ago, the Bauer 6 gallon one. Don't like it doesn't have a crevice tool and the hose is a different size from my old one. It's less noisy than my old Shop Vac. What it came with is all better than expected for the price. The new Shop Vac brands have a paper bag, so they cost about $3 every time you need to empty it. Didn't look at the Rigid, would have to drive 40 miles each way.
My Rigid took a crap after a month. I’m going for a Bauer for sure.
Going to Home Depot right now! I was undecided yesterday on which vacuum to buy the I saw this video the next morning. Thanks for helping me choose. I'm going to go with the lifetime warranty one
I bought the same Bauer vac, absolutly love it. That thing will suck stat a harley...
I’m glad that you mentioned the warranty. The Ridgids are tanks!
Nice Comparison. Are the Hoses interchangeable on the two machines?
When my decades-old 8-gal Shop-Vac finally expired I bought the Bauer 6-gal at Harbor Freight for $54.99 in July 2021. It's performed flawlessly so far, and while it didn't come with a crevice tool I discovered that my old Shop-Vac hose with crevice tool fits snugly into the Bauer suction port and saved the day. I clean the filter regularly with my household vacuum's crevice tool, but would you recommend rubber-banding a Shop-Vac paper filter over the Bauer filter? As for noise level, I always wear ear-protective headphones whenever I vacuum or mow the lawn.
Nice to see the warranty for rigid i just live that filter in the buar wow with the metal mesh but I will buy the wet dry vac that has the features I need for the job I need it for regardless of brand ... thousands of brands make wet dry vacs @TheDenOfTools
Thank you for your video. I am still undecided and may have to buy one of each and hope one lasts as long as they should. There are many comments about how long those older ones lasted. That would be helpful if anyone made them like they used to. I am looking to buy my 3rd wet/dry vacuum with in 3 years. The last two were Shop-Vac’s and the motors overheated on both with little use, obviously NOT made to last! I took them apart, changed bushings into bearings, did a little rewiring but it didn’t help either of them. I have heard numerous people say that Rigid is not the same quality any more and their warranty isn’t what it used to be either. It would make sense that a company trying to produce a more respectable line may put better quality into their product than one who has a good reputation and is now trying to cut some corners but I will test them both out. Too bad you can’t test for longevity on products in the store TODAY! How sad to waste resources and needlessly add to landfills just so people will have to buy more often. Doesn’t even really help in the long run because you run your customers far off with that kind of game and the resulting word of mouth. However, the base makes for a very sturdy trash can or even a rolling seat with storage if you can make your own seat top. Maybe that’s because mine are still shiny chrome since they didn’t last long. Will not buy Shop-Vac brand again now that I know one wasn’t just a lemon. Shame!
Bauer all day long. Used it for massive amounts of water, wood chips, nails, custom attachments for carpet and upholstery cleaning, glass, dirt, every material you'd find on a construction site. Works flawlessly.
Just got it today. How’s it holding up? Heard it’s awesome for some and others doesn’t last long at all. I was debating getting the warranty
@@Miles-wy1zr Have had no issues with mine.
Don't you hate it when there's no clear winner and comes down to just personal preference? To me it looks like the better warranty vs. what looks like better quality (where you hope to never have to wish you had a warranty). Curious to see if others do come up with a third alternative, but if I had to choose, I would probably go with the Bauer and take my chances. If it fails early, live and learn and move on.
Question.. When using the Bauer for water is there a sleeve, or have to remove the filter, etc? I actually bought the Bauer, but for light use for my car, basement, etc. Lost my manuel.. . For Bauer owners who didn't know the Ridgid accessory car kit with hose and attachments does fit the Bauer. The extra Ridgid attachments was a plus for my usage, and gave me a backup hose. Nice review! Thank you!!!
The Bauer is very similar to my 20 year old Craftsman
I don't know if anyone else mentioned this, but the Ridgid vac has an available OSHA-approved HEPA filter available; does the Bauer? Didn't see one on their website. HEPA filtration very important in an enclosed environment like your shop. This would be a big factor for me in deciding between these two machines..
I thought they were universal, hmm guess not
Good test, Bauer brings it yet again. Did you notice which one was louder?
