NSS "Pig"

[tolivac]

Yes the "snout"of the "pig" is for nuts and bolts,coins and such.Used mine to clean up a remodling job in freinds(worked far better than his Craftsman shop vac) basement-was amazing what the "pig" digested-hence its name-conduit box knockouts,scraps of wire,nails and cable staples-all of these went thru that huge fan-and the blades on it are close to quarter in thick-I recovered from the dump bag(used the dump bag on this becuase of the quantity of debris)bent nails and box slugs that went thru that fan-and not a ding on the fan!And another thing the fan housing is steel lined-has a steel liner-so the housing won't get punctured by such things.Imagine these things going thru that Kirby fan!Probably the Kirby fan would shatter from the first nail or staple.Kirby vacuums when used with the hose should have a scrap trap like the pig.And note from the picture how EASY it would be to remove the NSS fan for replacement-the big "acorn" nut holding the fan to the motor shaft-after that its easy to get the motor apart.

 

[cosimojack]

wicked machines...

Curious how the old ones stack up vs. the newer ones...are they made any better or worse?

Also I know it's 10A vs 12A, but is there any real difference in cleaning ability/power?

 

[tolivac]

Don't think there is a whole lot of difference between the old and New model pigs.The NSS folks still maintain the quality of these machines.I think NSS is right that these NSS "Pigs" will outlast ANY vacuum out there.Which makes it good for collectors you should be able to find them!Take a magnet to the outside of the fan case you will find it sticks to the fan case.I will have to see if the liner is used in my newest "Black" Pig.Truely fine and tough machines.

 

[cosimojack]

Ok, I found/bought a pig in my area today... got it for very cheap...
Looks just like the yellow one above, but does need some stuff...

1. The cord is beat up and will need to be replaced. Easy or hard to do?

2. No tools - can these be found cheap?

3. The Bag Rod is bent and coming out of the lower slot.

4. The on-off switch works, but seems a bit loose...

5. Doesn't seem to be operating at full power... suction is decent, but not as good as my Hoover Windtunnel imo... so something must be wrong...

Any ideas, suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks,
Steve

 

[dryclean1]

nss warhorse

When I worked in the Nichols dept. store as a custodian back in 88" we had all nss machines including a autoscrubber called the "warhorse". I was the one who usually ran this machine. I can remember liking the blach horse they used as their sybol. Thanks

 

[tolivac]

My newest "Pig" I bought last year the bag material is diffrent and has an extra feltlike layer inside.It can be used without the paper bag if desired.I use the liner bags.Want to keep the bag clean.The wheels have plastic hubs-but still appear very sturdy.Otherwise its the same as others.

 

[MikePdx]

If it wasn't for the storage space...

I would love to have one. Many years ago, I worked as a custodian at a rural school. Unpaved playground, and carpet throughout. The pig was the only vacuum I used that could effectively clean all the low-pile carpet and hold up to the grit and gravel. I loved it.