Best Vacuum Pumps
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Finally, the feature we’ve all wished for--this Shop-Vac will pump out up to 6 gallons per minute, up to 50 feet vertically, so you’ll never lug a heavy, sloshing canister up the basement stairs again. It’s perfect for basements that flood, washing machines and drains that overflow, and cleaning the pool floor at season’s end. It’s a great innovation: Just attach a garden hose (not included) to the receptacle, and you can pump out while you’re still vacuuming. The 5.5 hp motor lives up to its "super quiet" rating, yet moves material, wet or dry, like a powerhouse. There’s a nice array of accessories, including a crevice tool, squeegee, and two extension wands. Though the unit is large, it maneuvers easily, thanks to anti-tip casters, rugged top and side handles, and, best of all, a locking nut that keeps the intake hose secure on the unit, even when you pull it by the hose. We also like the easy-reach on-off switch right on top of the unit. While it would be great in a workshop for sawdust or a garage for cleanup, this unit really shines on the wet side of things.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
- 14-gallon wet/dry pump vacuum
- Powered by quiet 5.5-horsepower motor
- Pumps 6-gallons-per-minute and 50-feet vertically
- Loaded with deluxe 2-1/2-inch cleaning tools
- Backed by a 4-year warranty
