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I have a shop vac model 500a, 1.25hp. The Sears store keep's asking what model is it? when i tell them it's a model 500a,then they say no it's a number starting with 17**** is this 17765, the number i need when ordering bag's and filter's? If so,why couldn't i find that number on the top of my shop vac?
Hi,
Yes there should be a filter fitted onto the top section.
For suppliers, it would be cheapest to find your nearest stockist, or buy online and have it shipped. It's still current stock - so spares should be readily available.
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Maybe it over heated or the hose was jammed. Unplug it for a few minutes, check the hose for any stuck debris, then plug it back in. Shop vacs also come with a filter. If the filter is too dirty, it might have shut off as a safety precaution to not cause a fire. Follow directions to clean the filter. Hope this helped. Dee
what is the problem ? God bless you if if suction, test the hose blockage 2) belt drive is worn 3) power brush dirty, clean or replace, 4) test the motor for repair, clean, and lube.
Hi, I know on my Craftsman shop vac 2 different sizes of vacs that I use, I try and stick to the craftsman filters, but you can use other brands if they are not available or you want to save some ( $ ) ? As far as a manual for this vac, more then likely you will have to go to the maker and distributor as Sears, O.C.Hardware also sell there products. You may have to go with a manual that is the same peak H.P.and gallons that covers all different makes and models. Filter wise, make sure you have the right ones on or off when using the wet or dry pick-up settings. Sincerely, Shastalaker7
there should be a cover or sock over the filter,this will stop the dust.the paper filter is the part that can not get wet. if you don't have a cover for your filter use an old sock or something simular to a sock.
I just picked up a similar model someone was throwing away. turns out there is a thermal fuse inside the motor housing that blew. I just need to find the values of the fuse and repalce with appropriate size. motor runs when fuse is bypassed.
I e-mailed Aerus about my old Model CB unit, (around 40 years old, looks like a chrome and red shop vac) and, unfortunately, they no longer make parts for it and I decided to retrofit my old Shop Vac 5-8 Gallon bags to it and they seem to work. However, probably better to find a ring and gasket from a vacuum place that was known to sell them or ask the nearest vac stores, like the other fellow said to get some information. The old canvas filters I would think were more or less motor protection barriers just in case something gets sucked into the intake. By the way, I have seen the occasional CB units on eBay and other sites, and, the 2000 looks a bit like mine only in modern plastic as opposed to metal (apparently different colours).
the neoprene sleeve used as the filter may have come off the cage. there's a plastic ring that fits over the filter and cage and holds it in place. as far other suggestions, use an old cotton sleeve from a pajama top. tie it off one end, slip it over the cage and fasten with a large wide rubber band.
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