This was bought as a replacement to a shop-vac that we had for years and finally quit for good. The vac was purchased for a small basement that serves as a large storm cellar. When it rains a great deal we get puddles and this vac does the job of getting rid of the wet while the size makes it convenient to dump into sump hole or tote upstairs if required.Once in awhile our sump pump will fail and parts of the floor will be wet as a result. This vac is great for getting a wet floor dry again. The tank capacity is about as big as a person wants to lug around.