"Meoww" wrote in message
om...
We've just turned our stone slate roof which had been back-pointed
over the years. The back pointing and other **** fell into the loft
space on top of the old fibre glass where it's obviously consorted
with the original **** which has been in situ since the house was
built (1811). Consequently it all wants cleaning out. The ceilings
are lath and plaster so easy sweeping between the ceiling spars isn't
an option. Space is also at a premium as the King Post bisects the
space quite nicely thank you! Does anyone know if there such a thing
as an industrial vacuum cleaner with a larger hose than you normally
find on Henrys and such like. The bits of pointing will block Henry's
nose and I'm thinking that a machine with a 3 or 4 " hose might be
useful. Any ideas?

By the way, I'm talking hiring here, not buying. Quick google on hire
sites wasn't too helpful.

I've got one made by BVC that uses two motors, which have to be switched on
sequentially to avoid blowing the 13A fuse in the plug, and a 25ft x 3"
hose, which we use for cleaning the factories. I would be surprised if you
could not hire something similar.

Try looking for industrial cleaning supply companies, as well as ordianry
tool hire companies. That is where I hire a floor sweeping machine when I
need one.

Colin Bignell