{"title":"Wastewater Capture \u0026 Spill Containment","description":"\u003cp\u003eWashing a vehicle, a hardstand or a piece of plant where it stands creates a problem the wash itself does not solve: the water has to go somewhere, and kerbs, gutters and stormwater drains are not acceptable answers. Wastewater capture equipment intercepts runoff at the perimeter and recovers it before it leaves the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe equipment here is built around vacuum-sealed boom. A flexible boom is laid across the downslope edge and connected to a wet vacuum. The vacuum holds it against the surface and draws intercepted liquid along inside it, so containment and recovery happen in one action rather than as a barrier followed by a pump-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe range covers \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vacu-boom\"\u003eVacu-Boom\u003c\/a\u003e systems from Pressure Power Systems, supplied as complete kits or as individual 5 ft sections, cap ends, centre taps and clips so a run can be built to the site rather than the site worked around a fixed length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the run to the downslope edge, not to the vehicle.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer's own engineers report that buyers routinely overestimate the length they need. Work from runoff direction, drain positions and natural fall, and the answer is often a smaller system than expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow decides whether it works.\u003c\/strong\u003e The seal is created by moving air, not by weight, so an undersized vacuum does not simply underperform — it may not hold the boom down at all. Vacu-Boom requires 202 CFM at 6.5 inHg for any run of 20 ft or longer. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/razorback-portables\"\u003eRazorback portables\u003c\/a\u003e, the MAXX machines meet it at 275 CFM; the standard fibreglass portables deliver 185 CFM and do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the full 50 mm bore.\u003c\/strong\u003e Airflow is lost to restriction faster than to distance. A reducer at the machine inlet costs more seal than a long hose run does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic pump-out matters more than tank size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Without it the tank fills, work stops, the vacuum is switched off — and the moment the vacuum stops, the boom releases. On a job where the barrier is the environmental control, that is the worst possible moment to lose it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe surface has to suit.\u003c\/strong\u003e These systems need a relatively smooth, hard, non-porous surface: sound concrete, sound bitumen, sealed timber or steel. Cracked or heavily jointed pavement lets air in under the boom, which is the same air that holds the seal down. On marginal ground, prove it on site before committing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCapturing the water is one half of the obligation. Holding, transporting and lawfully disposing of it is the other, and trade waste conditions differ between jurisdictions — confirm yours with your water authority before relying on any capture system as a compliance control. For water removal rather than perimeter interception, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flood-extraction\"\u003eflood extraction\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe mistake we see most often is expecting the vacuum to compensate for a poor layout. The boom has to sit flat and continuously against the surface, with the pickup slots positioned where the water is actually travelling — not where you assumed it would travel. Gaps, uneven ground, badly seated joins, or a boom set too far off the water path all let air bypass the recovery area, and once that happens more vacuum will not rescue it. Get the layout right first, then worry about airflow. Vacuum does matter on longer runs, longer hose runs and multi-section builds, but it is the second thing to troubleshoot, not the first.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vacuboom-tap-centre","title":"Vacu-Boom Centre Tap","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Vacu-Boom centre tap, manufacturer part C-3. It is supplied for use in particular boom configurations rather than in every layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product was previously listed by CCW as a \"centre trap\". The manufacturer has confirmed the correct name is \u003cstrong\u003ecentre tap\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the listing has been corrected.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHow a Vacu-Boom is assembled\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Vacu-Boom is built from 1.52 m (5 ft) sections into whatever configuration the job needs, rather than supplied as one fixed length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's range comprises six basic parts. CCW stocks four of them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-without-port\"\u003e5 ft mid section without port\u003c\/a\u003e — extends the run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-with-port\"\u003e5 ft mid section with port\u003c\/a\u003e — extends the run and provides a take-off point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-cap-end\"\u003eCap end\u003c\/a\u003e — closes the run and provides a vacuum connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-tap-centre\"\u003eCentre tap\u003c\/a\u003e — T-shaped fitting placed near the centre of a layout so suction is distributed evenly in both directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-joiner-clip\"\u003eJoiner clip\u003c\/a\u003e — holds sections together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo further parts are made by the manufacturer but not currently held by CCW, and both are needed for closed-loop or long multi-vacuum layouts — \u003cstrong\u003esquare corner fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e for squares and rectangles, and \u003cstrong\u003edivider plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, thin flat plates fitted between sections to isolate internal airflow. We can order both. Ask us before specifying a perimeter or a run over 40 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCap ends and centre taps carry adjustable air vents, which prevent excessive vacuum pressure when the boom is connected to a large vacuum system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery joint is part of a vacuum manifold. A joint that is not properly seated is an air leak, and an air leak anywhere weakens the seal along the whole run, not just at that joint. Seat every clip and walk the line before switching on.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat it does and which layouts need one\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centre tap is a T-shaped fitting that joins between two 5 ft sections and provides a vacuum connection part-way along a run. Its purpose is balance: placed near the centre of a layout, it draws suction evenly in both directions rather than pulling everything from one end. On a 40 ft boom that means 20 ft either side of the tap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer includes one as standard with the VB40 system and with all three closed-loop systems (VB-CL12, VB-CL15 and VB-CL18). It can be added to any layout, but shorter runs taking vacuum from an end cap do not need one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the cap end, it carries an adjustable air vent to prevent excessive vacuum pressure when the boom is connected to a large vacuum system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither of CCW's stocked kits includes a centre tap. Both the 20 ft and 25 ft systems are short enough to draw evenly from one end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your run is longer than the 25 ft kit, or you are building a closed perimeter, contact us. The manufacturer builds systems up to 40 ft and three closed-loop configurations, and we can order any of them — closed loops also require a divider plate, which is supplied with those systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eVacuum and surface requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boom seals by airflow, not weight. The manufacturer's minimum for a 20 ft run and longer is 202 CFM (approximately 343 m³\/h) at 6.5 in Hg (approximately 22 kPa), through a 50 mm (2 in) hose. Keep the full 2 in bore through to the machine — restriction costs seal faster than distance does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relatively smooth, hard, non-porous surface is required. No crack or roughness tolerance is published, so prove the seal on site where pavement is aged or broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-floodmaxx-auto-machine-only\"\u003eRazorback Floodmaxx Auto\u003c\/a\u003e meets these figures at 275 CFM and 11 in Hg. Standard Razorback fibreglass portables with 2 x 5.7 in vacuum motors — Flood Mate Auto, Balboa 700 and Drago 1600 — deliver 185 CFM and are \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for a Vacu-Boom. Only the MAXX machines, with 2 x 6.6 in motors, reach the required airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eChemical exposure and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer states general tolerance to alkalines, acids, petrochemicals and solvents when diluted at concentrations normally found in aqueous cleaning effluent, and excludes undiluted or concentrated aggressive chemicals, flammables and hazardous materials. Acidic chemicals require extreme dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical attack, where it happens, happens mostly in storage rather than in use. Rinse thoroughly after any use involving detergent or chemical, and never let chemical dry and harden on the sections. Done properly, the manufacturer reports service lives beyond ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's limited warranty covers the boom system against defects in materials or workmanship for \u003cstrong\u003ethree months\u003c\/strong\u003e from date of purchase, and the vacuum recovery unit with pump-out system for twelve months, provided the equipment is used in accordance with the written operating and maintenance instructions. It is a factory return warranty and excludes field labour, freight, ordinary wear, and damage from misuse or lack of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese manufacturer terms are in addition to, and do not limit or exclude, your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the ACL. Talk to us about your situation — a three-month factory warranty on an imported product is not the whole picture, and we would rather discuss it before you order than after.