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Title: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Avo on February 15, 2015, 06:06:04 pm
Looking into an upgraded gutter vac and this has staggering power.

Anyone using it and what's it like?

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/nilfisk-alto-attix-961-01-single-phase-wet-d
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: andyM on February 15, 2015, 06:34:11 pm
Looks like it's 16 amp.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Avo on February 15, 2015, 06:38:36 pm
Looks like it's 16 amp.
meaning what Andy mate??

No goer.  The one below 13amp
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Avo on February 15, 2015, 06:41:26 pm
https://www.nilfisk-alto.co.uk/en/products/Pages/product.aspx?pid=302002910&Name=ATTIX_961-01_13A_230%2F1%2F50_GB
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: andyM on February 15, 2015, 06:47:38 pm
Actually it looks like I may be wrong Avo.
I wondered because 3000 watts (2 x 1500 motors) is pretty much the max you should draw from a 13 amp supply as far as I know.
But looking at the specs you posted it does look like it is 13 amp.
The plug might get hot!  ;D
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Avo on February 15, 2015, 07:08:46 pm
You gotta stay warm in the winter these days 😄

Air flow seems loads 3600 x2
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Smudger on February 15, 2015, 07:47:04 pm
The nilfisks I'm told are excellent, maybe when the omnivac dies I'll get one,

Lee Pryor uses nilfisk, don't know which model but it sucks and blows, drop him an email

Darran
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: hasti on February 15, 2015, 07:59:58 pm
The nilfisks I'm told are excellent, maybe when the omnivac dies I'll get one,

Lee Pryor uses nilfisk, don't know which model but it sucks and blows, drop him an email

Darran

So far this is the best one i have found:

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/nilfisk-multi-30t-wet-dry-vacuum-cleaner?da=1&TC=RV-050512288

It Sucks, it blows all at the front, its nice & small, so you can move it in any tight areas, and the suction is brilliant as long as you keep the filter nice and clean after every job.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Avo on February 15, 2015, 08:13:56 pm
The nilfisks I'm told are excellent, maybe when the omnivac dies I'll get one,

Lee Pryor uses nilfisk, don't know which model but it sucks and blows, drop him an email

Darran

So far this is the best one i have found:

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/nilfisk-multi-30t-wet-dry-vacuum-cleaner?da=1&TC=RV-050512288

It Sucks, it blows all at the front, its nice & small, so you can move it in any tight areas, and the suction is brilliant as long as you keep the filter nice and clean after every job.
Correction..
Used to be good they've moved the wattage down to 1400 from 1800 on the new ones no where near as good.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Avo on February 15, 2015, 08:14:48 pm
1800 are decent vacs
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: hasti on February 15, 2015, 09:43:35 pm
1800 are decent vacs

Really ? i had no idea, i bought a new one 3 months ago and still very good power. so when did they change it Avo ?
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Avo on February 15, 2015, 09:50:52 pm
I think all none commercial vacs took this hit last year I think.
I've got both  1800 n 1400 motors I bought mine in December it's just a back up vac now in my shed lol. Check ur vac you may have the 1800watt older vac 👍😄
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Andrew Griffiths on February 16, 2015, 10:11:40 am
Hi AVO,
You won't go far wrong with the Nilfisk Alto Attix 961-01 Single Phase Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner as an upgrade to the multi 30T, older 1800watt machine.
Machine Mart is the cheapest around at the moment for the 961-01 and spares are readily available for this machine.
Spending £675 you might be able to get another machine as good or better from Kev Martin, ask him I am sure he will be able to do a deal for you.
Regards
Andrew.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Avo on February 16, 2015, 10:40:05 am
Hi AVO,
You won't go far wrong with the Nilfisk Alto Attix 961-01 Single Phase Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner as an upgrade to the multi 30T, older 1800watt machine.
Machine Mart is the cheapest around at the moment for the 961-01 and spares are readily available for this machine.
Spending £675 you might be able to get another machine as good or better from Kev Martin, ask him I am sure he will be able to do a deal for you.
Regards
Andrew.
hi Andrew thank you for the info..

