BLACK+DECKER WDBD10 vs WDBD15 vs WDBDS30

Quick choice by cleaning task

• For ordinary household floors, upholstery and corners, compare the floor, sofa and crevice attachments described in the manuals, then check what comes in the kit you choose.
• Switching from dry dust to a larger liquid spill: WDBD10 gives an explicit instruction to remove HEPA and install sponge filter 12. The WDBD15 and WDBDS30 manuals recommend removing HEPA for larger liquid pickup and describe sponge-filter care, but their wording is different. Use your own model's full setup sequence.
• Choosing replacement bags: WDBD10 Type 1 uses listed dust-bag assembly 5170033-87. The WDBD15 and WDBDS30 IN Type 1 lists share dustbag 5170033-51. These are model-specific parts references, not a promise that any BLACK+DECKER bag fits.
• For larger spills, confirm the usable liquid capacity and machine dimensions. A nominal tank-size label does not tell you how much water the vacuum can safely collect.

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Specifications side by side

Sources: ^[1], ^[2], ^[3]. Carton counts describe the manuals; check the actual supplied kit and rating plate before ordering.

Confirm the current India warranty terms for the exact vacuum before ordering. The general power-tool policy does not identify these vacuum models. ^[7].

What the main terms mean

• Power in watts: the electrical power figure published in the model's technical data. It is not the same quantity as vacuum pressure, airflow or measured cleaning performance.
• Tank capacity: the nominal size of a collection vessel. Dry-dust capacity and usable liquid pickup capacity can have different limits; no equality is assumed here.
• Usable liquid capacity: the liquid volume permitted before the machine's cutoff or other limit. These manuals describe a float that blocks airflow at a predetermined level without specifying litres.
• Vacuum pressure and airflow: separate measures. A pressure figure in kPa or mbar is not suction power in watts. Measurements taken under different test conditions should not be ranked as though interchangeable.
• HEPA is the filter name used in the manuals. It does not by itself establish that the whole vacuum is certified for hazardous dust.
• Model and Type identify the correct manual and replacement parts. Match both to the label on the machine; Type 1 instructions may differ from those for another type.

The power and float distinctions follow the exact technical-data and wet-vacuuming sections. The manufacturer also explains why both model and Type matter for service parts. ^[1], ^[2], ^[3], ^[8]. The explanation of pressure versus airflow is a dimensional distinction, not an additional model performance claim.

WDBD10-IN questions and operating guidance

WDBD10 do's and don'ts

• Do match the electrical supply to the rating plate and unplug before setup or maintenance.
• Do remove the dust bag for wet work and follow the specific HEPA-to-sponge instruction for larger liquid pickup.
• Do clean and dry the HEPA filter after liquid pickup; keep the plug and hands dry.
• Don't dry-vacuum without the required filter assembly.
• Don’t use it for commercial-duty work, petrol, flammable vapours, burning debris or hot ash.
• Don't buy a replacement bag solely because it says BLACK+DECKER; verify Type 1 and the parts reference.

Sources: ^[1], ^[4]. These are selected safeguards, not a replacement for the full manual.

WDBD15-IN questions and operating guidance

WDBD15 do's and don'ts

• Do verify 1400 W and the full model/type on the supplied unit.
• Do remove the dry bag for liquid pickup and stop, unplug and empty when the float cuts airflow.
• Do use the manual's drain-lid and filter-care instructions and allow cleaned parts to dry before reconnecting.
• Don’t assume it has automatic cord rewind. The India manual describes wrapping the cord around the machine for storage.
• Don't treat the guarantee as covering commercial or hire use without confirmed applicable terms.
• Don't collect flammable liquids, hot ash or burning material.

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WDBDS30-IN questions and operating guidance

WDBDS30 do's and don'ts

• Do disconnect before changing setup, cleaning or emptying; keep the plug dry.
• Do remove the dry bag for wet pickup and use the model's instructions for HEPA handling and sponge-filter care.
• Do stop, unplug and empty at float cutoff; follow the drain-lid instructions.
• Don’t leave it running unattended or assume it changes filters automatically between wet and dry work.
• Don't use it for flammable liquids, hot debris or assumed industrial dust extraction.

Sources: ^[3].

Wet and dry setup and electrical safety

For WDBD10-IN, WDBD15-IN and WDBDS30-IN, read the exact manual before changing between wet and dry work. Switch off and unplug before adjustments, filter changes, cleaning or storage. Inspect for damage and use only the manufacturer's recommended attachments. A wet-pickup function does not make the motor housing, plug or user safe to expose to rain or immerse in water. Keep hands and plug dry. ^[1], ^[2], ^[3].

For dry pickup, the manuals require the appropriate filter assembly and describe dust-bag and HEPA methods. For wet pickup, remove the dust bag. HEPA handling depends on the amount of liquid and the exact model's instructions. WDBD10 explicitly specifies sponge filter 12 for larger liquid pickup; do not assume an abbreviated shared checklist replaces the WDBD15 or WDBDS30 diagrams and sequence. Stop and empty after float cutoff; it blocks airflow and is not an instruction to leave the machine running. ^[1], ^[2], ^[3].

Do not use these models for asbestos, respirable-silica cleanup or other hazardous-dust collection without the required machine certification for the job. A HEPA filter label does not establish that certification. The manuals prohibit flammable or combustible liquids and burning or smoking material. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

The manuals identify double insulation and require matching the rating-plate supply. Do not modify the plug or cord. Damaged cords need the specified qualified service route; consult the warranty conditions rather than assuming an unauthorised repair is covered. These selected reminders do not reproduce every warning. ^[1], ^[2], ^[3].

Filters bags and accessory compatibility

The India manuals list a hose, floor brush, sofa brush, crevice nozzle, HEPA filter and cover, sponge filter and dust bag. Check the actual included items before purchase. The illustrated hose and nozzle connections do not establish compatibility with a power-tool dust port. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Sources: ^[4], ^[5], ^[6].

These bag references apply to the listed India Type 1 models. Match your machine’s Type and confirm the required part before ordering. Follow its model-specific filter care instructions; do not assume every HEPA filter or replacement filter can be washed in water.

Comparison FAQs

Check the exact Etool product before ordering

Both “Buy Now” and “Add to Cart” open the exact product page; they do not add an item automatically. Check current stock, kit contents, the rating plate and India warranty terms before ordering.

• WDBD10-IN: Buy Now · Add to Cart
• WDBD15-IN: Buy Now · Add to Cart
• WDBDS30-IN: Buy Now · Add to Cart

Before buying, confirm the complete model and Type, included filters and accessories, usable liquid capacity and current India warranty. Check the supplied rating plate where the listing gives conflicting power figures.

Compared using BLACK+DECKER India specifications. Reviewed 11 October 2026.