Is the wet vac suppose to blow water - Shop Vac (464-38-10) Canister Wet/Dry Vacuum

The hose can be flushed out using a garden hose. The problem with wet vacs not sucking into the bucket is the float ball sticking. It rises and seals when the bucket has reached its fill level. This stops water reaching the motor.

This video will show you.
http://youtu.be/-gCukdig57I

You should have two ports on the shopvac. One that is basically your vacuum and one you can use as a blower. Your hose will fit on both connectors. So yes, it would both **** and blow. This is called a "blow-through" system.

The foam filter is for use when using the vac. to pick up water. Now you should have a paper filter for picking up dry material.If possible you may want to look inside of one at the store. Hope this helps.

should have a exhaust filter in the hole. it is round and 5-6 inches long with a type of filter on the end.

try a water hose to flush the stuff out

there is a float ball or reed that closes off the exhaust port inside the canister, to prevent water from filling too high when used as awet vac. If lodged or trapped it will prevent suction or discharge in wet and dry modes. look at the housing that the filter attaches to and you will see it. if it doesnt rattle when you shake the unit up and down, it is stuck; otherwise, you must not be spinning the fan blades.

If you are going to use the wet vac to remove water, be sure to remove the bag inside the canister first. Also, some wet vacs have an internal float that has to be installed, but that may not be the case with yours.

you did take the filter off before useing it wet didnt you make sure the check ball in the filter housing is down in the cage and that the top is locked down properly

It is supposed to have a round plastic plate and a plastic handle with a nut made in it that tightens against the plate to hold the filter on