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robert mitchell

  • Posts: 1997
1200 watt gutter vac
« on: October 28, 2012, 01:34:20 pm »
I have had a few enquiries gorgeous gutter clearing but don't want to spend loads on a gutter vac .
I have a 1200 watt George wet and dry at home , has anyone used one for domestic gutters ?

Will it do the job ?

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ben M

  • Posts: 4720
Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2012, 02:00:43 pm »
not powerful enough, you need minimum 2400w to do a good job!

Phil @ Extreme Clean

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Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2012, 02:09:29 pm »
No you don't ben thats why everyones got Clarkes 1400w and the george 1200w will also work iv'e tried both wattages no problem on domestics no matter what watt vac you have there will always be a time when you need ladders.
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ben M

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Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2012, 02:14:52 pm »
No you don't ben thats why everyones got Clarkes 1400w and the george 1200w will also work iv'e tried both wattages no problem on domestics no matter what watt vac you have there will always be a time when you need ladders.
clarkes 1400w is rubbish, you don't know what you are talking about! did you work with a 3000w vac?

Mist A Bit

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Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2012, 02:15:48 pm »
just use a slightly less diameter pole to maintain decent suction. i use a 1400w and found it just fine on domestics upto 20ft tried on a larger job at 40ft and didnt work to well.

Smudger

  • Posts: 13439
Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2012, 02:28:36 pm »
No you don't ben thats why everyones got Clarkes 1400w and the george 1200w will also work iv'e tried both wattages no problem on domestics no matter what watt vac you have there will always be a time when you need ladders.

in 3 years of vac'ing we have never ever needed ladders using the Omnivac

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

petski2

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Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2012, 02:35:06 pm »
Quote
I have had a few enquiries gorgeous gutter clearing but don't want to spend loads on a gutter vac .
I have a 1200 watt George wet and dry at home , has anyone used one for domestic gutters ?

Gorgeous???????????

Silver Surfer

  • Posts: 191
Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2012, 03:48:02 pm »
No you don't ben thats why everyones got Clarkes 1400w and the george 1200w will also work iv'e tried both wattages no problem on domestics no matter what watt vac you have there will always be a time when you need ladders.
clarkes 1400w is rubbish, you don't know what you are talking about! did you work with a 3000w vac?

No probs with my clarke!!!

ben M

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Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2012, 04:14:34 pm »
No you don't ben thats why everyones got Clarkes 1400w and the george 1200w will also work iv'e tried both wattages no problem on domestics no matter what watt vac you have there will always be a time when you need ladders.
clarkes 1400w is rubbish, you don't know what you are talking about! did you work with a 3000w vac?

No probs with my clarke!!!
no probs of course, not powerful enough and the poles weight a ton! enjoy! ;)

Phil @ Extreme Clean

  • Posts: 1296
Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2012, 04:48:12 pm »
No you don't ben thats why everyones got Clarkes 1400w and the george 1200w will also work iv'e tried both wattages no problem on domestics no matter what watt vac you have there will always be a time when you need ladders.
clarkes 1400w is rubbish, you don't know what you are talking about! did you work with a 3000w vac?

Iv'e got a 3000w vac and yes it is better but when i had the clarke and a 1200w karcher which i used they still done a good enough job your saying you need 2400w at least which is Billox you don't know what ya talking about use the clarke make some money then upgrade if you feel the need.
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rg1

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Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2012, 04:52:51 pm »
No you don't ben thats why everyones got Clarkes 1400w and the george 1200w will also work iv'e tried both wattages no problem on domestics no matter what watt vac you have there will always be a time when you need ladders.

in 3 years of vac'ing we have never ever needed ladders using the Omnivac

Darran

You beat me to it darren ;) As above but been using for 4yrs
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ben M

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Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #11 on: October 28, 2012, 04:56:12 pm »
No you don't ben thats why everyones got Clarkes 1400w and the george 1200w will also work iv'e tried both wattages no problem on domestics no matter what watt vac you have there will always be a time when you need ladders.
clarkes 1400w is rubbish, you don't know what you are talking about! did you work with a 3000w vac?

Iv'e got a 3000w vac and yes it is better but when i had the clarke and a 1200w karcher which i used they still done a good enough job your saying you need 2400w at least which is Billox you don't know what ya talking about use the clarke make some money then upgrade if you feel the need.
i have the clarke and i just bought a 3000w vac with carbon poles. With my 3000w vac i don't need ladders! what is the point to use a gutter vac if you need a ladder, just useless!

Phil @ Extreme Clean

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Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #12 on: October 28, 2012, 05:00:19 pm »
well even with my 3000w vac iv'e been up the ladder cause sometimes when the tiles are overhanging gutter and the big lumps of soil are lodged they just won't budge you mite spend half hour with vac to budge were i'd rather get ladder remove in 5mins then vac the rest.
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Wc Solutions

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Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #13 on: October 28, 2012, 05:03:14 pm »
1000 watt! 10000000 watt!

Maybe it's the user more than the machine?!

We do around £300 a month on gutters with a few Clarke vacs and not had any problems.

Smudger

  • Posts: 13439
Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #14 on: October 28, 2012, 05:04:32 pm »
rg - these threads always go the same way - if you've brought a larger vac then you have wasted your money

1400 gutter vacs will i'm sure do a standard house even a heavily overflowing gutter but several times i've seen
owners of these state they then use ladders to unblock the downpipe

to me thats crazy a 3000w + should and will pull out embedded roots and muck from the downpipe plus i can put a 20 mtr flexi pipe on it and suck around an entire house without moving the vac

yes it needs a larger genny but this just stay's on the van so no hassle their either.

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

Phil @ Extreme Clean

  • Posts: 1296
Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #15 on: October 28, 2012, 05:08:28 pm »
Genny ? mines getting sold cause i use custys everytime you should only need a genny on commercial.
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Wc Solutions

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Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #16 on: October 28, 2012, 05:12:56 pm »
Mr extreme - is it your mission in life to disagree with every post?!

Yes ok maybe some guys views are wrong but just stop and think maybe tap your wrong at time?

Even if they are wrong, it's there business and customers problem.

Too much bitching wrecks a forum!

Phil @ Extreme Clean

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Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #17 on: October 28, 2012, 05:30:56 pm »
Bitching what you on about haha only joking  ;D ;D ;D
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robert mitchell

  • Posts: 1997
Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #18 on: October 28, 2012, 05:42:20 pm »
Wow what did I start !

I don't have the money for a high wattage vac yet and I was going to use diy poles for now .

Cheap as chips when I already have the vac :-)

Only wanted to know if it will work on domestics until I make a few  quid and upgrade .
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Phil @ Extreme Clean

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Re: 1200 watt gutter vac
« Reply #19 on: October 28, 2012, 05:59:44 pm »
buy some decent poles mate use your clarke make a few quid upgrade POST CLOSED haha.
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