Cordless Vacuum

[CWPlumbing]

Hi All, I've got a Oil Fired Rayburn to service in an 'off grid' house - no electricity. Does anyone have any recommendations for a cordless vacuum for clearing all the soot out? cheers

 

[Best]

That's something I am interested in. I use rechargeable torches so only corded tool I need on boilers is a Hoover.
I find a lot of oil boilers have no power sockets close.
You could use a portable generator which would be useful for other jobs, but not as handy

 

[Geyser]

I was looking at a Milwaukee one once. Ill see if I can find it again. Or generator/inverter.

 

[CWPlumbing]

I do have a generator, but it so big and ***bersome it takes up half the van! so a bit excessive for running a hoover!!
I've found a battery powered 'Henry' but it's mega expensive at £380 with 1 battery
The Makita 18v Lion has a non disposable bag is after the fan - so no good
the de-walts and milwakis all seem to be bagless with filters - no good as would clog up instantly
I'll keep looking

 

[CWPlumbing]

Also looking at 12v so I could run off a car battery or from the van.... but they all look rubbish.

 

[Gasmk1]

i have a dewalt one but never used it off the battery its mains or battery, i bought it rather than lugging a transformer around on industrial jobs
Dewalt DCV582 14.4/18V Cordless/Corded XR Wet/Dry Vacuum (DCV-582)

 

[CWPlumbing]

Hi Gasmk1, thank for the reply - I've looked at that one, I think that type with the tank and filter would clog up instantly when sucking up a load of soot like you get in a old AGA.

 

[Gasmk1]

it does clog up but is easily cleaned know what you mean though have had mine 10 years and only changed the filter last year

 

[CWPlumbing]

Had a idea - get an inverter, run the normal vacuum off a car battery. much cheaper than buying a new vacuum

 

[Masood]

Milwaukee 18V is absolutely brilliant. I was a bit dubious but another member spoke highly of them so I took a chance. Don't regret it for a second. Lightweight, powerful and a decent capacity.

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/0880-20