Editor's Review: Tool-Triggered Shop Vacs
by Rob Wotzak
review date: July 1, 2007
The Porter-Cable 7812 is lightweight enough to carry up and down a flight of stairs. Of the machines we tested, it was the easiest to work with when not using a bag. The canister's smooth edges and squared-off back corners funnel contents easily into any size of receptacle. It lacks a drain or a water tank, and trying to dump water or other fluids straight from the vacuum is a strenuous and messy chore.
To clean the filter, a ridged shaft is drawn across the pleats. But a small handle and a shaft that doesn't contact the entire filter make this system less effective. Unlike the other vacuums tested, the Porter-Cable 7812 doesn't come standard with a HEPA filter or offer the option of upgrading to one.
Editor Test Results:
| Overall Rating |
Very good |
| Power |
Very good |
| Filtration/Dust Collection |
Good |
| Noise |
Very good |
| Empty and Clean |
Very good |
| Mobility |
Good |
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Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Porter-Cable |
| Manufacturer's Web Site |
www.deltaportercable.com
|
| Manufacturer's Phone Number |
888-848-5175 |
| Weight |
20 lb. |
| Dimensions |
Hose length: 14 ft. |
| Intake Hole Diameter |
1-1/2 in. |
| Power |
9 amps |
| Size/Capacity |
10 gal. |
| Variable Speed |
N/A |
| Filter |
N/A |
| Impeller Size |
N/A |
| Dust bags |
$4 each |
| Accessory kit |
$60 |
| Cord length |
22-1/2 ft. |
