RIDGID 2-1/2 in. locking wet nozzle is the most effective accessory for wet messes. The squeegee insert helps capture liquid while the vac ensures its picked up, leaving a dry path behind. With the new locking design, your accessory locks onto the hose or wand so it wont fall off during use. Easily detach by releasing the locking tab or twisting off. The 2-1/2 in. opening is the optimal size for tackling large messes with a RIDGID wet dry vac. Max your vac and get the most out of your cleaning tools, with RIDGID 2-1/2 in. locking accessories.
- Most effective accessory for cleaning wet messes
- Squeegee insert is removable for wet carpet cleaning
- 2-1/2 in. opening is the optimal size for large scale cleanups
- Locking tab secures the accessory to the wand/hose
- Accessory locks on to the wand/hose via a secure locking tab
- Easy, struggle free detachment, by releasing the locking tab or twisting off
Kenyon Beier (verified owner) –
I bought this item because I have had great experience with ridged tools. I had purchased a shop vacuum 15 years earlier, it is in great shape but I needed to leave it at the lake property. So when I was looking for a new shop vacuum there was no question on which one I would choose. I was in the store and found this one and it went home with me. It has been great I just have to wipe it out when I am finished using it. It still shines in the corner of the garage.
Cornell Toy (verified owner) –
I have used the blower many times in the last month. Works great!
Eulalia Kessler (verified owner) –
I bought this a few months ago, to empty the water out of our hot tub. For that purpose, I bought the VF7000 wet filter. Changing the filter was easy. Changing back to the supplied filter was a little harder. Getting the seal wet seems to make removal a little harder.Emptying the unit of water can be done with the drain plug, I believe. I never used this feature, resorting to unclamping the top and dumping the contents. That worked fine for my purposes.The hose and attachments are simple to use. I found them sizeable, and not altogether small enough sized for my hands, which are large. A handle smaller than the hose size would be helpful.Because the suction is so powerful, I had to step on loose carpets at the same time as vacuuming. Having the attachments made with a bristle or corrugated edges might help this aspect, which currently makes it kind of hard to use for those carpets, as I don’t usually vacuum with my feet straddling what I am cleaning.I was picking up drywall bits. The filter clogged up substantially really quickly. It didn’t seem to affect suction, but it made emptying the unit dustier than I expected. I used another vacuum to suck the dust out from between the pleats. I have not ever had to do that with my other vacuum systems.Storage of the hose ends on the caster feet is easy. I am left wondering if it will eventually cause me to nibble the end of the rigid tubing, because it only holds the very end.Storing the wire can be done around the handle. I have not used that feature, because it appears it would cause the wire to interfere with my grip on the unit. The cord is long, which means you don’t need an extension when you are close enough to an outlet. The cord is not self-retracting.
Justine Romaguera (verified owner) –
This shopvac will get any job done. Wet or dry nothing will stand in its way. Clean up is easy too. The perfect shopvac.
Myrtis Towne (verified owner) –
I bought this when I sanded my hardwood floors…it works great….
Frederick Hansen (verified owner) –
Rigid the best wet/dry shop vacs on the market for the price. The attachments however don’t last too long; this is the 3rd one for my machine. They’re @$12, so it’s Money well spent since the vacs themselves last so long.
Tomas Rosenbaum (verified owner) –
Bought this to replace my old ShopVac. Wanted something smaller, lighter and with more suction power…this machine met my needs with ease.
Sandra Becker (verified owner) –
Purchased as per reviews and happy with performance
Carlos Torphy (verified owner) –
I use it to clean out the connex. I use it around the Steel shop.
Estrella O’Hara (verified owner) –
I bought this vac to replace my Shop-vac brand one which only lasted three and a half years of moderate use. Granted, it was a low-end one. So I decided to get a quality one with better warranty. This one has much more suction power, but is pretty loud. I use it most in my garage for woodworking and occasionally vacuum my cars with it. Included attachments are handy for everything I use it for.
Reuben Kreiger (verified owner) –
I spend a fair amount of time researching shop vacs before purchasing this one. I am very pleased with my purchase. The unit it self seems very well made with high quality attachments. The hose is substantial, yet flexible. The power cord is long wraps easily.This vac performs very well and has more than enough power.Very pleased with my purchase and I highly recommend this vac.
Prudence Ratke (verified owner) –
Plenty of suction for a small drum,didn’t come with all the hardware to assemble I put in the screws in the handle.All is good, should come with all items for doing the floors. I bought one 20 years ago and it came with everything needed.
Sabryna Bartell (verified owner) –
i bought this not knowing much about it better than i expected
Eleonore Mohr (verified owner) –
I was using a much smaller shop vac to do dudes around my shop. Thought I needed to upgrade to make my projects more feasible as far as cleanup and being able to hook up to other tools and get the maximum performance of sawdust removal. Man oh man am I glad I made this purchase! The power behind it is undeniable and gets the job done much quicker. Plus an added bonus you can purchase other accessories that make the job fit your cleaning needs. Spend the extra money and get what you want and get a job done and save time. Highly recommend it! I do wish the accessory ports on the base were more encased to house the extensions better, but not a deal breaker
Tony Stamm (verified owner) –
A great vacuum what you expect A great vacuum what you expect
Aliyah Grady (verified owner) –
I bought this Vac. about two months ago and Im very pleased with this Vacuum.
Melyna Jast (verified owner) –
Very pleased with my Ridgid 12 Gal. 6.0 HP NXT Wet/Dry Vac. This Vac is solid with good power. Love the detachable blower! Blower is quick and easy to use to clean out garage and clean wood working equipment.
Janis Reilly (verified owner) –
This vac is very powerful, lightweight, and moderately quiet. I wish the top was larger to accommodate full disposable bag removal. The vac also needs hose storage, caster foot storage, side tank handles, and a better cord storage method.
Berenice Ondricka (verified owner) –
Bought to use as dust collector for a table saw. Works well, but to maintain full suction requires constant cleaning of the filter due to fine dust. Overall very satisfied with the product.
Reggie Jacobs (verified owner) –
Breaks very easily on tile floor