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Vacmaster VBV1210, 12-Gallon* 5 Peak HP** Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum with Detachable Blower, Blue

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Brand Vacmaster
Special Feature Wet/Dry
Filter Type Cartridge, Foam
Included Components Nozzle, Crevice tool
Is Cordless? Yes
Surface Recommendation
Car
Power Source
AC
Voltage
120 Volts
Wattage
1350 watts

About this item

  • Easily Convert from Wet/Dry Vacuum to 210 MPH Handheld Blower.Specific uses:Garage
  • 19-Foot Cleaning Reach with Hose and Power Cord
  • Integrated Accessory Storage
  • Extra Large Drain Port. Power Cord Length- 12 feet
  • INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: 7' x 2-1/2" Secure Fit Hose, (2) Extension Wands, Utility Nozzle, Crevice Tool, Car Nozzle, Concentrator Nozzle, Blower Adapter, Air/Noise Diffuser, Standard Cartridge Filter and Foam Wet Filter.

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Easy to clean
4.4 4.4
Suction power
4.4 4.4
Easy to install
4.4 4.4
Maneuverability
4.3 4.3

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Ideal for Tough Jobs

Tough polypropylene construction provides a durable vac for the workshop

Detachable Blower

Easily converts to blower with one-hand release and operation

210 MPH Blowing Speed

High performance blower provides multi-use capabilities

Extra Large Drain Port

East empty drain port allows for fast drainage

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Product Description

"The Vacmaster VBV1210 is a unique 2-in-1 unit that allows users to switch between a wet/dry vacuum and a high powered, handheld blower with the push of a button. This 12-Gallon* Wet/Dry Vac is the perfect size for a variety of tasks around the home or shop. With a 5 Peak HP** motor this vacuum makes cleanup easy, whether it's dust collection in the shop or liquid spills at home. Turning this vac into a detached, handheld blower to tidy up the yard or garage could not be easier - simply push the release button and lift the blower out of its cradle. With a blowing speed of 210MPH, this tool can handle the toughest debris. The balanced top handle design and durable casters provide stable transportation during and after use, and the on-board accessory storage ensures that all of your tools stay organized and in one place. * ""Tank Size"" refers to the actual tank volume, and does not reflect capacity available during operation. ** ""Peak Horsepower"" is a term used in the wet-dry vac industry for consumer comparison purposes. It does not denote the operational horsepower output of a wet-dry vac, but rather the horsepower output of a motor, including the motor’s inertial contribution, achieved in laboratory testing. In actual use, motors do not operate at the peak horsepower shown. *** CFM, Water Lift, and Air Watts tested to ASTM standard at the end of included hose."

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Customer Ratings
Suction power
4.4
4.2
4.6
4.4
4.6
4.3
Maneuverability
4.3
4.5
4.6
4.6
4.4
4.1
Cord length
4.2
4.1
4.1
Portability
4.3
4.3
4.4
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power source
AC
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
electric
hose length
7 feet
1.8 meters
6 feet
2.1 meters
7 feet
4 feet
special feature
Wet/Dry
Wet/Dry
Wet/Dry
Wet/Dry, Lightweight, Compact
Wet/Dry, Waterproof, Wheels
Wet/Dry, Compact
surface suggestion
Car
All floors
Stainless
All floors
Carpet,Hard floor,Upholstery
Wall
capacity
12 gallons
2.5 gallons
5 gallons
6 gallons
9 gallons
1.5 gallons
motor horsepower
5
2
4
4.5
5
2
voltage
120 volts
120 volts of alternating current
220 volts
120 volts
120 volts
120 volts

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
6,733 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the blowing power, ease of cleaning, and ease of assembly of the vacuum cleaner. For example, they mention it's perfect for cleaning out your garage or vehicles, and it comes with an easy to follow manual. That said, some complain about the value and quality.

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796 customers mention734 positive62 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the vacuum cleaner. They mention that it does its job superbly, the suction is strong, and the wheels work well. They also appreciate the built-in blower, which works great. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and recommend it to others.

"...The blower top is especially delightful for the hubs because it's considerably stronger than the electrical one I purchased separately!..." Read more

"The product works Beautifully. A great value." Read more

"...the lid very easily with just one hand as you grip it, and the blower works very well. It was a creative idea to add the blower to the vac...." Read more

"...Suction is strong and it did a solid job with picking up larger and smaller debris. . The base gives it great support and it wheels around easily...." Read more

477 customers mention380 positive97 negative

Customers like the suction of the vacuum cleaner. For example, they say it has great suction, several attachments to get into various spaces, and is powerful. Some mention that it sucks up gobs of cat hair from the corners of hardwood floors and cat turds, rocks, change, socks, an entire lipstick, dog toys.

