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Milwaukee Tool Releases Corded Powerhead for Modular Vacuum System
Milwaukee Tool has recently released a new corded version of their 6.5 horsepower peak powerhead for their modular vacuum system. According to experts, this is a significant development in the industry, as most people want to have corded vacuums for extended use and battery-operated vacuums for situations with no power.
The corded version of the vacuum system sells for $199 and can be used with any vacuum size, ranging from 6 to 12 gallons. Experts put the corded version to the test and compared it to its battery-operated counterpart. The test was conducted with both small and large hoses, and they compared the time it took for both to suck up water.
They first conducted the test with a five-gallon bucket of water and the small hose on a 12-gallon vacuum. The battery-operated version sucked up the water in 12 seconds, while the corded version took only 9 seconds. When they repeated the same test with a larger hose, the battery-operated vacuum took seven seconds, while the corded vacuum completed the task in just under five seconds. These tests showed that the corded version has a bit more suction power than the battery-operated version.
Apart from the suction power, experts also compared the sound difference between the two vacuums. Surprisingly, the corded version was slightly quieter than the battery-operated version.
Milwaukee Tool’s modular vacuum system offers a lot of advantages, including the availability of different accessories, such as air tips, to help people vacuum efficiently. However, users need to purchase compatible HEPA filters and/or wet vacuums separately to operate the system as it doesn’t come with any of the filters. It only comes with the power head and side adapters that work with both small and large size hoses.
Investing in the Milwaukee Tool’s modular vacuum system can be expensive. The 9-gallon kit, without batteries costs $299, and adding just the corded power head would cost $200. Moreover, experts suggest purchasing the 12-gallon model, which is more versatile and easier to roll around.
Despite the high cost of the vacuum system, it offers great value and performance. Milwaukee Tool’s innovative vacuum system continues to evolve, and there is plenty of room for growth in the field. Experts also suggest that Milwaukee Tool should release a corded version of the system alone to create more options for the customers.
Overall, investing in Milwaukee Tool’s vacuum system is worth considering for professionals who value quality and performance.
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I have both set ups as well and even bought the 2 1/2 inch extensions and absolutely LOVE them both. My only gripe is that the motorheads have a slight gap between them and the tubs:/
make it so you can buy the corded instead of having to buy the battery one also
Get the corded one the cordless dies too fast. Not worth it. Please listen to me
Its a good vacuum, but is the milwaukee price tag worth it over the lifetime, performance, and value of a ridgid ?
Wouldn't the decibal level rise while actively vacuuming, say the water. They usually do when clogged If I'm not mistaken. Sucking water, I would assume is the most closely you could get to a clogged scenario without actively being obstructed. I could be totally wrong.
Why not a battery powered vacuum with the option to plug it in. Just like the rocket light. You can run the light with a battery or a cord. I think they really shit the bed on this one
I also hope Milwaukee makes a standup carpet vaccum for a professional janitorial carpet cleaning with a headlight, adjustable beater bar and a built in outlet for corded operation and battery charging when parking it.
I think all battery tools should be able to run off a cord and have a built in battery charger since we are living in the 2023 jetson era
I love my ridgid 6.5 16g. But since I run a cyclone pre-filter with it for my dust control it doesn’t need to be so big. I’m thinking if I switch to this corded Milwaukee coupled with the tiny 6g base, I could easily cut the dust collectors profile in half. That’s a lot of room saved in my van.
They need to sell it in a kit with the corded version
I have a battery (40v makita Dust extractor) and a ridgid 6.5 hpshop vac. In my opinion the cord is too important to give up completely, my Makita battery version is great but it simply can not replace the power and run time that can be achieved by using the cord. the makita is extreamely quiet but that the only time im selecting it these days
It makes no sense that Milwaukee doesn’t offer the corded version with anything else besides just the power head. It makes this vacuum cost over $400 when you have to buy the power head,the container, a hose, and filter.
Also should add that I got the 6gal for $200 and already had batteries.
I have the 6 gal, 1 battery version and with a few 6.0 AH’s its been great. I have ran thin on batteries when doing longer tasks but thats been rare. I have (x5) 6ah’s and (x4) 5ah’s
Milwaukee's prices are out of hand. Selling a powerhead without a filter or a hose at that price? Selling a vacuum corded or cordless at that price period.
This is why I'm only partway into the Milwaukee ecosystem. Unless the tool is unique to Milwaukee, or performs outrageously better ( and yeah I own a fair few Milwaukee tools due to those two points) I usually stick to Rigid.
Part number on bigger hose?
What a scam to make 2 separate vacs instead of one with cordless and an a/c power option
I have an idea. Can you try a run time test w the corded version on a jackery or something similar vs the battery powered vac?
i would want these to be hybrid models if possible. would def replace some shopvacs if they were hybrid
For the price and all idk its tough. I love cordless overall but not sure with a shop vac. I have a 16 gallon 6.5 hp ridgid that got for $100 awhile ago. I think for cordless i would consider just getting the dewalt portable powerstation (since thats my brand) and using the ridgid plugged into that. Also would get 4 batteries of runtime. Make a mount on top the ridgid for it
That’s a lot of dollars for wet dry vac.
It’s really hard to beat a good ridgid nxt wet dry vac for $99 with lifetime warranty.
I clean a wood shop and we have a cordless one and love it
If it were both corded and battery in one with ability to charge the batteries that would have been awesome.
Cord for the win when it comes to a shop vac.
I would need a dust extractor instead of vacuum. It's just better all around
I love Milwaukee tools and I have and outrageous amount of money invested into the M18 platform but what would have really made sense was a motorhead that was ambidextrous corded and ran off of batteries. This don’t give away what you can sell crap from Milwaukee is getting old. because carrying around to motor heads makes sense.
I don't want the hassle of 2 baterie on a tool except on my milwaukee mower that doesn't bother me , i hope milwaukee will stay comited to the one batterie on one tool.
I don't think it would have been that hard to make a powerhead with both a corded and a battery option. However, it is nice to see that Milwaukee at least created a corded version despite the fact that other tools, such as the table saw, etc. would have benefitted from such an option….
I have the 6 gallon one and i like it ! I have absolutly no complain on it.
The corded is quieter