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eManufacturer documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_Components_Drawing.pdf\"\u003eComponent identification drawing (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_SpecialApplications_TB1174_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical Bulletin 1174 — special applications and configurations (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_ChemicalCompatibility_TB1176_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical Bulletin 1176 — chemical compatibility (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_System_VB20-VR1B_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical specifications — VB20-VR1B system (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_System_Warranty.pdf\"\u003eManufacturer limited warranty (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrom the workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[Technician's Note — replace before publishing: two to four sentences of first-hand CCW field experience relevant to this product. A pattern you see, a mistake customers make, or something learned from servicing or selling it. Not spec repetition, not a sales pitch, not invented.]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-20-ft-kit\"\u003eVacu-Boom 20ft Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — 6.1 m run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-25-ft-kit\"\u003eVacu-Boom 25ft Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — 7.6 m run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-floodmaxx-auto-machine-only\"\u003eRazorback Floodmaxx Auto\u003c\/a\u003e — 275 CFM automatic pump-out wet vacuum that meets the boom's requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vacu-boom\"\u003eComplete Vacu-Boom component range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vacu-Boom","offers":[{"title":"EACH","offer_id":20886673195067,"sku":"PPSVBC-3","price":242.81,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/products\/Vacu-Boom-Centre-Trap.jpg?v=1780550896"},{"product_id":"vacuboom-joiner-clip","title":"Vacu-Boom Joiner Clip","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Vacu-Boom joiner clip, manufacturer part C-4. Clips hold the 1.52 m (5 ft) sections together to form a continuous run, and they are the consumable of the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20 ft kit ships with five, the 25 ft kit with six — one more than the number of sections in each case. At a fraction of the cost of any other part in the range, clips are the item most likely to strand a crew on site. Carry spares.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHow a Vacu-Boom is assembled\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Vacu-Boom is built from 1.52 m (5 ft) sections into whatever configuration the job needs, rather than supplied as one fixed length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's range comprises six basic parts. CCW stocks four of them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-without-port\"\u003e5 ft mid section without port\u003c\/a\u003e — extends the run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-with-port\"\u003e5 ft mid section with port\u003c\/a\u003e — extends the run and provides a take-off point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-cap-end\"\u003eCap end\u003c\/a\u003e — closes the run and provides a vacuum connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-tap-centre\"\u003eCentre tap\u003c\/a\u003e — T-shaped fitting placed near the centre of a layout so suction is distributed evenly in both directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-joiner-clip\"\u003eJoiner clip\u003c\/a\u003e — holds sections together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo further parts are made by the manufacturer but not currently held by CCW, and both are needed for closed-loop or long multi-vacuum layouts — \u003cstrong\u003esquare corner fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e for squares and rectangles, and \u003cstrong\u003edivider plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, thin flat plates fitted between sections to isolate internal airflow. We can order both. Ask us before specifying a perimeter or a run over 40 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCap ends and centre taps carry adjustable air vents, which prevent excessive vacuum pressure when the boom is connected to a large vacuum system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery joint is part of a vacuum manifold. A joint that is not properly seated is an air leak, and an air leak anywhere weakens the seal along the whole run, not just at that joint. Seat every clip and walk the line before switching on.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhy clips matter more than their price suggests\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Vacu-Boom run is a vacuum manifold. Every joint is either sealed or it is an air leak, and an air leak does not just weaken that joint — it weakens the seal along the whole run, because air drawn in through the gap is air no longer holding the boom down elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes clip condition a performance issue rather than a housekeeping one. A clip that has been driven over, distorted or partly seated shows up as a boom that will not pull down properly, and the fault is easily misdiagnosed as insufficient vacuum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo habits worth forming:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalk the run and check every clip is fully seated before switching the vacuum on, not after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep spares on the rig. Clips go missing during pack-down more often than they fail in service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eVacuum and surface requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boom seals by airflow, not weight. The manufacturer's minimum for a 20 ft run and longer is 202 CFM (approximately 343 m³\/h) at 6.5 in Hg (approximately 22 kPa), through a 50 mm (2 in) hose. Keep the full 2 in bore through to the machine — restriction costs seal faster than distance does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relatively smooth, hard, non-porous surface is required. No crack or roughness tolerance is published, so prove the seal on site where pavement is aged or broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-floodmaxx-auto-machine-only\"\u003eRazorback Floodmaxx Auto\u003c\/a\u003e meets these figures at 275 CFM and 11 in Hg. Standard Razorback fibreglass portables with 2 x 5.7 in vacuum motors — Flood Mate Auto, Balboa 700 and Drago 1600 — deliver 185 CFM and are \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for a Vacu-Boom. Only the MAXX machines, with 2 x 6.6 in motors, reach the required airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eChemical exposure and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer states general tolerance to alkalines, acids, petrochemicals and solvents when diluted at concentrations normally found in aqueous cleaning effluent, and excludes undiluted or concentrated aggressive chemicals, flammables and hazardous materials. Acidic chemicals require extreme dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical attack, where it happens, happens mostly in storage rather than in use. Rinse thoroughly after any use involving detergent or chemical, and never let chemical dry and harden on the sections. Done properly, the manufacturer reports service lives beyond ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's limited warranty covers the boom system against defects in materials or workmanship for \u003cstrong\u003ethree months\u003c\/strong\u003e from date of purchase, and the vacuum recovery unit with pump-out system for twelve months, provided the equipment is used in accordance with the written operating and maintenance instructions. It is a factory return warranty and excludes field labour, freight, ordinary wear, and damage from misuse or lack of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese manufacturer terms are in addition to, and do not limit or exclude, your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the ACL. Talk to us about your situation — a three-month factory warranty on an imported product is not the whole picture, and we would rather discuss it before you order than after.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eManufacturer documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_Components_Drawing.pdf\"\u003eComponent identification drawing (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_SpecialApplications_TB1174_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical Bulletin 1174 — special applications and configurations (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_ChemicalCompatibility_TB1176_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical Bulletin 1176 — chemical compatibility (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_System_VB20-VR1B_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical specifications — VB20-VR1B system (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_System_Warranty.pdf\"\u003eManufacturer limited warranty (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrom the workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[Technician's Note — replace before publishing: two to four sentences of first-hand CCW field experience relevant to this product. A pattern you see, a mistake customers make, or something learned from servicing or selling it. Not spec repetition, not a sales pitch, not invented.]