[JSMC]

how good do you rate these machines? I would like to know how you get on regarding getting the ends into the gutters? some gutters have tiles overhanging and access is pretty hard i'd imagine

[mileslake]

Yes they are impossible with the gutter vac

[JSMC]

majority of residential ar elike this from what i have saw.

[Paul_Rolfe]

I'm sure you can earn lots of money $$$ clearing gutters. Come back when you have ok?   :

[ftp]

Not had a problem really with my DIY. I use my own plastic nozzles. If the gap is too small I can heat a nozzle in the generator exhaust gas and mould it to fit in about thirty seconds.

[JSMC]

where you buy nozzles?

Also what size generator you use and how much it cost ya

[ftp]

Make the nozzles - just a length of pipe cut off at an angle to match the gutter. 38mm I think it was - just a length from a systern pipe.
Generator is 5kva.
  http://www.pump.co.uk/shop/Generators/PetrolSilent/d24/sd77?code=LC5000DDC

[matt]

If the gap is too small I can heat a nozzle in the generator exhaust gas and mould it to fit in about thirty seconds.

can you toast marshmallows with it aswell ? ? ? ?

[michael papworth]

What vacuum machines do people use or favour for DIY systems?

I like the look of this one: the Numatic WVD900-2.

[JSMC]

wally there are others witha larger diameter hos eon them. East west trading do them i think. If getting one  best get 110v so as to lessen the shock when you do get one

[JSMC]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3300W-80-Ltr-INDUSTRIAL-WET-DRY-VACUUM-CLEANER_W0QQitemZ150373279814QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Vacuum_Cleaners?hash=item2302f22846&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[michael papworth]

wally there are others witha larger diameter hos eon them. East west trading do them i think. If getting one  best get 110v so as to lessen the shock when you do get one

And the

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3300W-80-Ltr-INDUSTRIAL-WET-DRY-VACUUM-CLEANER_W0QQitemZ150373279814QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Vacuum_Cleaners?hash=item2302f22846&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Yes, I'd looked at this one. My only concern is that it's maybe not tough enough to be up to the job. It looks a bit flimsy for being dragged round.

Is it up to the job?

They do a 3000 watt as well. Anyone know about this one?

[JSMC]

sure some guys have them on here. That one you ar elooking a thow much and what power is it etc/?

[michael papworth]

It's a Numatic WVD900-2. Specs are:

Motor 2xTwinflo 1200W
Power 230V AV 50/60Hz
Motor Power 2400W
Airflow 80L/sec
Suction 2500mm
Capacity Dry 40L
Capacity Wet 32L
Cleaning Range 26.8m
Weight 25kg
Size 800x490x880mm

More details here: http://www.pb-vac.co.uk/products3.php?itemid=165

I know it's a bit light on power and capacity. Personally, I'm only looking to do domestic, so I guess that it might be sufficient.

The things that attract me to this machine are: 1 - build quality. I've seen one and it's built like a tank. 2 - full spares availability as it's made in UK.

[Simon@ Clearview contractors]

Let's not forget guys these machines are 230-240V...Not suitable for outside use when raining, unless of course you are using a mobile nylon based insulation platform.

[JSMC]

yeah 110v is what is required. 240 outside could turn nasty

[EZclean]

how about this one for a diy

[EZclean]

heres my first effort  trouble sourcing a nosel though

[matt]

If the gap is too small I can heat a nozzle in the generator exhaust gas and mould it to fit in about thirty seconds.

can you toast marshmallows with it aswell ? ? ? ?

hum hum

[ftp]

Wonder if I could cook my lunch in a foil parcel?