Peak HP Check product guide
Vacmaster VJH1211PF1101 12-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum
A larger tank with a 2.5-inch hose and drain
Consider this Vacmaster when a 12-gallon nominal tank, wider 2.5-inch hose and drain fit your cleanup and storage needs. Its 27-foot reach claim combines a 20-foot cord and 7-foot hose. Confirm whether the current package includes a dust bag, since the maker's two equipment lists differ.
Listing checked . Confirm the model, included parts and availability before ordering.
Published specifications
- 12-gallon nominal polypropylene tank; 5.5 peak HP
- 143 CFM and 60-inch water lift at end of included hose
- 7-foot hose with 2.5-inch diameter
- 20-foot cord; 27-foot combined cord-plus-hose length
- Cartridge filter and foam wet filter listed
- Drain, rolling castors and blower conversion
Fit and limits
Strengths
- Larger nominal tank than the compact five-gallon alternatives
- Drain provided for emptying liquids according to the model instructions
- Two wands and three cleaning nozzle types are listed
Caveats
- Large tank needs storage room and becomes heavier as it fills
- Dust-bag inclusion differs between the maker's equipment lists
- Wet and dry use require the correct separate filter setup
Choose around the tank and hose
The VJH1211PF1101 combines a nominal 12-gallon polypropylene tank with a 7-foot, 2.5-inch hose and a drain. It suits someone who wants a larger container and this wider accessory size, and has room to store the rolling body. Twelve gallons describes vessel volume, not the amount of liquid or debris available during operation. Allow for handling and emptying a loaded tank, not just storing an empty machine.
Twenty-seven feet of reach is not a 27-foot hose
The maker adds the 20-foot power cord to the 7-foot hose to advertise 27 feet of cleaning reach. The actual flexible hose is still seven feet long. Check where the outlet and vacuum will sit, and match any additional tools to the stated 2.5-inch connection rather than assuming every shop-vac accessory fits.
Check the bag and change filters for liquids
The detailed included list names a cartridge filter, foam wet filter, two extension wands and utility, floor/squeegee and crevice nozzles. The product's upper bullets also advertise a dust bag, but that bag is absent from its detailed equipment list. Confirm the exact package before relying on a bag being supplied.
Cleva's FAQ calls for foam filtration for liquids and removal of dry filters and bags before wet pickup. For dry use, choose the appropriate compatible filter and bag, checking for damage and proper fit if dust escapes. This is not evidence that the machine is suitable for hazardous dust. Follow the exact model instructions and allow the wet setup to dry before returning to dry filtration.
How to read the performance claims
The current specification table lists 143 CFM and 60 inches of water lift, measured under an ASTM method at the end of the supplied hose. These are manufacturer figures, not our measurements. The 5.5 peak-HP label is a laboratory peak, not continuous operating horsepower, and should not be treated as a direct measure of how quickly the vacuum will clean your floor.
Primary sources
- Vacmaster VJH1211PF1101 official specifications and included equipment
- Cleva FAQs: wet/dry filters, dust escape and accessory sizing
Primary sources checked .