Description
Lightweight utility vacuums tip over and spill collected drywall paste when operators pull hoses across unfinished subfloors. The DeWalt DXV12P 12 Gallon 5 1/2 Peak hp Wet / Dry Vacuum with Tool Kit and Accessory Storage Bag pulls heavy construction debris through a wide 2-1/2-inch hose. It holds 12 Gallons of debris under 5.5 peak HP. Full water payloads require using the built-in drain port.
The recovery canister uses high-density structural polypropylene with molded reinforcement ribs that absorb rough jobsite drops from truck tailgates. A single-stage 5.5 peak Horsepower motor utilizes dual-insulated copper windings and high-grade carbon brushes to sustain high airflow. Four heavy rubberized caster wheels snap into reinforced outrigger feet that provide roll stability across jobsite electrical cords and extension cords.
High Output Jobsite Vacuum Hardware
An oversized tank drain empties liquid slurry without requiring operators to lift heavy wastewater tanks. The mesh accessory bag stores extension wands and floor nozzles right on the cart frame.
- 12 Gallon impact-resistant poly canister withstands punishing mechanical shocks on active jobsites.
- 5.5 peak Horsepower commercial motor generates high airflow velocity to lift wet gravel and drywall rubble.
- Built-in tank drain port discharges collected wastewater straight into floor drains without tank lifting.
- Rubberized swiveling caster wheels glide over framing nails, screws, and concrete expansion joints.
- Rear blower port converts the suction core into a high-velocity blower to clear sawdust from tools.
- Included washable cartridge filter captures fine dust down to 1 micron during dry sheetrock sanding.
- Durable mesh accessory storage bag mounts to the handle to keep wands and nozzles organized.
Motor Suction Load Bench Telemetry
Pulling continuous drywall dust and wet aggregate draws 10.5 Amps from a standard 120 Volt circuit under steady load. Motor housing surface temperature stabilizes at 130°F after 40 minutes of non-stop construction cleanup. The vacuum motor produces 72 inches of waterlift suction at 105 CFM airflow. Operating acoustic sound output measures 74 dBA measured five feet away.
Jobsite Renovation Scope Field Protocols
Drywall contractors, framing crews, and commercial remodelers clear jobsite rubble fast with this heavy-duty poly vacuum. Do not vacuum hot fireplace embers, furnace soot, or flammable solvents because electric motor brush sparks will ignite vapors. Never operate in wet extraction mode without verifying that the mechanical float shutoff moves free.
- Tap concrete dust out of the pleated cartridge filter over a disposal bin after each work shift.
- Flush the polypropylene tank and drain port with clean water after vacuuming wet mortar or slurry.
- Inspect the crushproof hose for cracks or internal clogs every 30 days of active service.
Commercial Warranty Equipment Shipment Roster
DeWalt provides a 3-Year limited commercial warranty covering the vacuum motor, tank housing, and electrical switches. The shipment includes the 12 Gallon poly vacuum, 7-foot hose, two extension wands, floor nozzle, utility nozzle, crevice tool, cartridge filter, and accessory bag.