Rank #3 in Best Wet and Dry Vacuum 2026: 9 Ranked, £61 to £349
Vacmaster Power 30 Wet and Dry Vacuum, 30L
- Rating
- 4.4
- Ratings
- 1,798
- Rank
- #3
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Vacmaster Power 30 is third in this guide: a wet and dry vacuum with a 30-litre stainless steel tank, a 1500W motor quoted at 230 air watts, and a 1490W power take-off socket for a 240V power tool. It costs £87.99 and carries 4.4 out of 5 from 1,798 ratings — a review base that dwarfs the 24 ratings behind the 15-litre Kärcher WD 2 Plus listing, which sells for £66.44.
The listing's own numbers do not all agree with each other. It states power source: corded electric and cordless: no, and then quotes a runtime of 30 minutes, a figure that normally belongs on a battery machine rather than one with a plug. On the other hand, suction is given as 230 AW — air watts, an actual measure of vacuum power, and not the '180 Angstrom' quoted on the cheaper Kärcher listing elsewhere in this guide. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon product listing, not from a test we ran.
How those 1,798 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £87.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5, from 1,798 ratings |
| Tank capacity | 30 litres, stainless steel |
| Suction power | 230 AW from a 1500W motor |
| Power take-off socket | 1490W, for a 240V power tool |
| Runtime | 30 minutes (as listed); the same listing says corded electric, cordless: no |
| Dimensions | 39.5 x 39.5 x 63 cm |
| Weight | 5.85 kg |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Wet and Dry Vacuum 2026: 9 Ranked, £61 to £349.
Questions people ask
Is the Vacmaster Power 30 cordless?
No. The listing states power source: corded electric and cordless: no. The same listing also quotes a runtime of 30 minutes (as listed), which is a figure normally given for battery-powered machines — the two do not sit together.
How much suction does the Vacmaster Power 30 have?
The listing quotes 230 AW from a 1500W motor, with one power level and a 1490W power take-off socket for a 240V tool.
What does the power take-off socket do?
Attach a 240V power tool to the socket and the Vacmaster Power 30 runs while the tool does, so dust is extracted as you sand or drill, according to the listing.
How do I empty liquids from the tank?
The listing gives a built-in drainage plug: unscrew it and the liquid drains out without you having to lift the vacuum.
What comes with it?
A cartridge filter and a dust bag are included, and the listing says the Vacmaster Power 30 can be run bagged or bagless. Suction tubes and an air flow control are also listed.
What warranty does the Vacmaster Power 30 come with?
A 2 year domestic warranty, as stated on the Amazon listing.
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