Amazon.com Review

When small messes need immediate attention, the 2-gallon, 3.5 amp Black & Decker utility vac can get the job done fast. Lightweight, compact, and portable, the vac fits easily under a workbench, under the sink, or on a storage closet shelf. Use it for everyday spills around the house, garage, or workshop, or for heavy-duty household chores like clearing a clogged sink or changing the water in an aquarium. A 6-foot power cord lets you get at those hard-to-reach spills, while onboard extension wand storage provides easy accessibility. The vac comes with built-in blower capabilities. Just move the hose from the intake to the exhaust housing to make the conversion complete. However you use it, the utility vac is built solid throughout. The motor housing is easy to remove and locks down securely using plastic latches. A foam filter sleeve is used for wet pickup. A foam filter/paper filter bag combination makes dry cleanup a breeze. And an auto-shutoff feature prevents the overflow of liquid debris.--Carl Thress ... Read more

Features

• Includes foam filter, paper bag filter, and extension wand
• Ideal for quick cleanup of wet and dry messes
• Compact design is convenient and portable
• Quick conversion to portable blower to remove more debris
• On-board tool storage

Amazon.com Review

Here's a scenario: It’s 3:00am, it’s storming out, and you’re suddenly awakened by the sound of the wet floor alarm in your basement, alerting you the sump pump just gave out. Thank goodness you bought that Black & Decker UV1000B utility vac. With a large 10-gallon capacity and 11.5 amp motor, this wet/dry vac is ideal for virtually any cleanup situation, from garage and workshop debris, to laundry room spills, standing water in sinks, and flooded basements. But wet/dry pickup isn’t all this workhorse can do. A detachable blower can clear a patio, driveway, or sidewalk quickly and is great for filling air mattresses, too. The utility vac uses a foam filter sleeve for wet pickup and a foam filter/paper filter bag combination for dry cleaning. A long 6-foot cord, 7-foot hose, and two 10-inch hose extensions let you clean larger areas more easily, while an auto-shutoff keeps the unit from overflowing. That’s something you’ll appreciate if you ever find yourself awakened at 3:00am by that wet basement alarm.--Carl Thress ... Read more

Features

• Includes 2 10-inch hose extensions, floor nozzle, squeegee, foam and paper bag filter, and 7-inch hose
• Powerful wet and dry cleanup
• 10-gallon capacity for large areas
• Quick conversion to portable blower for cleaning outdoor surfaces
• Unique wide base resists tipping

Reviews (2)

Powerful all around vacuum for the garage
Works pretty cool sucking up lint from the dryer lint filter, sucking up stuff in the floor mats. Very loud unit, so don't expect it to be a quiet vacuum because it's not.

The attachments are great but the T nozzle isn't all that great when trying to pickup my Dalmations dog hairs from the garage floor (it pushes some of it around).

I also use it to clean out my bagless vacuum's container since that can be messy when dumping out. Also use it to pick up the kitty litter that's spilled out of the cat box.

It does what it's supposed to do. Still waiting to use it for a wet spill and see how that works out.

For the price, it's a good unit and with FREE SHIPPING you can't really go wrong.

black & decker uv1000b 10 gal utility vac
I was surprised to find that a low cost vac could be so well made. Changing from vac to blower takes only a few seconds. The quality is first rate. I would recomend getting a 2.5 hose and a washable cloth bag. It's biggest drawback is being noisy. Otherwise it's a good value. P.S. I still use a 55 gal Black & Decker that's about 30 yrs. old ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

No basement or workshop should be without a wet/dry vac, and the 8-gallon Black & Decker UV800B utility vac is a good choice for most. Powered by a 10 amp motor and featuring an 8-gallon capacity and tip-resistant design, the utility vac is portable, stable, and powerful enough to clean basements, garages, car interiors, laundry rooms, workshops, and standing water. An auto shutoff prevents unwanted overflow, a wide array of attachments adds greater versatility, and secure latches and motor housing locks mean greater peace of mind. But what really makes the Black & Decker stand above comparable models is its capacity to become more than just a wet/dry vac. The Black & Decker also features a detachable blower for clearing patios, driveways, sidewalks, and decks. In fact, it can even be used to inflate an air mattress or raft, eliminating the need for a separate utility pump. --Carl Thress ... Read more

Features

• Includes two 10-inch hose extensions, floor nozzle, squeegee, foam and paper bag filter, and 7-foot hose
• Powerful 10 amp motor cleans up wet and dry messes
• 8 gallon capacity for larger applications
• Converts to a portable blower for cleaning outdoor surfaces
• Unique wide base resists tipping

Reviews (1)

Adequate at Best
This vac is noisy, so wear ear protection when using. Power cord is too short. It is attached to the motor/blower which sits atop the unit. If you place the motor/blower in a position so that the cord is facing away from you, the blower directs the air back at you during vacuuming.

Not as much suction as you might imagine. The "anti-tip" design is a misnomer. The wands are too short, causing you to have to bend over while vacuuming the floor.

The blower seems to work better that the vacuum.

All in all, look for another unit. Don't get stuck like me. ... Read more