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-20-ft-kit\"\u003eVacu-Boom 20ft Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — 6.1 m run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-25-ft-kit\"\u003eVacu-Boom 25ft Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — 7.6 m run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-floodmaxx-auto-machine-only\"\u003eRazorback Floodmaxx Auto\u003c\/a\u003e — 275 CFM automatic pump-out wet vacuum that meets the boom's requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vacu-boom\"\u003eComplete Vacu-Boom component range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vacu-Boom","offers":[{"title":"EACH","offer_id":20886673424443,"sku":"PPSVBC-4","price":45.83,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/products\/Vacu-Boom-Joiner-Clip.jpg?v=1780550897"},{"product_id":"vacuboom-cap-end","title":"Vacu-Boom Cap End","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Vacu-Boom cap end. It closes the end of a run and serves as a vacuum hose connection point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery open-ended run needs a cap at each end. An uncapped end is an open air path, and on a vacuum-sealed boom that means the run will not pull down properly along its length. Both the 20 ft and 25 ft kits ship with two.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHow a Vacu-Boom is assembled\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Vacu-Boom is built from 1.52 m (5 ft) sections into whatever configuration the job needs, rather than supplied as one fixed length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's range comprises six basic parts. CCW stocks four of them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-without-port\"\u003e5 ft mid section without port\u003c\/a\u003e — extends the run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-with-port\"\u003e5 ft mid section with port\u003c\/a\u003e — extends the run and provides a take-off point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-cap-end\"\u003eCap end\u003c\/a\u003e — closes the run and provides a vacuum connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-tap-centre\"\u003eCentre tap\u003c\/a\u003e — T-shaped fitting placed near the centre of a layout so suction is distributed evenly in both directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-joiner-clip\"\u003eJoiner clip\u003c\/a\u003e — holds sections together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo further parts are made by the manufacturer but not currently held by CCW, and both are needed for closed-loop or long multi-vacuum layouts — \u003cstrong\u003esquare corner fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e for squares and rectangles, and \u003cstrong\u003edivider plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, thin flat plates fitted between sections to isolate internal airflow. We can order both. Ask us before specifying a perimeter or a run over 40 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCap ends and centre taps carry adjustable air vents, which prevent excessive vacuum pressure when the boom is connected to a large vacuum system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery joint is part of a vacuum manifold. A joint that is not properly seated is an air leak, and an air leak anywhere weakens the seal along the whole run, not just at that joint. Seat every clip and walk the line before switching on.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhere the cap end sits in a layout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cap end does two jobs at once. It closes the run, and it is one of the two places the vacuum hose can be connected — the other being a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-with-port\"\u003e5 ft mid section with port\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe connection socket is sized for a US-standard 2 in male hose cuff and cannot be modified. CCW has confirmed that a standard Australian 50 mm vacuum hose cuff mates with it correctly, so no adapter is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA straightforward downslope barrier uses two cap ends, one at each end, with the vacuum taken from one of them. A layout taking vacuum from a ported mid section still needs both ends capped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCap ends are the fittings most exposed to being stood on, driven over and dropped, so they are worth carrying a spare of on a mobile rig.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eVacuum and surface requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boom seals by airflow, not weight. The manufacturer's minimum for a 20 ft run and longer is 202 CFM (approximately 343 m³\/h) at 6.5 in Hg (approximately 22 kPa), through a 50 mm (2 in) hose. Keep the full 2 in bore through to the machine — restriction costs seal faster than distance does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relatively smooth, hard, non-porous surface is required. No crack or roughness tolerance is published, so prove the seal on site where pavement is aged or broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-floodmaxx-auto-machine-only\"\u003eRazorback Floodmaxx Auto\u003c\/a\u003e meets these figures at 275 CFM and 11 in Hg. Standard Razorback fibreglass portables with 2 x 5.7 in vacuum motors — Flood Mate Auto, Balboa 700 and Drago 1600 — deliver 185 CFM and are \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for a Vacu-Boom. Only the MAXX machines, with 2 x 6.6 in motors, reach the required airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eChemical exposure and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer states general tolerance to alkalines, acids, petrochemicals and solvents when diluted at concentrations normally found in aqueous cleaning effluent, and excludes undiluted or concentrated aggressive chemicals, flammables and hazardous materials. Acidic chemicals require extreme dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical attack, where it happens, happens mostly in storage rather than in use. Rinse thoroughly after any use involving detergent or chemical, and never let chemical dry and harden on the sections. Done properly, the manufacturer reports service lives beyond ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's limited warranty covers the boom system against defects in materials or workmanship for \u003cstrong\u003ethree months\u003c\/strong\u003e from date of purchase, and the vacuum recovery unit with pump-out system for twelve months, provided the equipment is used in accordance with the written operating and maintenance instructions. It is a factory return warranty and excludes field labour, freight, ordinary wear, and damage from misuse or lack of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese manufacturer terms are in addition to, and do not limit or exclude, your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the ACL. Talk to us about your situation — a three-month factory warranty on an imported product is not the whole picture, and we would rather discuss it before you order than after.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eManufacturer documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_Components_Drawing.pdf\"\u003eComponent identification drawing (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_SpecialApplications_TB1174_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical Bulletin 1174 — special applications and configurations (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_ChemicalCompatibility_TB1176_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical Bulletin 1176 — chemical compatibility (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_System_VB20-VR1B_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical specifications — VB20-VR1B system (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_System_Warranty.pdf\"\u003eManufacturer limited warranty (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrom the workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[Technician's Note — replace before publishing: two to four sentences of first-hand CCW field experience relevant to this product. A pattern you see, a mistake customers make, or something learned from servicing or selling it. Not spec repetition, not a sales pitch, not invented.]