One thing you can be sure of at a jobsite: It will be dirtier at the end of the day than before work started, with debris and dust accumulating during daily construction. where a dustpan and brush won’t pass muster and it’s impractical to lug around a plug-in vacuum, a portable cordless unit can be mighty handy. Not to mention it eliminates the tripping hazard a long electrical cord can pose. manufacturers of battery-operated power tools offer portable vacs with their own battery platform and a variety of vacuum sizes available, as measured by the capacity of the container that holds the dust. here (all bagless, all with filters) include lightweight, handheld, small-capacity models (½ gallon or so) and tank- or canister-style vacs with more-generous capacity (up to 3 gallons or so). vacs accept add-on components that enhance their versatility. units, for example, often come with one or more attachments that can be connected to the end of the hose, such as an extension wand and floor brush,

which can be very helpful for vacuuming up dust so you don’t track it around a room or grind it into the carpeting. consider when selecting a portable vac include the type of battery platform; whether the unit is handheld or floor stationed; suction (airflow), measured in cubic feet per minute (cfm); (standard is 1¼ inches) and length; type of filter (HEPA filters must, by definition, remove 99.97% of 0.3-micron particulate contaminants); some current models, all sold without a battery or charger. Plus P713, for dry pickup, can make short order of cleaning up small messes, poking into corners, crevices, and high cabinets or eliminating dust from a few drilled holes here and there. works with an 18V, 4 AH battery, features a dual-filter system that includes a short, tubular wire screen pre-filter that keeps large debris out of the flat,The onboard crevice board, which mounts to the nozzle, includes a slide brush for hard-to-reach areas.

The P713 has a substantial overmold grip and feels well balanced during use. For a small unit, it offers a powerful battery. 17.22 x 7.08 x 5.51 inchesWeight: 2 lbs. paperSuction: 33 cfmBattery: Ryobihoover upright vacuum cleaner attachments 18V Warranty: 3 yearsPros:original hoover vacuum cleanerpowerful battery for its size Cons: Smallelectrolux vacuum cleaner handle Compact Vacuum 0850-20, for dry pickup, uses a small, 12V battery and sports aand a reusable filter. also comes with a crevice tool, a utility nozzle for larger surface-area cleanup, and an extension wand that enables users to vacuum in a standing The unit has two switches: a squeezable trigger and a switch the operator can lock in the “on”

position during extended use to reduce user fatigue. In addition, a 1¼-inch universal connection accepts most standard vacuum attachments. window shows the canister fill level, and a light at the handle indicates the Dimensions: 17.50 x 5.37 x 5.75 inchesWeight: 2.3 lbs. 42 pleated paperSuction: 32.8 cfmBattery: Li-Ion M12  Warranty: 5 yearsPros:good for spot cleans Cons: Small Cordless Cyclonic Canister Vac DCL 500Z, for dry cleanup, is a lightweight,The well-balanced unit comes with a telescoping extension wand, a hose, a floor nozzle, a crevice tool, a cleaning brush, and a system separates large and fine dust particles and captures only the fine particles on the removable filter, minimizing clogging. The wheel and roller on the bottom enhance maneuverability. quietly, at just 64 decibels. Two push-buttons on the handle at the end of the hose control on/off operation and air volume (for high or low speed). warning lights indicate when it’s time to clean the filter or recharge the

A cleaning lever loosens dust on the filter without opening the unit. The translucent dust container has a fill line for monitoring content. Dimensions: 137/8 x 77/16 x 97/8 inchesWeight: 9.4 lbs.Filter: Paper Suction: 46 cfm Battery: Makita Li-Ion 18VWarranty: 3 years Low-capacity dust containerWet–Dry Vacs DeWalt’s DC515K half-gallon, 18V cordless vac can pick up debris using either the unit’s front utility nozzle or the end of its 2.5-foot hose, which can be removed from the nozzle for added maneuverability. The vacuum has a HEPA wet–dry filter that twists off for washing. A heavy-duty latch on the tank opens to enable cleaning of the tank and filter. lacks its own attachments, it can be used with 1¼-inch attachments from other 6.6 x 8.5 inchesWeight: 6 lbs.Filter: HEPASuction: N/ABattery: DeWalt easily on a counter, floor, or other flat surfaceCons: A bit bulky Capable of working via a battery (18V or 20V) or AC outlet, the 2-gallon DeWalt DCV581H wet–dry vacuum

features a HEPA wet–dry filter. The unit’s 5-foot, crush-resistant hose can be inserted into the blower port to activate the blower function for removing debris from behind small spaces or to dry a damp floor. with a crevice tool and a wide nozzle, which store in the handle and on the side of the unit. An optional dust-extraction adaptor permits use of the vac as a dust collector for dust system–compatible DeWalt power tools. twists off for cleaning. 13.13 x 12.31 x 17.25 inches Weight: 9.5 lbs. 18V or Li-Ion 20V  Warranty: 3-year limited Pros: Very long hose facilitates vacuuming at table-saw height and reaching far corners of Milwaukee M18 Cordless Lithium-Ion Wet/Dry Vacuum 0880-20 is a toolbox-style (stackable) unit with a 2-gallon capacity. It comes with a 3-foot, 1¼-inch hose; a washable HEPA-rated wet–dry filter; a wide utility nozzle; a built-in blower port; and onboard accessory and hose storage. The 2.8-amp motor provides 32 inches of water lift, 57 watts of peak power, and 45 cfm of airflow.