In the late 80's, early 90's Sears made some killer shopvacs, they were loud as hell but they could suck your face off.
sonicfuker Haha I know exactly the
ones you’re talking about, someone in my family had one of those when I was a kid, loud as hell but now every shop vac I’ve used since seems weak in comparison.
I was just looking at different shop vacs…came across the Porter Cable 10 gal. Whose head looks a whole lot like the Bauer 14 gal. Motor specs are the same I think and the heads look a BUNCH a like. Thoughts?
I have a rigid I hate it suction stinks and where the hose attaches to the vacuum is cheap
I have the 12 gal Ridgid. I am happy with it
I have the 13 gal Ridgid. I am one gallon happier with it than you.
@@skycorrigan6511 and you can't really put a price on a gallon of happiness (unless it contains your favorite adult beverage).
I have no experience with the Bauer but have three Rigid’s in service currently. I have been using one of them since 2005
I'm researching the topic myself, noting how the old models held up. I'm wondering if the planned obsolescence engineers are deliberately designing shop vacs to have a short life span, the way the major kitchen appliances and cars are now designed to die the day after the warranty expires.
Pretty sure the shipping cost to send a Ridgid vacuum in for warranty repair will be distressingly close to the cost to just go buy a new one. ;)
I'm still using a Craftsman 32 gallon shop vacuum that I've had for about 40 years. It still works OK but the clamp on one side that secures the lid to the tub is broken. Even still, the weight of the lid keeps the lid secured to the tub well enough. The Craftsman shop vac has been a working beast but I'm thinking about replacing this old beast with a new one a new one.
32 gallon?? I bet that sucker is fun to dump out full!
For me filter price , availability, and longevity, are big determining factors. Because it can easily add up to more than the unit cost.
I'd take the Rigid, looks to be it came with an extra attachment (and a very handy one at that) and the feature of self draining plug. Lifetime warrantee, yes please.
I'm thinking of buying a new one my old beat up one is a Rigid...nothing really wrong with it other then the hose being beat up. Might have to just run it into the ground for a new one someday instead of buying something new.
Just remember, its not a warranty, its a service agreement.
I own 6 Craftsman wet dry vacs. They are great but I feel that they really take advantage when you need a new hose and filter it costs almost as much as a new vacuum.
I just got the 14 gallon 6 hp ridgid, with car cleaning kit.
I might get the small 4 gallon 6 hp vac.
I bought a Craftsman vacuum years and years agowhich are used for some time picking up cement dust from the floor in the basement thank you my builderI used it for a long time down there and wanted a second vacuum so I bought a rigid which is almost identical the filters are nearly identical they do a good job with dust and with waterand I haven't had a problem with either one of them I'm talkin probably 15 and 30 years for these
When I bought my rigid 16 gallon 6hp 12 year ago harbor freight didn't have a shop vacuum also I still have and use the crap out of my rigid to!!
I had a couple of Craftsman wet/dry models for many decades and donated them to my son-in-laws whom still use them to this day. After shopping around, I decided on a 16 gallon Shop Vac brand stainless steel wet/dry model from Lowes. After 4+ years I've had no problems other than it doesn't seem to work with cyclone dust collectors. Not the vac itself, but the collectors. It seems that the vacuum is too "strong" and sucks the dust right back out of the collector before it can settle to the bottom the dust bin. I've tried two homemade and two commercial type cyclonic dust collection attachments with little luck. If I can get 10% of the sawdust into the collector I'm doing well. I recently purchased a Rockler Dust Right collector and as soon as I get it together I will give it a try. As to the Rigid's flimsy looking filter, I would have to agree that it is cheesy looking. But the majority of replacement filters at the HD are much better looking quality (with a substantial price). Not sure how the output air flow on the Bauer increased over the input. I suppose one could constrict the output slightly to increase pressure, but the actual output volume would decrease.
Here's what will be the Bauer's downfall (besides the lack of warranty): Replacement filters! HF is notoriously awful when it comes to sticking with a standard and having parts available. I have a Rigid that I bought about 20 years ago. Still going strong. And HD still has filters for it. Bauer changes sizes and styles on items all to friggin time! And anything like a filter may not ever be stocked.