"...It sucks up cat turds, rocks, change, socks, an entire lipstick, dog toys, fireplace dust, cat/dog food, cat toys, most anything paper, hay, shavings..." Read more

"...But that's ok about the gravel. The suction is stronger than any vac I've owned to date...." Read more

"...Suction is strong and it did a solid job with picking up larger and smaller debris. . The base gives it great support and it wheels around easily...." Read more

"...It has plenty of suction in vacuum mode and did very well in my smallish back yard as a leaf blower...." Read more

278 customers mention272 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the vacuum cleaner. They mention that it works great and is good quality for the price. Some appreciate the easy assembly and the big visible power button.

"...This one had a great price and it had really good reviews. Everyone knows you can trust the reviews on Amazon so we went for it...." Read more

"The product works Beautifully. A great value." Read more

"...The short version: I recommend this vac, easy assembly, great suckage, nice big visible power button...." Read more

"...The blower option is a nice feature too! Truly, this thing is worth every penny...." Read more

246 customers mention246 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the motor of the vacuum cleaner. They mention that it has a powerful blower and is one of the most powerful shop vacs they have ever used. They appreciate the extra horsepower and the option to detach the attachments. Overall, most are happy with the vacuum's performance and recommend it to others.

"...And she hates big, heavy things. But she likes this. It's just so much more powerful than the lightweight house vac she ordered off Amazon a couple..." Read more

"...The Vacuum Master blower is also very powerful it blew 100% of the dirt and small pebbles off my driveway and curb line and outside patio...." Read more

"...I was not disappointed. Easier storage for the attachments, more power, quieter. I could name a few more but get one and see for yourself!" Read more

"...Easy to put together. Strong suction when it’s a vacuum and strong blowing power when you take off the small attachment and make it a blower...." Read more

204 customers mention169 positive35 negative

Customers like the ease of cleaning with the vacuum cleaner. For example, they say it does a great job of really cleaning, is portable, and perfect for cleaning out your garage or vehicles. Some mention it's useful for cleaning parts and the shed floor. Overall, most are happy with the product's ease of use.

"...Well, this thing is incredible. It is easy to empty, easy to use, quieter than any shop vac I have ever used, easy to roll around, and the filter..." Read more

"...powerful, I have bird feeders on my front porch and it makes quick cleaning of the mess...." Read more

"Powerful vacuum . Keeps my garage free of dirt , very useful for cleaning parts" Read more

"...vacuum up water yet. I vacuumed my porch and it a very good job removing the dirt from the masonry expansion joints also clan’s outdoor..." Read more

196 customers mention155 positive41 negative

Customers like the blowing power of the vacuum cleaner. They mention that it works great and the blower is the bomb. Some say that the built-in blower came in very handy.

"...The blower is great as well. Does everything advertised and more." Read more

"...Can also be used as a blower. The Blower functions well for my driveway, carport, & other outdoor areas...." Read more

"...works really am glad I bought this one I like the built in blower its pretty cool" Read more

"...shop vac, lighter weight, but a half more HP and the blower attachment is a very nice addition...." Read more

188 customers mention163 positive25 negative

Customers find the vacuum cleaner easy to assemble. They say it's heavy duty looking, easy to handle, and control. They also say it comes with an easy to follow manual. Customers also say the vacuum is designed user friendly and all the attachments can be stored on to of the machine.

"...but tbh it's extremely manuverable, not too heavy, and all the accessories sit "on board" which is really nice as well...." Read more

"...device to secure the hose to the vacuum body while in use, and it's an easy, one-hand, quick disconnect. Longer power cord is really convenient...." Read more

"...Well, this thing is incredible. It is easy to empty, easy to use, quieter than any shop vac I have ever used, easy to roll around, and the filter..." Read more

"Hi Friends,The short version: I recommend this vac, easy assembly, great suckage, nice big visible power button...." Read more

349 customers mention197 positive152 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention it's very strong and impressed with the build quality. However, others say that it'll break down easily and the main tube sections keep falling apart.

