CONVERT A SHOP VAC TO A PROFESSIONAL EXTRACTOR

Everything you need to convert your shop vac into a professional extractor. I have had my Ridgid portable Vac for a long time and have been asked this question a million times. Can you use a shop vac to extract carpet during auto detailing. The answer is yes kind of. In order to extract a carpet or interior fabrics effectively you need a water source to lightly spray the fabric while you vacuum it out. This water is sprayed in a precise area and amount based on the conditions. You need to be able to see what is being removed from the fabric through the clear viewing area on the extractor handle. This view tells you if the fabric still has either dirt or soap still in it and you can decide how much longer to continue in that spot. The attachment and the water spraying ability will make or break the process. I decided after watching a few videos and doing some research that it would be a great plan to convert my shop vac to have this ability. With the proper fittings and products your shop vac can be easily converted to a very usable auto detailing extractor or carpet spot cleaner. I have listed below all the parts and accessories that you will need to complete this project. This is a great auto detailing extractor kit that I like a lot. If you have any questions please feel free to ask in the comments. Thanks for watching and I hope you consider subscribing to my channel.

Here are individual links:
VACUUM:
Mytee Upholstery Tool (Commercial grade - 1.5" push fitting)
WATER HOSE & FITTINGS
1/4 Quick Disconnect (connects 1/4' NPT water hose to extractor tool)
Air hose used to deliver water to the extractor.
3/4 Garden Hose fitting with 1/4 Female NPT (connects garden hose bib to 1/4" NPT hose)
EXTRACTING SUPPLIES

ALTERNATIVE EXTRACTION MACHINES
Entry Level:
Semi Pro:
Pro:

Disclaimer** I did not invent this method. I took previous known methods and made improvements where I could to simplify and make it easy for everyone to make their own kit.

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[drivenautomotivedetailingl]

If Tony hawk had a twin brother and he detailed cars… love this guy

[JUDGEME]

The fact that your just helping us save money makes you a special person man. I hope you realize that. I hope you get good karma for this. I just subscribed hoping one day I see your name with a millions plus subscribers. People like you is what this world needs.

[jackww]

I love that you are always looking out for everyone, from to weekend warriors to the pros.❤️

[Snarfimus]

Thanks for your videos, I dove into my own detailing business because of you and a few other detailers on Youtube. You guys are educational and give the best tips, so thank you very much!

[minkuya]

Aloha! Just bought the Mytee Air Lite and fittings using the links provided. Already have a spare Ridgid vacuum, Ridgid auto detailing hose kit, etc. No brainer to make this happen. You've got the most creative and most fun to watch auto detailing channel right now. Wishing you the best in 2022, brahddah!

[emagee]

Thanks for putting out content that is right up my alley. Your information, links, and parts list are really complete. Good work.

[undividedattention]

Can just tell you're a super cool dude. Thanks for the awesomely executed video! I have the same vac that I've had for about the same amount of time and I'm seriously considering doing this now.

[baja]

Always great content! This is a wonderful solution if someone doesn’t have an extractor.

[rhsab]

What a great job making this video and listing all the material and details. Enjoyed watching. Thank you!

[craigord]

Great video 👍🏻
You’ve got a real respect for your kit that is refreshing to see on video!

[georgef]

This is just as good as my bissel proheat liftoff. I’m super impressed. Good video brother!

[RobertWilliams-vmbi]

Your videos are always informative and sometimes funny. I agree this is an inexpensive workaround but unless you have it attached to hot water, I prefer steam.

[emilepmartin]

Exactly what I was looking for Jeremy...awesome job once again bringing the content we need to get professional results ourselves. BTW...joining the Tesla family today picking up my White on White Model Y Performance in a few hours...woohoo!

[jonathonsalazar]

Amazing video, everything explained to perfection. I will be doing this very soon 🙏🏼

[mann]

Great video Jeremy, never thought it to be possible but now I see it is, great idea, thanks Jeremy 👌

[patrickzepeda]

Your shop space is so nice! Love the conversion! Great work !!!

[jrtama]

My dude! You probably just saved me thousands of dollars 🤘 I'm a house cleaner that just started getting into very low moisture VLM carpet cleaning and floor cleaning, I think a rig like this would work perfect as I run my business out of my Prius. I have a carpet cleaning friend that told me about getting a six horsepower Plus shop vac for extraction on tile and grout and other applications for carpet and upholstery cleaning etc, apparently that has enough suction to make everything happen so a set up like this in addition to that would be perfect! Totally portable to compared to the professional "portable" extractors. I know they have separate water heating units as well so I could totally add one of those on in the future as well, but for now something like this would be totally good for rinsing and extraction 🦾 thanks!!

[yourstruly]

Great instructions. I was able to follow it just fine using the 1.5 hose on my craftsman shop vac. This has some crazy strong suction. I use the hot water on my washing machine'shookup for hot water.

[DJayHTBTZ]

I’d love more content with this rig, just found your channel, 🙏🏽 thank you for the content and your time

[adriancano]

I’ve been watching videos about extractor and I just don’t watch the whole videos but you explaine everything really good and got me watch the whole video and the set up is great thank you