I'd like to consider the Bauer, but I have no confidence that it will be useable a year from now when I need a new filter.
Other's have commented that this is a standard size in the industry and there is a phone number right on the listing to order them. HF has, just this year, really upped their game in the parts department.
I have 2 Shop Vac brand wet/dry vacuums. The 20gal is 25-30 years old and has always sucked (in the good way). The 16gal is about 8 years old & sucks also. Never a moments trouble with either. And they take the same filter.
I have 2 shop vac brand ones and 3 ridgid ones. I hate the goofy size hose connection on some of the Ridgid vacs. The old ridgid vacs used the same red stripe filter as sears did. Now they use the rubber bottom one which is quick to change and no parts to loose.
I need to consolidate to one brand just so I only need one filter to stock.
The problem with the Bauer is their pricing on filters and bags is way high. $33 for a filter is nutz. But it's most likely a filter you can buy on Amazon in bulk for far less.
I will probably go back with ridgid replacements as time goes on just to have one filter type and one hose connection type. I have been known to buy the black Friday vacs just for the filter and parts.
Where is the drain on the Bauer for a 12 gallon vac that is a lot of water with no drain that can be a problem in situations plus Ridgid has a pump you can install on the drain so when your vac is full of water or when your vac has water you can pump the water 💦 out as you suck water into the vac if you are on a job and you have to empty that vac several times it is better that you have a drain & Ridgid has a lot more features you can buy like better filters and bags a discharge filter hoses and others attachments and upgrades .
As soon as I saw the animated bear, I knew this channel is not serious enough for me to watch
OMG everyone, do you see how serious Lou is? So serious 😂🤣😅
The problem I have with the Bauer is:
1. Options and accessories - seem much more limited.
2. Filters - how much are they, and do you have as many options as with the Ridgid system?
3. How long will this line be around, before HB discontinues it, or changes over to like a Hercules line?
4. Warranty - You mentioned this, but it’s another issue I have. I know HB is good while your under warranty, but you either need to purchase an extended plan, which drastically changes the pricing difference, or hope nothing ever happens.
Otherwise I do like the Bauer vacs…Project Farm reviewed the larger one, and it also performed really well.
I read their website a few months ago regarding warranty before I return it in the 30 days. My issue was a smelled burning motor coils. It said to ship it to them or I spend money driving a few hours to the location. I return checked a few in store for exchange though checked in store. I gave up & did return. I might have just been that batch during the holidays. The only other think I noticed was a air leak though I was testing the HD1800 at the time. I do wonder about their commercial line though not lifetime warranty.
Most informative review I have seen in years will definitely go and buy the Bauer this week Merci
I bought the bauer last fall. I think l paid 54. Use it only as a dust collector with cyclone. Just love it
I bought a shop vac wet/dry a couple years ago on black friday at walmart it was really cheap less then $17. It doesnt work nearly as good as craftsmen of old did. It does not have a blow feature which sucks, need it for hvac cleanout. I just found a rag stuck in the hose, was wondering why it wasnt working now working okay again. But would never buy one without a blow feature again. I never use the filter but need to start using it. I mostly use it for water.
I recently bought a 14 gal Rigid. you don't register it on the same site as the power tools, it's registered on the Rigid professional website
Not sure what accessories are available for the Bauer but I'd guess Rigid wins. Agree the Bauer is certainly a great product in terms of performance.
Bear Guy. I am a LONG time watcher, subscriber. By 20+=year old 16 gal Craftsman shopvac died TODAY. I immediately dialed you up, found this. Between you an Project Farm, THE BEST reviews online. BTW, gonna buy a Baurer.
Bauer filters are not available at HF it says to contact customer service. Beside the warranty this is a problem. Think I would give the Rigid the win.
Just checked HF website, their available at HF now
I’m a Shop Vac addict and I really love the Bauer and DeWalt.
We have to see how the Bauer Motors hold up time will tell.
Shop Vac used to make good wet/dry vacs before they started making motors in China. They made motors in Binghamton, New York for years. Now, they are moving entire production to China. I am disappointed as they had lasted twenty years in the past!!
My whole thing about a new one is how much do filters cost and am I locked into a single source for them?
