Powr-Flite PF51 5-Gallon Commercial Wet/Dry Vacuum – Compact, Heavy-Duty

PF51 Wet/Dry Vacuum — Compact 5-Gallon Commercial Unit for Small-Job Recovery

The Powr-Flite PF51 is a 5-gallon polyethylene tank wet/dry vacuum with a 1,200W / 1.6 HP motor delivering 114 CFM and 100" water lift. At 23 lbs with a 15-ft cord and pistol-grip handle, it handles spill recovery, debris pickup, and wet extraction in spaces where a 15- or 20-gallon unit is more machine than the job requires. The sound-insulated vacuum head lowers noise output, and the 360-degree swivel hose connector eliminates cord twisting between work positions.

PF51 Motor Output, Tank Construction, and Filtration

The PF51 is positioned as the step-up from a consumer wet/dry vac into commercial-grade suction and construction, without the weight penalty of a large-tank machine.

• 1,200W / 1.6 HP motor with 114 CFM and 100" water lift — pulls water and dry debris at commercial rates from a 5-gallon tank that empties and resets in under 30 seconds
• 2-stage filtration with cloth filter — washable cloth secondary filter keeps fine dust from recirculating; the 1-1/4" x 7" hose reduces clogs on larger debris
• Pistol-grip handle with friction-lock wand attachment — secure wand engagement without tools; operators switch between wand and direct hose work without the wand sliding loose
• 360-degree swivel hose connector — hose rotates freely at the tank connection; eliminates twisting and kinking when moving around obstacles
• Sound-insulated vacuum head — lower noise output than uninsulated commercial wet/dry units; appropriate for occupied facilities during cleaning
• 23-lb operating weight — single-operator carry for job-site transport and stairwell access; no cart required for single-floor deployments

PF51 Applications and Environments

Property managers and maintenance technicians use the PF51 for individual unit spill response, condensation cleanup around HVAC equipment, and construction debris removal during renovation projects. Janitorial contractors keep it in service vehicles for on-call spill response across multiple client sites. Restaurant operators use it for kitchen floor and floor drain wet recovery after closing, where a 15-gallon unit would be excessive for a daily routine. Healthcare facility maintenance teams use it for isolated water events in patient rooms and utility spaces where portability and fast deployment matter.

Box Contents and Accessories

Ships with 1-1/4" x 7" hose and washable cloth filter installed. Complete tool kit includes two-piece wand, 11" carpet tool, 11" squeegee tool, crevice tool, and dusting tool. Replacement cloth filter bag (WD102, washable), 7-ft replacement hose (WD111), floor tool (WD108), dust brush (WD109), and crevice tool (WD110) available separately.

Specifications

Documents

PF51 Spec (PDF)

PF51 Manual (PDF)