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12 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac

WD1270

12 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac

WD1270

This newly designed RIDGID® 12 Gallon High Performance Wet/Dry Vac is designed for Pro’s and DIY’ers who want a traditionally styled, medium sized vac that delivers the powerful performance and rugged durability required for job site clean-up. Its 5.0 peak HP motor delivers the suction power necessary to handle tough clean-up chores. This vacuum’s 12 gallon drum size results in a more compact design that requires less storage space on a service truck, in the shop, or in the garage. However, it still offers the capacity to handle large messes.

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Features

  • 5.0 Peak HP Motor provides the powerful suction needed for efficient clean up of tough messes
  • 12 Gallon drum provides capacity for clean-up of large spills & messes at job-sites and busy shops
  • With the vacuum inlet in the drum, this vac will accept dust collection bags making dry cleanup even easier
  • 4 Swivel Casters provide easy 360° mobility
  • Accessory storage space built into the caster feet and hose storage on the lid allows quick access to all the provided attachments
  • Medium size of vac requires a smaller storage space to store or transport this vac
  • Scroll Noise Reduction® is a patented feature that provides quiet operation by precisely controlling the flow of air through the vac
  • 1-Layer Standard pleated paper filter captures common everyday dirt
  • Dual-Flex® Locking Hose resists collapsing and adds 180˚ flexibility at both hose ends. Hose locks onto vac for uninterrupted cleaning
  • Long 15’ Power Cord allows quick cleaning over a large area
  • Powerful exhaust airstream can be directed through the vac hose to blow debris from garages, decks, and sidewalks
  • Large Built-In Drain located to lowest point of drum for emptying of water

Specifications

Drum Size (Gallons) 12
Cord Length 15 ft.
Accessory Size 2 1/2"
Net Weight 16.5 lb
Built-In Accessory Storage Yes
Built-In Drain Yes
Casters Yes
Includes Vac, Wet Nozzle, Utility Nozzle, Car Nozzle, Hose, 2 Extension Wands, Filter
Reconditioned No
Returnable 90-Day
Filter Type Cartridge
Included Filter VF4000
U.L. Listed Yes

