Question 1

is this unit good for wood working shop

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Not good for dust collection device if that is your intention.  It collects debris/dust in a bag that would get clogged up very quickly if you were picking up shavings and other wood particles.  You could probably use it for wood working if you hooked it up to something like a Dust Deputy cyclone in front of the GV 50 canister.  But I will tell you I use mine in my wood shop to do general cleanup and it is the best vacuum I have ever seen!  50' of hose and so quiet and yet very powerful.  Great tool!

Question 2

does this vacuum require a bag and if so  what is the cost of  replacement bags

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The bags are available on Amazon.com.  The part number for the 3 pack hepa bags is HPB2HPK and the standard 3 layer bags are HPB1PK which is also a 3 pack.

Question 3

Can get this in racy red

Accepted Answer

This unit is available on Amazon using part number GV50RPRO.  Thank you for your interest in the VacuMaid Garage Vac Pro.

Question 4

What size is the inlet port and or the end of hose?

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I *think* it is a standard 1 1/4 inch vacuum hose fitting.  Typically this means the inlet port is right at 1.25 inches since it accepts a 1.25 OD slip fit hose end.  If you go online, you can order industry standard hose fittings in 1.25, 1.5, and 2.0 inch sizing, and it appears this vacuum and it's hose conform to the 1.25 inch standards.  My information is based on a purchase some time ago, so please be aware specs could have changed (but unlikely).

If you plan to use this vacuum "as-is" then nothing is needed.  It only matters if you need or want to buy your own hose.  The supplied hose is nice enough.

I modified my wall unit to connect to 2.0 inch PVC - the inlet is a durable composite/plastic insert that can be removed (with effort!) to reveal a much larger opening in the sheet metal of the vacuum case.  I was able to easily insure a 2 inch PVC "street elbow" style fitting and used epoxy to seal it up.

The manufacturer does not endorse or warranty this vacuum if you modify it as I did, but it is a high quality unit and after several years of use as a central-vac style install, mine is going strong and has excellent power.

You will find the supplied hose limits the performance of the high quality motor.  You can get FAR better performance with a larger hose if you decided to go that route - but you'll at least need to remove the factory inlet as it is also too small in my opinion.

Good luck.

ASIN	B008600U1K
Amperage	15 A
Best Sellers Rank	#127,766 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #134 in Wet-Dry Shop Vacuums
Brand Name	VacuMaid
Capacity	7 gallons
Color	Slate Gray
Control Method	Touch
Controller Type	Push Button
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (617)
Filter Type	Cartridge
Finish Types	Powder Coated
Form Factor	Wall-Mount
Hose Length	50 feet
Included Components	Brush, Crevice Tool, HEPA Filter, Nozzle
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Outdoor
Item Dimensions L x W x H	13"L x 13"W x 24"H
Item Weight	30 pounds
Manufacturer	Lindsay Manufacturing, Inc.
Manufacturer Warranty Description	5 years.
Model Name	Garage Vacuum
Model Number	GV50PRO
Noise Level	68 db
Number of Items	1
Number of Power Levels	1
Other Special Features of the Product	Bag, HEPA
Power Source	Corded Electric
Recommended Uses For Product	Garage, Car, Truck, Van
Runtime	550 hours
Style Name	Industrial
Surface Recommendation	Upholstery
UPC	736211369185
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	120 volts
Wattage	550 watts

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