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-20-ft-kit\"\u003eVacu-Boom 20ft Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — 6.1 m run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-25-ft-kit\"\u003eVacu-Boom 25ft Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — 7.6 m run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-floodmaxx-auto-machine-only\"\u003eRazorback Floodmaxx Auto\u003c\/a\u003e — 275 CFM automatic pump-out wet vacuum that meets the boom's requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vacu-boom\"\u003eComplete Vacu-Boom component range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vacu-Boom","offers":[{"title":"EACH","offer_id":20886673653819,"sku":"PPSVBC-2","price":279.36,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/products\/Vacu-Boom-Cap-End.jpg?v=1780550898"},{"product_id":"vacuboom-20-ft-kit","title":"Vacu-Boom 20ft Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vacu-Boom is a wastewater capture and spill containment system. A flexible boom is laid on the ground and connected to a vacuum. The vacuum pulls the boom down onto the surface so it seals like a suction cup, forming a liquid barrier that intercepts runoff and extracts it at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used where washing has to happen where the vehicle or plant already stands, and the wash water cannot be allowed to reach kerbs, gutters or stormwater drains. The manufacturer developed it for wastewater recovery from vehicle washing, and that remains its core application — along with plant washdown, hardstand and forecourt cleaning, and emergency spill containment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat is in this kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20 ft kit supplies a 6.1 m run:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x 1.52 m (5 ft) mid sections — 2 with port, 2 without\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x end caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x joiner clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo vacuum, hoses or holding tank are included. Further sections can be added at any time to extend the run or form a partial perimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boom is a hollow flexible tube 127 mm (5 in) wide with a C-shaped cross-section, laid open side down on the surface. Small liquid inlet openings run along the bottom edge on one side. That side faces the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the vacuum running, air is drawn in through those inlets. The pressure difference holds the boom down against the surface and forms the seal, and the same airflow carries the intercepted liquid along inside the boom, through the vacuum hose and into the recovery tank. Containment and recovery happen in a single action — there is no separate pump-down step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boom is not a dam and does not work by weight. It works by airflow. If the vacuum stops, the seal releases and the boom leaks. Anyone relying on it as an environmental control needs to understand that the barrier and the vacuum are one system, not two.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eVacuum requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vacuum system is required and is not supplied with this kit. The manufacturer's stated minimum for a 20 ft boom and longer is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow — 202 CFM\u003c\/strong\u003e (approximately 343 m³\/h)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum pressure — 6.5 in Hg\u003c\/strong\u003e (approximately 22 kPa, or about 2,245 mm water lift)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHose — 50 mm (2 in) internal diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a cam-lever quick coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer is explicit that airflow is the specification that matters most, and that any vacuum type — electric or air powered — is acceptable provided both minimums are met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo practical points carry more weight than the headline figure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the full 50 mm bore through to the machine.\u003c\/strong\u003e The seal depends on airflow, and airflow is lost to restriction faster than it is lost to distance. A reducer at the inlet, or a run of undersized hose, costs more seal than a modest difference in motor rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic pump-out is not mandatory, but it changes how the system works.\u003c\/strong\u003e Without it the recovery tank fills, work stops, the vacuum is switched off — and the moment the vacuum stops, the boom releases. On a job where the barrier is the environmental control, that is the worst possible moment to lose it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSourcing a vacuum in Australia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's own vacuum unit is built only in 115 V \/ 60 Hz and is not supplied to Australia. The manufacturer's stated position for customers outside the United States is to buy the boom direct and pair it with a locally sourced vacuum meeting the airflow and vacuum pressure minimums above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vacuum connection socket on the boom is sized for a US-standard 2 in male hose cuff and cannot be modified. CCW has confirmed that a standard Australian 50 mm vacuum hose cuff mates with it correctly, so no adapter is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe right Razorback for this boom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCCW's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-floodmaxx-auto-machine-only\"\u003eRazorback Floodmaxx Auto\u003c\/a\u003e meets all three requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVacu-Boom minimum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRazorback Floodmaxx Auto\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirflow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e202 CFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e275 CFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 in Hg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 in Hg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHose bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm (2 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm throughout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt carries twin 1600 W two-stage motors, a 78 litre tank and a 195 LPM stainless submersible automatic pump-out, with 50 mm vacuum plumbing running from the hose connection port right through to the collection chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant — which Razorback portables will not work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the Razorback fibreglass portable range, airflow follows the vacuum motor size:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMachine type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVacuum motors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAirflow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for a Vacu-Boom?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard fibreglass portables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 5.7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e185 CFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — below the 202 CFM minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMAXX fibreglass portables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 6.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e275 CFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat rules out the Razorback Flood Mate Auto, Balboa 700, Balboa 700 Auto, Drago 1600 and Drago 1600 Auto. All are capable flood extraction machines, but at 185 CFM none reach the airflow this boom needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matters more than a small shortfall normally would. The seal is created by airflow, so an undersized vacuum does not simply work a little less well — it may not hold the boom down reliably at all, and the failure shows up as a barrier that leaks rather than as an obviously underpowered machine. If you already own a standard portable, talk to us before assuming it will drive a boom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSurface requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's requirement is a \u003cstrong\u003erelatively smooth\u003c\/strong\u003e, hard, non-porous surface. Sound concrete, sound bitumen, sealed timber and steel are suitable. The boom will not seal on gravel, soil, grass or any porous or loose surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo numerical tolerance is published — there is no stated maximum surface roughness, crack or joint width, or maximum fall. This matters more than it might appear, because a vacuum seal is exactly the kind of barrier that broken pavement defeats. Air drawn in through a void under the boom is air that is no longer holding the seal down anywhere along the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the surface is aged, cracked, spalled, heavily jointed or visibly uneven, treat the seal as something to prove on site rather than assume. If you work across multiple client sites with varying pavement, that variability is the main risk to the system working for you — not the equipment. Talk to us before ordering rather than after.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eChemical compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's position, set out in its own technical bulletin on chemical compatibility, is worth reading carefully because it is more useful than a blanket assurance would be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure Power Systems \u003cstrong\u003edoes not guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e the system to be chemically compatible with every possible use situation, on the grounds that waste water contains too wide a range of compounds and concentrations. What it does state is that the system tolerates most chemicals used, and contaminants removed, in normal cleaning processes — including alkalines, acids, petrochemicals, solvents and heavy metals — \u003cstrong\u003ewhen diluted in water at the concentrations normally found in aqueous cleaning effluent\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system is intended for capturing aqueous solutions containing diluted chemicals and contaminants. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e intended to handle undiluted or highly concentrated aggressive chemicals, flammables, or hazardous materials such as toxic, bio-hazardous or radioactive fluids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo points from the manufacturer that matter in daily use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical attack, where it occurs, happens mostly during storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — not during the wash. Residue left on the boom has hours or days of undiluted contact time. Runoff has seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidic chemicals require extreme dilution.