A good vacuum is the dream of every detailer. The Detailer’s DP 8 Gallon 2.5 HP wet/dry Shop Vac provides a good suction in order for the user to clean car interiors, garages, and workshops. Many users have detailed the use of the product and reported just how good it is in keeping things clean and dry. The wet/dry in the name implies that even wet car furniture can be cleaned effectively.
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In this article we will examine the full specifications of Detailer’s DP 8 Gallon 2.5 HP wet/dry Shop Vac, some fun facts on how to use it, and some precautions that the user needs to take in order to avoid misusing the product, thereby damaging it.
What is the Detailer’s DP 8 Gallon 2.5 HP wet/dry Shop Vac?
It is a product designed to clean cars inside and out, garages, warehouses, etc. it is designed in a way that it could clean up wet spills and dry soil from any surface. It has a variety of nozzles and a 35 inches cord for reaching out to places which would ordinarily be hidden such as in the case of car seats where they fold at the edges. There is a multi-surface claw tool, a round brush for cleaning dashboards and floor mats.
Further, this product has a 16 inches crevice tool which can reach under car seats. The flexible hose makes it possible to reach for deep trunks. This good Shop Vac also boasts 90 inches of sealed pressure, demonstrating how far this vacuum cleaner can lift a column of water up a glass tube. Many people make use of the product to clean dirty garages, vehicles, boats, and other stuffs.
Packaging
The Shop Vac is always well packaged. It is made of plastic and it is very well designed. The plastic is heavy but the user may not need to lift it up when in the correct use.
Soon as it is opened, the tank separates easily by unlatching the 3 clips that were holding it to the housing. You can also see the casters, supports, screws and vacuum brush inside the tank. Once you remove everything from the package to set it up is very easy. Just follow assembly instructions carefully and you should be done in about 5 minutes.
Why People Love It
If perchance you live in an area where noise is a little bit of concern to residents and you don’t want to raise the ire of anyone, this vacuum is for you. It belongs to the pros who know what they want and can work from anywhere. Detailer’s DP 8 Gallon 2.5 HP wet/dry Shop Vac is very quiet. This is one reason why people love it so much. In fact, placed beside other vacuum cleaners of its sort, the user will find that it is extra quiet. So if your work is done in a residential neighborhood where all is expected to be quiet, you’re in good company.
Advantages of Using Detailer’s DP 8 Gallon 2.5 HP wet/dry Shop Vac
It has wheels and that means the person doing the cleaning can move it around. Also, the tank drain means that there is no need to lift anything heavy, which in this case is the vacuum when there is need to empty liquids. That means more ease at every time it is used.
However, that’s not all. Even the hose can be removed and rolled up when the cleaning is done and that can be kept away safely. The cord and accessories too are safe onboard the vacuum.
More importantly, the 2.5 HP motor for the machine makes for longer motor life, silent performance and stronger suction power, which can be as powerful as to reach 90 inches of pressure; 35-foot power cord means the cleaner can reach into far places without the need for extension cords. The 12-foot hose also provides added reach, up to 50 feet.
Pros
- Good design
- Set it up in less than 5 minutes
- Easy to use
- Nice long cord, hose
- Good suction
Cons
- A bit pricey
Why People Buy It
Not all those who purchase the Detailer’s DP 8 Gallon 2.5 HP wet/dry Shop Vac really have much money to spend on a product like it. But when they have heard about the product and have seen reviews or tested it themselves, they go all out to buy it. It is either they have a bulky vacuum cleaner that they have been using for years and it keeps screaming in their ears every time they make use of it or they have an under-performing auto vac that’s also making a hellish noise, yet under-performs. DP 8 Gallon 2.5 HP wet/dry Shop Vac is often called to the rescue.
Full Specs
- Motor- 2.5 HP
- Tank- 8.0 Gallon
- Cord Length- 35 Feet
- Crevice tool
- Claw tool
- Soft tool delicate places
- Super quiet operational sound level
- Hose- 1.5 diameter X 12 long
- Warranty- 1 year
- Tank drain
- Lock-on Hose
- Onboard accessory storage
- Color- Yellow/black
Manufacturer Safety Measure- Tank Full Safety
Working with the Shop Vac could easily get the user engrossed up to the stage that he forgets that the liquid is full. If left unchecked, this can easily damage the tool. But the manufacturer has also thought of that and looked for a perfect solution. There is a filter mount and inside it they put a plastic ball in there. This floats upon the surface when the Vac is about to get filled with liquid. Once the tank becomes too full, it shuts itself down,
Preventing Impending Damage
What about draining the tank? That’s very easy. Just loosen and remove the heavy plastic cap to drain away all liquid from the tank. It is as easy as that. There’s nothing to carry, no stress at all.
Caution
The Detailer’s DP Shop Vac arrives with wet/dry filter on it and there are two paper style bags. Use these for dry work only. Don’t use water at all when using this paper style bags. They are for dry work alone. No water should be used so as not to get your hands in a mess. Also note that when using the dry bags the blue wet/dry filter should be removed and stowed away.
Conclusion
Two things make the Detailer’s DP 8 Gallon 2.5 HP wet/dry Shop Vac a hit. One is the quiet operation. This vacuum is bigger than many others that make noise and yet, their performance pales in comparison to the Shop Vac. Secondly, even the bigger vacuum cleaners in many cases have not been able to provide the type of suction power that Detailer’s DP 8 Gallon 2.5 HP wet/dry Shop Vac has produced. What is more, buyers often choose it above other Shop Vacs.
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