VF5000 Hi-Efficiency Filter

Hello Collin, Thank you for your inquiry and for your interest in our product. Although we are unable to identify your vacuum model based on the information provided, we can recommend the RIDGID VF3502 Dust Collection Bags, which are designed to fit select 12- to 16-gallon RIDGID wet/dry vacuums with the suction port located on the drum. The VF3502 dust bags are available for purchase at your local Home Depot store or online at the following link: https://store.ridgid.com/us/en/vacuum-filters or https://www.homedepot.com/ If you have additional questions or concerns, you may call us at 1-866-994-8759 from Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time or email us at info.info@emerson.com and we'd be glad to assist you Thanks, RIDGID

Hello Mila, We appreciate your interest in our product. Yes, this VF3500 Fine Dust Pleated Paper Shop Vacuum Filter, will fit your WD40701 RIDGID wet/dry vacuum. Additionally, there are also several filters that you can use for your unit aside from the filter mentioned above. It would be depending on what type of debris you are planning to pick up. For standard or typical basement or garage dirt, you can use the VF3400. For fine dust, such as drywall or cement dust, you must have the VF3500. We also have a filter made of HEPA rated material known as VF3600. This filter is best recommended for picking up pollens and allergens. Furthermore, we have VF3700 foam filter specifically designed only for liquid pick-ups or water-borne debris and VF3800 HEPA Filter for enhanced air filtration. All filters can be purchased at the local Home Depot stores. They can also be purchased on-line at https://store.ridgid.com/us/en/vacuum-filters or www.homedepot.com We hope this helps. If you have additional questions, you may call our Customer Service at 1-800-474-3443 from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time or send us an email at info@ridgidvacs.com and we'll be glad to assist you. Thanks, RIDGID

Hello mark777, Thanks for your inquiry about our product. The VF5000 Filter is designed to capture 99% of particles that are 1 micron or larger in size. It is specifically designed for fine dust, such as cold ashes, and fine powders (e.g., flour, chalk). If you have questions or concerns, you may call our Customer Service at 1-800-474-3443 from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time or send us an email at info@ridgidvacs.com and we'll be glad to assist you. Thanks, RIDGID

Hello Macy, Thanks for reaching out. Yes, it is a filter for your 12 gallon vacuum. In addition to that,here are the filter options depending on your cleaning needs: • VF4000: Standard filter suitable for typical basement or garage dirt. • VF6000: HEPA-rated filter recommended for capturing pollen and allergens • VF7000: Foam filter specifically for liquid pick-ups or water-borne debris. • VF8000: HEPA filter that captures 99.97% of dry particles 0.3 µm or larger. These filters are available at Home Depot stores and online at www.homedepot.com and at https://store.ridgid.com/. For any other questions, please call our friendly Customer Service team from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Central Time. You can reach us at 1-800-474-3443. Alternatively, feel free to send us an email at info@ridgidvacs.com, and we'll be more than happy to help. Thanks, RIDGID

Hello Trainguy, Thank you for reaching out. However, there's no way to disable the snap-on feature. It is part of our newly designed vacuum filter that includes modifications to the design of our filters and filter cages for improved usability and efficiency. The newer filter cage is designed to accommodate our updated QWIK Lock filters, which have a pre-installed rubber cover on one end. These filters are designed differently from our older open-ended filters and do not require the use of the filter nut. Instead, they come equipped with a QWIK Lock stud that securely locks the filter in place without the need for additional hardware. Even though it's a new design, the filters will still fit your vacuum. If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-474-3443. We are available Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time. Alternatively, you can also reach out via email at info@ridgidvacs.com, and we will be more than happy to assist you promptly. Best regards, RIDGID Customer Support

Hello Goldens, Thanks for your inquiry about our product. Yes, the VF5000 fits most of our RIDGID 5-16-gallon RIDGID wet/dry vacs including the old 12-gallon WD12000. If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-474-3443. We are available Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time. Alternatively, you can also reach out via email at info@ridgidvacs.com, and we will be more than happy to assist you promptly. Best regards, RIDGID Customer Support

Hi Dougwk, Thanks for your inquiry about our product. The VF3500 3-Layer Fine Dust Filter is not HEPA rated filter. We offer VF3800 (HEPA Filter with 99.97% filtration rating) that has HEPA-rated filtration materials and improved structural support to achieve the additional filtration efficiency to meet HEPA standards. If you have any further questions or concerns, feel free to contact our Customer Service team at 1-800-474-3443. We are available Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time. Alternatively, you can also reach out via email at info@ridgidvacs.com, and we will be more than happy to assist you promptly. Best regards, RIDGID Customer Support

Hi cfx795, Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, this VF3500 3-Layer Fine Dust Filter will fit WD4550 ProPack vacuum. If you have other questions or concerns, please call our Customer Service at 1-800-474-3443 from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time or send us an email at info@ridgidvacs.com and we'll be glad to assist you. Thanks, RIDGID