The device you describe is called the automatic dustpan. I have one and it
gets used every day
here is a link http://shop.store.yahoo.com/frigidairevac/vaaudu.html
Bob

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I will be buying a central vacuum system in the next few
weeks. Never had one, or used one.

I have already installed the outlets, stubbed down into
the basement, but have yet to run the pipe. The outlets
are all mounted beside a 120 V outlet. I will put in at
least one of the under counter floor outlets.

I've looked at a few systems. They are all pretty much the
same, price and features. I have two large dogs and have
been told to get a system with a filter bag to keep hair
out of the motor.

Any suggestions? Brand names, features, venting, flames, etc.


I have a Nutone that has been installed since 1978 and have not had one
problem with it since. Well, wait.......I DID have a clog when my son
decided to vacuum up some French toast one time. Other than that, no
problems.

I was at a cistomer's house the other day and she had an option I want to
install wjhen I redo my kitchen. It was mounted on the kickplate of her
kitchen sink. She called it a "central dustpan". Basically you can sweep
the floor with a broom and then step on a small lever to open a door
(which kicks the central vac on) and you sweep it into the opening. I just
thought that would be really handy to have for cleaning up in the kitchen
without having to drag the hose out.

Anyone know what the real name of the accessory is?