"...blower top is especially delightful for the hubs because it's considerably stronger than the electrical one I purchased separately!..." Read more

"...The downside of that is it wasn't connected anymore. When I tried to set it back up to be a vacuum cleaner it was not giving me any suction power...." Read more

"...Accessories are good and nicely made. My only complaint is the cord is too short. It needs to be another 2 or 3 feet longer." Read more

"...This vaccum is big and unweildy, and the cord is way to short for the job as the debris tends to get tracked all over the place...." Read more

Alpaca Poop Vacuum!!!
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Alpaca Poop Vacuum!!!
I had a different shop vac that I tried for the alpaca “beans.” It had a smaller hose and less powerful. I called customer service to get some ideas about lining this with a plastic garbage bag which I did, making sure that I put a rubber band at the hose inlet. The video was taken by me while vacuuming with one hand, so wasn’t the greatest. The beans are sucked right up and I just keep it there in the paddock plugged in and ready to use!For the most part, all seems pretty good. I will be purchasing a washable filter when the company gets that part in stock, but the bunking up is only on one area of the filter, so it does not seem to affect the suction power. There is a bit of accumulation of poop right at the intake orifice, which I easily just “disempact!!” LOL!! I just hated raking these beans as it was bad on my back. I have a little chair that I sit in while vacuuming and the hose is just long enough to pretty much allow me to “reach” the “perimeter” of their Poop Potty. Alpacas poop in a designated area which makes the care of them so much easier!!I love the fact that this converts to a blower. The blower will be used to blow off dust that the alpacas love to roll in!!! Luckily, the alpacas do not seem bothered by the engine noise, probably because we got them from a farm that utilizes loud farm equipment.So, I have been collecting the alpaca beans without even checking how full it is. Today, the motor started to sound a little different. Sure enough, the 12 gallon reservoir was full. The full vac is too heavy to lift for me, so I dump to to the side into a very large garden bag. I take this first part and transfer it to smaller white kitchen bags, getting two bags per full vacuum.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
Size: 12 GallonPattern Name: VacuumVerified Purchase
It is my first shop vacuum, everything works as described, except it is huge. It is 12 gallon (which I didn't have a realistic understanding on how big it is before made the purchase), should probably get a 8 gallon. Even it is not filled up, it is already very heavy. The product can definitely use longer power cord so I don't have to use extension cord all the time. Make sure you get the filter bags, which would help on not making big mess inside the bin, but even you use the filter bag, the debris still get out of the filter bag and in the bin, might be something the product can improve upon.
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
Size: 12 GallonPattern Name: VacuumVerified Purchase
I purchased this as a Christmas gift for my Dad to replace his 20 year old ShopVac that he so dearly loves. My Dad loves this Vacuum. He says it has great suction, it’s not too noisy and he loves the built in storage for the accessories.
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2024
Size: 12 GallonPattern Name: VacuumVerified Purchase
For the price, i am very happy with this vacuum. The suction is good enough for all my uses. Glad i went with this one and not a super expensive one. Lots of attachments.
Would recommend this one over the more expensive brands
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
Size: 12 GallonPattern Name: VacuumVerified Purchase
Too noisy and strong suction
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
Size: 12 GallonPattern Name: VacuumVerified Purchase
The product works Beautifully. A great value.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2014
Size: 12 GallonPattern Name: VacuumVerified Purchase
Hi Friends,

The short version: I recommend this vac, easy assembly, great suckage, nice big visible power button.

The long version: I recently purchased a cabin/weekender to escape to once in a while. So, I recently ordered a bunch of stuff to 'stock' the place, and had added a canister vac to my initial list. When I placed the order - that vac was no longer available, Bummer. I noticed this Vacmaster VBV1210 on the 'customers also viewed' list and on a sheer whim added it to my order with little if any research - and bonus (as you will soon find out) it is a wet-dry vac.

The order arrived, and last weekend my mom's cousin and I made a trek to the cabin to kick the tires, turn on the water/well since the freeze season was over. By chance I decided to put the boxed Vacmaster into the car, heck it had to go up anyway why wait for the movers at the end of May?

Several hours later we arrived, moved stuff from the car inside, and eventually ventured into the dark and eery crawl space to turn on the well/pump, water heater, and so on. We met Hammy, my non-rent paying chipmunk who was rather shocked to see us in his chip-cave.

We turned everything on, and all seemed to be ok. As we helped each other hoist our middle-age bodies out of Hammy's domain, we heard a somewhat unsettling rush of water. "Hmm," I said, "sounds like the shower was left on when they drained the pipes." Close, but no banana.

We entered the lovely vintage 1983 blue-everything-including-the-toilet bathroom to realize that there is a pipe in the wall that was disconnected as part of the drain process, which the sellers had not felt the compunction to mention. It was a mini-Niagra with a gusher emanating from the blue formica closet - not unlike old faithful. Water water everywhere and not a mop in sight.

