We use a Miele vacuum in our conservation lab. It has held up well and
the conservation staff seems to be content with it. We replaced an older
Nilfisk with the Miele.

Scott Mosher
Operations and Design
Maine State Museum
83 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0083
207-287-6695
 

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Hi all,
 
Can anyone recommend a good, museum acceptable vacuum? We currently have
an old Nilfisk and it's on its last legs.
There is an argument to get a Super Quartervac from ProTeam, but I don't
know how that compares to a HEPA vac. It seems to be cheaper. Also, our
facilities guys want something akin to a backpack vacuum rather than the
traditional pull-behind like our old Nilfisk. Does anyone have a good
recommendation for me? I'm still leaning toward a new Nilfisk. 
 
 
Cathy Osterman
Curator of Collections
CFD Old West Museum
Cheyenne, WY
 
 
 
 

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