Mercury Storm WVP-20 Wet/Dry Vacuum – 20-Gallon, 225 CFM, Dual 1.335 HP, Poly Tank

Mercury Storm WVP-20: 20-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum with Poly Tank and Dual 1.335 HP Motors

The WVP-20 runs the same dual-motor configuration as the WVC-20 — two 1.335 HP motors for 2.67 HP total, 225 CFM airflow, and 78" water lift — in an impact-resistant poly tank body. The poly tank is lighter and easier to maneuver than the chromed steel WVC-20 in environments where tank durability against chemical exposure and rough-surface movement matters more than dent resistance. Both models hold 20 gallons dry and 15 gallons wet, use the same 5-piece tool kit, and weigh 63 lbs empty.

WVP-20 Motor, Capacity, and Tool Specifications

• Motor: Dual 1.335 HP (2.67 HP total / 2000 watts) — two motors in parallel for 225 CFM total airflow
• Airflow: 225 CFM — sufficient for large debris volumes and fast standing water recovery
• Water lift: 78 inches — effective suction head for floor flooding, drain overflow, and wash-down residue
• Tank capacity (dry): 20 gallons
• Tank capacity (wet): 15 gallons
• Tank construction: Super-durable poly (high-density polyethylene) — impact-resistant, chemical-resistant, lighter than steel
• Hose: 1.5-inch locking vacuum hose — prevents disconnection during operation
• Dimensions: 36" tall x 17" diameter
• Weight (empty): 63 lbs
• Power cord: 50-foot 16/3-gauge safety cord
• 5-piece tool kit: Crevice tool, dust brush, squeegee tool, scalloped bristle floor tool, 2-piece wand

WVP-20 vs WVC-20: Choosing Between Poly and Chromed Steel Tanks

The WVP-20 and WVC-20 are mechanically identical — same motors, same airflow, same capacity, same weight. The difference is tank material. The poly tank on the WVP-20 handles chemical exposure better: solvents, floor strippers, and disinfectant concentrations that can pit or corrode chromed steel over time do not affect high-density polyethylene. The poly body is also slightly more flexible under impact — it absorbs minor collision energy without denting, whereas a steel tank dents permanently. For operations where the vacuum moves frequently on construction sites, through rough-surface loading docks, or in areas where chemical splash is common, the WVP-20 is the lower-maintenance choice. For environments where a polished professional appearance is important and chemical exposure is minimal — hotel lobbies, corporate offices, healthcare facilities — the WVC-20 chromed steel tank presents better. Both accept the WVS-20B squeegee assembly (sold separately) for extended water recovery width.

1.5" Locking Hose and Dual-Motor Airflow in Practice

The WVP-20's 1.5-inch hose locks into the inlet port with a positive-click mechanism that prevents the hose from pulling free during use. In floor water recovery with the optional squeegee assembly, the hose sees considerable tension as the operator pushes the machine forward — the locking connector maintains the airtight seal throughout. The dual-motor configuration delivers 225 CFM through that 1.5" hose, which is sufficient to move water rapidly through the hose path and into the tank. At 78" water lift, the machine maintains effective suction through 15–20 feet of hose and wand extension, which covers the working radius of the machine without repositioning. For large wet floor areas, the optional WVS-20B front squeegee assembly extends each pass to 25.5" width, reducing the number of machine passes needed to recover standing water from a given area.

Documents

Owner's Manual · Schematic Drawing · Sell Sheet