Equipment Basics Course
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the soil and debris do not travel through the fan. The impeller in a sweeper/vac
only creates a small amount of airflow that assists in collecting lighter dust and
soil. The large main broom “sweeps” the soil and debris into a hopper. These
machines can be used in outdoor or indoor applications, but never both with the
same machine. These work well in environments where larger objects are being
picked up. A movie theater would be a location that you might sell a sweeper.
Areas that have hard floors and carpet floors that want a dual-purpose unit might
be another. Sweeper/Vacs lack high quality filtration and are not true vacuums.
The prices and styles vary greatly and range from $1000 for low-end sweepers to
$6000 for very large ones. Brands include, Windsor, IPC Eagle, Tennant and
Advance. Windsor products include:
Windsor Walk Behind Sweeper/Vacs
• Battery powered
• Vacuum fan provides active dust control
• Easy main and side broom adjustments
• Side broom fold up for cleaning in dusty
environments
• 1.4 ft3 (40 l) hopper capacity
• Active dust control system
Canister Vacuums
Canister vacuums employ a wand and hose connected to a
“canister” that sets on the ground. In some models the vacuum
head contains an electrically powered brush roller. In other models
no brush roller or power is present. Canister vacuums have become
a popular replacement for back pack style vacuums since they have
similar components. A canister vacuum can trail along with the user
but do not have to be carried on the back. Many canister vacuums are quieter
than their upright counterparts and are great to use in noise sensitive areas such
as call centers and lobbies. Canister vacuums have better filtration than fan or
impeller vacuums and therefore are preferable replacements to that style.
Canister vacuums are considered “clean air systems” and are “true vacuums”.
Pricing varies significantly from low 100’s up to $1000.
Common brands include Windsor, North American, and Advance. Windsor
products include:
Windsor Canister Vacuum Products
• Washable nylon main filter
• Quick connect hose system
• Onboard floor tool storage
• Washable nylon main filter
• Quick connect hose system
• Onboard floor tool storage
• 61 dB allows for cleaning in sound sensitive areas
• 99% efficient at .3 microns