Looks like this deal comes up every few months or so. I picked one up to to clean my gutters with the gutter cleaning kit. Hope to save money over having people clean my gutters!
This collaborative space allows users to contribute additional information, tips, and insights to enhance the original deal post. Feel free to share your knowledge and help fellow shoppers make informed decisions.
Looks like this deal comes up every few months or so. I picked one up to to clean my gutters with the gutter cleaning kit. Hope to save money over having people clean my gutters!
You know what I need? Accessories for a Rigid vaccuum. You know what is a ripoff? Accessories for a Rigid vacuum! HD wants FIFTY BUCKS for a hose and some plastic attachments! Fuuuuuuuck that.
Looks like this deal comes up every few months or so. I picked one up to to clean my gutters with the gutter cleaning kit. Hope to save money over having people clean my gutters!
Have someone install gutter guards -- best money I've spent on the house. I had the front gutters replaced and gutter guards installed on the whole house for $1100, IIRC. Haven't worried about the gutters since, and we have a massive crepe myrtle overhanging the front, which drops flowers, branches, leaves, and seeds like it's raining.
You know what I need? Accessories for a Rigid vaccuum. You know what is a ripoff? Accessories for a Rigid vacuum! HD wants FIFTY BUCKS for a hose and some plastic attachments! Fuuuuuuuck that.
Any 2.5" hose and accessories will fit. Vac hoses are standardized for the most part. Just be sure you get the right size.
She is a beauty. I installed a vortex system on top using youtube as reference. I love this vacuum. Lifetime warranty from rigid is the best. Make sure to register.
Have someone install gutter guards -- best money I've spent on the house. I had the front gutters replaced and gutter guards installed on the whole house for $1100, IIRC. Haven't worried about the gutters since, and we have a massive crepe myrtle overhanging the front, which drops flowers, branches, leaves, and seeds like it's raining.
Thanks! But I have a neighbor with fine screen gutter guards… and a little tree growing out of a gutter. To which I thought, if I have to still clean them AND take them off? Nope not paying for that "privilege" 😝
I hope your screens hold up 🤞🏻
1
Like
Helpful
Funny
Not helpful
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Do Craftsman filters fit this Ridgid vac?
There are universal ones fitting both, but specs seem to indicate that Ridgid filters are 0.6 in taller than Craftsman ones.
My Craftsman 12 gal just died and I still have a bunch of filters that I'd like to be able to use...
I went to the store and there was one with the label stating it comes with extra 2 bags included. None of the other boxes said so. I paid for it and opened it right away and there are 2 bags.
Did anybody else get it with bags?
I know it is not much. I think the 2 pack of bags is like $17 but it is nice I don't have to pay for them. I was looking for a smaller profile one but the extra bags pushed me to buy it.
Had the older version of the big orange Ridgid with the handle, turned it on the other day and smoke came out of the top. Just put a new hose, w/ all new attachments, the wrap around filter bag, a HEPA filter and a new drain cap at the bottom....figures.
Like
Helpful
Funny
Not helpful
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Had the older version of the big orange Ridgid with the handle, turned it on the other day and smoke came out of the top. Just put a new hose, w/ all new attachments, the wrap around filter bag, a HEPA filter and a new drain cap at the bottom....figures.
.
Always, right? At least the hose and attachments will fit a variety of brands and maybe the filter will fit the new Ridgid. Or, maybe you can return. Personally, I like at least two hoses connected for distance, like when vacuuming out vehicle, but when sucking up water, one hose from the weight of water is usually better.
Friends and family have the Ridgid, while we started with and have owned several of the 6.5 Craftsman that just keep going. Made by Emerson, they were absolutely the best at the time for real suction and still at the top today. I gave away two that were at least 30 years old and while we pretty much used daily in shop, were still running. One had a bad switch that bypassed, it does turn on when plugging in, but it still works.
The so called dual function that work as a vacuum or blower all seem to lose suction over the single function vacuum. I suspect it is because of the gasket and connections to allow the motor head to be removable, but I avoid that model.
1
Like
Helpful
Funny
Not helpful
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!
24 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
I hope your screens hold up 🤞🏻
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
BEST 6.5 HP Wet / Dry Shop Vac Competition [youtube.com]
This is one of the best. And that blower on top is handy. Just got to get filters at HD.
Don't forget the filter alone saves you $15-25
There are universal ones fitting both, but specs seem to indicate that Ridgid filters are 0.6 in taller than Craftsman ones.
My Craftsman 12 gal just died and I still have a bunch of filters that I'd like to be able to use...
Did anybody else get it with bags?
I know it is not much. I think the 2 pack of bags is like $17 but it is nice I don't have to pay for them. I was looking for a smaller profile one but the extra bags pushed me to buy it.
BEST 6.5 HP Wet / Dry Shop Vac Competition [youtube.com]
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Always, right? At least the hose and attachments will fit a variety of brands and maybe the filter will fit the new Ridgid. Or, maybe you can return. Personally, I like at least two hoses connected for distance, like when vacuuming out vehicle, but when sucking up water, one hose from the weight of water is usually better.
Friends and family have the Ridgid, while we started with and have owned several of the 6.5 Craftsman that just keep going. Made by Emerson, they were absolutely the best at the time for real suction and still at the top today. I gave away two that were at least 30 years old and while we pretty much used daily in shop, were still running. One had a bad switch that bypassed, it does turn on when plugging in, but it still works.
The so called dual function that work as a vacuum or blower all seem to lose suction over the single function vacuum. I suspect it is because of the gasket and connections to allow the motor head to be removable, but I avoid that model.
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!