Buy a Ridgid and you won’t ever shop for another one your whole life. Lifetime warranty.
Got the blackfriday $40 16 gal Ridgid at HD, and then discovered I also had 12gal from year before unopened...I have shopvacs up the ying-yang 🤣
Noise level?
Also, HD carries/sells extra hoses, extensions, nozzles, attachments, and kits. Does HF? Is the hose/nozzle compatible between the two?
Check out the UA-cam channel Slow and expensive, you’ll be able to hook any of these Vacs up to any other stuff. Plus find ways to use them that you may have never thought of.
Nozzles interchange between the two. Hose attachments are different. Dewalt hoses fit the Bauer and are available in 1-7/8" and 2-1/2" sizes depending on the model: altonindustries.com/collections/dewalt-vac-accessories Filters are different, though.
Harbor Freight says this compares to a DeWalt DXV09P, but it oddly looks more like a certain other brand under the SB&D umbrella that also wears black and red clothes. You know.....that certain brand that SB&D wants to be the new flagship brand of the company. I never really was a fan of Ridgid tools, and having said that, I would like to see this Bauer vacuum tested against the DeWalt DXV09P that HF claims it compares to and maybe even that other black and red brand as well. Great video as always!!! Another thing I would like to suggest is, IF YOU CAN, AND IF YOU THINK IT MIGHT HELP OR HINDER EITHER MACHINE, using the vacuums for dry pickup like sawdust for example, add in a Dust Right dust separator.
Thanks for the video, considering a Bauer and wonder if a dust bag can be used?
Also, wondering if Bauer has Hepa filters?
I've owned the bauer for 1 year and it worked pretty good, until today when the motor took a crap
You should do a video comparing the Wen 12 gallon dust collector vs the central machinery 1hp 13 gallon dust collector. I was looking into a better shop vac which is how I saw this video. I came across some videos about how much better the dust collector is. The 13 gallon ones look like they would take up as much room as a shop vac with a cyclone or whatever so it would still be perfect for a small shop.
My Rigid died after having it a few years. Exchanged emails with warranty people and they sent me an RMA number. Had to ship them the powerhead on my dime, but they only took a couple days to send me a brand new complete vacuum with a note saying "sorry your vac was defective, here's a new one!" No receipt needed, no hassle. In fact I slept on the RMA number for several months and then just up and sent it in one day. Not a peep. Can't ask for more than that.
I bought the same Rigid you tested for the price of the cheaper model. So far so good. The top end Craftsman looked nice but about $120
years ago I bought a 20 gallon Ridgid wet/dry. I misplaced the hose somewhere and there is no replacement hose that fits the port. their parts website list a replacement hose but it didn't fit. the old port is about 1/4" larger (non-standard), fortunately I was able to design and 3D print an adaptor. I also have a Ridgid twin blade saw ( their version of the Dual Saw) where they said on the box and documentation replacement consumable parts would always be available - NOPE - you can find a few new/old stock blades for $85 (the original replacements were $39 a set) no other current dual saw blades fit. SO, Ridgid loves priority parts so you have to buy only from them, then doesn't provide replacement parts after the product is discontinued but - hey- throw it out and buy their latest - soon to be discontinued/unsupported products.
Uses standard 2.5" hose. You can buy the adapter set that fits most smaller hoses
Richard Krieb I thought the same thing but on the 20 gallon wet/dry vac the port is bigger than their current vacs, it measures 67.4mm (2.65")- I bought one Ridgid brand 2.5" hose from Home Depot that didn't fit and the second one direct from Ridgid that they listed as a direct replacement part for that vac and it didn't fit either. It wasn't a big deal to 3D print an adaptor. you are right that a standard 2.5" hose fits their current models, I don't know why the 20 gallon is different.
I like the buar filter better as well as how it attaches @TheDenOfTools
Good comparison. I have a ridgid 1450 and its been great for about 10 years and is still going strong.
btw.. is that an interceptor vest i see on the kid? lol. Outstanding!
I'm over here with just a bucket head vac. It works for my occasional use
Been wanting one of those for a bit
@@nickabel8279 for 25$ it's worth it
What is the diameter of the hose attachment is it 2 1/2 inch so my gutter attachment will fit it.
