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    Karcher NT 27/1 Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner 1.428-508.0

    SKU 1.428-508.0
    Karcher

    Karcher NT 27/1 Compact 27L – Commercial Wet and Dry Vacuum Execute rapid, highly efficient spill recovery and maintain impeccable daily facility...

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    Karcher Wet and dry vacuum cleaner NT 20/1 Me Classic

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    Karcher

    Karcher NT 20/1 Me Classic – Commercial Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner Instantly conquer the most chaotic, heavy-duty messes and secure absolute indus...

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    Makita 30L M-Class Wet/Dry Dust Extractor Vacuum VC3012MX1

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    Makita

    Makita 30L M-Class Wet/Dry Dust Extractor Vacuum (VC3012MX1) The Makita 30L Wet/Dry Dust Extraction Vacuum (VC3012MX1) is a compact, high-performa...

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    Numatic HZ370 H-Class Asbestos Vacuum Cleaner 15L Dry Only

    SKU 914130
    Numatic

    Numatic HZ370 H-Class Vacuum (15L) – Asbestos Vacuum Cleaner Guarantee absolute operator safety and ensure strict legal compliance during hazardou...

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    Makita 80V Max (40Vx2) Brushless M-Class Dust Extraction Vacuum VC006GM

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    Makita

    Makita 80V Max (40Vx2) Brushless M-Class Dust Extraction Vacuum (VC006GM Range) The Makita 80V Max (40Vx2) Brushless M-Class Dust Extractor (VC006...

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    DeWalt DXV38S 1250W 38L Stainless Steel Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner – Industrial-Grade Suction

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    Dewalt

    DeWALT 38L Stainless Steel Wet & Dry Vacuum (1250W) – Heavy Duty Shop Vac Violently dominate massive worksite cleanups, effortlessly extract c...

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    DEWALT Polyurethane Body Wet & Dry Vacuum 61L

    SKU DXV61P
    Dewalt

    DeWALT 61L Wet & Dry Vacuum (DXV61P) – Heavy Duty Shop Vac Violently dominate massive worksite cleanups, effortlessly extract catastrophic liq...

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    DeWalt Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner 45L DXV45P

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    Dewalt

    DEWALT 45L Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner (1300W) – Commercial Wet Vacuum Absolutely dominate the most catastrophic industrial messes and execute ma...

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    Karcher Standard Class NT 48/1 Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner

    SKU 1.428-620.0
    Karcher

    Karcher NT 48/1 Standard Class Wet & Dry Vacuum – High-Capacity Industrial Solution (1.428-620.0) The Karcher NT 48/1 is a high-performance, p...

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    Nilfisk ATTIX 761-21XC Industrial Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner | 302001533P

    SKU 302001533P
    Nilfisk

    Nilfisk ATTIX 761-21XC Industrial Wet & Dry Vacuum (70L) – Commercial Wet and Dry Vacuum Guarantee continuous, high-performance dust extractio...

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    Karcher NT 65-2 Tact² Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner

    SKU 1.667-286.0
    Karcher

    Karcher NT 65/2 Tact² 65L Dual Motor – Industrial Vacuum Cleaner Conquer the absolute most extreme, large-scale industrial extraction challenges ...

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    Karcher NT 30-1 Tact TE L Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner

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    Karcher

    Karcher NT 30/1 Tact TE L Wet & Dry Vacuum – Industrial Vacuum Cleaner Conquer the most extreme, fine-dust industrial extraction challenges a...

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    Makita 42L L-Class Wet/Dry Dust Extractor Vacuum VC4210LX2

    SKU VC4210LX2
    Makita

    Makita 42L L-Class Wet/Dry Dust Extractor Vacuum (VC4210LX2) The Makita 42L Wet/Dry Dust Extraction Vacuum (VC4210LX2) is a high-performance indus...

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    Nilfisk VHS 120 HC Industrial Wet & Dry Safety Vacuum Cleaner

    SKU 4012300070PA
    Nilfisk

    Nilfisk VHS 120 HC H-Class Industrial Safety Vacuum – Certified Hazardous Dust Extraction The Nilfisk VHS 120 HC is a specialized, H-Class certifi...

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    Nilfisk VHS 120 MC Industrial Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner

    SKU 4012300069PA
    Nilfisk

    Nilfisk VHS 120 MC M-Class Industrial Wet & Dry Vacuum – Safety Dust Extraction The Nilfisk VHS 120 MC is a high-performance, M-Class certifie...

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    Karcher NT 30/1 TACT TE M *AU 1380W 30L M Class Wet / Dry Vacuum (1.148-246.0)

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    Karcher

    Karcher NT 30/1 Tact Te M-Class 30L Vacuum Cleaner – Industrial Cleaning Tools Execute highly aggressive, completely legally compliant worksite d...

