Shop vacs?

Smidgeyy · Nov 27, 2014

Which would you recommend getting?
How much HP would be best to suck up all the hay and such?

seachin · Nov 28, 2014

I prefer the Ridgid brand (not Shop Vac). They are available at Home Depot. I have one that is 5 hp. I like the larger hoses (I think they're maybe 2.5" in diameter?) so it is less likely to clog with hay and shavings (but still does) and I purchased the expensive fine dust filtering filter and switched out the included one. I like that that filter is washable and does a much better job of filtering out dust and fur than the original filter.

Snickers · Nov 28, 2014

I would go to Lowe's they are having a black friday sale. They have a shop vac orginally $99. for $30. today. I usually purchase 2 at this price since I do keep one as a spare.

Smidgeyy · Nov 28, 2014

Ooo I'll see if I can get out there.
I need one that's 5 gal or smaller, as I don't have much room. ^.^

Dreamlite · Nov 28, 2014

I have a 3 gallon shop vac from home depo and love it. I was killing a vacuum every yr with the dust but the shop vac has lasted 3 yrs now without any problems.