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generally you remove the filter and just use the foam sleeve (if it has one) it should have a float ball in a cage under the filter. this is to keep the water from going into the motor if it gets too full. That is pretty much it. You should have it plugged into a GFCI outlet when using it for wet pick up, also do not pick up flammable or hazardous liquids.

Shop Vac 5841627... | Answered on Jul 23, 2011


connect the hose on the other end where it say vacuum not blow.

Shop Vac Vacuums | Answered on Dec 15, 2020


You may be able to fix it with a simple 15 amp car fuse. My model 14LT400 suddenly stopped after a shoelace wrapped around the impeller. Here is a picture of what i did. The car fuse literally slides right into where the thermal fuse is connected and had blown. Tip: either before or after you get the fuse in place remove the plastic around the fuse. I have put anther 15-20 hours on the vacuum without any issues

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Shop Vac Vacuums | Answered on Dec 13, 2020


If the motor housing is all plastic and there is no metal the user could contact and potentially receive an electric shock from should a fault occur, the ground conductor if fitted, would be connected to the frame of the motor.

Shop Vac Vacuums | Answered on May 03, 2020


Most likely full or clogged. Turning off to protect the motor.

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there is a float inside vacuum that will prevent the vacuum from sucking water if tank is full.

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Are you sure your vac CAN safely suck up water? It's not something you want to do if it can't.

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check amazon, ears parts

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If the motor is turning on then the issue is one of three things blocked exhaust, blocked intake or the fan that moves the air is loose on the motor . The last doesn't happen as much but can. First thing is to make sure the safety ball hasn't become stuck in the intake line. ( this ball stops water from reaching the motor when using it in a wet environment.. If the machine was knocked over while running or was used to suck up water the ball may be stuck) to fix this , remove the wheels from the bottom of the canister , with the machine off raise it and bang it on the floor several times . If you hear a ball drop then that was your issue. If not Disconnect the hose and see if you have suction at the intake. If you do the problem is a blocked hose. Reverse the hose and try sucking the other direction. If the exhaust is blocked the Vac will come on but the machine will sound like it's under load. Try running it without the filters ( do not use in dirt until filter is cleaned and replaced.,). To check the suction fan requires unplugging the Vac from the wall and opening the motor shroud . Locate the fan , see if it is damaged or loose.

Shop Vac Vacuums | Answered on Aug 01, 2018


Clean the ball and wipe down the thing that holds down the ball. Take a little bit of WD40 and spray a little on the ball and holder. Try that.

Shop Vac Vacuums | Answered on Jun 20, 2018


if you are using vac to suck water the ball is a safety device. you must shut vac down and wait you should hear ball drop, if the vac is not in upright position he ball will close shut vac down and wait

Shop Vac Vacuums | Answered on Jun 20, 2018


Not likely.The on-off switches are cheap plastic, and you will likely find the switch, the plug, the wire, or the motor has died.
Sorry.

Shop Vac Vacuums | Answered on Jun 04, 2018


what vac ?

Shop Vac Vacuums | Answered on May 11, 2018


Some models have a fuse that blows but it is not replacable.

Shop Vac Vacuums | Answered on Feb 27, 2018


You can do that but you absolutely shouldn't. The filter is what prevent particles from entering the motor and what creates a break for incoming water. That way a solid stream of vacuumed water doesn't go directly up the motor.

Shop Vac Vacuums | Answered on Dec 27, 2017

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