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CONVERT A SHOP VAC TO A PROFESSIONAL EXTRACTOR
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CONVERT A SHOP VAC TO A PROFESSIONAL EXTRACTOR

Turning a Shop Vac into a Professional Grade Extractor

In this video, the speaker demonstrates how to turn a shop vac into a professional-grade extractor with a commercial-grade head and fittings. The speaker explains the necessary modifications and fittings required to achieve this.

Modifying the Shop Vac

  • Remove the dry filter from the shop vac and replace it with a wet filter to handle water.
  • This is the only modification needed for the shop vac.

Fittings Required

  • Use quarter-inch quick disconnect fitting that mounts straight onto the spray head.
  • Use quarter-inch national pipe thread fitting on air hose end.
  • Use garden hose fitting with quarter-inch national pipe threads on other end.
  • Use inch-and-a-half threaded hose cuff and an inch-and-a-half push sleeve for connecting hoses.

Connecting Water Supply

  • Connect water supply using garden hose or mobile detailing van with water pump.
  • Air hose can be used as it has quarter-inch national pipe threads on its end.
  • Attach quick disconnect fitting to sprayer head and garden hose fitting to water source using teflon tape.

Connecting Hoses

  • Determine size of vacuum hose by measuring diameter of existing fitting (inch-and-a-half in this case).
  • Replace original vacuum hose fitting with new one that has an inch-and-a-half push fitting on one side and threads on other side.
  • Connect vacuum hose to sprayer head using inch-and-a-half push sleeve and zip tie in place.

Overall, this video provides clear instructions on how to modify a shop vac into a professional-grade extractor. The speaker explains all necessary fittings required for connecting hoses, attaching water supply, and modifying the shop vac. The video is informative and easy to follow, making it a great resource for those looking to upgrade their shop vac.

Protecting the Hose

In this section, Jeremy discusses options for protecting the vacuum hose and water hose from damage during use.

Hose Protection Options

  • A hose sock can be used to cover the entire hose and protect it from damage.
  • Velcro straps can also be used to hold everything together.
  • The rough edge on zip ties can be filed down to make them smooth and prevent damage.

Testing the Upholstery Tool

In this section, Jeremy tests out the upholstery tool by cleaning a seat in his truck.

Cleaning Process

  • Mix three ounces of carpet cleaner with 15 ounces of water in an IK sprayer.
  • Spray the mixture onto the seat.
  • Use a drill brush to agitate the fabric and loosen dirt.
  • Follow up with the extractor tool to remove dirt and excess water.
  • Repeat until all suds are gone from fabric.
  • Keep extracting until all soap is removed from fabric.

Efficient Upholstery Cleaning

In this section, Jeremy demonstrates how quickly he can clean a seat using the upholstery tool.

Efficient Cleaning Process

  • With a wide upholstery tool like this one, three or four swipes are enough to clean an entire seat efficiently.

Extracting Floor Mats

In this section, Jeremy uses the extractor tool on floor mats in his truck.

Floor Mat Cleaning Process

  • Apply carpet cleaner using an IK sprayer.
  • Agitate with drill brush to loosen dirt.
  • Use extractor tool to remove dirt and excess water.

Impressive Results

In this section, Jeremy shows off the impressive amount of dirt that was removed from the seat and floor mats.

Extraction Results

  • Even though the seat and floor mats did not appear to be very dirty, a significant amount of dirt was extracted.
  • The extractor tool worked better than expected, with strong suction power.

Rigid Portable Vac Converted to Semi-Professional Extractor

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience with converting a Rigid portable vac into a semi-professional extractor.

Performance of the Converted Rigid Portable Vac

  • The converted Rigid portable vac worked well and had good suction.
  • The spray head was ergonomic and had a great spray pattern on the fan.
  • The spray head had holes that provided good suction when laid down on fabric.
  • The user experience was good, and there were no issues with hoses or anything getting in the way.

Who is This For?

  • Detailing enthusiasts who do their own vehicles once in a while can use the Bissell Spot Clean Pro.
  • Those who need something more durable than the Bissell Spot Clean Pro can use the converted Rigid portable vac for routine extractions.
  • Professional detailers should get commercial-grade equipment instead of using these products.

Durability and Cost

  • The durability of the converted Rigid portable vac is excellent, making it an economical choice for those who already have a shop vac.
  • Commercial-grade equipment is expensive but worth it if you're going to be using it frequently enough to get your money's worth out of it.

Final Thoughts

The speaker recommends this product for those who want something stronger and more robust than the Bissell Spot Clean Pro but don't want to spend over $1500 on commercial-grade equipment. The converted Rigid portable vac is durable, economical, and provides medium to strong suction.

Thank you for the detailed instructions. I will keep them in mind while creating the notes.

