Craftsman 12-gal 5.0 peak hp Wet/Dry Vac —

I bought this for my garage / shop and thought it would never get used for much more than sawdust or general dirt. Then my water heater flooded my basement while I was away. I was able to get the water shut off and replace the water heater, but I wasn't sure if the vac would be able to help get the basement emptied out. I was concerned that it would not be able to handle that amount of water and even if it could, that it would take way too long. It not handled the water, it went right through it. I was done clearing water as deep as 3 inches in some areas within an hour. I must have filled it at least four times and used the built-in drain to empty its contents into my sump where it was pumped out. I used standard squeegee after getting the majority of the water out to get the floors as dry as possible. It went from being just another vacuum to being an essential tool in a pinch. For the price, you just cannot beat that performance.

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This Craftsman wet-dry vac has a 12 gallon tank paired with a 5.0 peak horsepower motor, making it an excellent choice for home improvement, garage and workshop use. Powerful 5.0 peak horsepower motor and large 2-1/2" diameter hose and attachments can handle larger messes quicker and easier than less powerful vacs with smaller hoses. 12 gallon tank includes convenient drain port, making it easier to empty the vac of wet messes when the job is complete. Vac quickly converts into a 160MPH blower when you insert hose into rear exhaust port. Includes vac, 2-1/2" x 7' Pos-I-Lock hose, 2 extension wands, utility nozzle, car nozzle, wet nozzle, and #17816 standard pleated paper filter.
Brand Name	Craftsman
Product Name	12-gal 5.0 peak hp Wet/Dry Vac
Capacity:Capacity	12 gal.
Chassis:Casters	Yes
Chassis:Casters Number	4
Color:Overall Color	Red/black
Convenience:Automatic Shut Off	No
Convenience:Onboard Attachment Storage	Yes
Cord:Cord Length	20 ft.
Cord:Cord Length (ft.)	20 ft.
Dimensions:Height	21-1/2 in.
General Features:Accessory Diameter	2-1/2 in.
General Features:Blowing Port	Yes
General Features:Blowing Velocity	160 mph
General Features:Dust Hose Diameter	2-1/2 in.
General Features:Dust Hose Length	7 ft.
General Features:Vacuum Drain	Yes
General Features:Vacuum Filter Stripe	Red
General Features:Wall Mount Bracket	No
Handles:Main Position	Side(s)
Handles:Number of Handles	2
Handles:Total Number	2
Included with Item:Blower Nozzle	No
Included with Item:Car Nozzle	Yes
Included with Item:Cord Wrap	Yes
Included with Item:Crevice Tool	No
Included with Item:Number of Extension Wands	2
Included with Item:Squeegee Nozzle	Yes
Included with Item:Utility Nozzle	Yes
Installation Requirements:Setup	Some assembly required
Installation Requirements:Setup Requirements	Some assembly required
Manufacturer Warranty:Warranty Detail	<a href="/download/war/CRW.pdf">Craftsman Warranty</a>
Materials & Finishes:Material Type	Polypropylene Polypropylene (PP)
Materials & Finishes:Material, Overall	Polypropylene
Model Number	00917765000
Motor-Engine:Amps	10.5
Motor-Engine:Horsepower	5 peak hp
Motor-Engine:Type	Universal electric
Motor-Engine:Voltage	120 volts
MPN	17765
Power:Type	Electric
Product Overview:General Warranty	1 year
Product Overview:Item Weight	23.0 lbs.
Product Overview:Item Weight (lbs.)	23.0 lbs.
Product Overview:Product Type	Tank style vacs
Product Overview:Type	12 Gal. or Larger Tank Size 7.5 - 12.0 Gal. tank size
Product Overview:Wet-Dry Tank Type	12 Gal. or Larger Tank Size
Quality:UL Listed	Yes
Tags	Capacity:Capacity:12 gal. Chassis:Casters Number:4 Chassis:Casters:Yes Color:Overall Color:Red/black Convenience:Automatic Shut Off:No Convenience:Onboard Attachment Storage:Yes Cord:Cord Length:20 ft. Dimensions:Height:21-1/2 in. General Features:Accessory Diameter:2-1/2 in. General Features:Blowing Port:Yes General Features:Blowing Velocity:160 mph General Features:Dust Hose Diameter:2-1/2 in. General Features:Dust Hose Length:7 ft. General Features:Vacuum Drain:Yes General Features:Vacuum Filter Stripe:Red General Features:Wall Mount Bracket:No Handles:Main Position:Side(s) Handles:Total Number:2 Included With Item:Blower Nozzle:No Included With Item:Car Nozzle:Yes Included With Item:Cord Wrap:Yes Included With Item:Crevice Tool:No Included With Item:Number Of Extension Wands:2 Included With Item:Squeegee Nozzle:Yes Included With Item:Utility Nozzle:Yes Installation Requirements:Setup:Some assembly required Materials & Finishes:Material, Overall:Polypropylene Motor Engine:Amps:10.5 Motor Engine:Horsepower:5 peak hp Motor Engine:Type:Universal electric Motor Engine:Voltage:120 volts Power:Type:Electric Product Overview:General Warranty:1 year Product Overview:Item Weight:23.0 lbs. Product Overview:Wet Dry Tank Type:12 Gal. or Larger Tank Size Quality:Ul Listed:Yes
UPC	633815221072

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