Customer Reviews for RIDGID HEPA Material Pleated Paper Wet/Dry Vac Replacement Cartridge Filter for Most 3 to 4.5 Gal RIDGID Shop Vacuums (1-Pack)

This is the perfect cartridge filter replacement for the Rigid small-sized wet/dry vacuum. This cartridge-filter is well made and seems that it is going to last for a long while. I like this type of cartrige-filters because they are easy to wash with water. I read that it is important to make sure that the cartrige-filter is dry before using it. You cannot go wrong with this product.

I wanted to try a HEPA filter because I am cutting a fair amount of Masonite for a project and am concerned about the dust particles. I attached a RIDGID 4 gallon shop vacuum to my table saw to reduce the dust, and am also using a mask. this set up and filter literally took care of 90% of the particles and made clean up even easier. I want to also note that i installed a disposable bag in the vacuum to reduce the amount of sawdust hitting the filter. I plan on adapting this to my Cyclone attachment to separate the larger particle wood next. Overall this worked well, I believe in order ot prolong the life of the filter using a vacuum bag is essential, or this will clog quickly

A few months back, I decided to save a few bucks by ordering a two-pack of a generic brand replacement air filter for my 4-gallon Rigid shop vacuum. One of the things I noticed almost immediately with the new filter was the amount of dust that was coming out of the exhaust outlet. I checked the installation and everything was fine. Not liking what was happening I ordered a Rigid HEPA Wet/Dry Vac Replacement Cartridge Filter and I immediately noticed the a difference in the quality of the exhaust air. In an attempt to show the difference in the quality of the two filters, I took two pictures with an LED light shining into each filter. The white filter is the Rigid replacement filter. While both filters are made in China, there is a definite difference between the two filters.

RIDGID HEPA Wet/Dry Vacuum Replacement filter One of the best filter that I use it so far. This filter was used in my shop vacuum to filter concrete dust which was sanded from a concrete floor in a bathroom. Prior to its use, I had attempted to grind the floor using the regular filter, which was most ineffective, spewing dust out of the back of the unit. This filter, used in conjunction with a bag to capture most of the dust, eliminated almost all of the excess exhaust dust. I would highly recommend this product and will continue using it exclusively in my shop vac.

HEPA Wet/Dry Vac Replacement Cartridge Filter for Most 3 Gal. to 4.5 Gal. RIDGID Shop Vacuums by RIDGID I received it last week ago. I liked that filter with hepa. Also, I liked a filter that will work with wet or dry and it could be reused. It The filter was very good. I really liked that the hepa pleated filter material was able to capture almost all of the dust particles. I could use it inside my house to vacuum those dust on those hardwood floors. The top cover and bottom cover of the filter were flexible and thick. Easy to pull it out and easy to push it in. So far I was satisfied.

I got this as a spare, I already use these in my two Rigid shop vacuums. They are shaped exactly the same as the filter the vacuum came with but have finer filtration elements to trap more fine dust. I use them when sanding with a powered sander, when cutting with my track saw, and when making mortises with my Domino. Also for cleanup. It really helps to keep the fine dust level down in the shop. Another good thing about these is they are easy to clean. I just tap them against something outside. A tree, a pile of bricks, etc.. Most of the dust will just fall off. If I decide to do a better job, I use my dust collector on them to remove some of the remaining dust. The DC just blows fine dust outside so it doesn't clog it. These filters are especially beneficial when you are creating fine dust like sanding wood or drywall.

We have some issues with dust and I wanted to try using the HEPA filter. I like having a filter that will work with wet or dry and can be reused. The filter is excellent. The top and bottom of the filter are flexible and thick. I spread out some fairly fine dust and vacuumed it up. The filter pulled up all the dust and none of that got through the filter. I am very pleased with the filter.

The Ridgid HEPA Wet/Dry Vac Replacement Cartridge Filter fits perfectly my 4.5 Gallon RIDGID Shop Vacuum. The VF3800 captures all dry particles 0.3 micron or larger which makes it perfect for cleaning without worrying about second hand dust flying from the vacuum. The media filters with ease pollen, spores, mold, dust and dust mites, dander and bacteria, finer flour sized dust from vacuuming and similar. Ridgid vacs are a little overengineered and they have tremendous amount of suction in order to handle variety of issues - cooling, gathering lightweight as well as heavy particulates, therefore the need for a HEPA filter when vacuuming a living area, a car, garage or shop, is very justified. Combining this filter with a dust bag such as VF3501 is perfect for preventing even the finer particles not making their way into your lungs. This filter is washable, which for me is a must, but it may take a while to dry out completely. The filter can also be used with high humidity, water droplets and or water, but it will get clogged very easy. Construction of the filter is made from a metal mesh, keeping the pleads of the media evenly spaced. The top and bottom ends were molded into the rigid foam type rubber which seals perfectly around the suction opening of the vacuum. It's a great filter, with unbeatable quality and price.

This filter is awesome, stops most of the fine particles which is very important when you are sanding. I use it while I have the dust extractor hooked up. For basic vacuuming I dont think this filter is necessary but at least ridgid small vacuums can use this filter. Thats why I stick with ridgid. I avoided the Milwaukee because it does not have the same option for Hepa and also the suction when I use it is the same. Thanks Ridgid for keeping the dust out of my lungs.

Purchased off-brands that claimed to fit the rigid model WD40700 but they didn't! This filter fit perfectly! Have only used once, so can't review longevity.

This is the exact model that my Rigid 4gal says to use, but it will not fit over the cage. I even tried to use silicone grease to lube it, and a large screwdriver to push into place, but as you can see from pics, it just squashes the filter. I tried turning/spinning it and it still would not fit down.

Kinda stupid request; It would be better to ask about the shop vac itself, which I am disappointed in!! There is not a good shop vac on the market that I am aware of. ShopVac Brand is horrible, I owned a dozen of them, all crap. Now this Ridged fails to impress!! Wand has clips that catch on everything, big nuisance. Has a window in hose which will not stay put, open or closed, big nuisance. The filter is an odd size and so the normal size in my stock are not used. Not advertised on box so one can make an informed decision.

Is a good filter for drywall dust.

its a filter

Ran the vacum for years with a standard filter and no bags, decided to try out the hepa filter with disposable bags. Haven't seen dust blow out the outlet yet, like I have before. Makes me alittle more comfortable with little ones in the house. I will not be goin back to a standard filter, but in conjunction with the bags I dont imagine replacing the filter anytime soon...

This product works really good when its new. Once the dust gets into the creases it looses its suction. I bang out the dust and reuse it several times. I've purchased about 5 of them in the last 2 months working on a new building. I give it a 3.

Took a shot and found it works on an old Rigid TV 3000 PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOL VAC

More heavy-duty than the standard filter.

Filter arrived damaged. The filter box was placed between the shop vacuum and the shipping box. This crushed the box. Customer service took a long time to remedy the situation, still not happy with the delays

Great filter, great vacuum. Easy to o change, clean.

Doesn't handle getting wet very well. But for fine dust excellent!

Quality filter for vacuum

delivery was fast - filter works as it should