Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Drainvac is a Quebec company with a vision for the future. But the future cannot be conceived of without a global concern for the environment and sustainable development. This is the reason we have instituted many recovery and recycling measures.

Drainvac offers the greatest range of products on the market, one of which is unique: a vacuum that drains automatically.

Toto inovativní řešení, které vyvinul Conrad Sévigny, nemá ve své kategorii obdoby a představuje jedinečné spojení vysokého výkonu, komfortu a minimálních nároků na údržbu.

Společnost Drainvac založil Conrad Sévigny v roce 1982 ve městě Saint-Hyacinthe v kanadské provincii Québec.

Z malé rodinné firmy se postupně stal významný výrobce a lídr v oblasti centrálních vysavačů. Jako průkopník prvního centrálního vysavače pro suché nečistoty i kapaliny s přímým napojením na kanalizaci si Drainvac vybudoval silnou síť prodejců v Severní Americe a distributorů ve více než 25 countries around the world..

Please visit your model’s page to find the compatible bags and filters.

If none are listed, your model does not require any.

If you are using a discontinued model, please contact us directly.

Central vacuum systemDrainvac Automatik central vacuum system is an innovative solution that connects directly to the building's water supply and drainage system, making it ideal for both residential and commercial applications. The principle is simple: water, suction, and a drain..

With the automatic-drain vacuum, there are no more bags to change and no more filters to clean—it empties itself.

Like all other Drainvac units, the automatic-drain vacuum can be used to do the weekly household cleaning. In addition, it can be used to:

• empty a spa,
• empty a blocked sink, bath, or toilet,
• wash the household carpets and couches,
• wash the carpets and seats in the car,
• wash the windowsills,
• wash the cement floor in the garage.,
• pick up all spilled liquids,
• And much more... 

As soon as the vacuum is turned on, water sprays at the opening where dust enters the appliance. The dust becomes heavier and settles to the bottom of the tank.

The tank is sealed by a valve that remains closed when the vacuum is in operation.

After 15 minutes the vacuum stops automatically.

As soon as the vacuum stops, the tank empties itself for 10 seconds into the sewer drain of the house or business. Then the vacuum automatically starts again. This cycle repeats itself for as long as the vacuum is in operation.

When the vacuum is turned off, the water drains. Water never accumulates in the tank so it remains clean.

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The only time water travels through the vacuum’s hose and pipes is when picking up liquid. This might leave the hose and pipes dirty.

To clean them, simply vacuum some clean water from a sink. Then, leave the vacuum on to suck in air for 10 minutes. This will dry out the hose and pipes.

Maintenance must be done as stipulated in the manufacturer’s warranty, that is, every 5 years.

An airwatt is a unit of power, that is measured using airflow (CFM / m³/h) and suction (H₂O / mmH₂O).

An airwatt measures – the global performance of a vacuum’s motor, and, therefore, its efficiency.

Díky tomu airwatt lépe vystihuje reálný sací výkon a účinnost vysavače než samotný příkon motoru.

This unit of measurement reflects the power of a central vacuum’s motor and its suction capacity.

The higher its value, the more power the vacuum has to pick up heavy debris or to clean carpets down deep.

This unit of measurement represents the quantity of air displaced in cubic feet per minute (or cubic meters per hour) throughout the central vacuum’s system and its pipes.

The higher its value, the easier it is to vacuum up debris over a long distance and to pass rapidly over the floor.

Suction (mmH₂O)

When the central vacuum will be used mainly on carpeting or area rugs.

In commercial or industrial environments that require a lot of suction.

For large-diameter pipes, greater suction will optimize the performance of your vacuum.

Airflow (m³/h)

When the central vacuum will be used mainly on large, smooth, flat surfaces such as hardwood or ceramic floors.

In these conditions, high airflow will allow you to go faster and thus reduce the amount of time you spend cleaning!

For small-diameter pipes, higher airflow will optimize the performance of your vacuum.