Walmart has
Hart 6-Gallon 5HP Corded Wet/Dry Vacuum w/ Car Cleaning Kit (Stainless Steel; VOC608S 3704) on sale for
$39.97.
Shipping is free.
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tunabreath for finding this deal
Note, product must be sold/shipped by Walmart
Includes- Hart 6-Gallon 5HP Wet/Dry Vacuum w/ Car Cleaning Kit (Stainless Steel)
- 1-1/4" Hart Diameter Hose and Attachments
- 6'x1-1/4" Hart Hose
- 3x Hart Extension Wands
- Hart Crevice Tool
- Reusable Cloth Filter
- Foam Wet Filter
- 3-Piece Car Cleaning Kit
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Community Reviews
This Hart 6-gallon wet and dry vacuum is being used as a compact garage and cleanup vac with strong suction for water, dirt, and shop debris. The metal body has held up well over years of use, and the tank has handled repeated wet-sump cleanup without rust or failure. The main drawbacks are the short cord, the small hose, and the cloth filter setup, which can let fine dust through and may clog or disappoint for heavier dust collection. It is a solid low-cost option for light to moderate use.
Common Questions (5)
No. It uses a cloth bag-style filter, not the heavier pleated paper filter found on many Shop-Vacs. That setup can let more fine dust through unless you add a better filter or a bag.
It can work for larger debris and wet cleanup, but the stock filter is reported to let smaller particles blow back out. For better dust control, a HEPA-rated filter or a bag is recommended.
Replacement parts may be harder to source than with brands like RIDGID, and getting parts from Hart can be difficult. The upside is that the vacuum itself has held up well for years for some owners.
It is fine for garage cleanup, leaves, grass, dirt, and light shop use, but it is not ideal for heavy-duty or commercial work. The small hose and basic filtration are the main limits.
Yes. It has been used to vacuum sump water repeatedly for about an hour without failure, and the stainless steel tank showed no rust after water was left inside for a few days.
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1. CFM (cubic feet per minute): this measure is used for dry items like debris, sawdust, nails, etc.
2. Water lift (also referred to as sealed suction): this measure is used for wet items including water
3. Air watts: a combination of the above, but rarely advertised
4. Hose diameter: generally a larger diameter hose has higher cfm and a smaller diameter hose has higher water lift (think of drinking water from a cup that is 5 feet below you - it would be easier with a small diameter straw vs a large diameter straw)
According to this site, the Hart wet/dry vac on that site, which is not the same but a little close, has a cfm of 80 (decent - not great), water lift of 66" (good), unlisted air watts, and hose diameter of 1 and 7/8" (compared to 1 and 1/4" for the listed deal, which is quite small). Given the hose size difference, even with the same motor, it will have a difference cfm and water lift, so not a direct comparison to the listed deal.
https://www.hsdsonline.
Compare to this Ridgid wet/dry vac, which has a cfm of 120 (so 50% better and a good cfm), water lift of 56" (15% worse but for a good reason - last point in this sentence), unlisted air watts, but a hose diameter of 2 and 1/2" (double compared to the Hart).
https://www.homedepot.c
Craftsman also at least used to make good shop vacs.
Net net - this Hart vac will likely be good and it is a good price at $40, but if you plan on using it often, you might consider a higher cfm and larger diameter hose via a different vac. You'd have to shop around and look at previous Slickdeal posts to see how often better ones go on sale.
1. CFM (cubic feet per minute): this measure is used for dry items like debris, sawdust, nails, etc.
2. Water lift (also referred to as sealed suction): this measure is used for wet items including water
3. Air watts: a combination of the above, but rarely advertised
4. Hose diameter: generally a larger diameter hose has higher cfm and a smaller diameter hose has higher water lift (think of drinking water from a cup that is 5 feet below you - it would be easier with a small diameter straw vs a large diameter straw)
According to this site, the Hart wet/dry vac on that site, which is not the same but a little close, has a cfm of 80 (decent - not great), water lift of 66" (good), unlisted air watts, and hose diameter of 1 and 7/8" (compared to 1 and 1/4" for the listed deal, which is quite small). Given the hose size difference, even with the same motor, it will have a difference cfm and water lift, so not a direct comparison to the listed deal.
https://www.hsdsonline.
Compare to this Ridgid wet/dry vac, which has a cfm of 120 (so 50% better and a good cfm), water lift of 56" (15% worse but for a good reason - last point in this sentence), unlisted air watts, but a hose diameter of 2 and 1/2" (double compared to the Hart).
https://www.homedepot.c
Craftsman also at least used to make good shop vacs.
Net net - this Hart vac will likely be good and it is a good price at $40, but if you plan on using it often, you might consider a higher cfm and larger diameter hose via a different vac. You'd have to shop around and look at previous Slickdeal posts to see how often better ones go on sale.
I was looking at the Craftsman 9 gallon vacuum that is currently $59 at Ace. It has 71 CFM. I thought that was low compared to what you wrote, but the 9 gallon Ridgid is 76 CFM (https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/9-ga...et-dry-vac) so not that much of a difference.
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I was looking at the Craftsman 9 gallon vacuum that is currently $59 at Ace. It has 71 CFM. I thought that was low compared to what you wrote, but the 9 gallon Ridgid is 76 CFM (https://www.ridgid.com/us/en/9-ga...et-dry-vac) so not that much of a difference.
Personally, at 80cfm I would consider a cordless. I used to have a Ryobi 18v 6 gallon 80cfm and it was pretty good. Obviously it won't be as strong as a corded 120+ cfm model, but if I am going to compromise on cfm, I would prefer to have portability. It does come at a cost though for sure in that they are more expensive. I totally get it that if someone just wants a decent shop vac to consider this Hart one, but I'd lean towards the camp of spending $20 more and getting the $60 Ridgid that has notably better cfm, a 2x the size hose, and a lifetime warranty.
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Short answer: Yes — several current shop-vacs meet those three requirements (≈2½" hose, ≥100 CFM, ≤12 gal). Below are concrete models I found (with specifications & sources).
But good while it lasts. Decent price for a good vac.
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