vacuums

[philromano@attglobal.net]

Hi list,

I used the Eureka for years. The vac kept going and going but the wheels did
not. Now I carry a 2hp/6gallon shop vac in my van. It's a little bigger than
I would like but it has all the power I need while out in the field (or the
homes as the case may be). I keep it in a plastic milk crate.

Sometimes if the piano is just a little dusty I will ask the client if I can
borrow their vac rather than run out to get the shop vac. As a result, I've
had the chance to try just about every brand of vacuum out there. I find
that most little hand helds just don't cut it. There is also a smaller model
shop vac (1.5 hp I think) but I wanted the extra power. My vac not only
sucks, it really blows! Enough to blow out a pretty dirty action (this is
done outside). With a stiff bristle brush and some Spurlock soundboard
tools, I can get a piano pretty clean (at least dusted) in about 15 minutes.

Phil Romano
Myrtle Beach, SC

----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard S. Rosen" <hsrosen@gate.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 7:27 AM
Subject: vacuums


> Hi Everyone,
>
> I'm glad I reported on my very small $40 portable vac because it opened up
> input on other small vacs. The Hoover and Eureka that were mentioned sound
> really more ideal than my little "shark" and begs this question. While
> blowing is excellent for soundboard dust and other things, does it present
> other problems for the customer who might object to dust flying around and
> settling in their home?
>
> Like most other techs I am a tool animal and since I opened up this can of
> worms, I will now likely go hunting for those other models that blow as
well
> as suck. Thanks!
>
> Howard S. Rosen, RPT
> 7262 Angel Falls Ct.
> Boynton Beach, Fl  33437
>
> hsrosen@gate.net
> 561-737-2057
>
>
>