Description
Standard shop vacuums generate deafening high-pitch turbine whine that irritates clients and damages hearing during occupied building cleanups. The DeWalt Stealthsonic DXV12P-QTA 12 Gallon 5 1/2 Peak hp Wet / Dry Vacuum with Tool Kit and Accessory Storage Bag reduces operating noise by 50 percent using sound-dampening airflow baffles. It carries 12 Gallons under 5.5 peak HP. Fine plaster dust requires high-efficiency collection bags.
The recovery canister uses high-density structural polypropylene with molded reinforcement ribs that absorb rough jobsite drops from truck tailgates. The Stealthsonic powerhead incorporates patented sound-absorption chambers and acoustic baffling that isolate motor turbine whine without strangling suction airflow. Four heavy rubberized caster wheels snap into reinforced outrigger feet that provide roll stability across rough floors.
Stealthsonic Quiet Clean Hardware Matrix
Patented acoustic engineering drops operational noise down to conversational levels so crews work in occupied offices and hospitals without disturbance. The mesh accessory bag stores extension wands and nozzles on the handle.
- 12 Gallon impact-resistant poly canister withstands punishing mechanical shocks on active jobsites.
- 5.5 peak Horsepower Stealthsonic motor generates powerful suction while cutting sound emissions in half.
- Rubberized swiveling caster wheels glide over framing nails, screws, and concrete expansion joints.
- Durable mesh accessory storage bag mounts to the handle to keep wands and nozzles organized.
- Built-in tank drain port discharges collected wastewater straight into floor drains without tank lifting.
- Rear blower port converts the suction core into a directional blower to clear sawdust from workbenches.
- Included washable cartridge filter captures fine dust down to 1 micron during dry sheetrock sanding.
Stealthsonic Acoustic Bench Telemetry Data
Operating under continuous suction draws 10.5 Amps from a standard 120 Volt circuit under full load. Motor housing surface temperature stabilizes at 128°F after 40 minutes of non-stop construction cleanup. The vacuum motor produces 72 inches of waterlift suction at 105 CFM airflow. Operating sound emissions register an astonishingly quiet 65 dBA measured five feet away.
Occupied Facility Renovation Scope Directives
Healthcare maintenance teams, occupied office remodelers, and school custodial staff clear renovation debris without noise complaints using this quiet 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 Stealthsonic motor, tank housing, and electrical switches. The shipment includes the 12 Gallon quiet vacuum, 7-foot hose, two extension wands, floor nozzle, utility nozzle, crevice tool, cartridge filter, and accessory bag.