Back-pac vacuums w/ power head

[clothbag]

I know that we try to stay with older model vacuums here, but I would like to ask anyone for their oppinion on the clarke back-pac vacuum w/power head or if you know of any other brand of commercial back-pac vacuum with a power head. I have a friend that is starting a cleaning business and asked me what I thought. I figured someone here in the forum could possibly give me a suggestion that I can pass on to him.

Thanks, Edward

 

[crevicetool]

I worked for a short time......

at a maintenance supply company. We sold and repaired several brands. I cannot remember the name of the back-pack machine we sold. But I liked the idea. A LOT! It was easy to clean with (you only have to worry about what? a 6"X12" floor tool banging into things)... I remember that it was easy enough to change the tools too. The whole thing was just so convenient for cleaning offices etc. Really great machine. I suppose throwing a vacuum cleaner on your back doesn't have much appeal in the home maintenance market.

I want to say it was made by or was made for Tennant (SP?) At any rate it was blue.

Rick

 

[electroluxxxx]

rick it might have been a windsor, tennant is possible although I think tennant is Green, pro team, etc... something along that line

 

[luxlife]

Some of these can be cumbersome around the house.....

Having one of these on your back can be difficult in tight spaces. Most of the brands are making a "hip style" machine that rests on the lower back and doesn't protrude as much. I know Pro Team, Euroclean, and Sandia make them. I used to have one of the Sandia Raven back pack units. It had incredible suction. Another brand to consider is the Lil' Hummer, because it is streamlined for a backpack machine and you might do better with it in the home. It also has wheels mounted on in case you want to roll it around.

 

[tolivac]

I have two backpac vacuums in my collection-A ProTeam and a Royal.Both are meant for commercial rather than home use-If I ran a cleaning service for homes-would stay away from backpacks and use regular canisters instead-they are easier to use in the confines of a home.With backpacks in a home--instead of "Drag Along Tragedies"You will have "Bump into Tragedies"!I have used my backpacks-they have excellent power-both of them-but just awkward to use in the house.They were designed for larger commercial places.Usually lots of bare floors and window frames to dust.

 

[clothbag]

Thanks for the info and I will pass it along to the person that is starting a cleaning business.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

not a Clarke, BUT

I do enjoy the HOOVER Pixie. The strap in NOT cumbersome. It is easy to use if you have to go on a ladder, etc. Powerful suction, NICE attachments. Just my opinion.

 

[electrolux-dude]

I have an old Advance backpack that I obtained at a thrift store several years ago, for $8.00. It has a powerhead. I haven't really used it--it's just sitting in my garage. It's more of a square shape instead of the cylindrical shape. The last time I tried it it did run.

 

[rivstg1]

thx tolivac

I was sorta 'eyeing' a Royal commercial backpack vac.....your thread comment helped me lean to 'no' on it