Nilfisk-Alto Wap Attix 8 AS/E

*Est. $550

Variable suction
Soft-start motor helps prevent circuit-tripping
Comes with tools and attachments
Included filter captures very fine dust

Expensive
Draws a lot of power, limiting use to light-duty tools

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excellent tool , January 15, 2006

These vacs are definitely state of the art. I just bought the stripped down version of the Attix 8 and am very pleased with it. The bags are expensive, but with very large capacity. The machine doesn't… necessarily need bags, but because I just vaccumed my new timberframe house after the hanging of drywall, I felt the bags were necessary. Good power, low decibel motor, attachments included in price ( not extra, like some vacs), and, in general, a very sturdy machine. For most tradespeople the simple stripped down version, (which I purchased online for $360) will suffice. I wish that a machine of this quality was being produced in the US.

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This is the top rated shop vacuum - commercial grade, April 21, 2005

I spent a month looking at everything I could to find the very best. I was interested in primarily two things; static water lift capability and the lowest sound pressure level. The Attix 10 and Attix 8 are… the winners in that respect. There is no over exagerated manufacturers' ratings. Very solid. The messured average sound pressure level is 60db. I can talk to my wife while it is being used in the house without having to shout at her. The motor has bypass cooling as well. This means that the motor is always being cooled even if the hose is plugged. You DO NOT HAVE TO REMOVE THE FILTER FOR WATER PICKUP. The main filter is washable and lasts a long time. If you want to see actual real world tests for this unit compared to the cheaper made Fein go here: http://www.ultimategarage.com/shopvacs.html

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Our Sources

1. Taunton's 2005 Tool Guide

This detailed review compares ten shop vacs, including the Nilfisk Alto Attix 8 AS/E. Reviews are based on hands-on tests for cleaning ability and sound level. Tests show that the Alto Attix 8 is about ten decibels louder than the manufacturer claims, but it gets top marks for cleaning up sheetrock dust.

Review: Shop Vacuums, Roland Johnson and the editors at Taunton Press, Jan. 2005

2. UltimateGarage.com

Written by an auto-garage designer, this review compares several high-end shop vacs. The review reports that the Alto Attix 8 performs better than the Fein 9-55-13 Turbo II, but the author concludes that the shop vac draws so much power that it's not possible to use the auto-start with most power tools.

Review: Shop Vac Comparisons: Fein Turbo II, Ghibili, Alto models, Steve D'Gerolamo, Feb. 2005

3. Journal of Light ConstructionDetails/Subscribe

Professional contractor David Grubb compares the Attix 8 AS/E with six other tool-activated shop vacs. The Attix is the top choice if you need to vacuum fine dust, since its standard filter captures even 1-micron particles.

Review: Tool Test: Tool-Activated Vacuums, David Grubb, Dec. 2004

4. Fine WoodworkingDetails/Subscribe

This older review tests 13 shop vacs for endurance, adaptability and ergonomics, including the Alto Wap SQ, an older version of the Nilfisk Alto Attix 8. The review praises the Alto Wap SQ for quality, quietness, variable speed and auto-start, but it loses points for its small hose and capacity.

Review: Shop Vacuums, Roland Johnson, May/June 2003