Lifetime Warranty is hard to beat. You will always have a Ridgid vacuum.
I’ve had so many different tools fail from harbor freight that I still get nervous trusting them, not saying I haven’t seen failures with big box stuff but not as much as HF. I like your videos but I’m hearing seems and feels more robust. I want to see more actual testing. Project farm did a nice one on shop vacs. Thanks for posting
50 years I’ve had a craftsman wet dry no problems
Those old Craftys were exceptionally well built.
My craftsmen lasted 34 years, it would have lasted longer but I killed it sucking up dirt water at the end. I doubt they last like that anymore everything made to break now.
I've had my Craftsman wet/dry vac for 20 years. Still running strong.
My dad had his for so long. I remember him trying the suction on his hand in the middle of Sears and me being a scared **** holding my ears! I think my dad got 20-25 years out of it!
I've had a Craftsman for probably 25 years. It still works great but from day one the hose won't stay on the vacuum end. It falls off just when I need it the most!
this is a great review... I mean, in-depth, you went and tested this thing... nice!
How about the life of the filter vs cost?
@The Den of Tools. Great review. I still have my two Ridgid wet vacs. One is a 16 gallon that is twenty years old and a 4.5 gallon ProPack that is 3 years old. Both work well.
Great to see you got Jeff to do all the physical work while you narrate. You really got him moving during assembly! But @8:38 my gosh Red! What part of Montana are you, Jeff and the family are where the kids need tactical gear? Or did you have him prepped for a different review?
Hope you and your family (as well as Jeff's) stay safe and well. Shine on!
Although you didn't mention it, did you notice any difference in the volume of the vacs while they were running. One of my Rigid vacs has an integrated muffler which makes it quiet enough to hold a normal conversation while it is running. A very nice feature!
Actually the ridgid was a bit louder, to the point I had to drop the sound in editing.
Not if your trying not to hear someone.
Hey All ,,
Does the Bauer come with ( or can you purchase ) filter BAGS to attach to the unit ?
( Not the filter itself ,,,, but BAGS that attach ,, usually inside right where the hose comes in ) .
Thanks .
I like my 2.5 gallon craftsman It is easy to handle and I don't have to lug a monster tub everywhere.
Finally saw a north American tool bear in the wild!
Hey Red, i sent you an email about the tap wrench, have you had time to look at it?
Will the ridgid vacuum hose and attachments work on the Bauer vacuum. I was looking at the ridgid 7 piece set hose and attachments with a 2 1/2 to 1 1/4 adapter. I was just curious if you try to use the ridgid stuff on the Bauer really
Can you get diff types of filters on the bauer like you can for the rigid for like fine particulates hepa?
i recently bought the 6 gal 4hp Bauer wet/dry vac. I noticed the lid to body rubber foam seal doesnt keep the lid squared and sealed when I pick the vac up from the top handle. Theres a small gap when latched up and picked up from the top handle. Should i be concerned of suction loss? I was wanting to get different seal, one that fills the channel and keeps the lid taught when latched.
I’m on the fence between the 3 and 6 gallon Bauer. I’m a homeowner and have to vacuum my AC condensation line occasionally and want something for dust collection. Which do you recommend?
Bauer has more of a shopvac design, wondering if filters are interchangeable
@@lilbeanie5078 Stanley filters are available from the distributor, Alton Industries: altonindustries.com/collections/vacs-accessories Many of the Stanley hose sizes appear different, but the Dewalt hoses fit Bauer in either 1-7/8" or 2-1/2" depending on the model. Alton Industries distributes Dewalt, Stanley, and Porter Cable vacs. They probably all come out of the same Chinese factory.
About 20 years ago we 'bit the bullet' and spent the $ to buy a Fein. Never a regret... However, its not easy to buy... hard to find at a walk-in store, and today, offered at a stupid high price. It does feature a 2 mode power switch.. in one setting, you can plug in a power tool that has a dust collecting vacuum port, and the vacuum will turn on and off with the tool.
I use a bucket head one that snaps on top of a 5gal paint bucket
can one get an attachment for the bauer which has a narrow angled end which would be ideal for getting in tight spots? Had one with my old shop vac. Doesn't fit on this bauer