Video description

Everything you need to convert your shop vac into a professional extractor. I have had my Ridgid portable Vac for a long time and have been asked this question a million times. Can you use a shop vac to extract carpet during auto detailing. The answer is yes kind of. In order to extract a carpet or interior fabrics effectively you need a water source to lightly spray the fabric while you vacuum it out. This water is sprayed in a precise area and amount based on the conditions. You need to be able to see what is being removed from the fabric through the clear viewing area on the extractor handle. This view tells you if the fabric still has either dirt or soap still in it and you can decide how much longer to continue in that spot. The attachment and the water spraying ability will make or break the process. I decided after watching a few videos and doing some research that it would be a great plan to convert my shop vac to have this ability. With the proper fittings and products your shop vac can be easily converted to a very usable auto detailing extractor or carpet spot cleaner. I have listed below all the parts and accessories that you will need to complete this project. This is a great auto detailing extractor kit that I like a lot. If you have any questions please feel free to ask in the comments. Thanks for watching and I hope you consider subscribing to my channel. Check out my website for explanations & links to all the products. I made it easy to build this kit yourself with a full parts layout picture with links. https://www.hawaiidetailing.com/extractor Here are the links to all the pieces on amazon: https://amzn.to/3A4Rebw Here are individual links: VACUUM: Ridgid Portable Vac https://amzn.to/3LJJ4K6 Detailing Hose Kit (labeled as a 1.25" inside Diameter hose but is a 1.5" Outside Diameter) https://amzn.to/34LshpE or Ridgid Portable Vac and Detailing Hose Combo https://amzn.to/3rYKTen Ridgid Wet Filter https://amzn.to/3BtFOhk 1.5” Threaded x 1.5” slip on hose cuff (for a 1.5” Vac Hose) https://amzn.to/359j6z6 2” Threaded x 1.5” slip on hose cuff (for a 2” Vac Hose) https://amzn.to/3gXHwhC Mytee Upholstery Tool (Commercial grade - 1.5" push fitting) https://amzn.to/3LoAe3J https://amzn.to/3ButddV WATER HOSE & FITTINGS Teflon Tape (3-5 wraps on threads) https://amzn.to/3I2RIkC 1/4 Quick Disconnect (connects 1/4' NPT water hose to extractor tool) https://amzn.to/3v3JjtF Air hose used to deliver water to the extractor. Air Hose (with 1/4 NPT fittings) https://amzn.to/3GJQEnl Air Hose Rubber Sleeves https://bit.ly/3MnKg68 3/4 Garden Hose fitting with 1/4 Female NPT (connects garden hose bib to 1/4" NPT hose) https://amzn.to/3gS4sPk EXTRACTING SUPPLIES Carpet Cleaning Chemical https://amzn.to/3gY10Th Measuring Cup https://amzn.to/3H1k3GS Chemical Sprayer https://amzn.to/3I2XvqB Battery Drill https://amzn.to/3BvL6ci Drill Brush (White Soft) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DQTG4WD?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.15F6P3TI0JX3P&linkCode=tr1&tag=hawaiitesla08-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.15F6P3TI0JX3P_1718917645296 All Purpose Micro Fiber Towels (High Quality) https://amzn.to/36pr1ZI ALTERNATIVE EXTRACTION MACHINES Entry Level: Bissell Spot Clean Pro https://amzn.to/3I1Cdti My Bissell video https://youtu.be/bZcSMvePBJg Semi Pro: Mytee Spot Cleaner https://amzn.to/3BAejm9 Pro: Mytee 4 gallon 130" water lift heated https://amzn.to/3rXAIqy Mytee 10 gallon 130" water lift heated https://amzn.to/3JHhawr MY AMAZON EXTRACTOR PRODUCTS https://a.co/gmxlphJ GARAGE WALL SHELF https://a.co/7jFjrWQ MY FAVORITE AMAZON PRODUCTS https://www.amazon.com/shop/hawaiitesladetailing Disclaimer** I did not invent this method. I took previous known methods and made improvements where I could to simplify and make it easy for everyone to make their own kit. SUBSCRIBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW_nJOTeCUCgOTeqadhd2MA?sub_confirmation=1 YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW_nJOTeCUCgOTeqadhd2MA/ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/Hawaii-Tesla-And-Detailing-100136778428183 INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/hawaiitesladetailing/ TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@hawaiitesladetailing PLAYLISTS PRESSURE WASHER https://youtu.be/S73KfXSwT_4 GARAGE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_utjqZAQxZYcWMQYP2sdkk6n6Bu9c8Lm FOAM BATTLES https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_utjqZAQxZbijHkEWRdZLK2j9U_r51vX WHEELS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_utjqZAQxZZ9wbK9Pwm1gfYpygsMpc4P EXTRACTOR https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_utjqZAQxZZvPLtc3r75p2SW-gy5dGOA DETAILING https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_utjqZAQxZab-cIjgOcv7GIIpZzxzvJ1 TUTORIALS https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_utjqZAQxZZu6siqrJ8B33XugkCrrdCK TESLA CARE https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_utjqZAQxZZX5axbPGYSR5XQH2nsMwwn GRILL https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_utjqZAQxZbcOxomxQzIY74_dxDa-kpn As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for your support.