Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: lal on July 27, 2014, 11:00:57 am
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Hi Guys & Gals, just looking for some good advice, gutter clearing is a service i've never offered, but recently
i've been getting quite a few inquiries for it, so i'm seriously thinking about getting a gutter vacuum machine
as i dont use ladders anymore for high access, just wondering what you all use makes, models, motor size's,
Pro's & Cons, etc, any advice would be very appreciated cheers.
Lal
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You will still need ladders on some cleans,we have to of us there
When we do ladder work
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Omni vac 4200 watts
Pro's.
Safe
Clears everything
Very quick
Well made - been using it 5 years, still going strong
Cons.
Ali poles are heavier than carbon
Gutter clearing best done as a 2 man team
Can't clear if ice in the gutter
Invest in a decent genny as well
Darran
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Omni vac 4200 watts
Pro's.
Safe
Clears everything
Very quick
Well made - been using it 5 years, still going strong
Cons.
Ali poles are heavier than carbon
Gutter clearing best done as a 2 man team
Can't clear if ice in the gutter
Invest in a decent genny as well
Darran
Don't bother with a genny, too expensive and big. Get a decent extension lead and plug in custy's leccy ;)
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Omni vac 4200 watts
Pro's.
Safe
Clears everything
Very quick
Well made - been using it 5 years, still going strong
Cons.
Ali poles are heavier than carbon
Gutter clearing best done as a 2 man team
Can't clear if ice in the gutter
Invest in a decent genny as well
Darran
....and a bigger van to transport it.
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Omni vac 4200 watts
Pro's.
Safe
Clears everything
Very quick
Well made - been using it 5 years, still going strong
Cons.
Ali poles are heavier than carbon
Gutter clearing best done as a 2 man team
Can't clear if ice in the gutter
Invest in a decent genny as well
Darran
Don't bother with a genny, too expensive and big. Get a decent extension lead and plug in custy's leccy ;)
4200w vacuum cleaner draws 18 amps at 230v. Definitely need a genny for that current. There are smaller vacuums available though, but usually have less suck.
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Just like to thank you all for your advice regarding Guttervacs, i've still got to think about which one to go for,
as there are a lot of models out there to choose from varying in price, size, & power, as i'm a one man operation
i've got to factor in the size of the vac, i dont want to be breaking my back getting it in & out of the van, then i
dont want to buy one thats to small and is underpowered. thanks again for your advice appreciated.
Kind regards
Lal