6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac

The RIDGID® 6 Gallon High Performance Wet/Dry Vac is designed for those who want a traditionally styled, compact vac that delivers the powerful performance and rugged durability required for job site clean-up. This vacuum’s 6 gallon drum size results in a more compact design that requires less storage space on a service truck or in a work shop or garage. And its top carry handle makes transporting easier than ever. It features the Patented Qwik Lock™ Filter Fastening System that makes installing or removing your filter quick, easy & secure.

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Features

  • 3.5 Peak HP Motor delivers the required power for efficient clean-up of small to medium sized messes
  • 6 Gallon Drum provides the capacity to clean-up spills and messes at the job-site or in the work shop
  • Accepts Dust Bags to further re duce mess and cleanup time. Dust Bag Model number VF3503
  • 4 Swivel Casters provide easy 360 degree mobility
  • On-Board Accessory Storage for up to 4 items. No more searching and fumbling to find accessories
  • Lower Center of Gravity helps prevent tipping. Compact Design stores more easily
  • 1-Layer Standard pleated paper filter captures common everyday dirt
  • 7’ Tug-A-Long® Locking Hose won‘t pull loose during use
  • Top Carry Handle makes transporting the vac to and from jobs easy

Specifications

Drum Size 6 Gallons (US)
Peak HP 3.5
Air Watts 124
Voltage 120
CFM 62
Amps 5.8
Cord Length 10’
U.L. Listed Yes
Replacement Filters VF4000, VF5000, VF6000, VF7000, VF3503
Accessory Size 1 7/8"
Net Weight 12.6 lbs.

Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 155 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by light weight and easy to use This unit has very good suction and it's easy to move. March 4, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Excellent product Excellent product for home use. Works well in garage and basement March 2, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Poower and it doesnt Tip I have the 16 gallon Rigid for over 5 years with no problems or issues works like a charm. My old 8 gallon Shop Vac went so I purchased another one due to the price and tools that it came with, boy have they changed. Over a 2 year period I returned 4 different units from Lowes up until 2 weeks ago. There was a Rigid sale at Home depot for the 6 gallon and so far no complaints except for the tools it came with and the over sized hose a little to cumbersome. March 1, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by very light weight The power cord could be a little bit longer also the hose could be longer February 28, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by this product is great for its size I was turned on to your products after needing a new portable drill. The salesman at Home Depot told me to try your brand. I have now purchased three of your products. Now including this Vac. I use it in my shop and it picks up everything I want. Yet its small enough that it doesn't take up a lot of room. I also like the fact that you stand behind your products. Now days your lucky to get a 30 day warranty but you give a lifetime warranty . Your products are very well made and do everything I ask of them. Thanks for doing a great job! February 28, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by Everything that I knew it would be I use this everyday. I work in Construction and this is one of my most important tools. It's small enough and powerful enough to be very versatile. It's a great product, I would recommend it to anyone. February 28, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by Good workhorse Good value for the price. Had an overflow in the bathroom. Cleaned up in no time. February 28, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by GREAT PRODUCT IT HAS LIVED UP TO ITS NAME OF RIGID!!! EASY TO USE AND VERY LIGHT WEIGHT. IT HAS PLENTY OF SUCTION TO GET THE JOB DONE! February 24, 2015
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I have been unable to find any information elsewhere. I have this model and it has been great this past year but recently every time I turn on the vacuum, it sucks (like it's supposed to) and it blows air from the blowing port. How can I fix this problem so only one of these features works at a time (separately)?
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-We would like to let you know that there is no way to stop the blowing feature of the vac because the vac is design to blow air at same time while you are vacuuming. Air will be drawn into the vacuum through the suction port and exit through the blower port. The debris that has been picked up by the vacuum should be captured by the filter. With the correct filter properly installed, only clean air would be exiting the exhaust.
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There is nothing wrong with your blowing feature. in order for the motor to be able to create suction, it has to both intake air and exhaust air. As with any vac you have ever owner, there is always an exhaust, the blower is the exhaust.

Just the same as when you remove the top to use just the blower, there is an intake ontop of the motor which if you put your hand there, you will feel the suction.

Your vac is functioning as it should. Happy cleaning.
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It has a inlet port for vacum and exhaust port .you can not have one with out the other.
Attach hose to exhaust for blowing
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You cannot. It is supposed to have an 'exhaust'. Any motor designed to blow or suck will do both at the same time. Stopping or blocking one will disable the other.
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Don't think it can be fixed to run separate, in all the vacs I found they all do this run the blowing and sucking together.
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All vacuums of this type take in air though one inlet (where the hose is normally connected), run it into the can through the filter and then expel it through the outlet (the blowing port). If I understand your question correctly, your vac is working as it should. Strictly speaking, it is air in, air out,
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Have you insured that the filter is correctly mounted and completely tightened?
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The motor must exhaust air from the unit. Home Depot sells a "diffuser" for $12 it just attaches to the the exhaust port an helps out tremendously. Good luck
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