HEPA Material Pleated Paper Wet/Dry Vac Cartridge Filter for Most 5 Gallon and Larger RIDGID Shop Vacuums (1-Pack)
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Apply for a Home Depot Consumer Card- Fits most RIDGID wet/dry vacs 5 gallons or larger
- Captures allergens, pet dander, and drywall dust
- Replace your filter often to get optimal vacuum performance
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Specifications
Dimensions: H 6.75 in, W 9.25 in, D 6.75 in
Questions & Answers
271Questions
Q:I would like to know the real dimensions of the Rigid NXT 12 and 14 gallon wet/dry vacuums.
On the net the 12 gal. is BIGGER than the 14 gal.
IE: 24x24x24 vs. 20x22.5x22.5.
Is that correct?
by|Nov 11, 2023
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Q:Will this fit a E43484?
by|Nov 2, 2023
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Q:Does the 5 layer filter require running a bag in tandem as a semi 2 stage collector?
Just tried a 6000 filter first time for my decade old 12gal. It burned out as well as fried my circuit breaker within 5 minutes of cleaning my shop floor.
by|Oct 12, 2023
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Q:Is this necessary for clearing small water rain puddles from a basement floor? Some reviewers mention only removing the original vac filter for clearing water. Please advise when exactly this water filter would be needed to be installed. Thank you
by|Oct 11, 2023
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Nov 12, 2023
Awesome Vac
Check out this picture. As you can see it sucked up until there was no more room at all!!
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Customer review from ridgid.comJul 17, 2023
Be careful - the latches/handles snap off!
I purchased the 10-gallon stainless WD1060 vacuum. I was handing the vacuum down from an attic opening with my friend below. The vacuum had bacteria (Zoogloea) laden water inside as I have just sucked out an air conditioner drain line that was completely clogged. As I was lowering the vacuum down through the attic hatch, with my friend holding the vacuum from below, the plastic latch/ handles gave out and the drum crashed down onto the stepladder, tilted over, splashed the contents (which is fairly disgusting) all over my friend and then down onto the hallway carpet. Quite the disgusting mess and my friend drenched.... Looking at the design of the handles, it is VERY easy for the handles to pop off of the very small round plastic pins when there is some weight in the drum. The handles do not lock in on the pins (they slip on) and look like they are designed more for easy assembly at the factory than ensuring something like what happened to us doesn't ever happen. I probably had two gallons of water in the vacuum, so not that heavy, but not that light either. Very disappointing design. I modified the handles by drilling a pilot hole into the round pins and adding a washer and screw to lock in the latches. After adding the screws I filled the drum with water up to the vacuum hole and I could lift the vacuum by the handle securely. The latch/handle is OK being plastic, but the other parts should be metal. I have added pictures of how I added the screws. I used 3 drill bits to make the hole to make sure I didn't split the plastic.
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Response from RIDGIDJul 18, 2023
Hello Rich M,
Thanks for writing a review and we’re sorry to know your disappointment about the product. Rest assured that our RIDGID Wet Dry vacuums are made of high quality materials and we have had a number of years with it. We understand your feedback and suggestions and we are always looking for ways to improve our products, and a customer feedback is by far our most valuable source of improvement ideas. If you have other questions or concerns, you may call us 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
Customer review from ridgid.comApr 25, 2023
Rigid gets it done
These was easy to put together and works well. Use it mainly to vacuum water in our building that doesn't have drains. It is great having the large capacity. Filter changes are a snap also.
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Dec 1, 2022
Powerful and versatile
I have another corded Ridgid vac. However, I wanted something to take with me on jobs or outside the home where I would not need to reply on a power cord. I specifically use this cordless vac when I do wood working. I built a nice little rolling cart to hold this vacuum and a dust separate thing. See photos. I can hook up the vac to any of my powertools that create sawdust and the cordless vac is very powerful and strong enough to elimate all dust. The separator I use in conjunction with the vac, traps all the sawdust into a container so it never even makes it into the vacuum. I also installed the Ridgid HIPA filter and the little noise compressor thing from the exhaust of the vacuum. nNotice in the pic I used the Ridgid black and orange colors on the wood cart and even spray painted the metal on the wheels with the orange color.
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Customer review from ridgid.comJul 13, 2022
Powerful vac when the inlet port stays attached
I bought this month ago and after the first 2 or 3 uses I noticed the inlet port had come out of the dust drum. I attempted to fully insert the inlet port but it will not stay. The lock tabs will not expand to secure the port. What say you Ridgid?
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Response from Customer Support Jul 15, 2022
Hello Westy,
We are sorry to know what happened with the inlet port of your vacuum. If the locking tabs on the inlet port of your vacuum is no longer expand to lock the inlet port in place we can send out a replacement for the inlet port at no cost. Please contact our 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 in order for us to make the request for the replacement inlet port.
Thank you,
RIDGID Customer Support
Customer review from ridgid.comFeb 12, 2022
Very powerful
I bought it 2 months ago and I like it and very happy with it.
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Customer review from ridgid.comOct 26, 2021
Overpriced piece of foam
This thing is literally just a glorified hollow piece of foam that is glued to the plastic Ridgid adapter. It is literally way too expensive for what it is.
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Feb 13, 2021
Great vacuum, built a stand and use with separator
I bought this around Black Friday and it’s been great. I built a stand out of pvc and plywood to mount a bucket and dust separator and it’s been great. I will buy a longer and likely upgraded hose but as it comes out of the box, it’s effective.
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Customer review from ridgid.comDec 18, 2020
10 gallon shop vac
I had to replace my old shop vac of 36 years. Sad to see it go, but this new one is a delight to use. I would highly recommend
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Customer review from ridgid.comDec 6, 2020
Does an awesome job. Got the accessories kit also
Have used it for vacuuming the car and indoor carpeted steps. Could not had gotten a better one for the buck
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Included Accessories | |||
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No additional accessories included | No additional accessories included | No additional accessories included | |
Debris Type | |||
Allergens, Cold Ashes, Drywall Dust, Dust Mites, Fine Powders, General Debris, Mold, Pet Dander, Pollens, Sawdust | Cold Ashes, Dust Mites, Fine Powders, General Debris, Mold, Pollens, Sawdust | Wet Debris | |
Number of Pieces | |||
1 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
Filter Type | |||
Cartridge | Cartridge | Cartridge | |
Filter Use | |||
HEPA Material Filter | Fine Dust Filter | Wet Filter |
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