6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac

Model WD0671

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.

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Rated 4 out of 5 by works great for my little shop. just installed a new shop in my back yard. with all the drilling and hammering this little shop vac really cleaned up. June 22, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by Great sucker I just wish it had 2 1/2" hose instead of the 1 7/8". With the led auto vacuum attachment (bought separately) One can see what is hiding under the seats. I have a lsimilar (2 1/2" hose) one that is used as the power for a dust collector. May 16, 2016
Rated 4 out of 5 by Good investment but.... I like the vac. I've had one that just died after a very long life (20 yrs). I was disappointed by the fact that it does not include an attachment to vacuum my car. It is sold separately. I realize this is a shop vac and not a car vac but It would be great if the customer could select the attachment he/she would need as opposed to just getting what was preselected at the factory. April 30, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by The perfect wer/dry vac! Exactly what I was looking for with a rock solid warrenty sold by a reputable retailer. I have had many vacs but this is the best and last one I will ever own. April 18, 2016
Rated 2 out of 5 by Wet dry VAC. Product needs easy way of putting extension to hard to clip together. Does not suck water on concrete floor well..the nobs on bottom to high. Also need long narrow attachment like a regular vacuum cleaner has. April 10, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by Pretty good for the size and price I myself have a wood shop in my garage and always am doing new projects. This 6 gallon vac keeps up with the sawdust, spills, rocks, anything that can fit in its hose it will suck up. Amazing for the price April 2, 2016
Rated 5 out of 5 by Love the small size Very powerful vacume for such a small size. Has the suction of a larger vacume. March 11, 2016
Rated 3 out of 5 by Sear's vacuums are better! This vacuum feel light and the motor makes a high pitch noise. Very loud! I do not like the way the filters fit on. The handle is cheap and too small. The hose is too small, it should be the standard larger size. I would not buy this again. March 9, 2016
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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)?
2 years, 8 months ago
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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.
1 year, 10 months ago
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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.
We hope this information helps. Have a great day!

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2 years, 8 months ago
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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.
1 year, 7 months ago
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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
1 year, 9 months ago
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Answer: 
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,
1 year, 9 months ago
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Georgia
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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
1 year, 8 months ago
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Have you insured that the filter is correctly mounted and completely tightened?
1 year, 9 months ago
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Like all vacuums, the blower motor, which creates vacuum, must have a way to remove the air from the canister in order to pick-up material. The "exhaust" port on your vacuum, in the last few years, has been engineered to be used as a "blower" when the suction hose is attached. The filter, we use the micron filter that is available, must be installed and will produce almost perfectly clean air to push item or dirt across any surface. So the blowing out of air at the exhaust port is normal. If it's not blowing strongly, the filter is in need of replacement or cleaning. Most filters can be washed and dried and reused several times. You must always be aware of the direction of the discharge air in order to prevent make a larger "mess" to clean up.
1 year, 6 months ago
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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.
1 year, 9 months ago
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Provo Utah USA
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I'm planning to buy a vacuum cleaner that utilizes water only as filter. I do not wish to use any dust bag or paper filter anymore as dust particles accumulate on the exhaust portion and when you turn on the unit, you can see dust particles being emitted into the air.

Is the 6 Gallon WDO671EXO fit for continued performance in the house using water alone as filter? TIA.
1 year, 3 months ago
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First this vac is not meant for water filtration. I have owned this vac before and I just use the finepartical filter for dust and just wash it off with a hose afterwards and let it dry for a few days. You should not run the unit without a filter or try to use water as one. I have also used the dust bags and have had great luck with them if you fill them to they are full. Hope that this helps you and just use the filer bags or a fine dust particle filter and dust should not come out unless you bang the filter inside the drum to get dust off the filter, then some might come out.
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Thank you for your interest in RIDGID!

The WD0671EX0 is a wet/dry vac. Thus, you can expect the same performance when using the vac for wet pickups. We recommend that you use the VF7000 for large amounts of liquid pickups.

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1 year, 3 months ago
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I have never used water as a filter. I do know that I have used it when there was only water and I didn't have the dust. It is good to use a filter so all that dust and stuff doesn't get inside your machine.
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Ridgid 6 gal vacuum

Hi i have the 6 gallon vacuum 22.5 liters and i would like to know if there's a way of reducing the load noise from the vacuum
6 months ago
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Yes, but you'll probably waste your money.
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Thank you for contacting RIDGID® Customer Support.

You could buy a noise muffler to connect to the blower port of the vac, but it reduces the noise by about 10% only. The part number is VT2525 and you can buy it at your local Home Depot or through Customer Service by calling 1-800-474-3443 or on-line at www.ridgidparts.com or www.homedepot.com

If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to call us at 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) or you may send your email to [email protected]

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It simply PULLS off.
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