How I contact Mr Martin
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Rob@Blast off on February 16, 2015, 10:56:27 am
This is one of the vac's that Kevin sells
http://www.tilinglogistics.co.uk/Floor-Polishing-Grinding-Machines/Flood-EQPT-Industrial-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-3x100watt-motors

I have used one and it has massive suction with all three motors running but it is huge.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Tom-01 on February 16, 2015, 11:27:57 am
Looking into an upgraded gutter vac and this has staggering power.

Anyone using it and what's it like?

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/nilfisk-alto-attix-961-01-single-phase-wet-d

That is the one I bought from SkyVac/Spinaclean a while ago now. Brilliant machine. I paid a bit over the odds as I got everything from them, tools, poles, camera etc. But I wanted one company for everything and their customer service has been great with some issues I have had. Ultimately has the machine earned me money? Yes.

Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Avo on February 16, 2015, 11:28:14 am
The size of the machine is important.. There don't seem to be anything small and compact with big power.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Andrew Griffiths on February 16, 2015, 01:34:12 pm
Hi Avo,
Sorry not got back to you sooner, but I see that Rob@blastoff has linked a vac he has used from Kevin Martin @ tilinglogistics.co.uk. Kevin is on the Kings Road Birmingham and the Web page is tilinglogistics.co.uk.
He is also listing on fleabay under tiling-logistics which you may find easier to navigate through as it has a section on wet vacs+rotary scrub/scrubbers and you can see all available.
You will see he is listing a 90 litre 3000w machine (green top) which is £399 del which I like as it has switched separate motors which makes it very flexible and without speaking to Kevin I would assume in the unfortunate event of a motor going down on a job at least you have two others because of the individual switches to call on(unless you are using all three at the time).
The larger skyvacs have this individual switching which I think is useful.
Also as you will see Kevin can modify the inlet and pipe to 50mm from the supplied smaller bore good for guttering. But you will see that from the listing.
I know you said size matters to you!! But I have not come across anything with a smaller tank as it is not a problem to overcome for us.
Is the size concern due to storage at home or transporting?
The only thing I haven’t compared is the air flows between each as some quote L/m L/s etc but that is easy enough to get to terms with when comparing.
We in due course will look at a larger machine but are happy at present with the older  multi 30T with the larger motor.
My remit on a machine would be 50mm flexi and input, separate switching to the 3 motors and of course the best air flow, spares availability would also be looked at and also price. But as usual you get what you pay for.
We had a Kiam 3000w wet/dry machine which lots have people use, valeters etc but spare parts are a nightmare and expensive if available and plug got very hot. We got rid of it in the end and I wouldn't have another.
I have a friend who has the nilfisk you are looking at and is very pleased with it but operates it on the small bore pipe for valeting but I am sure a larger flexi etc could be sorted out.
Numatic have a range of wet and dry large vac’s that might be worth looking at.
I am old school buy once buy right.
Bit of a long piece but hope that all helps.
Regards
Andrew.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: slap bash on February 16, 2015, 01:50:24 pm
i HAVE A NILFISK BUT MY NEXT WILL BE THIS ONE
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/v-tuf-vt6000-twin-motor-industrial-wet-dry-v
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Avo on February 16, 2015, 02:42:27 pm
Hi Avo,
Sorry not got back to you sooner, but I see that Rob@blastoff has linked a vac he has used from Kevin Martin @ tilinglogistics.co.uk. Kevin is on the Kings Road Birmingham and the Web page is tilinglogistics.co.uk.
He is also listing on fleabay under tiling-logistics which you may find easier to navigate through as it has a section on wet vacs+rotary scrub/scrubbers and you can see all available.
You will see he is listing a 90 litre 3000w machine (green top) which is £399 del which I like as it has switched separate motors which makes it very flexible and without speaking to Kevin I would assume in the unfortunate event of a motor going down on a job at least you have two others because of the individual switches to call on(unless you are using all three at the time).
The larger skyvacs have this individual switching which I think is useful.
Also as you will see Kevin can modify the inlet and pipe to 50mm from the supplied smaller bore good for guttering. But you will see that from the listing.
I know you said size matters to you!! But I have not come across anything with a smaller tank as it is not a problem to overcome for us.
Is the size concern due to storage at home or transporting?
The only thing I haven’t compared is the air flows between each as some quote L/m L/s etc but that is easy enough to get to terms with when comparing.
We in due course will look at a larger machine but are happy at present with the older  multi 30T with the larger motor.
My remit on a machine would be 50mm flexi and input, separate switching to the 3 motors and of course the best air flow, spares availability would also be looked at and also price. But as usual you get what you pay for.
We had a Kiam 3000w wet/dry machine which lots have people use, valeters etc but spare parts are a nightmare and expensive if available and plug got very hot. We got rid of it in the end and I wouldn't have another.
I have a friend who has the nilfisk you are looking at and is very pleased with it but operates it on the small bore pipe for valeting but I am sure a larger flexi etc could be sorted out.
Numatic have a range of wet and dry large vac’s that might be worth looking at.
I am old school buy once buy right.
Bit of a long piece but hope that all helps.
Regards
Andrew.

