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Flood & Water Extraction

Flood water extraction equipment removes standing water from flooded structures in the critical first hours after a water damage incident, before secondary damage and mold growth compound the loss. High-capacity portable extractors and truck-mount compatible machines rated for rapid water removal. Used by restoration contractors following IICRC S500 water damage response protocols.

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Water Extractors for Flood Damage and Emergency Water Removal

What separates a professional water extractor from a consumer wet-dry vac?

Volume and duty cycle. A professional water extraction machine pulls 100 to 200 gallons per hour through a wide-diameter hose, compared to 10 to 20 gallons for a standard shop vac. When a restoration contractor is working a flooded basement or a property manager is responding to a burst pipe, that gap translates to hours of labor and thousands of dollars in secondary damage — warped subfloor, mold activation, claim escalation. The IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration defines category and class of water damage based on contamination level and affected area, and those classifications directly determine the extraction equipment class required. Category 2 and 3 losses demand self-priming truck-mount or portable extractor units that can handle particulate-laden water without motor damage.

Namco Manufacturing and Sandia extractors are built for this work. Their stainless steel recovery tanks resist the corrosive gray and black water common in flood events, and their two-stage vacuum motors maintain suction as tanks fill. Mosquito America units handle outdoor standing water and landscape drainage where conventional extractors lack the reach. All units ship with standard 1.5-inch or 2-inch hose fittings compatible with professional wand sets.

How much water can these machines remove before drying equipment needs to take over?

Extraction handles bulk water removal — the visible standing water and the water saturating carpet, pad, and the top layer of hardwood or concrete. Once bulk water is out, moisture remains trapped in wall cavities, subfloor assemblies, and below-grade concrete. That is where air movers and dehumidifiers take over. The EPA recommends beginning drying within 24 to 48 hours of water intrusion to prevent mold colonization, which means extraction speed is not just a labor efficiency question — it is a mold prevention question. A high-capacity extractor clears standing water in the first two to four hours of a job, giving drying equipment the full first night to begin structural moisture draw-down.

For large commercial losses — a flooded warehouse floor, a school gymnasium, a hotel corridor — XPOWER air movers run alongside or immediately after extraction to accelerate evaporation from hard surfaces. The combination of fast extraction and high-volume airflow is standard practice in commercial water damage work.

Which extractor is right for the job size and water type?

Match the unit to three variables: tank capacity, motor stage count, and hose diameter. For single-room residential losses under 500 square feet, a 20-gallon portable with a single two-stage motor handles the work efficiently. For multi-room or full-floor commercial losses, a 55-gallon unit with dual motors reduces empty cycles and keeps extraction continuous. For outdoor or construction site standing water where debris is present, a trash pump attachment or a debris-rated extractor prevents motor damage from solids. OSHA flood response guidelines also require consideration of electrical hazard in standing water — all units in this collection are rated for wet environment use, and all should be operated with appropriate PPE when Category 2 or 3 water is present. Contact us with job site details if you need help matching capacity to loss size.

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Flood & Water Extraction

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US Products Kraken Flood Pumper Water Extractor – 16" Flood Wand, 05-10035-001

US Products Cobra Mini 750C Cold Water Extractor – 4" UPH Wand, 10' Hose, 05-10020-P6

US Products Cobra 10.0 220C Single Vac Extractor – 13" Trident Wand, 15' Hose, 05-10009-SV1P

US Products Cobra 10.0 220C Single Vac Carpet Extractor – Machine Only, 05-10009-SV1

US Products Cobra 8.0 220H Dual Vac Extractor – 13" Trident Wand, 25' Hose, 05-10008-P2

US Products Cobra 8.0 220H Dual Vac Carpet Extractor – Machine Only, 05-10008-002

US Products Cobra 10.0H 220V Dual Vac Extractor – 13" Trident Wand, 25' Hose, 05-10009-P2

US Products Cobra 10.0H 220V Dual Vac Carpet Extractor – Machine Only, 05-10009-002

US Products Cobra Max 500H Dual Vac Extractor – 13" Sharp Shooter, 25' Hose, 05-10009-5P

US Products Cobra Max 500H Dual Vac Carpet Extractor – Machine Only, 05-10009-004

US Products Cobra Max 500C Single Vac Extractor – 13" Sharp Shooter, 25' Hose, 05-10009-CP

US Products Cobra Max 500C Single Vac Carpet Extractor – Portable, Machine Only

US Products Neptune 220H Extractor – 13-In Trident Wand & 15-Ft Hose Set

US Products Neptune 220H Dual Vac Carpet Extractor – 5.7 Gal, Machine Only

US Products Neptune 500H Extractor – 13-In Trident Wand & 15-Ft Hose Set

US Products Neptune 500H Heated Dual Vac Extractor – 5.7 Gal, Machine Only

US Products Neptune 1200 Extractor – Revolver XP Tool & 25-Ft Hose Set

US Products Neptune 1200 Dual Vac Multi-Surface Extractor – Machine Only, 05-10012

US Products Pegasus 1200 Carpet Extractor – Revolver Tool & 25-Ft Hose Set

US Products Pegasus 1200 Commercial Carpet Extractor – Dual Vac, Machine Only

US Products Pegasus Pro 500H Heated Carpet Extractor – Dual Vac, On-Board Heat

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Water Extractors for Flood Damage and Emergency Water Removal

What separates a professional water extractor from a consumer wet-dry vac?

How much water can these machines remove before drying equipment needs to take over?

Which extractor is right for the job size and water type?

Let customers speak for us

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