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(Meoww) wrote in message . com...
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.

Patrick

Thanks for the replies. I looked at HSS' website but couldn't see a
vac with a larger hose than normal. Will phone them and see.

I'm probably just procrastinating because it looks like it's going to
be such a horrid job. Discussed it with the wife but her eyes went
sort of glazed when I suggested she goes up there and does the low
eaves bits :0)

Patrick