I picked up a larger shop vac at Sam's that had an exhaust port, but like
you said, the smaller units don't seem to have one.
Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Ferguson" <jferg@twave.net>
To: "Shop-Talk Maillist" <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 12:02 AM
Subject: Shop Vac replacement
>
> My old Shop Vac motor burned out last week and I went shopping for a new
> one. I wanted one that would use the accessories and parts I had
> accumulated over the years for my Old DEAD "8 gal Shop Vac".
>
> I got a Wall-Mart $36.95 replacement, however I later found that the
> current models don't have the EXHAUST port for the hose. I guess it is
> the result of the Lawyers. I have packed the thing up to return to
> Wall Mart. But First I will ask on this list for help.
>
> The Exhaust port is important for me because I used my old one for
> raising my jet-ski lift for maintenance, drying under the car seats,
> etc., etc., etc.
>
> I don't need or want one of the "removable blower" models available. I
> want one like I had--Small, light, portable, and with an exhaust port.
>
> I can find NO manufacturer that makes a Vac that will Blow. I am at the
> point of trying to CLONE the new Vac into the Old one and somehow come
> out with what I want. (Disassemble both and reassemble my new Vac.)
>
> Anybody on this list know of a small size (<10Gal) Shop Vac that has a
> hole for the exhaust from the unit. Lowe's, HD, WallMart, KMart, WWW,
> hasn't produced any leads.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jim
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