On domestic the nilfisk 1800 ticks all the boxes I've used this for 2 or 3 years without a problem with performance, just wanna bigger stepped up vac for commercial cleans. Thanks you all for your input it's giving me plenty to think about and I'll keep you informed on what I end up buying in the near future 😄
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: hasti on February 16, 2015, 03:41:24 pm
I think all none commercial vacs took this hit last year I think.
I've got both  1800 n 1400 motors I bought mine in December it's just a back up vac now in my shed lol. Check ur vac you may have the 1800watt older vac 👍😄

I will mate  thanks  :)
So how do you clean the down pipes with Nilfisk Alto Attix 961-01 Single Phase Wet & Dry Vacuum?
I usually use the front blower with my Nilfisk 30 and its so easy.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Avo on February 16, 2015, 04:19:33 pm
Yes the blower comes in handy for testing down pipes I agree 👍😄
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Dave Willis on February 16, 2015, 05:06:14 pm
I want more power but the same cylinder size - those monster vacs just don't fit in my van so well. Just got rid of my Eastern Trading vac and generator - just too much bulk to lug about for me.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: hasti on February 16, 2015, 05:56:16 pm
I have heard good feed back about these,what you think Avo?
You can still use the back of it for blowing, and amazing 3000 watt power.


http://www.grippatank.co.uk/vacuum/high-level-vacuum-poles-kits-spares/complete-package-kits.html
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: hasti on February 16, 2015, 05:59:06 pm
I want more power but the same cylinder size - those monster vacs just don't fit in my van so well. Just got rid of my Eastern Trading vac and generator - just too much bulk to lug about for me.

When i first started the gutter cleaning back in 80is  ;D ;D i bought one of these Eastern Trading, and one of the worse gutter cleaning machine on the market, and rip off as well , i am surprise they are still selling them  ;D
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: davids3511 on February 16, 2015, 06:00:35 pm
Anybody know where you can get the inlets that go on the side of the vac at an angle rather than the straight on that comes as standard? Like the Grippa vacs have.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Dave Willis on February 16, 2015, 06:16:26 pm
I want more power but the same cylinder size - those monster vacs just don't fit in my van so well. Just got rid of my Eastern Trading vac and generator - just too much bulk to lug about for me.

When i first started the gutter cleaning back in 80is  ;D ;D i bought one of these Eastern Trading, and one of the worse gutter cleaning machine on the market, and rip off as well , i am surprise they are still selling them  ;D
I don't think they are - I had a 3600w? ISSA vac too that fell apart - cost me over £500 too, same one Omnipole used to use.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Tony dunmall on February 16, 2015, 08:38:02 pm
I've got an eastern trading vac
Very good about 4 years old now,it is a two man machine though
Wheels no good I changed those and the castors
I don't think they sell them Anymore can  never get on there site
I just rent mine out now or sub out out all my gutter work
To busy with windows
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: hasti on February 16, 2015, 08:41:01 pm
How about this one lads, any one using this type?


