RIDGIDVEH22834 RIGID WET VACCUM FILTER VF 7000

The RIDGID VF7000 (Part Number 40158) is a heavy-duty, wet-application foam filter engineered to safely manage high-volume liquids and waterborne sludge. Standard pleated paper filters will instantly become waterlogged and tear during heavy wet extraction. The VF7000 solves this by using a porous, water-tolerant foam exterior paired with a rigid structural skeleton.

Dual-Layer Core Architecture
The Filtration Layer: Made from porous, highly absorbent foam. The thick foam structure allows liquids to cleanly pass through while capturing dense, floating material like wood pulp, soil, leaves, and drywall slurry.

The Resin Core Skeleton: Features an inner, hard-plastic structural cage (often dynamic diamond-weave resin). This inner structure prevents the soft foam from collapsing or pulling inward under intense motor suction.

Mechanical Integration & Compatibility
Tool-Free Fastening System: Employs the patented Qwik Lock Filter Fastening System. You slide the filter over the integrated filter cage and push the center down over the ball stud. It snaps flush against the powerhead gasket without needing a separate nut, plate, or retaining tie.

Volumetric Compatibility: Formulated explicitly for RIDGID wet/dry shop vacuums ranging from 5 to 20 Gallons. It is also verified to snap directly onto standard Husky 6 to 9 Gallon vacuums.
Incompatibility Note: It will not fit portable 4.5-gallon models (which require the smaller VF3700) or specialty grilling ash vacuums

Operational Constraints & Maintenance
Wet Pickup Only: This filter does not have a dry particle rating and is not a HEPA filter. It should not be used for fine sawdust, dry cement dust, or ash, as particles will pass directly into the motor housing and exhaust back into your room.

High-Volume Clean Liquid Bypass: If your task is pumping large volumes of completely clean/clear water (over 4 inches high inside the drum), RIDGID Vacuum Engineers state you can temporarily remove the filter altogether. If solid bits, grit, or oily sludge are present, the VF7000 must stay on to protect the motor's blower wheel from debris.

Wash and Air Dry: The composite material is 100% washable and reusable. When dirty, spray the filter down from the inside out with a low-pressure garden hose or tap. Ensure it is entirely dry before storing it away or trying to reuse the shop vacuum for any dry applications.