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical consequence is that rinsing is not housekeeping, it is the compatibility control. See Cleaning and storage below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials of construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boom is built in two bonded layers, and the reason matters when you are assessing chemical exposure or service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is a closed-cell elastomer foam, which is the part that conforms to the surface and forms the seal. Bonded to it is a hard ribbed plastic outer arch — the manufacturer's technical bulletin identifies this as ABS — whose job is to hold the boom's arched shape so it cannot collapse inward under the vacuum it is generating. Without the rigid arch the boom would pull itself flat and stop working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElsewhere in a complete system: the vacuum unit is PVC and stainless steel, suction and discharge hoses are PVC and glass-reinforced polypropylene, the pump-out unit is ABS and stainless steel, and filter bags are polyester as standard with polypropylene optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your process involves a specific chemistry and you need a compatibility position in writing, note that the manufacturer does not issue product-specific compatibility statements. Contact us and we will put your question to them directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssembled boom length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.1 m (20 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit contents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 x 5 ft mid sections, 2 x end caps, 5 x clips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBoom width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127 mm (5 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCross-section\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC-shaped, open side down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSection length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.52 m (5 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum airflow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e202 CFM (approx. 343 m³\/h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum vacuum pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 in Hg (approx. 22 kPa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapture rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.9 L\/min (10 GPM) — manufacturer figure for the 20 ft system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVacuum hose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm (2 in) ID, cam-lever quick coupler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDischarge hose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 mm (1½ in) ID smooth bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable surfaces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelatively smooth concrete, bitumen, sealed timber, steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoam material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosed-cell vinyl nitrile elastomer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSetup time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 5 minutes, one person\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpected service life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10+ years with correct care (manufacturer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer warranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 months, boom system (see Warranty below)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVacuum unit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supplied — source locally, see above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirflow and vacuum pressure figures are the manufacturer's stated minimums. The 202 CFM requirement covers boom lengths up to 40 ft, and the manufacturer confirms the 37.9 L\/min (10 GPM) capture rate is constant regardless of boom length.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHow a Vacu-Boom is assembled\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Vacu-Boom is built from 1.52 m (5 ft) sections into whatever configuration the job needs, rather than supplied as one fixed length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's range comprises six basic parts. CCW stocks four of them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-without-port\"\u003e5 ft mid section without port\u003c\/a\u003e — extends the run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-with-port\"\u003e5 ft mid section with port\u003c\/a\u003e — extends the run and provides a take-off point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-cap-end\"\u003eCap end\u003c\/a\u003e — closes the run and provides a vacuum connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-tap-centre\"\u003eCentre tap\u003c\/a\u003e — T-shaped fitting placed near the centre of a layout so suction is distributed evenly in both directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-joiner-clip\"\u003eJoiner clip\u003c\/a\u003e — holds sections together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo further parts are made by the manufacturer but not currently held by CCW, and both are needed for closed-loop or long multi-vacuum layouts — \u003cstrong\u003esquare corner fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e for squares and rectangles, and \u003cstrong\u003edivider plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, thin flat plates fitted between sections to isolate internal airflow. We can order both. Ask us before specifying a perimeter or a run over 40 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe wider Vacu-Boom range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCCW stocks the 20 ft and 25 ft kits. The manufacturer builds a fuller range, all of which we can order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSystem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePorted sections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlain sections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClips\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnd caps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentre tap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDivider plate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB-CL12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB-CL15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB-CL18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things worth noting from that table. Every system from VB20 upwards ships with exactly two ported sections regardless of length — extra length is added as plain sections. And the \u003cstrong\u003eCL systems are closed loops\u003c\/strong\u003e: they carry no end caps at all, using a divider plate and a centre tap instead. If you need full perimeter containment rather than a downslope barrier, a CL system is the manufacturer's answer and is a cleaner solution than building a loop from square corners. Talk to us about lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCap ends and centre taps carry adjustable air vents, which prevent excessive vacuum pressure when the boom is connected to a large vacuum system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery joint is part of a vacuum manifold. A joint that is not properly seated is an air leak, and an air leak anywhere weakens the seal along the whole run, not just at that joint. Seat every clip and walk the line before switching on.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSetup and crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetup and pack-down is under five minutes for one person once the layout is understood. A two-person crew is worth having on live roadside or yard work — not because the boom needs it, but because someone should be watching the barrier while someone else is washing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCleaning and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere any detergent or chemical has been used, rinse the boom thoroughly after use and flush the system out. Do not allow chemical to dry and harden on the boom sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the single maintenance instruction that determines service life. The manufacturer reports customers still running booms after more than ten years with proper care, and identifies storage — not use — as when chemical attack occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the boom has been exposed to hydrocarbons or hazardous material, the rinsate is itself a waste stream and needs to be captured and disposed of accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system breaks down into 1.52 m (5 ft) lengths for storage and transport, which is what makes it practical to carry on a mobile rig.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eContainment without extraction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system can also be used as a static containment barrier for liquids that should not be drawn through a vacuum. Used this way the boom is positioned with the inlet openings facing away from the liquid, so it holds the liquid rather than extracting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssess the liquid first. The manufacturer excludes flammables and hazardous materials from the system's intended use, and nothing should be drawn into a vacuum recovery unit without checking the safety data sheet and the ratings of the vacuum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMobile truck, fleet and plant washing where the vehicle cannot be moved to a bunded bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-plant equipment washdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardstand, forecourt, car park and footpath washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft and marine washing, including deck and marina runoff interception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency stormwater and spill containment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWastewater capture from pressure washing on a hard surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eConfigurations and sizing a longer run\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no upper limit to boom length provided the vacuum system supplies enough airflow. Booms can be built as straight lines, semi-circles, full circles, ellipses, squares and rectangles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum lateral bend radius — 1.83 m (6 ft).