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    Nilfisk IVB 965-2H/M SD XC Wet & Dry Industrial Vacuum Cleaner

    SKU 302002917P
    Nilfisk

    Nilfisk IVB 965-2H/M SD XC Industrial Vacuum – Commercial Wet and Dry Vacuum Master the most hazardous and demanding clean-up tasks with the immen...

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    DeWalt Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner 34L DXV34P

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    Dewalt

    DEWALT 34L Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner (1200W) – Heavy Duty Shop Vac Instantly conquer massive, large-scale industrial messes and execute devasta...

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    DeWalt Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner 23L DXV23P

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    Dewalt

    DEWALT 23L Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner (1150W) – Commercial Wet Vacuum Instantly conquer the most chaotic, heavy-duty workshop messes and complet...

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    Hako – Cleanserv S45 Pro – Wet and Dry Commercial Vacuum Cleaner

    SKU 99714640
    Hako

    Hako Cleanserv S45 Pro Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner (45L) – Commercial Vacuum Execute massive liquid extractions and heavy-duty dust removal with ...

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    Nilfisk VHS 42 L40 HC IC 40L H-Class Wet & Dry Hazardous Industrial Vacuum Cleaner

    SKU 107412169
    Nilfisk

    Nilfisk VHS 42 L40 HC IC – H-Class Industrial Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner Demand absolute, uncompromising protection against the world's most tox...

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    Nilfisk VHS 42 L40 MC IC 40L M-Class Wet & Dry Hazardous Industrial Vacuum Cleaner

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    Nilfisk

    Nilfisk VHS 42 L40 MC IC – M-Class Industrial Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner Ensure total regulatory compliance and superior site safety with the Ni...

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    Nilfisk VHS 42 L30 MC IC Industrial Wet & Dry Safety Vacuum Cleaner

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    Nilfisk

    Nilfisk VHS 42 L30 MC IC – Industrial Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner (L-Class) Maximise productivity and maintain a highly secure working environmen...

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    Makita 42L M-Class Wet/Dry Dust Extractor Vacuum VC4210MX2

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    Makita

    Makita 42L M-Class Wet/Dry Dust Extractor Vacuum (VC4210MX2) The Makita 42L Wet/Dry Dust Extraction Vacuum (VC4210MX2) is a heavy-duty, high-perfo...

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Commercial & Industrial Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaners

Standard dry vacuum cleaners pass the suction air directly over the motor for cooling. If they ingest liquid, they instantly short-circuit and fail. In environments dealing with plumbing leaks, construction slurry, or winter weather, utilizing a dedicated Wet & Dry Vacuum is a strict operational necessity. These machines utilize a specialized bypass motor system, separating the cooling air from the intake air, allowing them to safely extract heavy sludge, flooded water, and damp debris.

Matching Machine Capacity to Site Hazards

Selecting the correct extraction unit depends on the volume and type of waste. For rapid spill response in retail or hospitality, a compact 15L unit (like the Numatic Charles) provides agility and fast deployment. For flooded basements or heavy construction slurry, deploying an industrial multi-motor extractor (such as the Kerrick 90L) delivers massive volumetric airflow (CFM) and features a tilt-chassis or drain hose, ensuring operators can empty heavy liquid waste safely without severe lifting strain.

At Freshway Supplies, we distribute a comprehensive range of professional wet and dry extractors from global engineering leaders including Karcher, Nilfisk, Kerrick, Numatic, Ghibli, Cleanstar, and Makita. We help commercial contractors and facility managers source the exact machinery required for hazard recovery, providing competitive B2B pricing and rapid dispatch across Australia.

Explore Our Wet & Dry Vacuum Categories

Browse our core ranges of liquid extractors, from compact cordless units to massive multi-motor industrial vacuums.

Compact & Cordless Extractors

Agile spill recovery. We supply highly mobile 18V/40V Makita brushless wet vacuums and compact corded models (like the Numatic CVC370) designed for rapid deployment in tight spaces and vehicle detailing.

Commercial Single-Motor Vacuums

The everyday workhorses. Ranging from 20L to 50L capacities, these robust units (from Karcher, Ghibli, and Nilfisk) handle daily workshop dust, wet weather floor mopping, and HVAC maintenance.

Industrial Multi-Motor Systems

Uncompromising extraction power. Featuring dual or triple 1000W+ motors mounted on 70L to 90L tilt-chassis trolleys, these Kerrick and Cleanstar units are engineered to rapidly drain flooded commercial sites.

Targeted Applications for Wet & Dry Extractors

Deploying the right bypass vacuum ensures operational safety and rapid hazard recovery across demanding commercial sectors.

