Emerson Tools Co Stinger 2.5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac by Emerson Tools Co

Have been using a wet/dry stinger in an animal rescue shelter (uber messy), daily, for more than ten years. Wanted another, as the original may be on its last legs and it's the best vacuum I've ever had/used. Got the first locally for $25...and now they're more than twice that? Too rich for our blood, so I started looking for amazon deals.This one was $30 w/shipping, and the description said it was in excellent shape. I asked the seller how old it was, how it had been used; if all of the parts were included. Crickets chirped. No response, whatsoever. Decided to take a chance and bought it anyway.The item arrived packed very badly. Everything was just rattling around loose in a raggedy box, the unit was filthy, and an essential part (the long "stick" that one needs for hoovering and holding the attachments) was missing. Luckily, I can just use the one I already had, but that means we can only use one stinger at a time and I was hoping to double up for as long as the first one lasts.What slayed me is that after getting everything out of the box there was a piece of paper informing me that the sellers are Christians and this business is all about their faith. A: the bible says one is supposed to keep that sort of thing private, and B: who would Jesus ignore, mislead, and short? I refer to people like this as Christ-Free Christians and would never buy from them again.UPDATE: Didn't realize that the name of the seller wouldn't show on my review, and don't want my negative review to impact an innocent party. The not-as-advertised stinger was sold to me by Shoe Depot 225 (glad I have the stinger but will never buy from them, again).

Not much suction with the one i ordered, can't recommend to anyone.

The motor sounds like it's worn out. Very loud.

These are the best little vacuums. My second one. The first one I had finally quit but I put is thru some really rough conditions and it lasted for years.

The quality is not what I expected. I have the Stinger from a few years ago and it is a better unit.

For the money it's a decent value. Occasionally it seems to spit out water and other times not, not sure why that is.If the suction isn't working, check the hose for obstructions and be sure the top is seated firmly on the bottom, with the top switch on the same end of the unit as the product sticker.It has been effective at suctioning out a hot tub for cleaning, clearing the floor after a broken pipe flood in the basement, and jumping on the occasional beverage spill. Have only used it about a dozen times.

I love these. This is my second one after my son talked me out of my original that was over 5 years old and still worked perfect. Convenient to use and have a lot of power for the size. Can't go wrong with this little vac.

Awesome hand held wet/dry vac!