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3 Gallon Portable Pro Wet/Dry Vac

WD3050

3 Gallon Portable Pro Wet/Dry Vac

WD3050

The new RIDGID® 3 gallon is a compact wet/dry vac that is designed to deliver performance of a vac 3x its size. It's lightweight, small size and large carry handle provide comfortable portability. The built-in suction-powered dustpan makes cleaning quick and easy. The vacuum’s 3.5 peak horsepower motor, 10-foot power cord, locking expandable hose, and 1-layer standard pleated paper filter will please Pros and DIY’ers alike.

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Features

  • Portable & Compact for easy transportation and storage
  • Built-in Suction-Powered Dust Pan Feature makes cleaning even easier
  • Patented Qwik Lock™ Filter Fastening System makes installing or removing your filter quick, easy and secure
  • Expandable 2’ - 7’ Tug-A-Long® Positive Locking Hose won’t pull loose during use
  • On-Board Cord Wrap for storage of the 10’ power cord

Specifications

Drum Size (Gallons) 3
Cord Length 10 ft
Accessory Size 1 7/8"
Net Weight 10.5 lb.
Built-In Accessory Storage No
Built-In Drain No
Casters No
Includes Vac, Car Nozzle, Expandable Locking Hose, Filter
Reconditioned No
Returnable 90-Day
Filter Type Cartridge
Included Filters VF3400
U.L. Listed Yes

Motor

Peak HP 3.5
Air Volume (CFM) 66
Amperage (amps) 7
Voltage 120

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Ordering Information
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Catalog Number Model No. Description Weight Cord Length Air Watts  (G/h)
lb. kg ft. m
36138 WD3050  3 Gallon Portable Wet/Dry Vac  11.60  5.30  1  -  135 
  • 29848 - 1 7/8" Car Nozzle (VT1481)
1 7/8" Accessories
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Catalog Number Model No. Description Weight
lb. kg
29848 VT1781  1 7/8" Car Nozzle (VT1481)  -  - 
31718 VT1701  1 7/8" Dusting Brush (VT1701)  -  - 
31723 VT1702  1 7/8" Crevice Tool (VT1702)  -  - 
31728 VT1708  1 7/8" Extension Wand (VT1708)  -  - 
31733 VT1709  1 7/8" Utility Nozzle (VT1709)  -  - 
31738 VT1710  1 7/8" Wet Nozzle (VT1710)  -  - 
40163 VT 1712  1 7/8" Crevice Tool/Dusting Brush (VT1712)  -  - 
40168 VT 1714  1 7/8" Floor Brush (VT1714)  -  - 
Kits/Hoses/Etc.
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Catalog Number Model No. Description Weight
lb. kg
24608 VT 2570  4X Pro Hose Replacement (VT2570)  -  - 
31713 VT 1720  1 7/8" x 7' Wet/Dry Vac Hose Kit (VT1720)  -  - 
31743 VT 1755  3 Piece Adapter Kit (VT1755)  -  - 
41603 VT 2571  Turbo "Beater Bar" Kit (VT2571)  -  - 
3 Gallon Portable Pro Wet/Dry Vac is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 259.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by from Handy, light and portable. It is great for smaller projects for the contractor and home owner. I purchased this vacuum because my larger Ridgid vacuum harder to use on smaller projects. I was very happy with the balance of portability and power, the expandable house, and the price. It is definately my 'go to' vacuum.
Date published: 2018-08-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Does what I wanted for Very good power for a portable 18V vac. did not test durability yet with original power tools battery but my initial purpose for it was to inflate large pool toys and flotation raft since Ridgid inflators are still not available in Canada yet which have done a terrific job and very useful for car cleaning and at the cabin getting two tools in one. Nice and compact, but needed some additional accessories to use as a floor vacuum.
Date published: 2018-08-23
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Excellent vacuum - lots of power I really appreciate this little powerful vacuum. The only issue I had with it was the hose being so tight and short. It's hard to pull the hose to expand it. Have to carry it to vacuum things that are higher above the floor. It's lightweight so it's not that bad. The sucking power is really good and I'm impressed. Easy to tuck it away due to its small size. The extra accessories are awesome. Highly recommended, Shelley
Date published: 2018-08-18
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good little vac You do need to get some accessories for it. It only came with a hose and no extensions.
Date published: 2018-08-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by from This is a handy shop vac with good power. Good power and cordless, which means you use it often to good effect. However, battery life is five minutes, good enough for a car interior or workbench clean up. For many uses, you need at least one more battery.
Date published: 2018-08-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Power and portability... What a convenience!! Not a big fan of unwrapping and rapping tool cords and extension cords or looking for a power source or outlets if there's any around especially when a tool is needed for a quick job.. This machine is powerful enough to do any cleaning job
Date published: 2018-07-29
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Very useful and handy. This is a pretty simple piece of equipment that comes in extremely handy. It’s not ideal for hour long cleanup jobs but I find myself using it off and on throughout the day on a regular basis. Very good power, not too loud, and not too heavy. It doesn’t seem super durable but with the lifetime warranty I’m not concerned. It’s just an all around great tool to have around the shop and even in the house. As far as cordless vacs go, this thing is generally awesome. Very convenient and effective.
Date published: 2018-07-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ridgid 3Gal wet/dry Vac This is the most powerful cordless vac I have ever tried. Ridgid always amazes me with their performance and durability.
Date published: 2018-07-23
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Vacuum Bag

I own the Rigid WD1450 vac and love it. Was looking for a portable unit as well. Does this smaller vac have an option to use vacuum bags in addition to the filter. I prefer to use the bags in addition to the filter when picking up drywall dust. Thank you.
Asked by: BrianH
No, the internals of this vac are small, maybe the addition of a foam filter may help. I saw no options for a bag.
Answered by: Fergie12
Date published: 2017-09-06
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