Mercury Storm WVC-20 Wet/Dry Vacuum – 20-Gallon, 225 CFM, Dual 1.335 HP, 63 lbs
Mercury Storm WVC-20: 20-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum with Dual 1.335 HP Motors
The WVC-20 runs dual 1.335 HP motors — 2.67 HP total, 2000 watts — in a 20-gallon chromed stainless steel tank vacuum. At 225 CFM airflow and 78 inches of water lift, the WVC-20 handles both large dry debris volumes and standing water removal with the same machine. The chromed steel tank distinguishes it from the poly-tank WVP-20 model: same motor configuration and capacity, different tank construction for environments where tank durability against impact and dent resistance matters more than the lighter weight of a poly tank.
WVC-20 Motor, Capacity, and Tool Kit Specifications
- Motor: Dual 1.335 HP (2.67 HP total / 2000 watts) — two motors in parallel for high airflow
- Airflow: 225 CFM — strong enough to move heavy debris and accelerate standing water pickup
- Water lift: 78 inches — sufficient for floor flooding up to 6.5 feet of vertical suction head
- Tank capacity (dry): 20 gallons — reduces tank emptying frequency on large-area debris pickup
- Tank capacity (wet): 15 gallons — separate wet fill limit prevents motor exposure to liquid
- Tank construction: Chromed stainless steel — resists dents, chips, and corrosion in warehouse and industrial environments
- Dimensions: 36" tall x 17" diameter
- Weight (empty): 63 lbs
- Power cord: 50-foot 16/3-gauge safety cord
- 5-piece tool kit included: Crevice tool, dust brush, squeegee tool, scalloped bristle floor tool, 2-piece wand
Where the WVC-20 Fits in Commercial Wet/Dry Cleanup
The WVC-20 is sized for facility maintenance operations that encounter both dry debris volumes and liquid cleanup regularly — manufacturing plants, warehouse distribution centers, commercial kitchens, construction cleanup contractors, and building service contractors doing post-construction final cleaning. The 20-gallon dry capacity means the tank holds a full large-area sweep before needing emptying. The 15-gallon wet limit allows the same machine to recover standing water from floor flooding, drain overflow, or wash-down residue without switching equipment. The chromed steel tank outperforms plastic poly tanks in environments where the machine is moved frequently on uneven surfaces, dropped, or used in areas where forklifts and pallet jacks operate in proximity. The optional WVS-20B squeegee assembly (sold separately) mounts to the front of the WVC-20 and extends water recovery width to 25.5" per pass for larger wet floor areas.
Dual-Motor Configuration and 78" Water Lift in Detail
The WVC-20's two 1.335 HP motors operate in parallel rather than in series — both motors draw air through the same filter and tank simultaneously, which increases total airflow (225 CFM) without requiring a single larger motor unit. The 78" water lift measurement indicates the maximum suction head the vacuum can overcome: the machine can pull water up a vertical pipe 78 inches tall before losing suction. In practical floor cleanup, this translates to effective pickup through the included hose and wand assembly even when the machine is positioned slightly above floor level or when pulling liquid from a floor drain. The washable cloth filter traps fine particles during dry operation and should be removed before switching to wet pickup — operating with the dry filter in wet mode saturates the filter media and reduces airflow within the first few minutes of use.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | WVC-20 |
| Motor | Dual 1.335 HP (2.67 HP / 2000W) |
| Airflow | 225 CFM |
| Water Lift | 78 inches |
| Tank Capacity (Dry) | 20 gallons |
| Tank Capacity (Wet) | 15 gallons |
| Tank Construction | Chromed Stainless Steel |
| Dimensions | 36" H x 17" diameter |
| Weight (Empty) | 63 lbs |
| Power Cord | 50 ft, 16/3 gauge |