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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Paul Moss on July 04, 2014, 07:30:48 am

Title: Back pack vacuum
Post by: Paul Moss on July 04, 2014, 07:30:48 am

Anybody reccomend a battery rechargable back pack vacuum cleaner

Title: Re: Back pack vacuum
Post by: elliott cleaning on July 04, 2014, 07:04:35 pm

Use a Nilfisk GD10  occasionally, Paul. Doesn't get a lot of use.  Very efficient but mine is plug in with a 50' lead. They do the same with a battery pack.  Not sure of run time for a full charge but I doubt if it would make your hair stand on end

Regards

Title: Re: Back pack vacuum
Post by: Len Gribble on July 04, 2014, 07:36:33 pm

Paul

I would look into the battery replacement price and expected life span if used every day or laid up for weeks at a time!

Back packs are more efficient over all within the commercial environment! That’s why cleaning operatives don’t like them!

Title: Re: Back pack vacuum
Post by: stuart_clark on July 04, 2014, 11:19:00 pm

The Duracell Bunny ?

Title: Re: Back pack vacuum
Post by: Terry A McDonald on July 05, 2014, 07:53:13 am

We have tried a few back packs and without doubt the Numatic is streets ahead of the rest in terms of performance (electric lead type).

The downside is its a heavy old lump and no one likes wearing it for any length of time, straps cut in under the arms etc no matter how much they are adjusted. Perfect bit of kit if only used for short cleans or tight areas where there are lots of obstructions.

The battery ones trialed (bear in mind they were to replace Henry Numatics tubs in daily office cleaning environments) never stood the test of time. Battery life was ok to poor and if the cleaner didnt put on charge at end of shift........yep, no vacuum for the next evening! 

Title: Re: Back pack vacuum
Post by: Paul Moss on July 05, 2014, 04:00:15 pm

Just got an add on contract for windows and communal hallway vacuuming. No electrical sockets in hall ways so it has to be a battery back pack or genny.

Title: Re: Back pack vacuum
Post by: Len Gribble on July 05, 2014, 06:51:41 pm

Use your TM with a dust downer! ;D

Title: Re: Back pack vacuum
Post by: Jamie Pearson on July 08, 2014, 07:31:25 am

Battery back packs are £650 - £800 Paul.

Title: Re: Back pack vacuum
Post by: Paul Moss on July 08, 2014, 07:04:15 pm

Jamie thx, the numatic is 450, I'm going with a genny.

Title: Re: Back pack vacuum
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on July 08, 2014, 07:18:24 pm

If it's just for carpets then have you tried this as a cheaper alternative?

http://www.gtechonline.co.uk/cordless-vacuum-cleaners/airram-vacuum-cleaner.html

I had a go with one in a pub I was cleaning I was quite impressed.

Shaun

Title: Re: Back pack vacuum
Post by: Terry A McDonald on July 08, 2014, 08:47:57 pm

I agree with Shaun.......decent bit of kit providing no stairs need to be cleaned