5-Layer HEPA Media Pleated Paper Filter for Most 5 Gal. and Larger Wet/Dry Shop Vacuums

Hello Hugley, Thank you for your inquiry about our products. You can buy the filters at Home Depot stores or online at www.homedepot.com or store.ridgid.com. We have different filters for different jobs. For standard or typical basement or garage dirt, you can use the VF4000. For fine dust, such as drywall or cement dust, you must have the VF5000. We also have a filter made of HEPA rated material known as VF6000. This filter is best recommended for picking up pollens and allergens. Lastly, we have VF7000 foam filter specifically designed only for liquid pick-ups or water-borne debris. If you have further questions or concerns, you may call Customer Service at 1-800-474-3443 from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time or email us at info@ridgidvacs.com Thank you, RIDGID Customer Support

Hello Amcse, Thank you for your inquiry about our product. Yes, we are still making this model but currently out of stock and plan to have it back in stock in the future. We do not have an exact date when it will be available at your local Home Depot or online. Please check back on HomeDepot.com or the app for the most up-to-date status. You may also use Home Depot Notify Me option on their website. We have another 10-gallon vac, but it has a stainless steel drum. Model number is WD1060 found here: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-10-Gal-6-0-Peak-HP-Stainless-Steel-Wet-Dry-Shop-Vacuum-with-Filter-Hose-and-Accessories-WD1060/301070987 If you have further questions or concerns, you may call Customer Service at 1-800-474-3443 from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time or email us at info@ridgidvacs.com Thank you, RIDGID Customer Support

Hello Curiousboy, Thanks for your inquiry. We're sorry our filters do not have a merv rating. If you have other questions, please call our customer service at 1-800-474-3443. Note that our normal business hours are 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

Yes. They are supposed to click in, mine were very hard to get in and had to tap in with a hammer CAREFULLY without damaging wheel or holder. They were tight then. Not ideal.

Hello EWCS Cash, Thank you for your inquiry about our product. We sell these vacs at Home Depot stores. To view the price, click here: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-10-Gal-5-0-Peak-HP-ProPack-Plus-Wet-Dry-Shop-Vacuum-with-Filter-Expandable-Hose-and-Accessories-WD1022/300673805 If you have further questions or concerns, you may call Customer Service at 1-800-474-3443 from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time or email us at info@ridgidvacs.com Thank you, RIDGID Customer Support

Simply open the lid and remove any paper filter. i.e. bag or RIDGID type. If you have a foam filter, you can leave it however, I chose to remove it also.

Dear PeterO, Thank you for your questions! Yes, you may use this particular vacuum both for your shop and your home. Generally, our RIDGID wet/dry vacs can be used for anything that is not toxic or hazardous in the environment. Also, this vacuum has a built-in blower feature. To make it work, you will need to attach the hose on the blower port located at the back side of the lid near the cord entry, plug the unit and turn it on. Additionally, this vacuum comes with 1-7/8-inch accessories and hose. Please take note that we only suggest you use RIDGID accessories as we can't confirm compatibility of the accessories from other manufacturers. If you have further questions, 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 Wet/Dry Vac Customer Support

The Ridgid shop vac weights about 23 Lbs. Just the motor head weights about 12 Lbs. I do not know of a shop vac with a motor on the bottom. One if the home style canister vac would have a removable bag that may work for you. We have a Kenmore that is easy to empty, that my wife uses. Dave

To register your 18V vacuum you need to search under vacuums. It is not under the 18V power tools

Hello, Thank you for your inquiry about our products. As the manufacturer of the Vacuum (not the batteries) we're only able to give you rough estimates on how long this vacuum might last of a new battery. This can vary based on a wide variety of attributes from actual capacity of the battery, the number of charge cycles the battery has been put through, electrical draw from each vacuum, temperature of the battery, how the machine is being used to vacuum and the type of debris to name a few. The vac will run for approximately 3 to 3.5 per Ah (Amp hour) contained within the battery. Thus, with one 9Ah battery, the vac may run for 27 to 31.5 minutes and 54 to 63 minutes with two 9Ah batteries. Hope this helps. If you have further questions or concerns, you may call Customer Service at 1-800-474-3443 from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time or email us at info@ridgidvacs.com Thank you, RIDGID Customer Support