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Prices may varyThis product ranks #5 of 11 in Detailing Vacuum.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed May 26, 2026
TL;DR Cordless 20V MAX handheld; rated 39.3 CFM and 24 in H2O · no community instrument test corroborates those figures; Pro Tool Reviews calls sustained suction adequate-but-not-exceptional. UL-listed. Three-foot hose limits under-seat reach on standard sedans. Battery and charger sold separately.
The DCV517B is a compact handheld wet/dry vacuum for the 20V MAX Li-ion platform. Half-gallon tank; Gore HEPA filter rated 99.97% at 0.3 microns, washable, no community exhaust complaints documented. Wet/dry capable. Battery not included · requires a separately purchased 20V MAX pack. UL-listed per DEWALT documentation.
For 20V MAX owners with compatible batteries: a cable-free option for light interior maintenance and quick clean-ups. Skip it for embedded pet hair or deeply soiled carpet · three-foot hose limits reach and the suction spec is unverified. Corded units with confirmed higher sustained suction handle that use case better.
UL-listed; no active CPSC recall as of May 2026. Cordless Li-ion battery follows standard Call2Recycle drop-off path at end of life. California Prop 65 warning present (see FAQ). Standard e-waste path applies at disposal.
No. The DCV517B is a bare-tool product · battery and charger are sold separately. It is compatible with all DEWALT 20V MAX battery packs.
The manufacturer states 39.3 CFM and 24 inches H2O of static pressure. No independent community instrument test (Pa or CFM measurement) was found as of May 2026. Pro Tool Reviews describes sustained suction as adequate-but-not-exceptional with a half-full canister. The score reflects unverified-spec status.
The manufacturer-stated hose length is 3 feet. Community reviews confirm it handles surface debris and cup-holder crevices well, but under-seat reach on standard sedans is reported as limited · repositioning the unit is typically required. This is reflected in the reach score of 3/10.
Yes. UL listing is confirmed from DEWALT's product page and multiple retailer certification disclosures. The UL E-number was not independently retrieved from UL Product iQ as of May 2026.
This product carries a California Prop 65 warning as flagged on the product listing. For electronics, the most common triggers are lead in solder joints, plasticizers in power cords, or trace compounds in the plastic housing. The warning is required by California state law when any listed chemical is present above defined thresholds · it does not indicate the product is unsafe for normal use. The specific triggering chemical has not been independently identified.
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