The system consists of a power unit (usually installed unobtrusively in the garage, utility, loft, basement or cupboards) which is up to 5 times more powerful than a standard upright vacuum, a run of 50mm pipe & 2 core 12V wire concealed within the stud work and a selection of inlets strategically placed to maximise range of use of system. Then all you have to do to make use of the system is transport the light weight manageable 35mm remote controlled hose to their chosen location and plug it into the face plates on the inlet and clean floors, stairs, in and around awkward corners, blinds, ceilings, even light fittings all with No Noise, No Smell, No Dust, More Powerful and No dirty upright to push around the house.

This is the most frequently asked question.

Blockages in this system are highly unlikely due to the varied pipe diameter between the 25mm switched head through to 50mm pipe therefore anything that could get potentially blocked will be at floor level and can easily be retrieved, in addition a special sharp 90° elbow is located behind every inlet as a second line of defense this is the only place where we install a sharp 90° so if anything gets past this point it will go directly to the unit for this reason Strathvac can offer a lifetime guarantee against blockage in the pipe if the system is fitted by our trained installers or consulted when fitting.

9 metres or our recommended size of 7.5 metres, we also have a 3 metre extension which can be added for areas outwith normal cleaning.

Typically 1 in the hall top and bottom of stairs and a vacpan in the kitchen, if there are larger rooms leading off the hall you may need more to cover these rooms

Central vacuum systems “Vacpan” installs under kitchen or bathroom cabinets and turns on and off with your toe. Sweep dirt and debris into flow of the vacuum instead of using dust pan.

From the hose handle you have a switch that turns on or off the electric floor brush and/or the central vacuum motor. Each inlet is wired back to the central vacuum unit with low voltage wire. Low voltage wire does not require installation by an electrician.

Our best selling model the Q Air Cyklon has 136 inches of water lift suction or 465 air watts of power. Approximately five times the amount of an upright.

The self cleaning filtration system filters down to 0.1 micron at 99.7% efficiency compared to 3 micron at 97% efficiency of a normal upright.

One outlet for every 700 square feet usually at top/bottom of stairs, entry and egress points.

Yes, you can go under floor boards, through roof space, through cupboards and through stud work all of which can be planned and explained in our free survey

Before plaster boarding (only need access to one side)

Surprisingly  less than some upright vacuums difference is a strathvac will be there for the life of the house and increases the homes value just like central heating, a strathvac central vacuum price ranges from £575 + vat for a complete DIY system depending on the number of inlets required.

Yes: a central vacuum system is especially suitable for a wooden floor due to brushing makes the dust airborne resting on fabrics and furniture creating the need to dust so recirculation around the house. A special hard wood floor brush is supplied with our attachment set for this purpose.

A normal house only needs emptying 3 /4  times a year depending on animals and the amount of family in the house.

The beauty of the system is the expulsion of dust mites and the like via the exhaust system unlike a standard vacuum which merely recirculates them filtering out only larger particles.

Yes, we can visit a location of your choice and demonstrate the system which only takes around 10 minutes, we can survey your house/plans and give you a quote all free and with no obligation. We can also demonstrate a working system at our business address.

Yes if you are already feeling the cost of your build you could simply install the pipe work and wiring alone (usually from under £200 dependant on the size of the property) and you can then have the option of installing the rest of the system at a later date (power unit and decorative faceplates to match your interior design). We can provide you with a guaranteed price for this option.