Motor

Peak HP 5
Air Volume (CFM)  141
Amperage (amps)  10
Voltage 120

Ordering Information

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Catalog Number Description Air Watts  (G/h) Weight
lb. kg
WD1270 12 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac  -  -  -  Buy Now
2 1/2" Accessories
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Catalog Number Model No. Description Weight
lb. kg
72887 VT 2501  2 1/2" Dusting Brush (VT2501)  -  -  Buy Now
72902 VT 2508  2 1/2" Extension Wand - VT2508  -  -  Buy Now
72907 VT 2509  2 1/2" Utility Nozzle - VT2509  -  -  Buy Now
72912 VT 2510  2 1/2" Wet Nozzle - VT2510  -  -  Buy Now
72922 VT 2514  2 1/2" Floor Brush - VT2514  -  -  Buy Now
72932 VT 2502  2 1/2" Crevice Tool - VT2502  -  -  Buy Now
72937 VT 2503  2 1/2" Blower/Car Nozzle (VT2503)  -  -  Buy Now
Kits/Hoses/Etc.
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Catalog Number Model No. Description Weight
lb. kg
24608 VT 2570  4X Pro Hose Replacement (VT2570)  -  -  Buy Now
31743 VT 1755  3 Piece Adapter Kit   -  -  Buy Now
32703 VT 2575  Heavy Duty Cleaning Kit: 12 Piece Kit w/Stainless Steel Extension Wands (VT2575)  9.80  4.40  Buy Now
41598 VT 2561  Filter Nut/Drain Cap Combo (VT2561)  -  -  Buy Now
41603 VT 2571  Turbo "Beater Bar" Kit (VT2571)  -  -  Buy Now
72897 VT 2520  2 1/2" x 7' Universal Vac Hose (VT2520)  -  -  Buy Now
12 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 707.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product This vac is excellent for our work shed. It has a high capacity tank and is very powerful.
Date published: 2019-04-14
Rated 1 out of 5 by from The mechanical design lacks real world experience. I recently purchased Rigid's WD12701 Wet/Dry Vac. Sadly, after muscling the hoses together I started to clean my wood shop. I quickly and irritably realized that the Vac's Output is on the exact same side as the Intake! Simply put, whichever direction your hose is headed, the (mighty) Vac's output blows debris and dust - always too quickly and usually out of reach. Secondly, the suction does not match the output. Not sure if my WD12701 is defective or it is just mechanically flawed to vacuum simple sawdust and small debris. Sageness tells me that there obviously wasn't must real-world experience, insight or testing put into the WD12701's mechanical design. It is flawed and extremely disappointing for the money. Even more so, I am very disappointed in my shortsighted decision to purchase it.
Date published: 2019-04-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great vacuum out of the box This vacuum is great and meets all my specifications right out of the box. The assembly was easy and was up and cleaning in a few minutes.
Date published: 2019-04-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Vacuum with Best Company Backed Coverage Best Vacuum with Best Company Backed Coverage. They truly stand behind their product. Well made and perfectly priced.
Date published: 2019-03-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Vac for my workshop This vac performs as advertised. I have combined it with the Home Depot "Dustopper" and 5 gallon Homer bucket. This combination makes easier disposal of sawdust and keeps the shop vac and the filter clean and clog free. Really love this combination for clean-up. Well worth the money.
Date published: 2019-03-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Plenty of power and exceeded expectations We used this wet/dry vac for wet operation to get water off of the basement floor during minor winter flooding. It worked great with plenty of power to vacuum up the water that was seeping in. We used it for many hours straight and it worked great. We chose Ridgid because of its high quality and ultra durability.
Date published: 2019-03-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Needed a wet/dry vac in a hurry! Due to a combination of warm weather, rain, and frozen ground, many in my area are experiencing water in their homes for the first time. I have a 20 yr. old Craftsman shop vac, and did not want to find myself in a position where it pooped out. I headed to my nearest HD, and picked up the WD12701, as they had them on display near the entrance to the store. Thus far it's done a great job picking up water that's trying to enter my home. The only reason I gave "Ease of use" a four is it's a bit tricky getting the lock downs on the lid to align with the tub.
Date published: 2019-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works great Bought this shop vac for remodeling around my home, cleaning up my shed, all around miscellaneous projects, for the time that I have had it, I’ve used it for wet and dry vacuuming and is still running strong. Strongly recommended purchasing and putting the muffler on the discharge to reduce noise and prevent anything from being blown out if the filter inside is removed.
Date published: 2019-03-19
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how do I use the wet vac feature on my 12 gallon hp wet/dry vac

I lost my booklet and would like to pick up the last bit of water in the bottom of my hot tub after draining? My vac is not the new version.
Asked by: shopdummy
Take out the bag, put on the squeegee attachment, and have at it. Empty the vac when you are done and let dry before you insert the bag back in.
Answered by: Lydia
Date published: 2018-03-02

Is there supposed to be a rubber gasket or seal between the top and bottom? Mine doesn't have one.

Asked by: chbelt
No, the vac does not come with a gasket or seal between the vacuum head unit and the catch can.
Answered by: EricW
Date published: 2017-09-06

how to switch function from blower to vacuum port

I hooked hose to vacuum port and it worked well. I turned it off I returned later, turned it on and blower port was on,.. with hose in vacuum port. Cant get it to vacuum again.
Asked by: LikeClean
it will always vacuum from the vacuum port and blow from the blower port. it's possible you clogged the hose.
Answered by: turbosix
Date published: 2017-09-06

What is the Constant Runtime rating on this unit ?

I am wanting to use this at a Dust collection for my Xcarve CNC and want to know if I can run it for 3-4 hours at a time without doing damage to the motor.
Asked by: Sigmund
It should run just fine for that that long. We use these shop vacs at my work and have run them for full 8 hour shifts.
Answered by: Superman7831
Date published: 2018-01-20

How do you install VF3502 filter bag on the WD1270 vacuum?

In the previous question about bags for this model, the answer give was to use the VF3502 filter bags. However, the instructions for installing the bag on the 2 rib inlet tube don't match the anatomy of the WD1270, which has an inlet tube that is molded into the body at the bottom so the cardboard collar cannot be attached.
Asked by: haphaz
I noticed a slight variance in the instructions and the actual vacuum also. But not to worry, it still attaches between the two ribs just as the instructions say.
Answered by: Marko
Date published: 2018-03-02
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