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Compare DeWalt DC500 vs DCV581H difference

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DeWalt DCV581H vs DC500
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BATTERY TYPE
The DCV581H wet dry vacuum is designed to operate on a DEWALT 18V NiCd/NiHiD/Li-Ion battery pack, 20V Max Li-Ion battery pack, or a 120V AC input.
Whereas the DC500 is designed to run off of a 12.0, 14.4, or 18V DEWALT battery pack, or 120V AC input.

DRAIN PORT
The DC500 has a drain port on the tank for quick, spill-free disposal of liquids.
It seems that the DCV581H does not have the drain port.

If you know other difference between DCV581H and DC500, please share below.

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Pages to download manuals to learn more.
DC500 Manual – http://servicenet.dewalt.com/Products/Detail?productNumber=DC500
DCV581H Manual – http://servicenet.dewalt.com/Products/Detail?productNumber=DCV581H

Compare VacuMaid GV50 vs GV50PRO vs GV30PRO vs GV30 what’s the difference?

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The difference between VacuMaid GV50, GV50PRO, GV30PRO and GV30 is the Motor and Hose Length.

Motor.
The Pro version motor profile –
120 volt 5.7″ Ametek Lamb motor, 15 Max Amps, 138″ Sealed Vacuum, 740 Max Air Watts, 550-650 hours of motor life, 137.5 CFM.

The Standard version motor profile –
120 volt 5.1″Ametek Lamb motor, 12 Max Amps, 95″ Sealed Vacuum, 507 Max Air Watts, 400-450 hours of motor life, 138 CFM.

Hose.
“30” and “50” refer to the hose length.
The GV30 and GV30PRO have a 30 ft. hose.
The GV50 and GV50PRO have a 50 ft. hose.

Other than the above things, they are nearly the same.

They are made in the USA;
bagged, feature sealed HEPA style bag;
dirt capacity is 7 gallon;
includes a wide range of attachments – wall mounting bracket, crevice tool, upholstery tool, dusting brush, floor tool, hose, hose hanger, wands, storage bag.
can mount to the wall;
backed by 5 year limited warranty on residential use, 90 day warranty for commerical use.

There are several colors available, including Red( such as model GV50R), Blue(such as model GV50B), Gray(GV30), Yellow(GV50Y), Orange(GV30O), Black(GV50BLKPRO).

Please note that these garage vacuum are NOT INTENDED TO PICK UP LIQUID OF ANY KIND.

Please share your reviews on VacuMaid garage vacuums below if you own any of them.

DeWalt DC500 vs DC515K vs DC515B which is better to fit your needs?

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DeWalt DC515 vs DC500
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Here are some differences between DeWalt DC500 and DC515K/DC515B that may affect your buying decision.
The DeWalt DC515B and DC515K are the same vacuum, the only difference is that the DC515B is bare tool which means it does not come with battery nor charger whereas the DeWalt DC515K includes a 18-volt XRP Ni-Cad battery and one-hour Ni-Cad charger.

There are some big differences between DeWalt DC500 and DC515, such as power options, tank size, and cleaning modes.

Power Source
The DC500 can be corded or cordless, it can run off 12V, 14.4V or 18V battery packs (not included) or 120V AC input whereas the DC515 can only be powered by 18V battery.

Tank Capacity
The DC515 holds 1/2-gallon whereas the DC500 has a much larger tank that can hold up to 2 gallons.

Cleaning Modes
The DC500 works like a canister vacuum, it picks up via hose whereas the DC515 works like a handheld vacuum, it has 2 cleaning modes, its front utility nozzle allows you to hold it to vacuum with one hand. With the DC500, you are unable to carry it to do one hand cleaning. However, you can buy a shoulder strap for the DC500, it has hoops for shoulder strap.

Hose Length
The DC500 has a 5 ft. flexible rubber hose whereas the hose length on the DC515 is only 2.5 ft.

Blower
The DC500 can be used as a blower whereas the DC515 does not support.

Included Tools
The DC500 comes with a crevice tool and wide mouth nozzle whereas the DC515 does not include any tools. However, it has a built-in utility nozzle.

Weight
The DC500 is heavier.

Some similarities. Both of them are wet dry vacuum cleaners that are suitable for picking up both wet and dry messes; backed by 90 day money back guarantee, 1 year free service contract, 3 year limited warranty; feature washable Gore HEPA wet/dry filter.
If you own these DeWalt wet dry vacuums, please share your unbiased reviews below, thanks.

For those who are interested in these items, you can download manuals to learn more.
DeWalt DC515 Manual –
http://documents.dewalt.com/documents/English/Instruction%20Manual/N338500,DC515.pdf
DeWalt DC500 Manual –
http://documents.dewalt.com/documents/English/Instruction%20Manual/626052-00,DC500.pdf

If the above links not work, please visit the following pages to get the manual yourself.
http://servicenet.dewalt.com/Products/Detail?productNumber=DC515
http://servicenet.dewalt.com/Products/Detail?productNumber=DC500

Compare DeWalt DCV580H vs DCV581H difference

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DeWalt DCV580H vs DCV581H
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The main difference between DeWalt DCV580H and DCV581H is the Power Source.