Construction & Trades

Manage dangerous slurry. Use heavy-duty wet vacs to safely extract the wet concrete slurry generated during core drilling and wet concrete cutting, preventing it from hardening in site drains.

Plumbing & HVAC Maintenance

Rapid emergency response. Equip service vans with high-capacity wet vacuums to rapidly drain flooded basements, extract water from burst pipes, and clear blocked commercial sinks.

Automotive & Workshops

Handle mixed industrial waste. Safely extract tracked-in rain, melting snow, machine coolants, and oily metal shavings from workshop floors without damaging the extraction equipment.

Contract Cleaning

Accelerate hard floor stripping. Use a wet vacuum paired with a squeegee floor tool to rapidly extract liquefied floor wax and chemical strippers, drastically speeding up the refinishing process.

Procure Commercial Wet & Dry Vacuums

Freshway Supplies supports B2B clients with reliable access to professional extraction machinery, HEPA filters, and heavy-duty floor tools. Visit our Arncliffe, Sydney warehouse for Click & Collect, or order online for fast, secure heavy-freight dispatch across Australia.

How does a wet and dry vacuum safely pick up water?
They utilize a bypass motor. In a standard vacuum, the suction air cools the motor. In a bypass system, the motor has a separate cooling fan that draws clean air from outside the machine, completely isolating the electrical components from the wet suction path.
Do I need to remove the dust bag when vacuuming liquids?
Yes, absolutely. Before extracting liquids, you must remove the paper or synthetic dust bag and the standard dry cloth filter. You must then install the dedicated wet filter (often a foam sleeve) to protect the float valve from debris while allowing water into the tank.
How do I know when the vacuum is full of water?
Wet and dry vacuums are equipped with an internal float valve (a plastic ball in a cage). As the water level rises in the tank, the ball floats upward. When the tank reaches maximum capacity, the ball blocks the motor intake. You will hear a distinct, high-pitched change in the motor sound, and suction will stop completely.
What is the advantage of a multi-motor wet vacuum?
Industrial units (like the Kerrick 3-Motor 90L) utilize multiple independent bypass motors. This allows operators to switch on one, two, or all three motors depending on the required volumetric airflow (CFM). Three motors running simultaneously provide massive suction power capable of pulling heavy sludge or water over long hose distances.
Can I use a wet and dry vacuum to clean carpets?
A wet and dry vacuum can effectively extract flooded water from a carpet. However, it is not a carpet extraction machine (shampooer), as it does not have an internal injection pump to spray clean water and detergent deep into the carpet fibers.
Which is better for industrial use: a stainless steel or plastic tank?

Selection depends on the specific site hazards:

  • Stainless Steel: Highly resistant to abrasive materials (like metal shavings) and naturally static-dissipative.
  • Poly/Plastic: Will not rust or dent. Highly resistant to harsh chemicals, making it ideal for stripping floors or handling acidic/alkaline liquids.
How do you empty a large 90L industrial wet vacuum?
Water is extremely heavy (1 liter = 1 kg). Therefore, large commercial wet vacuums are mounted on specialized trolleys. They typically feature either a dump hose located at the bottom of the tank to drain into a floor grate, or a tilt-chassis that allows the operator to effortlessly tip the tank backwards to pour out the liquid.
Can I vacuum fine concrete dust with a standard wet and dry vac?
No. Standard wet and dry vacuums have basic filtration. Fine concrete and silica dust will instantly blind the filter and destroy the motor. For construction dust, you must use a specialized M-Class or H-Class (HEPA) vacuum with an automatic filter-shaker system.
What is a 'power tool take-off' feature?
Trade-specific wet and dry vacuums (like certain Nilfisk Attix or Karcher NT models) feature an integrated 240V socket on the control panel. You plug your power tool (e.g., a sander) into the vacuum. When you pull the trigger on the tool, the vacuum automatically turns on to extract the dust at the source.
Are cordless wet and dry vacuums powerful enough for commercial work?
Yes. Modern brushless battery platforms (such as the Makita 18V LXT or 40V XGT systems) generate exceptional suction (water lift) that directly rivals corded models, making them perfect for mobile spill response where power outlets are inaccessible.
Can I request B2B trade pricing for industrial vacuums?
Yes. Freshway Supplies provides structured wholesale trade pricing and volume discounts for commercial cleaning contractors, plumbing services, and facility managers looking to procure industrial extraction equipment.
What are your delivery timeframes for heavy-duty vacuum cleaners?
For metropolitan areas, standard heavy-freight delivery typically takes 1 to 3 business days. We also offer a Click & Collect service from our Arncliffe warehouse in Sydney for urgent, same-day equipment procurement.

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