\u003c\/strong\u003e The smallest closed circle is 3.66 m (12 ft) in diameter and needs eight 5 ft sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny open-ended boom of 12.2 m (40 ft) or longer can be closed into a circle or ellipse by omitting the end caps and adding a divider plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns over 12.2 m (40 ft) use either one 200 CFM portable vacuum per 40 ft of boom, or a single large-capacity vacuum such as a vacuum truck with the hoses joined at a distribution manifold. Either way the boom is sectioned internally with divider plates to equalise airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive and passive mode\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eactive mode\u003c\/strong\u003e the port openings along the bottom edge are in use, so the boom seals and extracts at the same time. In \u003cstrong\u003epassive mode\u003c\/strong\u003e no port openings are used — the boom seals to the surface as a barrier only. Large systems are sometimes a combination of both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of port openings in use is the main factor setting the airflow requirement, which is why the two modes differ so sharply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAirflow required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive (barrier and extraction)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 CFM per 12.2 m (40 ft) of boom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive (barrier only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 CFM per 61 m (200 ft) of boom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum pressure requirement is 87 in of water (approximately 6.4 in Hg, or 22 kPa) and stays constant regardless of boom length. Only airflow scales.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat this product does not do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not treat, filter or clean the recovered water. It captures it. Treatment and lawful disposal are separate steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not work without a vacuum running. It is not a passive bund.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not seal on porous, loose or unbound surfaces, or on badly broken pavement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not include a vacuum, hoses or holding tank in this kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's limited warranty covers the boom system against defects in materials or workmanship for \u003cstrong\u003ethree months\u003c\/strong\u003e from date of purchase, and the vacuum recovery unit with pump-out system for twelve months, provided the equipment is used in accordance with the written operating and maintenance instructions. It is a factory return warranty and excludes field labour, freight, ordinary wear, and damage from misuse or lack of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese manufacturer terms are in addition to, and do not limit or exclude, your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the ACL. Talk to us about your situation — a three-month factory warranty on an imported product is not the whole picture, and we would rather discuss it before you order than after.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eManufacturer documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_System_VB20-VR1B_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical specifications — VB20-VR1B system (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_SpecialApplications_TB1174_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical Bulletin 1174 — special applications and configurations (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_ChemicalCompatibility_TB1176_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical Bulletin 1176 — chemical compatibility (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_InternationalUse_TB1186_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical Bulletin 1186 — use outside the USA (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_Components_Drawing.pdf\"\u003eComponent identification drawing (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_ExampleLayout_Drawing.pdf\"\u003eExample layout — 30 ft x 10 ft configuration (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_WashPad_40x60ft_Drawing.pdf\"\u003eExample layout — 40 ft x 60 ft wash pad runoff extraction (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_System_Warranty.pdf\"\u003eManufacturer limited warranty (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the manufacturer's own documents, hosted by CCW. Word originals have been converted to PDF without alteration to their content.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRegulatory responsibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapturing wash water is one part of an environmental obligation; what happens to it afterwards is the other. Trade waste discharge, holding, transport and disposal are governed by state environment protection legislation and by the local water authority's trade waste conditions, and those requirements differ between jurisdictions and between sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCCW supplies equipment. We do not certify regulatory compliance, and nothing on this page should be treated as approval to discharge. Confirm your obligations with your water authority and environmental regulator before relying on any capture system as a compliance control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan sections be joined to make a longer run?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The system is built from 1.52 m (5 ft) sections joined by clips, and runs are assembled to whatever length and shape the job needs. The 202 CFM airflow minimum applies from 20 ft upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it form a closed perimeter rather than a downslope barrier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, using square corner fittings. CCW does not hold these in stock but can order them, so discuss the layout with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it include a vacuum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Boom and fittings only. The manufacturer's own vacuum is 115 V and is not supplied to Australia — source one locally to the 202 CFM and 6.5 in Hg minimums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it seal on old cracked bitumen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's requirement is a relatively smooth surface, and no crack tolerance is published. Cracked pavement lets air in under the boom, which is the same air that holds the seal down. Treat a marginal surface as something to prove on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it compatible with my wash chemicals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiluted cleaning chemicals in normal wash runoff are within the manufacturer's stated tolerance. Concentrates are not, acids need extreme dilution, and the real risk is residue drying on the boom in storage. Rinse thoroughly after every use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much water can it recover continuously?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's figure for the 20 ft system is 37.9 L\/min (10 GPM). For context, a single commercial pressure washer typically delivers 12 to 20 L\/min.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill an Australian vacuum hose fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The boom's socket is sized for a US-standard 2 in male cuff and cannot be modified, but CCW has confirmed that a standard Australian 50 mm cuff mates with it correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose this kit or the 25 ft?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the run to the widest downslope edge you need to protect, allowing for spread. The manufacturer's engineering advice is that buyers commonly overestimate the length required, and that assessing runoff direction, drain positions and natural fall usually allows a smaller system. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-25-ft-kit\"\u003e7.6 m (25 ft) kit\u003c\/a\u003e is the alternative, and either extends later with individual sections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrom the workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[Technician's Note — replace before publishing: two to four sentences of first-hand CCW field experience relevant to this product. A pattern you see, a mistake customers make, or something learned from servicing or selling it. Not spec repetition, not a sales pitch, not invented.]