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Shop-Vac MC150A: My vac couldn't turn on

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 18:24:28 -0700

I used my vac properly for 2 months, and yesterday, I couldn't turn it on. What to do to fix that?

⟐ Answered March 28, 2023 at 18:24 MST

Shop-Vac MC150A: There is no suction in my Vac

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:21:46 -0700

When I try to use my vac today, I turn it on, but there is no suction.

⟐ Commented June 19, 2023 at 10:21 MST

Shop-Vac MC150A: water coming out my exhaust while trying to suck it up

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 10:04:52 -0700

There is water coming out my exhaust while trying to suck it up. Filter is removed. Ridgid shop n go.

⟐ Commented January 25, 2020 at 10:04 MST

Shop-Vac MC150A: Shop-Vac MC150A wet/dry vac blow dust back into my room

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 10:39:12 -0700

When I turn on my vac, it couldn't work properly and blow dust back into my room. How can I fix it?

⟐ Commented March 12, 2017 at 10:39 MST

Shop-Vac MC150A: Some Shop-Vacs missing screws

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:13:22 -0700

This isn't a question, but rather a PSA regarding some Shop-Vac models. I have two Shop-Vacs, a 5 gallon and a 6 gallon model. They are essentially the same motor, the only difference that I can see is the collection bucket size and the colour - one has a red bucket with black top and vice-versa on the other one.

I disassembled one of them because I had an issue with smoking and a burning smell. It turned out it needed to be cleaned and a bit of oil needed to be applied to the top bearing. The first unit that I disassembled was missing a screw on the motor housing - but did not know at the time. When I started assembling the unit, I thought was going crazy because I was one screw short. I ended up using another similar size screw I found in my workshop.

It wasn't until today when I though I would do some preventative maintenance on the second Shop-Vac that I noticed that this one was also missing a screw - in the same place! Someone not doing their job properly? Very strange indeed.

Shop-Vac MC150A: Shop Vac Hose Problems

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 22:31:11 -0700

Why can’t I get hose off intake on my Shop Vac?