Vacmaster L Class Dust Extractor 240V | Industrial Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner with HEPA 13 Filtration for Commercial & Professional Use (30L)

So I bought the 50L version for my workshop to replace the Karcher WD3P, which I had been really happy with, was just too small for all the saw dust I was making. I read through other customers Q&A's, reviews, as you do, and this seemed to provide good suction, capacity, and most importantly power tool take off.... or so I thought.Arrived early, and upon inspection there was no PTO outlet... went back to look at my order and the model again, getting ready to have a rant at the manufacturer, when I then discovered that only the SMALLER models have the PTO. The problem is, they lump all the reviews and Q&As for their entire range together, which can be very misleading. So, if you need PTO, like me, don't go for the 50L. That being said...I can't fault it for suction, will pick up anything not nailed down.The Hepa filter has a second pre filter over it, so coupled with using the dust bag inside and after over a week of use, the filter is still clean as a whistle.Whilst cumbersome due to its size, its not that heavy. The power cord is 9M long and the hose its pretty long too, so its quite easy to leave planted in a spot and do all your clean up, then move it etc. Don't think its really designed for dragging it around.As it doesn't have PTO, it doesn't come with a power tool adapter like others. I believe the inside radius of the hose nozzle was 44mm, so you'll have to get an adapter to fit it to most power tool dust ports, then switch it on manually.Its pretty loud, a little whiny. When the bag is empty it seems to chill out a bit more, but then whats the point of making it 50L if you have to empty it after filling 20L??Overall I'm pleased with it, the Head filter for fine dust was the main selling point for me. I dont belive the 38L version had that from memory but could be wrong. If it did I would've gone for that model instead.Good at what it does, not 100% suited to my other or a workshop needs, but thats my fault and I can easily work around it.

I am using it with a Dust Controller and have no complaints other than the absolutely preposterous and unnecessary number of sizes for hoses used by manufacturers. I still haven't managed to connect all my tools which include Erbauer, Evolution, Sheppach and Bosch. So frustrating. But this machine at least does what it says. It is also very light and manouverable.

This seems like it would be a good vacuum, however it arrived with the bottom of the filter basket sheared off, meaning it is impossible to attach the filter. No external damage to machine or box so can only be a manufacturing defect.Emailed Cleva UK three working days ago and forwarded photographs of the damaged part two days ago, they now appear to be ignoring me.Be aware that the contact page on their website gives the option of completing an email form or telephoning to speak to a human. However if you telephone and press the buttons to speak to customer services, the recorded message tells you to fill in the email form on the website before cutting you off... Shady.Update, it took a week and three attempts to get them to acknowledge receipt of the pictures of the broken part, but in fairness once that was achieved they did send out a complete new motor head assembly, next day delivery so it is now sorted.And the machine itself seems very good.TL:DR if you have a problem you will need to persevere to communicate successfully with customer services but once you do, they are ok.

A commercial quality vac at a reasonable price. Robust and tough. Bought for a workshop. Buyer beware this is a large unit and may not fit in your normal vacuum storage area. Good quality attachments seems like it will last.

Having reached the stage where we are very disappointed with the major players in the vacuum cleaner market I decided to carry out extensive research in the wet/dry/power take off market and this is my choice. The power take off whilst sanding is amazing and the vacuum "takes no prisobers". My one criticism is the size of the front wheels. There are four wheels but I feel that the front two, that is the ones that are closest to the hose outlet and so at the front when pulling the vacuum over the floor, should be a larger diameter wheel. Some of the vacuums I rejected for various reasons did have larger diameter front wheels. So why do I want bigger front wheels? Simple, it gets stuck on its own supply cable and struggles to ride over it Not a big deal but a bit annoying. Having said all of this it is an amazing vacuum and my garage floor gas never looked so "dust free". I bought another six dust bags on a seperate order just so that we are ready.