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16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac with Detachable Blower

1620RV

16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac with Detachable Blower

1620RV

The RIDGID® Model 1620RV is a 16 gallon wet/dry vacuum with a detachable blower that delivers powerful suction and a powerful blower in one tool. The 8' premium locking pro-hose won’t pull loose during use and is 4x more durable than a standard hose. The premium pro-hose also won't kink allowing for optimum airflow. The Qwik Lock® filter captures everyday dirt, and is quick, easy and secure to install or remove. The large capacity, rugged construction, and excellent mobility are ideal for pro, contractor and industrial use.

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Features

  • Detachable Blower - The high performance vacuum has an integrated detachable blower for maximum versatility.
  • Top of the line 6.5 Peak Horsepower - High performance wet/dry vacuum provides optimum power.
  • 360º Caster Wheels - Provides increased maneuverability.
  • Accessory Storage Caddy - Keeps accessories organized and close at hand for easy access.
  • Quick Release Cord-Wrap - The cord-wrap not only stores the 20’ power cord, but the tab rotates to quickly release the cord
  • 2-Piece Polypropylene Drum Construction - Rugged construction to meet the higher demands found at work sites.
  • 16 Gallon Drum - Cleans up large spills and messes at work-sites and busy shops.
  • Sound Reduction Technology - Scroll Noise Reduction® is a patented feature that provides quiet operation by precisely controlling the flow of air through the vac.
  • Professional Locking Hose - The ultra-flexible hose won’t pull loose during use, and is four times more durable than our standard hose. This 1-7/8" x 8' hose has a smooth interior surface to reduce clogging.
  • Large Drain - Located to lowest point of drum for emptying of water.
  • Qwik Lock® Filter Fastening System - Makes installing or removing your filter quickly, easily and secure without tools or fasteners.
  • Includes - Vacuum, owner's manual, 2 extension wands, 1-7/8” x 8’ premium locking pro hose, locking blowing wand, utility nozzle, wet nozzle, car nozzle, and standard filter.

Specifications

Accessory Diameter 1-7/8”
Amperage 12A
Built-In Accessory Storage  Yes
Built-In Drain  Yes
Casters  Yes
Filter Type  Cartridge
U.L. Listed Yes

Ordering Information

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Catalog Number Model No. Description Cord Length (ft.) Air Volume (CFM) Weight (lb.)
50343 1620RV  16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac with Detachable Blower (1620RV)  20  172  24 7/10 
16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac with Detachable Blower is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 92.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Like having the removable blower option Still new but this unit seems to have plenty of power. I use it mostly in the garage. My first shop vac was made by Hoover and it too had a removable blower. Big help when wanting to blow dust off the floor or move leaves away from the door
Date published: 2018-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Defective switch We bought a Ridgid wet/ dry vac in Dec. 2006. Because of how sturdy and for the lifetime warranty. We had it for 71/2 yrs. and has worked great. Well this year the switch started acting up, would turn on, but was hard to push to turn off. I called customer service and told me to take Four pictures of the vac. I emailed them back, they told me thank you it might take 2 weeks to process. With in a week I had a brand new one sent to me. Was very pleased. The new one has some updated features that makes it better. I haven’t had a chance to use it, but I’m very sure it will perform just as well as my old one if not better. Thank you Ridgid, I will keep buying your products, and I recommend them 100%
Date published: 2018-03-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Product I recently purchased the Ridgid 16 Gallon 6.5HP vacuum to replace a broken Shop-Vac. In comparison, the quality is a lot better on the Ridgid, it's sturdy and well-constructed while still being lightweight and powerful. It is very well designed, with ease of access to attachments and overall functionality. I love the detachable blower too. I've only owned it for a week but so far so good. It's a huge improvement over the old Shop-Vac. I would recommend this for anyone in need of a good quality yet easy to use vacuum that's powerful and durable.
Date published: 2018-03-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Terrific Wet/Dry Vac I own another one of these and I love it. It not only can pick up water and dry debris but it makes a great leaf blower in the fall or any time a pile of leaves decides to invade your property. I would highly recommend this product.
Date published: 2018-02-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This wet/dry Vac is awesome! I run two 16 gallon vacs in my shop. They do a great job of collecting the dust. The Ridgid Wet/Dry 16 gallon Shop Vac has been a dependable work horse. I use one with my table saw and band saw. The second vac is hooked up to the sander. Both vacs collect the dust satisfactorily. I clean the filter after 2 hours of continual work. On the occasion that the vac motor burns out the Ridgid Life Time Warranty is available to save the day. It is a great product.
Date published: 2018-01-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good product Bought it over other vacs due to the pricing compared tp included equipment. Better deal with this vac.
Date published: 2018-01-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wow very powerfull Got for a gift but this unit is sweet!!!!! I would buy this for sure!!
Date published: 2018-01-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from 18 gallon shop vac/leaf blower review Worked very well when attached to my Ridgid table saw. Minimized sawdust in my shop.
Date published: 2017-11-11
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Where can I find the Power Switch?

My unit got warm and the switch got HOT and part melted. I need to replace the power switch. Where can I find one?
Asked by: Carroll
Sounds like a quality workmanship issue and as long as you registered the item you shouldnt have any issue getting it repaired or replaced by Ridgid.
Answered by: Jacobius
Date published: 2017-09-06
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