Kirby vacuum cleaners

We recently conducted a search for a vacuum for cleaning and dusting
our collections and general collections storage.  I'm not familiar
with the Kirby so I don't know their specs regarding capture of fine
dust.  We decided on a HEPA filtered vacuum and tested the Nilfisk
and the WAP.  We decided on the WAP SQ14 with HEPA filter.  It's
relatively quiet, has great suction with a variable speed control,
good filtration specs, and it's very well designed with all
attachments stored onboard.  It comes with a telescoping wand that
adjusts to accommodate people of differing heights. We felt overall
it was the best choice for or needs.

George Cannon
Preparator
Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
607-254-4617

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