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Prices may varyThis product ranks #4 of 11 in Detailing Vacuum.Three above it ↓
Last reviewed May 29, 2026
TL;DR Corded 5-gallon shop-vac style; manufacturer rates at 320 air watts (20 kPa) · no independent community instrument test has confirmed that figure, though community reviews are strongly positive on real-world suction. 7-foot hose confirmed; fits standard door sills with included crevice tool and car nozzle. No UL or ETL listing confirmed; a double-insulated motor design is reportedly used across this product line, but has not been independently verified for this model.
A shop-vac style 5-gallon wet/dry vacuum with a 7-foot hose, 320 air-watt motor, and 9 accessories including a car nozzle and crevice tool. Filtration uses a high-efficiency cartridge filter plus a 1-micron dust bag · not HEPA-certified, but community reviews show no dusty exhaust complaints across a large owner base. Wet/dry capable with blower mode (reverse hose). The 5.5 HP figure in the name is a peak marketing number; continuous draw is 1,320 watts. Community evidence strongly supports real-world suction, but no independent instrument test has been confirmed on this specific ASIN.
Strong fit for detailers who want a compact shop-vac with car-specific attachments, enough canister size to finish a full interior without emptying, and hose reach for under-seat channels and door sills. Also handles wet pickup. Skip if a confirmed US electrical safety listing (UL or ETL) is required · none has been confirmed for this model. Buyers who need HEPA-grade filtration should look elsewhere.
No UL or ETL listing confirmed as of May 2026; a double-insulated motor design is reportedly standard across the Cleva/Vacmaster line but has not been independently verified for the VFB511H specifically · this is a specification gap, not necessarily a safety failure, but it is what earns the 8.5 health score rather than 9.0. No active CPSC recall. Dispose via standard municipal e-waste programs; no lithium battery.
No UL or ETL listing has been confirmed for this model. The Cleva/Vacmaster product line reportedly uses a double-insulated motor design · a construction approach that does not require grounding · but this has not been independently verified for the VFB511H via the UL Product iQ database or the Intertek ETL directory as of May 2026. No CE marking from a primary source has been confirmed either. The certification status earns Score 3 in the rubric, which is reflected in the quality and health scores.
No. The CPSC recall database was searched on May 29, 2026 · a brand-level search for Vacmaster and Cleva vacuum products returned no recall for this model.
Vacmaster states 320 air watts and 20 kPa (equivalent to approximately 82 inches of water lift) for this model · both manufacturer-stated figures from the product listing and spec table. No independent community instrument test (Pa measurement or CFM meter test) has been confirmed for B0D2D3CGV8 specifically. Community reviews are overwhelmingly positive about suction performance in real-world use, but the suction score is capped at 6/10 per rubric rules until independent measurement corroborates the spec.
No · 5.5 HP is a peak (startup surge) marketing figure standard in the shop-vac category. The VFB511H draws 1,320 watts continuously at 11 amps / 120V, which is approximately 1.8 horsepower of sustained draw. Both figures are correct; only the wattage reflects operating performance.
The VFB511H uses a high-efficiency cartridge filter paired with a dust collection bag. The manufacturer states 1-micron capture capability. It is not HEPA H-grade certified · HEPA requires 99.95% capture at 0.3 microns with an H13 or H14 rating, which has not been claimed or independently confirmed for this model. Community reviews show no documented dusty exhaust complaints, earning a Score 6 on the filtration dimension.
Marketing copy from Vacmaster, via Amazon. Not editorial.
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