I dove back to the crawlspace, again causing Hammy not insignificant terror. He was like, WTF!? I shut the pump off, and went back up to find several inches of water in the blue-beauty bath - which was now flowing with verve out the door. Like the wondertwins, my cousin and I activated and both immediately said "THE VAC!" Mind you, there were no towels, no mops, nothing at all in the all-but-empty cabin. Luckily, the wet-dry vac was mere feet away.

We ripped open the box and began assembly, literally tossing the instructions to the side. There is no time to do things properly when in panic mode! Fortunately, assembly was easy-peasy, the hardest part being locating the attachments and hose (they are stored in the central canister for easy shipping). Still, we had the thing together and plugged in within 60 seconds. Without our glasses.

I turned it on, and within moments sucked up the gallons of water that had baptized my fabulous formica and pooled on the floor. The vac has great suction and made short work of the mini-flood. I later used in to suck up some debris from a bit of wall-demo, which the vacmaster also sucked up with ease.

So, I sure am glad that quite by chance, I ended up with this unit and it ended up in the car on our first trip. It sort of got us out of a pickle. Mind you, this review is based only on a few uses one afternoon - it is not a long term review. And, I ended up saving about $45 vs. the one I had originally planned on getting.

Pros: simple simple assembly, it has great suction, and has a blower detachable (I have not yet tried).

Cons: the only slight thing that could be improved is the cord length, seemed a bit short 4-6 more feet would be great (when I used it later in the day, it kept coming unplugged as I tugged the unit around because the cord is maybe only 4-5 feet long - just a guess).

Anyway, I would recommend this unit at least based on my initial use. I promise on my next visit up there to read the assembly instructions :)
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
Size: 12 GallonPattern Name: VacuumVerified Purchase
I use it more often than I thought I would. The easy to remove leaf blower is really powerful, I have bird feeders on my front porch and it makes quick cleaning of the mess. I've had many shop vac's over the years but this tops them all!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
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 I had a different shop vac that I tried for the alpaca “beans.” It had a smaller hose and less powerful. I called customer service to get some ideas about lining this with a plastic garbage bag which I did, making sure that I put a rubber band at the hose inlet. The video was taken by me while vacuuming with one hand, so wasn’t the greatest. The beans are sucked right up and I just keep it there in the paddock plugged in and ready to use!

For the most part, all seems pretty good. I will be purchasing a washable filter when the company gets that part in stock, but the bunking up is only on one area of the filter, so it does not seem to affect the suction power. There is a bit of accumulation of poop right at the intake orifice, which I easily just “disempact!!” LOL!! I just hated raking these beans as it was bad on my back. I have a little chair that I sit in while vacuuming and the hose is just long enough to pretty much allow me to “reach” the “perimeter” of their Poop Potty. Alpacas poop in a designated area which makes the care of them so much easier!!

I love the fact that this converts to a blower. The blower will be used to blow off dust that the alpacas love to roll in!!! Luckily, the alpacas do not seem bothered by the engine noise, probably because we got them from a farm that utilizes loud farm equipment.

So, I have been collecting the alpaca beans without even checking how full it is. Today, the motor started to sound a little different. Sure enough, the 12 gallon reservoir was full. The full vac is too heavy to lift for me, so I dump to to the side into a very large garden bag. I take this first part and transfer it to smaller white kitchen bags, getting two bags per full vacuum.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Alpaca Poop Vacuum!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
I had a different shop vac that I tried for the alpaca “beans.” It had a smaller hose and less powerful. I called customer service to get some ideas about lining this with a plastic garbage bag which I did, making sure that I put a rubber band at the hose inlet. The video was taken by me while vacuuming with one hand, so wasn’t the greatest. The beans are sucked right up and I just keep it there in the paddock plugged in and ready to use!

For the most part, all seems pretty good. I will be purchasing a washable filter when the company gets that part in stock, but the bunking up is only on one area of the filter, so it does not seem to affect the suction power. There is a bit of accumulation of poop right at the intake orifice, which I easily just “disempact!!” LOL!! I just hated raking these beans as it was bad on my back. I have a little chair that I sit in while vacuuming and the hose is just long enough to pretty much allow me to “reach” the “perimeter” of their Poop Potty. Alpacas poop in a designated area which makes the care of them so much easier!!

I love the fact that this converts to a blower. The blower will be used to blow off dust that the alpacas love to roll in!!! Luckily, the alpacas do not seem bothered by the engine noise, probably because we got them from a farm that utilizes loud farm equipment.

So, I have been collecting the alpaca beans without even checking how full it is. Today, the motor started to sound a little different. Sure enough, the 12 gallon reservoir was full. The full vac is too heavy to lift for me, so I dump to to the side into a very large garden bag. I take this first part and transfer it to smaller white kitchen bags, getting two bags per full vacuum.
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