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-floodmaxx-auto-machine-only\"\u003eRazorback Floodmaxx Auto\u003c\/a\u003e — 275 CFM at 11 in Hg with 50 mm plumbing; meets the boom's vacuum requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vacu-boom\"\u003eComplete Vacu-Boom component range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vacu-Boom","offers":[{"title":"EACH","offer_id":20886673883195,"sku":"PPSVB20","price":2487.77,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/products\/Vacu-Boom-20ft-Kit.jpg?v=1780550900"},{"product_id":"vacuboom-25-ft-kit","title":"Vacu-Boom 25ft Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vacu-Boom is a wastewater capture and spill containment system. A flexible boom is laid on the ground and connected to a vacuum. The vacuum pulls the boom down onto the surface so it seals like a suction cup, forming a liquid barrier that intercepts runoff and extracts it at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used where washing has to happen where the vehicle or plant already stands, and the wash water cannot be allowed to reach kerbs, gutters or stormwater drains. The manufacturer developed it for wastewater recovery from vehicle washing, and that remains its core application — along with plant washdown, hardstand and forecourt cleaning, and emergency spill containment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat is in this kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 25 ft kit supplies a 7.6 m run:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x 1.52 m (5 ft) mid sections — 2 with port, 3 without\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x end caps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 x joiner clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo vacuum, hoses or holding tank are included. Further sections can be added at any time to extend the run or form a partial perimeter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boom is a hollow flexible tube 127 mm (5 in) wide with a C-shaped cross-section, laid open side down on the surface. Small liquid inlet openings run along the bottom edge on one side. That side faces the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the vacuum running, air is drawn in through those inlets. The pressure difference holds the boom down against the surface and forms the seal, and the same airflow carries the intercepted liquid along inside the boom, through the vacuum hose and into the recovery tank. Containment and recovery happen in a single action — there is no separate pump-down step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boom is not a dam and does not work by weight. It works by airflow. If the vacuum stops, the seal releases and the boom leaks. Anyone relying on it as an environmental control needs to understand that the barrier and the vacuum are one system, not two.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eVacuum requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vacuum system is required and is not supplied with this kit. The manufacturer's stated minimum for a 20 ft boom and longer is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow — 202 CFM\u003c\/strong\u003e (approximately 343 m³\/h)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum pressure — 6.5 in Hg\u003c\/strong\u003e (approximately 22 kPa, or about 2,245 mm water lift)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHose — 50 mm (2 in) internal diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a cam-lever quick coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer is explicit that airflow is the specification that matters most, and that any vacuum type — electric or air powered — is acceptable provided both minimums are met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo practical points carry more weight than the headline figure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the full 50 mm bore through to the machine.\u003c\/strong\u003e The seal depends on airflow, and airflow is lost to restriction faster than it is lost to distance. A reducer at the inlet, or a run of undersized hose, costs more seal than a modest difference in motor rating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic pump-out is not mandatory, but it changes how the system works.\u003c\/strong\u003e Without it the recovery tank fills, work stops, the vacuum is switched off — and the moment the vacuum stops, the boom releases. On a job where the barrier is the environmental control, that is the worst possible moment to lose it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSourcing a vacuum in Australia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's own vacuum unit is built only in 115 V \/ 60 Hz and is not supplied to Australia. The manufacturer's stated position for customers outside the United States is to buy the boom direct and pair it with a locally sourced vacuum meeting the airflow and vacuum pressure minimums above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vacuum connection socket on the boom is sized for a US-standard 2 in male hose cuff and cannot be modified. CCW has confirmed that a standard Australian 50 mm vacuum hose cuff mates with it correctly, so no adapter is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe right Razorback for this boom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCCW's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-floodmaxx-auto-machine-only\"\u003eRazorback Floodmaxx Auto\u003c\/a\u003e meets all three requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVacu-Boom minimum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRazorback Floodmaxx Auto\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirflow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e202 CFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e275 CFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 in Hg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 in Hg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHose bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm (2 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm throughout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt carries twin 1600 W two-stage motors, a 78 litre tank and a 195 LPM stainless submersible automatic pump-out, with 50 mm vacuum plumbing running from the hose connection port right through to the collection chamber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant — which Razorback portables will not work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the Razorback fibreglass portable range, airflow follows the vacuum motor size:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMachine type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVacuum motors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAirflow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for a Vacu-Boom?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard fibreglass portables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 5.7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e185 CFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — below the 202 CFM minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMAXX fibreglass portables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 6.6 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e275 CFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat rules out the Razorback Flood Mate Auto, Balboa 700, Balboa 700 Auto, Drago 1600 and Drago 1600 Auto. All are capable flood extraction machines, but at 185 CFM none reach the airflow this boom needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matters more than a small shortfall normally would. The seal is created by airflow, so an undersized vacuum does not simply work a little less well — it may not hold the boom down reliably at all, and the failure shows up as a barrier that leaks rather than as an obviously underpowered machine. If you already own a standard portable, talk to us before assuming it will drive a boom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSurface requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's requirement is a \u003cstrong\u003erelatively smooth\u003c\/strong\u003e, hard, non-porous surface. Sound concrete, sound bitumen, sealed timber and steel are suitable. The boom will not seal on gravel, soil, grass or any porous or loose surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo numerical tolerance is published — there is no stated maximum surface roughness, crack or joint width, or maximum fall. This matters more than it might appear, because a vacuum seal is exactly the kind of barrier that broken pavement defeats. Air drawn in through a void under the boom is air that is no longer holding the seal down anywhere along the run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the surface is aged, cracked, spalled, heavily jointed or visibly uneven, treat the seal as something to prove on site rather than assume. If you work across multiple client sites with varying pavement, that variability is the main risk to the system working for you — not the equipment. Talk to us before ordering rather than after.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eChemical compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's position, set out in its own technical bulletin on chemical compatibility, is worth reading carefully because it is more useful than a blanket assurance would be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressure Power Systems \u003cstrong\u003edoes not guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e the system to be chemically compatible with every possible use situation, on the grounds that waste water contains too wide a range of compounds and concentrations. What it does state is that the system tolerates most chemicals used, and contaminants removed, in normal cleaning processes — including alkalines, acids, petrochemicals, solvents and heavy metals — \u003cstrong\u003ewhen diluted in water at the concentrations normally found in aqueous cleaning effluent\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system is intended for capturing aqueous solutions containing diluted chemicals and contaminants. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e intended to handle undiluted or highly concentrated aggressive chemicals, flammables, or hazardous materials such as toxic, bio-hazardous or radioactive fluids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo points from the manufacturer that matter in daily use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical attack, where it occurs, happens mostly during storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — not during the wash. Residue left on the boom has hours or days of undiluted contact time. Runoff has seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidic chemicals require extreme dilution.