What is a Wet Vacuum?
A wet vacuum is a vacuum which has been designed to cope with wet materials. Standardized vacuums can only be used on dry messes, as water and other fluids can clog their mechanisms, cause shorts, or otherwise damage the vacuum. Wet vacuums or wet vacs as they are colloquially known are capable of coping with liquid messes, using containerized systems to protect the workings of the vacuum from the water. One of the most famous brands of wet vacuum is the Shop-Vac®, which has become so widely-known that people sometimes use “Shop-Vac” generically to refer to any sort of wet vacuum. Originally designed for use in workshops and on construction sites, these durable vacuums have become popular in other regions as well, and they can be seen in operation everywhere from zoos to aircraft. Manufacturers also offer a range of sizes, varying from industrial to hand held, so that consumers can pick a vacuum which suits their needs. Wet vacuums are canister vacuums, since a vacuum bag could disinte
