The DEWALT DCV517B 20V MAX* Cordless 1/2 gal Wet/Dry Portable Vac – Bare tool is great for general jobsite clean up, with a HEPA system allows fine dust clean up like drywall and masonry. The HEPA wet/dry filter traps 99.97% of dust at 0.3 microns. This is a washable filter that can be cleaned with a tap water rinse to clean. It has dual clean-up modes which allow for debris removal with either the front utility nozzle or with an extendable heavy duty rubber hose that provides durability and flexibility. The 1/2 gallon tank with heavy-duty latch is easy to empty and clean. Large on/off switch that is easy to access with one hand and runs off of 20V Max* DEWALT battery packs for long run-time (battery sold separately). Includes: (1) DCV515B 1/2 gal Vac.
Good Performance, Uses Standard Dewalt 20V Batteries Happy with the performance of this vacuum, those reporting it has no suction must have a defective product or unrealistic expectations.First the cons: it’s bigger than your standard cordless, but it’s built for a wider range of uses. It’s a bit loud for a battery vac, but more important that it works. The debris container is not as large as maybe it should be, and it has a lip on it which traps small debris when emptying the container. You’ll have to turn in right upside-down and…
Filter and dirt bucket are easy to remove A little disappointing compared to other Dewalt cordless purchases I’ve made.Pros:Uses same 20v battery as other Dewalt tools.Removable hose is handy for tight area the front nozzle won’t fit into.Filter and dirt bucket are easy to remove, empty and clean.Can use smaller Dewalt batteries if your only 20v is in use elsewhere and you just need a quick cleanup.Cons:On/off switch position under handle is terrible and hard to access.Blower in motor…
2 or 3 minutes at best. I’ll keep trying but disappointed so far I received this thing about 5 minutes ago. I put the battery in, turned it on and it has lots of vacuum. After using it about 3 minutes the filter was already stopped up and vacuum was gone. When I went to unload the dirt it had less than a handful of dirt. I tapped the filter until it seemed clean and tried it again. Same thing, 2 or 3 minutes at best. I’ll keep trying but disappointed so far.Update; After messing with this thing for a little while I found a plastic tag hung up in…