Porter-Cable Bare-Tool PC18HV 18-Volt Cordless Handheld Vacuum (Tool Only, No Battery) Review



Porter-Cable Bare-Tool PC18HV 18-Volt Cordless Handheld Vacuum (Tool Only, No Battery) Details


Product Description

Includes Tradesman 18V Cordless Lithium-Ion Hand Vacuum (Bare Tool) - PC18HV, GORE CleanStream Filter - PCHVF150AR, Flexible Extension Hose, Crevice Tool, Universal Hose Adaptor, Bare Tool - Battery and Charger Sold Separately

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Part of Porter-Cable's professional-grade 18-volt cordless tool line, the PC18HV hand vacuum features a universal hose adaptor that connects to dust-extraction ports on Porter-Cable's 18-volt detail sander, rotary saw, and jigsaw. This cordless tool is powered by Porter-Cable's line of interchangeable 18-volt lithium-ion and nickel cadmium batteries (not included).

Porter-Cable PC18HV
Armor Clad GORE CleanStream filter resists clogging and cleans easily (view larger).
At a Glance
18-Volt Cordless Handheld Vacuum At a Glance:
  • GORE CleanStream Armor Clad filter technology

  • Includes 27-inch flexible hose with crevice tool

  • Connects to select 18-volt cordless tools

  • Easy-to-view translucent bowl for viewing capacity

  • Bare tool--doesn't include battery or charger

  • Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service
At a Glance

Powerful GORE CleanStream Performance

Utilizing GORE CleanStream Armor Clad technology, the is drywall dust rated and can efficiently handle the removal of all types of debris from the worksite and shop without clogging. The GORE membrane provides a barrier to prevent fine particles from imbedding into the filter, minimizing particulate blow-through, maximizing suction airflow, and helping to sustain long-term suction power. The Armor Clad mesh protects the filter against abrasive debris, such as metal shavings and broken glass, allowing the filter to be reusable for up to one year with minimal maintenance.

Comfort and Convenience

The PC18HV hand vac offers a 27-inch flexible extension hose and universal adapter, engineered to fit the dust collection ports on the PORTER-CABLE jigsaw (PC18JS), detail sander (PC18DS) and rotary sander (PC18SS). The extension hose comes with a crevice tool for access to tighter spaces. A translucent bowl makes it easy to view remaining reservoir capacity, while the hand vacuum’s ergonomic handle with on-off trigger provides maximum comfort and control.

Bare Tool

This Porter-Cable cordless tool does not come with a battery or charger. It's compatible with Porter-Cable's 18-volt battery system, which includes both lithium-ion and NiCad options.

Warranty

This Porter-Cable tool is backed by three-year limited warranty covering any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship (from the date of purchase). It's also covered by Porter-Cable's one-year free service contract, where Porter-Cable will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by normal use--for free.

What's in the Box

Porter-Cable 18-volt cordless handheld vacuum; GORE CleanStream filter (PCHVF150AR); flexible extension hose; crevice tool; universal hose adapter; operating instructions (batteries and charger sold separately)

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Universal hose adapter connects to other Porter-Cable 18-volt cordless tools (view larger).


  • Armor Clad GORE clean stream Filter resists clogging and cleans easily
  • Extension hose with crevice tool for access in tight spaces
  • Universal hose adaptor connects to dust extraction ports on Porter Cable 18V detail sander, rotary saw, and jig saw
  • Translucent bowl makes it easy to view remaining capacity
  • Ergonomic Handle with On-Off Trigger provides maximum comfort and control

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Porter-Cable Bare-Tool PC18HV 18-Volt Cordless Handheld Vacuum (Tool Only, No Battery) Reviews


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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The real dustbuster comes from a real tool company!, December 27, 2010
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Jim Freiberger (MOCKSVILLE, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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Porter-Cable's "handheld vaccum" does the job and actually picks stuff up. We have all hardwood and tile floors and there was nothing more frustrating than waiting for our previous alternate brand handheld vacuum to pick up a dustball! This is a great tool to avoid pulling out the full-size vacuum between thorough cleaning...see it, got it..quick. Coupled with the Li-Ion battery technology there is no painful slowdown to the work. It works until the battery needs to be charged and then charging in quick. I am buying a second one for the garage. I highly recommend this fine, but fairly priced tool!
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate dustbuster!, December 31, 2011
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If ever there was some truth to the saying, "You get what you pay for," this is it. By the time you purchase a battery and the charger, you will have spent a lot more money than on any competing product (to my knowledge). But this thing is worth every penny, in my opinion. It's VERY strong, thanks to the 18V battery. I have no complaints about it and my wife loves it, too.

Here's a tip for saving some money and killing two birds with one stone. I ordered the Bare-tool 18-Volt Cordless vac, but I also ordered the combination bundle of a Porter-Cable 18-Volt drill with charger and TWO 18-Volt NiCd batteries. When it's all said and done, I paid only $12.00 for the drill and its carrying case, over the combined price of buying the vac, the charger and two NiCd 18-Volt batteries separately. We all know who uses the vac the most - my wife - but I got a two-speed, high-torque cordless drill out of the deal for just 12 bucks more!

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21 of 25 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Back to the Past ?, March 6, 2012
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BilyColorado (Miracle Mile, CA) - See all my reviews
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I have lots of the Porter Cable tools, starting with the 4 Piece Combo Kit, and I think they're top notch. At first look and use this Hand Vac seemed to live up to the same high performance level as the others. A good balance, handy trigger, solid bin lock, and more power than I'd ever seen in a dust-buster type Vac such as this. Looked like another hit at a fair price - until I tried to clean it for the first time.

I went to the manual to see what was recommended and they were good enough to offer these simple cleaning notes - or is it non-cleaning notes - along with detailed diagrams:

DO NOT BRUSH.
DO NOT clean filter media with abrasive materials.
DO NOT scrub to clean between pleats.
DO NOT spray water or high pressure air on the filter...

Well so much with what to , "DO NOT". What to do? They must have some really high-tech method for cleaning and maintaining the filter like a Violet Laser Hand-Wand, or an Ultrasonic... Read more
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