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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: kevin James on May 08, 2010, 08:46:08 am

Title: Why The Big Vacs.....
Post by: kevin James on May 08, 2010, 08:46:08 am
I'm using an Alto 1.7 kw industrial vac with 10m of 50mm hose.
Empties the gutters a beaut & drops the debris straight into an external sack when the powers off.
Lovely bit o kit & you only need a 3kva jenny.
So why the biggies?

Kevin.
Title: Re: Why The Big Vacs.....
Post by: Dave Willis on May 08, 2010, 08:47:20 am
got a pic?
Title: Re: Why The Big Vacs.....
Post by: Dave Willis on May 08, 2010, 08:55:14 am
I think after all this dry weather you could probably hoover a gutter out with a car hand held vac  ;D

I think the big vacs come into their own when sucking up sludge. Mine is 3600w and even that can struggle with the sticky stuff.
Title: Re: Why The Big Vacs.....
Post by: kevin James on May 08, 2010, 09:05:25 am
http://www.nilfisk-alto.co.uk/Products/VacuumCleaners/IndustrialVacuumCleaners/Single-PhaseDryVacs/ATTIX7ED-M-CLASSED/Introduction.aspx

kevin.
Title: Re: Why The Big Vacs.....
Post by: Dave Willis on May 08, 2010, 09:06:58 am
Looks nice! What happens when you suck up water?


Pressure Washers South West?
Title: Re: Why The Big Vacs.....
Post by: Craig Trevain on May 08, 2010, 09:49:39 am
I think after all this dry weather you could probably hoover a gutter out with a car hand held vac  ;D

I think the big vacs come into their own when sucking up sludge. Mine is 3600w and even that can struggle with the sticky stuff.







It's all in the AGITATION!
Title: Re: Why The Big Vacs.....
Post by: Window Washers on May 08, 2010, 09:53:05 am
I think after all this dry weather you could probably hoover a gutter out with a car hand held vac  ;D

I think the big vacs come into their own when sucking up sludge. Mine is 3600w and even that can struggle with the sticky stuff.

I know a man that sells a great tool to do just this job  ;D





It's all in the AGITATION!
Title: Re: Why The Big Vacs.....
Post by: kevin James on May 08, 2010, 09:58:43 am
Looks nice! What happens when you suck up water?


Pressure Washers South West?

I know, I'm a "sucker" for stylish stuff!
Only done one job wiv some water. There's a deflector plate inside that sends the water down. No damage anyway. It's supposed to be dry only.

For the sludge jobs I use pressure washer. Quicker & easier on the arms.

Kevin

Title: Re: Why The Big Vacs.....
Post by: Craig Trevain on May 08, 2010, 10:02:29 am
Looks nice! What happens when you suck up water?


Pressure Washers South West?

I know, I'm a "sucker" for stylish stuff!
Only done one job wiv some water. There's a deflector plate inside that sends the water down. No damage anyway. It's supposed to be dry only.



Then a major clean up operation after though.


And yes your right Window Washer i've heard of this great tool too!!!

For the sludge jobs I use pressure washer. Quicker & easier on the arms.

Kevin


Title: Re: Why The Big Vacs.....
Post by: cleewindows on May 08, 2010, 11:15:54 am
its a dry vacuum,you will soon need a new one if your using that for cleaning out gutters,might work about 2 houses then you will need a new motor  ;D
http://www.nilfisk-alto.co.uk/Products/VacuumCleaners/IndustrialVacuumCleaners/Single-PhaseDryVacs/ATTIX7ED-M-CLASSED/Introduction.aspx

kevin.
Title: Re: Why The Big Vacs.....
Post by: Darranvps on May 08, 2010, 01:13:19 pm
I need hoses(15m - 20m) and gutter tools etc for my vac, it has a 38mm port for the hose, but I wouldn't mind converting it to 51mm. It is a 3 motor ISSA vacuum. Anyone know where I can buy online?
Cheers
Title: Re: Why The Big Vacs.....
Post by: paul rulton on May 08, 2010, 01:34:33 pm
try POLARBRITE m8, Craig does that gear  ;)
Title: Re: Why The Big Vacs.....
Post by: Darranvps on May 08, 2010, 01:52:20 pm
try POLARBRITE m8, Craig does that gear  ;)
Cheers ;D