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frontpagetunabreath posted Nov 14, 2025 01:01 AM
Hart 6-Gallon 5HP Corded Wet/Dry Vacuum w/ Car Cleaning Kit (Stainless Steel)
+ Free S/H$40
$85
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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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