Using a sentria for commercial use

[rainbowvacfane2]

So I got this sentria for 25$ from my local vacuum shop because she was pretty beat up and it was missing the brush roll bottom plate and belt of course so I cleaned it up and I kinda want to use it for my job it would be perfect so what am asking is what do you guys think can I use it for commercial use I spoil my vacuums so I would be careful but how would the motor hold up

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Rainbowvacfane2

Michael,

For starters, you can remove the original 32' cord and buy a 50' long cord for your Sentria if you desire to clean larger, wider areas with it. Order part no. 183006.

~Ben

 

[oldskoolguy]

go for it!

The kirby is an EXCELLENT choice for commercial choice! It's a higher end royal basically, and it has the BEST filtration out of ANY (and I mean ANY) vacuum on the market today! the tech drive is a great alterative to and better than a self propelled system. I've used my kirby sentria to clean an office suite before, and it works wonders.

 

[rainbowvacfane2]

RE: Kirbycassic111 thank you

Thank you for the part number also oldskoolguy thank you for your input I just wanted to see what it would preform and how she would hold up

 

[rainbowvacfane2]

Here she is

 

[vacuumdevil]

That's quite the amazing deal you got! Be careful with her if you're using your commercially since it is a direct air machine. Maybe consider upgrading to a bypass machine in the future.

 

[kirbyvacuum]

Kirby

Yes all the wayUse it with care be careful to pick up large objects and you will have no trouble.

 

[huskyvacs]

I would verify the voltage of the building first with a plug-in voltmeter in random outlets before using the vacuum. Most industrial buildings run on 220v and that will cook that vacuum in less than a minute. If 220v you might need to buy a step-down transformer to convert 220v to 120v in order to use it.

If the voltage is safe to use, I would recommend gluing some strong magnets to the front of the brushroll to catch paperclips and thumbtacks and whatnot. Also like others have said, a longer, tougher, industrial vacuum cord would help too, since the outlets in offices and other industrial buildings are spaced few and far between.

 

[human]

I would concur with what others have said. Kirby makes a tough machine. Even though they're intended for home use, their construction is definitely industrial grade. When I was in elementary school, back in the early-mid '70s, my school had a Kirby Classic Omega to vacuum the library, which was the only carpeted space in the school.

 

[ultralux88]

Different voltages are required to use different types of outlets, I really don't think there's any concern in a building that had to pass inspection.

 

[tolivac]

Most commercial buildings today use 208/120V 3 Ph for their power service.Any outlet -120V 15A,20A should be OK for your Kirby-don't worry about it.208V devices are hard wired.

 

[rainbowvacfane2]

Update

So today all the parts I neeeded came in and she had her first day I cleaned 4 offices 2 of them being fairly big and I started with a brand new bag IT ALREADY HAS A pound of stuff in the bag as far as the motor holding up to this use I see no reason why it won’t it ran it for about 40 mins straight and she got Luke warm it’s the perfect work vac thank you all for the input I will post pics and updates as they come

 

[tolivac]

A Kirby used commercially shouldn't be a problem-you may have to try to find a supplier that can sell you the bags in bulk.In commercial use-the Kirby will fill them FAST!!!Wish a dump bag option was available for the "G" type Kirbys-would be good for this use.Or---Heaven forbid--try that horrible Keeler thing!!Bet it would clog under that type of use in moments!

 

[ultralux88]

Or get one of these!! I've often fantasized about being able to vacuum a space like that with the Pig, as much as I enjoy using it at home, it would be that much more satisfying in its natural environment. Its a beast that longs to once again free-range on the open glue-down prairie...

[this post was last edited: 11/18/2017-13:33]

 

[tolivac]

Whenever commercial vacuums are discussed the "Pig" always comes up-have four of these monsters and LOVE them!!!!Its fun to use the Pig with the Volt powernozzle!And-yes,I have coupled a Kirby to the Pig!!!!Just like with my central vacuums.Awkward,but WORKS!!Would like to have the Pacific Steamex version of the Pig,too.

 

[ultralux88]

I shamelessly describe the M-1 as my first true love as a collector.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

tolivac

Rex,

Among commercial vacuums, the Royal 311 Heavy Duty Commercial, produced from 1945 to 1987, is probably the most elusive since sales of straight-suction upright cleaners had been on a slow-but-sure decline since the 1930s, when revolving brush-equipped uprights started picking up sales.

~Ben

 

[rainbowvacfane2]

Update

I decided to polish it up a little bit and I got a spare bag am ordering 18 bags from curcial vacuum because my frist bag is already half way full

 

[tolivac]

Ben: With hard floors becoming more popular in homes-surprised Royal hasn't brought back their straight suction uprights-think hard floor householder would like them.I have a much older place-1972-that is WW carpet.