The DCV580H is just battery driven only whereas the DCV581H has a 5 ft. power cord, it can be battery powered or outlet powered.
The DCV581H is a bit heavier. It weighs approximately 9.1 pounds versus 8 pounds on the DCV580H. Maybe this is because of the extra power feature, some extra stuff added to the unit so that it can support both AC and DC.

The performance of the DCV580H and DCV581H (corded or cordless) are almost the same. If you are deciding between them, just buy the cheaper one. But if you want one that can can be battery powered and also have a power cable, then you should go for the DCV581H.

VacuumDewalt DCV580H 20V MAX Cordless Wet-Dry Vacuum Dewalt DCV581H 20V MAX Cordless/Corded Wet-Dry Vacuum
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TypeWet-Dry VacuumWet-Dry Vacuum
Power SourceBattery PoweredCordless/Corded
Battery18V/20V18V/20V
Battery IncludedNoNo
Charger IncludedNoNo
Cord LengthNA5-foot
Air Flow31cfm31cfm
Dust CollectionBaglessBagless
Capacity2 Gallons2 Gallons
HEPA FilterYesYes
Washable FilterYesYes
Hose5-foot 1-1/4 in. diameter hose5-foot 1-1/4 in. diameter hose
Blower FunctionYesYes
Accessories(1) Crevice Tool Attachment
(1) Wide Nozzle Tool Attachment		(1) Crevice Tool Attachment
(1) Wide Nozzle Tool Attachment
On-board accessory storageYesYes
Weight8 pounds9.1 pounds
ColorBlack and YellowBlack and Yellow
Dimensions17.25" x 12.31" x 13.12"‎17.25" x 12.31" x 13.12"
Warranty3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed

The similarities.

  • They are wet/dry vacuum.
  • Both can use DeWalt 18V NiCd/NiHiD/Li-Ion battery pack, 20V Max Li-Ion battery pack.
  • The side exhaust port can be used as blower port, thus it can be used as a blower.
  • Filters are washable/reusable.
  • Come with a 5-foot hose, wide nozzle tool and crevice tool. And these accessories can be stored onboard.
  • 2-gallon tank capacity.
  • Noise level for the DCV580 and DCB581H is 31 decibel.
  • Carry 3 year limited warranty, 1 year free service contract, 90 day money back guarantee.
  • Please note that the Battery pack and charger are sold separately.

If you know other difference between them, please share below.

You can learn more by reading the manuals.
DeWalt DCV581H manual – http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/C1mPVc+kajS.pdf
DeWalt DCV580 manual –
direct download – http://documents.dewalt.com/documents/English/Instruction%20Manual/N195992,DCV580.pdf
or find download link here http://servicenet.dewalt.com/Products/Detail?productNumber=DCV580

Bissell Spotbot 78r5 vs Spot Lifter 1716b which is better for your spot cleaning needs?

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Bissell Spotlifter vs Spotbot
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We will dicuss the similarities and differences between Bissell Spotbot and Spotlifter below, hope it will help you buy the right carpet spot cleaner machine.

Similarities.
Both of them are designed for small cleaning jobs, such as carpet stain removal, stair and upholstery cleaning.
No built-in water header. (If you’d like to buy a spot cleaner with heater, you can have a look at the Little Green Proheat which equiped with a heater that heats hot tap water up to 25 degrees hotter.)
They have dual tanks, one for collecting dirty water and one for storing clean water or water with detergent.
Both have motorized brushes.
They are corded, not battery driven.

Differences.

1, Hands Free Cleaning. The Spotbot has hands free cleaning feature which you can place it on the spots that you wish to clean, push a button, and it will automatically spray, brush, and remove stains and odors. Whereas the Spotlifter does not have this feature, you have to hold it to do the cleaning jobs.

2, Tools. The Spotbot comes with flex hose and a 3-inch tough stain tool that are convenient for cleaning upholstery, stairs, and auto interiors. Whereas the Spotlifter has no tools nor hose.

3, Weight. The Spotbot is much heavier than the Spotlifter.

4, Tank Capacity. Due to the small size, they both have little tanks, however, the Spotbot tank holds over 2.5X the capacity of Spotlifter.

5, Brush. The Spotbot has spiral brush whereas the Spotlifter has rotating brushes.

6, Motor Amps. The Spotbot has 3 amps motor whereas the Spotlifter has 2 amps motor.

7, Cord Length. The Spotbot has 16 ft. cord versus 18 ft. on the Spotlifter.

Please share your opinions below if you own Bissell Spotbot 78r5/Spotbot Pet 33N8 series machine or Spotlifter 1716 cleaners.