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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: AnnaGrant on January 18, 2007, 04:56:22 pm

Title: What is a good vacuum ??
Post by: AnnaGrant on January 18, 2007, 04:56:22 pm

Just wondering if anyone knows of a quality tub type vacuum ?

At present we are using Henry hoover's but we feel that not only has the quality of the machines went down hill over the past few years but the results they provide  are not what they used to be.

These vacuums are to be used for weekly stairwell cleaning contracts in blocks of flats so weight and cable length does come into question when choosing a vacuum.

Just wondering if anyone knows of a vacuum that would suit better than the Henry ??

Regards

Anna 

Title: Re: What is a good vacuum ??
Post by: sparklecleaning on January 18, 2007, 05:09:35 pm

If you are doing lots of stairs i would suggest a backpack might be an idea.

Title: Re: What is a good vacuum ??
Post by: sparklecleaning on January 18, 2007, 05:12:42 pm

Quote from: sparklecleaning on January 18, 2007, 05:09:35 pm

If you are doing lots of stairs i would suggest a backpack might be an idea.

Try here!

https://www.nsmsecuresite.com/amtechuk-ssl/cgi-bin/auction/auction.cgi

Title: Re: What is a good vacuum ??
Post by: TonyMarti on January 18, 2007, 05:28:06 pm

Hi,
Try the RGK website they have an excellent choice of vacs. For stairwells I use a backpack they're light & the lead is more than long enough.

Cheers tony :)

Title: Re: What is a good vacuum ??
Post by: carpetguy on January 18, 2007, 10:14:04 pm

DENIS RAWLINS sell a YES vacuum, which is water filtration type, so you really get 100% suction all of the time. I'ts a lot more expensive than the Henry, but in a different league.

robbie

Title: Re: What is a good vacuum ??
Post by: John Kelly on January 18, 2007, 11:02:47 pm

Surprised at your comment regarding the Henry. Numatic rarely make things worse and usually constantly improve their range.
Biggest problem with vacuum cleaners is that people don't take care of the filters. This has a marked affect on the performance.

Title: Re: What is a good vacuum ??
Post by: HQCS (John Kastrian) on January 18, 2007, 11:38:25 pm

If a backpack is not suitable for you,you really won't do better than a Numatic.
One of our NVP370s has has been going strong for nearly 5 years,and we still use it for all the crappy jobs,you would not believe the abuse it has taken but it just won't give up.
If cable length is an issue it is easy to rewire with a longer cable if you know what you are doing,or get a sparkie to do it for you.-John

Title: Re: What is a good vacuum ??
Post by: Fred Gullan on January 19, 2007, 05:04:21 am

Try the hypervac backpack. It is light years ahead of the numatic backpack. V comfortable, more powefull and much more durable. We have run 5 of these machines for years cleaning stairs. Rewire with a 25m cable and you will never look back. Best price I have found is at www.barmey.com £149 inc vat

Cheers
Fred

Title: Re: What is a good vacuum ??
Post by: tartan cleaning on January 19, 2007, 08:32:49 am

Could you give the link to the actual item please thank you

Title: Re: What is a good vacuum ??
Post by: Fred Gullan on January 19, 2007, 05:32:20 pm

http://www.barmey.co.uk/default.aspx?Product_id=100058

Regards

Fred

Title: Re: What is a good vacuum ??
Post by: tartan cleaning on January 19, 2007, 06:51:11 pm

thanks  ;D

Title: Re: What is a good vacuum ??
Post by: rioclean on January 19, 2007, 10:52:24 pm

Henery

Title: Re: What is a good vacuum ??
Post by: rioclean on January 19, 2007, 10:54:28 pm

No go with Henry no contest.

Title: Re: What is a good vacuum ??
Post by: AnnaGrant on January 20, 2007, 08:50:21 pm

Thanks for all your replies ,I will look into backpacks further

Regards

Anna