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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 professional wet dry vac is a 16 gallon wet dry vacuum with a detachable blower that delivers two best in class tools in one. The 8' premium locking pro-hose won’t pull loose during use and is 4x more durable than a standard hose. The large capacity, rugged construction, and excellent mobility are ideal for pro, contractor and industrial use.

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Features

  • Powerful 6.5 Peak Horsepower - High performance wet dry vacuum.
  • Detachable Blower - This high performance vacuum has an integrated detachable blower making it two best in class tools in one.
  • 2-Piece Polypropylene Drum Construction - Rugged construction to meet the higher demands found at worksites
  • 360º Caster Wheels - Provides increased maneuverability.
  • Large Drain - Located to lowest point of drum for emptying of water.
  • Sound Reduction Technology - Scroll Noise Reduction® is a patented feature that provides quiet operation by precisely controlling the flow of air through the vac.
  • 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 has tabs that rotate to quickly release the cord
  • Blowing Capacity - Blow leaves from walkways or decks and debris from job sites, tools, etc.
  • Professional Locking Hose - The ultra-flexible hose won’t pull loose during use, and is four times more durable than our standard hose. This 2-1/2"x 8' hose has a smooth interior surface to reduce clogging.
  • Qwik Lock® Filter Fastening System - Install or remove 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

Drum Size (Gallons) 16
Cord Length 20 ft.
Accessory Size 2 1/2 in
Shipping Weight 24.7 lb
Built-In Accessory Storage Yes
Built-In Drain Yes
Casters Yes
Reconditioned No
Returnable 90-Day
Filter Type Cartridge
U.L. Listed Yes

Motor

Peak HP 6.5
Air Volume (CFM)  172
Amperage (amps)  12
Voltage 120

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 
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)  -  - 
72902 VT 2508  2 1/2" Extension Wand - VT2508  -  - 
72907 VT 2509  2 1/2" Utility Nozzle - VT2509  -  - 
72912 VT 2510  2 1/2" Wet Nozzle - VT2510  -  - 
72922 VT 2514  2 1/2" Floor Brush - VT2514  -  - 
72932 VT 2502  2 1/2" Crevice Tool - VT2502  -  - 
72937 VT 2503  2 1/2" Blower/Car Nozzle (VT2503)  -  - 
Kits/Hoses/Etc.
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Catalog Number Model No. Description Weight
lb. kg
24608 VT 2570  4X Pro Hose Replacement (VT2570)  -  - 
31743 VT 1755  3 Piece Adapter Kit (VT1755)  -  - 
32703 VT 2575  Heavy Duty Cleaning Kit: 12 Piece Kit w/Stainless Steel Extension Wands (VT2575)  9 4/5  4.40 
41598 VT 2561  Filter Nut/Drain Cap Combo (VT2561)  -  - 
41603 VT 2571  Turbo "Beater Bar" Kit (VT2571)  -  - 
72897 VT 2520  2 1/2" x 7' Universal Vac Hose (VT2520)  -  - 
Filters and Dustbags
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Catalog Number Description Weight
lb. kg
VF3502 Replacement Filter Bag (2)  -  - 
VF4000 1-Layer Everyday Dirt Filter   -  - 
VF5000 3-Layer Fine Dust Filter  -  - 
VF6000 5-Layer HEPA Media Filter  -  - 
VF7000 Wet Application Foam Filter  -  - 
16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac with Detachable Blower is rated 4.6 out of 5 by 122.
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Rated 3 out of 5 by from Compact unit I've only had it for a short time but so far so good. My wife likes the blower part of the unit because she can't use my has blower when doing yard work.
Date published: 2018-09-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product. Bought product to clean up after removing old flooring and it worked great.
Date published: 2018-09-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This is an amazing machine. It's very powerful and easy to use. I have been wanting a shop vac for a long time and just never got around to it. When I decided to clean the basement, i knew it would be so much easier with a vac. I decided on the Ridgid Wet/Dry vac with detachable blower. The suction is amazing and the canister rolls nicely and is very lightweight so it's easy to drag around the room. It was important to me that it be easy to handle. The attachments are great. I have not used the detachable blower yet, but will take advantage of that when the leaves start coming down. I will use that particularly for blowing my deck. So much easier than broom and dustpan. This was such a smart purchase and I registered for the lifetime warranty so I am all set.
Date published: 2018-08-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A week is too soon to comment on durability. I compared the Lowes 16 gal machine to the Ridgid. There was no comparison. The Home Depot unit had better features plus the detachable blower for less money. A no brainer! I have noticed from the registration and the questions below that Ridgid is assuming that we who buy the products are in construction and professionals and not home owners. I do not like to be referred to as a DIYer. That term now has a negative meaning in our culture. We are home owners who need tools! As to experience as noted below, I have 45 years as a home owner but was never paid to use your tools! Are you getting my point!
Date published: 2018-08-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Can be used indoors and outdoors We recommend this shop vac It can be used anywhere for household big clean ups and great for outed our use
Date published: 2018-08-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from outstanding shopvac. This is a great product. It came out of the box 80% assembled. I only had to insert the castors into the blocks on the bottom and put the tool caddy on the top. The motor has great power and gives the shopvac great pickup ability. It's light weight and easy to manuver. All in all, a great vac.
Date published: 2018-08-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent combination of features I was looking to purchase a blower for general yard/shop work, but then you need to clean-up some of that mess so I was also looking to get a new, larger capacity shop vac. My first thought was to buy separate tools but then I noticed this combination blower/vac and thought this was a great idea. My preference was for a cordless blower, but I was willing to compromise on that to reduce the need to have two tools. In short, this is an excellent combination of features. The blower works far better than I expected - surprisingly powerful, and the vac works exactly as you would expect. Previous excellent experience with Ridgid for my cordless tools makes it a go-to brand for me, and I am fully confident this blower/vac combo will work well for a long time.
Date published: 2018-08-13
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Shop Vac/Blower Product is easy to use. Good suction and the blower is a great bonus.
Date published: 2018-08-11
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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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