Product Description
Ridgid 31663 WD4522 4.5 Gallon Pro Pack Portable Wet/Dry Vac 5.0 Peak HP Motor provides powerful performance comparable to larger size wet/dry vacs. The vacs tool box shape design allows easy storingstacking and transport to and from job sites. The 31663 features self-contained storage which allows the hose20 power cord and nozzles to be neatly store inside the vac under hinged covers so transporting the vac to and from job sites is hassle free. Also features large cushion grip handles that fold flat into top of vac. The Ridgid 31663 WD4522 includes 1-7/8 flexibleTug-a-Long locking hose that expands to 72 extension wands utility nozzlecrevice tooldusting brush3-layer fine dust filterand owners manual.
| List Price: | $112.25 |
| Price: | $85.25 |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #6502 in Home Improvement
- Brand: Ridgid
- Model: WD4522
- Number of items: 1
Features
- 5.0 Peak HP Motor provides Powerful performance comparable to larger size wet/dry vacs
- ?Tool box shape? design allows easy storing, stacking and transport to and from job sites
- Self-contained storage which allows the hose, 20? power cord and nozzles to be neatly store inside the vac under hinged covers so transporting the vac to and from job sites is hassle free
- Large cushion grip handles that fold flat into top of vac
- Long 20? Power Cord allows cleaning over a wide area
From the Manufacturer
Ridgid 31663 WD4522 4.5 Gallon Pro Pack Portable Wet/Dry Vac. The Ridgid 31663 WD4522 5.0 Peak HP Motor provides powerful performance comparable to larger size wet/dry vacs. The vacs “tool box shape” design allows easy storing, stacking and transport to and from job sites. The 31663 features self-contained storage which allows the hose, 20’ power cord and nozzles to be neatly store inside the vac under hinged covers so transporting the vac to and from job sites is hassle free. The Ridgid 31663 WD4522 weighs only 15.5 Pounds allowing for easy portability. Also features large cushion grip handles that fold flat into top of vac. Allows the vac to be easily stacked, stored and carried. Storage Brackets Keep 2 extension wands stored on board and conveniently accessible. Scroll Noise Reduction® is a patented feature that provides quiet operation by precisely controlling the flow of air through the vac. 3-Layer Fine Dust Filter captures fine dust particles such as dry wall dust. Tug-A-Long® Locking Hose locks the expandable 2’ to 7’ hose to the vac so it won’t pull loose during use. Long 20’ Power Cord allows cleaning over a wide area. Cord neatly stores inside the vac. The Ridgid 31663 WD4522 includes 1-7/8” flexible, Tug-A-Long® Locking Hose that expands to 7’, 2 Extension Wands, Utility Nozzle, Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush, 3-Layer Fine Dust Filter and owner’s manual.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful.
By Joel Avrunin
This is seriously one of the best tools I have purchased for my home in the last 10 years. I use it constantly for various tasks.
First, it is a heavy-duty wet/dry vacuum. That means you can easily vacuum up everything from crusted mud to broken glass to kid's art supplies without any worries. It has strong suction and a wide nozzle, so it seems to just pick up everything. When a glass breaks, I use this vacuum to get the little tiny shards that brooms always miss. The suction is so strong I something use it on my thick carpets instead of my conventional vacuum with rug-beater. It pulls things out from deep inside the fibers. I also use it to clean my car--it works better than those units at the gas station you have to feed constantly with quarters. I recently cleaned my computer with it. There are no small nozzles included, but I didn't need them. I opened the top of the computer, held the big nozzle about 6" above it, and all of the dust was sucked up easily.
As for wet operation, when my washing machine overflowed, I had water all over the floor. I merely opened the top, removed the filter, and I could then suck up the water easily off of the floor. When one of my kids vomited on the carpet, I used some Resolve Carpet Cleaner, water, a brush, and this vacuum to get it looking like new. There is a great flat-nozzle that works wonders to pull water out of thick carpeting.
The best part about the vacuum is the package. Sure--4.5 gallons is not a huge volume, but I frankly do not have room in my home for a 16-gallon wet/dry vacuum. For the rare time I need to vacuum water, I can take a few trips to the sink to empty the tub. The real genius of this vacuum is the square shape. Any other small wet-dry vacuum is normally still a round shape (just like their bigger brothers). Ridgid was genius to make this square. It fits easily on a shelf with other toolboxes. All of the attachments fit inside the lid securely. Nothing is dangling off the side attached to some clip. Once you put this away, everything stays put.
The filter does a great job of keeping the air clean as well. I have even vacuumed up dust from sheetrock. Just be sure to remove the filter before you vacuum up water, and clean the filter occasionally. I like to take it outside and chuck it against the concrete. That does the trick. About once a year, I use my conventional home bagged-vacuum cleaner to suck the finer dust out of the filter.
In short, I am not a contractor, and just needed a heavy-duty vacuum for the realities of life that did not take up my whole storage area. This genius device fit the bill perfectly (and even my wife knows how to use it). I highly recommend it.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
By C. DANIEL
Though no shop-vac will ever meet your expectations, this little bastard is RECTANGULAR! This feature alone gives it major points over your conventional ROUND vacs. Everything is very self-contained, so if you are O.C.D about your tools, you will be happy. Awesome for work vans.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By Terrence M. Pullen
I am a remodeling contractor and for me a tool must be simple compact and effective or it will just not get used. I carry as many tools on my truck as possible and because it doesn't take up a huge amount of space I can keep this vacuum on board full time and when I need it everything is in one hand ready to go.
Because of its compact size it is easy to carry through a clients home without banging up the walls. The vacuum makes is a loud sucking noise (duh) but the motor doesn't shriek like some and I find it comfortable to use for extended periods (20 to 30 minutes).
I usually use a bag (though you don't need to) and I just figure about one bag per job. I have fastened the extension tube clips to the box with sheet metal screws so they won't fall off. One of my favorite things about this vacuum is the hose, it is a high quality, soft, flexible, expanding type hose that is higher quality then most vacs in this price range.
You can stack stuff on the flat top or use it for a good place to sit and enjoy lunch. Before putting everything away I place the handle in the upright position and use it to wind the cord than place the wound cord all at once in its stowage location.
There are two problems with this design. The first one is the cover doors do not stay in the open position so putting things away is a little tricky and the second thing is the power switch is so large (the largest one in the known universe) that I sometimes accidentally knock to the off position while carrying it.
In short I really love this vacuum. I have had one for about 5 years and 2 years ago bought a second one. This vacuum is not fit for toxic remediation or picking up bushel baskets of debris but it is a really good general purpose mid size vacuum.
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