Can the vacuum be used without the filter? What is the horse-power of the motor? I am used to a 2.5 HP vac and am wondering if this will be much less?
1192006
Not sure how it comparaires to the 2.5hp, however, it exceedes my shop vacs the same size. The battery option is great if you maintain charged batteries. It would be the ideal vaccum if it had an onboard charger. I am very pleased with the vaccum and hope it holds up to the task. I do not know about removing the filter, it is one of the reasons I got the clean system. They may offer extension tubes, however, I have not had the need for the extra extensions.
1192007
It is not recommended to use the vacuum without the filter. I don't know the answers to the rest of your questions, you'll need to look it up with Dewalt.
1192008
You would not want to use any vacuum without a filter - hair in the fan would require disassembly. I don't know the HP, but I use mine to clean around my parrot, in the car, in the travel trailer, and for spot clean up around the house. This is my 2nd one, I wore the 1st one out. Great vacuum.
1673520
I'm not sure? I wouldnt buy the vacuum though. Suction constantly slows up and I am constantly cleaning the filters and all trying to figure out why. The canister has a cup in it that is a royal pain in the neck! Not happy with it
2192525
The vacuum comes with its own permanent filter. Dyson suggests that you clean the filter regularly for optimal service. For reference I have attached a youtube clip from their official channel describing how you clean it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJlBad_JWv0 I hope this helps, if you have any questions or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
1490239
I only use it outdoors, it's impossible to keep the dust from blowing around, I just point out away from where I'm cleaning, one disadvantage of shop vacs, make sure your filters are clean and bag is kept before 3/4 full and at least you won't be blowing the dust you've just sucked up back into the floor. with a little ingenuity you could make a short hose and zip tie a little high flow filter element, maybe like a lawn mower filter, but it would have to show high volume and you'd have to clean it too. Does the floor attachment fit, turn it face up, Still need a filter.
854414
It comes with an adapter. If your vacuum has a standard hose end you won't even need to use it. I've used my set of attachments with several different makes and types of Vacs without any problems.
188334
Personally, I won't use anything but a shop vac simply because of the amount of dust that will clog up most expensive filters. The shop vac filters are easily washed and can be reused several times, are inexpensive, and I've never had any damage done to my shop vac motor that I'm sure I'd have encountered had I used my other vacs. The shop vac I have I purchased at Menards for under $40 and I've worked the poor thing to what would have been death for a 'normal' vac. As long as you take care of it, and make sure to keep the filters cleaned when they need it, I suppose you could use any type you wanted, but...as I stated...shop vacs, in my opinion, are much better suited for the 'tough' jobs.
1431969
Watts = Amps x VoltsAll residential Vacs run on 120 Volts.Power used (watts) does not translate into the vacuuming power necessarily. I rely more upon practical considerations. The way the motor was constructed, the ducting, filtering of dust and dirt, all impact efficiency. One way to evaluate the power of a hand vac is the torque you feel in the hand that holds it when you first turn it on. The Scorpion's torque is massive for a hand vac. No battery driven vac can equal it.
188333
Personally, I won't use anything but a shop vac simply because of the amount of dust that will clog up most expensive filters. The shop vac filters are easily washed and can be reused several times, are inexpensive, and I've never had any damage done to my shop vac motor that I'm sure I'd have encountered had I used my other vacs. The shop vac I have I purchased at Menards for under $40 and I've worked the poor thing to what would have been death for a 'normal' vac. As long as you take care of it, and make sure to keep the filters cleaned when they need it, I suppose you could use any type you wanted, but...as I stated...shop vacs, in my opinion, are much better suited for the 'tough' jobs. Personally, I won't use anything but a shop vac simply because of the amount of dust that will clog up most expensive filters. The shop vac filters are easily washed and can be reused several times, are inexpensive, and I've never had any damage done to my shop vac motor that I'm sure I'd have encountered had I used my other vacs. The shop vac I have I purchased at Menards for under $40 and I've worked the poor thing to what would have been death for a 'normal' vac. As long as you take care of it, and make sure to keep the filters cleaned when they need it, I suppose you could use any type... » Read More Personally, I won't use anything but a shop vac simply because of the amount of dust that will clog up most expensive filters. The shop vac filters are easily washed and can be reused several times, are inexpensive, and I've never had any damage done to my shop vac motor that I'm sure I'd have encountered had I used my other vacs. The shop vac I have I purchased at Menards for under $40 and I've worked the poor thing to what would have been death for a 'normal' vac. As long as you take care of it, and make sure to keep the filters cleaned when they need it, I suppose you could use any type you wanted, but...as I stated...shop vacs, in my opinion, are much better suited for the 'tough' jobs. « Show Less
237911
Air exits out the back of the motor housing below the power cord. I use it to vac feathers and seed from the bird I have, haven't had a problem with the exhaust interfering with the vacuuming. It has a short power cord (approximately 6') and approximately 6' hose, so it is mostly a two handed operation.
1173576
It won't vaccuum or replace a vacuum.You need to vac first, then steam mop. It sanitizes and polishes the floor to an amazing clean, but it does not suck up pet hair.
1421211
I have not read the reviews, but I suspect they refer to the air propelled out the end opposite the vacuum. I purchased this vacuum, because of the blower feature. I just put the hose on the exhaust end, and blow the bugs off the porch. I also use it to blow dust off the blinds. If you are vacuuming, it will blow some dust around behind you. I think I might put a sock over the exhaust with a rubber band.
1389440
I concur with the other responses. The volume and fine nature of dust would clog a typical household vacuum in a very, very short amount of time. The extra stress on the motor might ruin the vacuum. I am curious how it might work with one of those Dyson models though. Could they actually spin out the dust? My guess is "No".
895200
You would need an extra length of hose to route the exhaust outside. This is an excellent and strong vacuum but is dry only, just so your aware of that and also uses bags. There are models that are wet/dry with no bag but the filter is very expensive to replace.
1966423
Through a hole. I personally didn't like this vacuum because after the filter gets clogged with dust you have to dust the filter out before continuing. you pretty much have to do this about three time while vacuuming. this vacuum is good if you just want to do some lightweight cleaning of a few specs of dust nothing more than that. The power also diminishes when the filter is clogged with dust so you will notice that the small piece of paper on the floor doesn't get picked up when you try to vacuum it.
1834042
I don't know about using a HEPA filter but this vacuum has VERY LITTLE SUCTION... So if your were to add the restriction inherent in sucking through a HEPA filter there would probably be NO SUCTION at all... Do not buy this vacuum if you want to actually vacuum... But it has great accessories you can hang on the wall!!!
2247423
It clogged mine up, but nothing I couldn't clean the filter on. I would suggest use a shop vac at first and then go over with your good vacuum.
915899
As one comment said, you can use the vacuum for the back filter and the front one you can rinse out. Thing is, when a filter gets really dirty, especially the HEPA like one, I like to put a replacement one in, even though supposedly they say its reusable yadda yadda yadda . . .