https://www.averncleaningsupplies.com/WVD900-GD-Gutter-Vacuum-Cleaner-Drain-Numatic?language=en&currency=GBP&gclid=CjwKEAiAx4anBRDz6JLYjMDxoQYSJAA4loRmvdRqaB2y3h41XjizsqWCWJeMgcsiCnEtXaYvg4Az0RoCsY3w_wcB
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Dave Willis on February 16, 2015, 09:40:17 pm
Interesting.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: davids3511 on February 16, 2015, 09:50:38 pm
How about this one lads, any one using this type?


https://www.averncleaningsupplies.com/WVD900-GD-Gutter-Vacuum-Cleaner-Drain-Numatic?language=en&currency=GBP&gclid=CjwKEAiAx4anBRDz6JLYjMDxoQYSJAA4loRmvdRqaB2y3h41XjizsqWCWJeMgcsiCnEtXaYvg4Az0RoCsY3w_wcB
Yes I use one of them with gutter sucker poles. Loads on eBay for about £150 second hand.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Avo on February 16, 2015, 09:59:34 pm
They any good on suction?
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: hasti on February 16, 2015, 10:13:33 pm
These have 2400 Watts of motor power, so its nearly twice as what i am using, and mine is good, so these should be excellent for high rise building.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: ray mck on February 16, 2015, 10:18:40 pm
Where do you get your poles from
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: hasti on February 16, 2015, 10:49:01 pm
They any good on suction?

Here is a nice compact one i have just found, with the same power  :)


https://www.averncleaningsupplies.com/Specialist-Vacuum-Cleaners/wvd570-sc-engineering-workshop-vacuum-numatic
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: davids3511 on February 16, 2015, 11:05:43 pm
They any good on suction?
Yes, I think they are great but they will not clear a compacted downpipe but then I don't think any will.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Dave Willis on February 17, 2015, 07:53:17 am
They any good on suction?

Here is a nice compact one i have just found, with the same power  :)


https://www.averncleaningsupplies.com/Specialist-Vacuum-Cleaners/wvd570-sc-engineering-workshop-vacuum-numatic


The airflow is pretty low on that one for some reason ???
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: hasti on February 17, 2015, 03:15:54 pm
They any good on suction?

Here is a nice compact one i have just found, with the same power  :)


https://www.averncleaningsupplies.com/Specialist-Vacuum-Cleaners/wvd570-sc-engineering-workshop-vacuum-numatic


The airflow is pretty low on that one for some reason ???

How do you know ? have tried it ?  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Dave Willis on February 17, 2015, 06:58:29 pm
No, I read the specs on it  ??? ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: hasti on February 17, 2015, 07:36:32 pm
No, I read the specs on it  ??? ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll ::)roll
Spec doesn't mean much when you are sucking that Big Grass from inside the gutter, you feel it when you work with machine.
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Dave Willis on February 17, 2015, 07:50:42 pm
Maybe, but the swarf machine seems to have half the air flow of the gutter machine - must be a reason for it.

80L per second  https://www.averncleaningsupplies.com/WVD900-GD-Gutter-Vacuum-Cleaner-Drain-Numatic?language=en&currency=GBP&gclid=CjwKEAiAx4anBRDz6JLYjMDxoQYSJAA4loRmvdRqaB2y3h41XjizsqWCWJeMgcsiCnEtXaYvg4Az0RoCsY3w_wcB

45l per second  https://www.averncleaningsupplies.com/Specialist-Vacuum-Cleaners/wvd570-sc-engineering-workshop-vacuum-numatic
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: wpclean on February 17, 2015, 10:52:54 pm
Just seen this, don't know if it's any good but it is compact, and airflow is 90 lps !
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Omnipole-Pro-COMPACT-GutterVac-Gutter-Vacuum-and-Blower-6-x-3-18-poles/181300927068?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140122125356%26meid%3D97904092d6444cc4a467ef15b7ae6d6e%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D171141501340&rt=nc
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: chris scott on February 17, 2015, 11:09:52 pm
http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=193762.0
Title: Re: Thoughts on this vac anyone
Post by: Avo on February 18, 2015, 07:48:05 am
Out of my budget but must be good for that much money Chris 👍