Mandy, we have one as well. And there should be a variable speed dial that you attach, you are correct that the suction is strong, so we also use a 3M hand vac for our mannequins if necessary.

Anne McCudden 

Curator of Collections 



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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Vacuum



We just bought a Nilfisk GM 80 HEPA Vacuum with variable speed control.

However, we found that even on the lowest setting the vacuum suction is

still almost as powerful as a regular vacuum. Has anyone used this

product, and if so with what results? Is there a different speed control

that needs to be put on it? Or do you know of a better/different vacuum

we should be using instead? We were hoping to use this on delicate

materials and we think the suction is to high. We bought it from a

company called Sylvane, if that matters, but it appears to be the exact

same vacuum that is found in Gaylord and University products. Any

information you can offer is greatly appreciated.







Mandy Langfald

Curator of Collection

Wyoming State Museum

307-777-7033

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