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical consequence is that rinsing is not housekeeping, it is the compatibility control. See Cleaning and storage below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials of construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boom is built in two bonded layers, and the reason matters when you are assessing chemical exposure or service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is a closed-cell elastomer foam, which is the part that conforms to the surface and forms the seal. Bonded to it is a hard ribbed plastic outer arch — the manufacturer's technical bulletin identifies this as ABS — whose job is to hold the boom's arched shape so it cannot collapse inward under the vacuum it is generating. Without the rigid arch the boom would pull itself flat and stop working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElsewhere in a complete system: the vacuum unit is PVC and stainless steel, suction and discharge hoses are PVC and glass-reinforced polypropylene, the pump-out unit is ABS and stainless steel, and filter bags are polyester as standard with polypropylene optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your process involves a specific chemistry and you need a compatibility position in writing, note that the manufacturer does not issue product-specific compatibility statements. Contact us and we will put your question to them directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssembled boom length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.6 m (25 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit contents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 x 5 ft mid sections, 2 x end caps, 6 x clips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBoom width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127 mm (5 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCross-section\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC-shaped, open side down\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSection length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.52 m (5 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum airflow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e202 CFM (approx. 343 m³\/h)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMinimum vacuum pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5 in Hg (approx. 22 kPa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapture rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37.9 L\/min (10 GPM) — manufacturer figure for the 20 ft system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVacuum hose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm (2 in) ID, cam-lever quick coupler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDischarge hose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 mm (1½ in) ID smooth bore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable surfaces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelatively smooth concrete, bitumen, sealed timber, steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoam material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosed-cell vinyl nitrile elastomer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSetup time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 5 minutes, one person\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExpected service life\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10+ years with correct care (manufacturer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer warranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 months, boom system (see Warranty below)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVacuum unit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supplied — source locally, see above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAirflow and vacuum pressure figures are the manufacturer's stated minimums. The 202 CFM requirement covers boom lengths up to 40 ft, and the manufacturer confirms the 37.9 L\/min (10 GPM) capture rate is constant regardless of boom length.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHow a Vacu-Boom is assembled\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Vacu-Boom is built from 1.52 m (5 ft) sections into whatever configuration the job needs, rather than supplied as one fixed length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's range comprises six basic parts. CCW stocks four of them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-without-port\"\u003e5 ft mid section without port\u003c\/a\u003e — extends the run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-with-port\"\u003e5 ft mid section with port\u003c\/a\u003e — extends the run and provides a take-off point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-cap-end\"\u003eCap end\u003c\/a\u003e — closes the run and provides a vacuum connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-tap-centre\"\u003eCentre tap\u003c\/a\u003e — T-shaped fitting placed near the centre of a layout so suction is distributed evenly in both directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-joiner-clip\"\u003eJoiner clip\u003c\/a\u003e — holds sections together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo further parts are made by the manufacturer but not currently held by CCW, and both are needed for closed-loop or long multi-vacuum layouts — \u003cstrong\u003esquare corner fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e for squares and rectangles, and \u003cstrong\u003edivider plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, thin flat plates fitted between sections to isolate internal airflow. We can order both. Ask us before specifying a perimeter or a run over 40 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe wider Vacu-Boom range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCCW stocks the 20 ft and 25 ft kits. The manufacturer builds a fuller range, all of which we can order:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSystem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePorted sections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlain sections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClips\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnd caps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCentre tap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDivider plate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB-CL12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB-CL15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVB-CL18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things worth noting from that table. Every system from VB20 upwards ships with exactly two ported sections regardless of length — extra length is added as plain sections. And the \u003cstrong\u003eCL systems are closed loops\u003c\/strong\u003e: they carry no end caps at all, using a divider plate and a centre tap instead. If you need full perimeter containment rather than a downslope barrier, a CL system is the manufacturer's answer and is a cleaner solution than building a loop from square corners. Talk to us about lead time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCap ends and centre taps carry adjustable air vents, which prevent excessive vacuum pressure when the boom is connected to a large vacuum system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery joint is part of a vacuum manifold. A joint that is not properly seated is an air leak, and an air leak anywhere weakens the seal along the whole run, not just at that joint. Seat every clip and walk the line before switching on.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSetup and crew\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetup and pack-down is under five minutes for one person once the layout is understood. A two-person crew is worth having on live roadside or yard work — not because the boom needs it, but because someone should be watching the barrier while someone else is washing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCleaning and storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere any detergent or chemical has been used, rinse the boom thoroughly after use and flush the system out. Do not allow chemical to dry and harden on the boom sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the single maintenance instruction that determines service life. The manufacturer reports customers still running booms after more than ten years with proper care, and identifies storage — not use — as when chemical attack occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the boom has been exposed to hydrocarbons or hazardous material, the rinsate is itself a waste stream and needs to be captured and disposed of accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system breaks down into 1.52 m (5 ft) lengths for storage and transport, which is what makes it practical to carry on a mobile rig.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eContainment without extraction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe system can also be used as a static containment barrier for liquids that should not be drawn through a vacuum. Used this way the boom is positioned with the inlet openings facing away from the liquid, so it holds the liquid rather than extracting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssess the liquid first. The manufacturer excludes flammables and hazardous materials from the system's intended use, and nothing should be drawn into a vacuum recovery unit without checking the safety data sheet and the ratings of the vacuum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMobile truck, fleet and plant washing where the vehicle cannot be moved to a bunded bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-plant equipment washdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardstand, forecourt, car park and footpath washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft and marine washing, including deck and marina runoff interception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency stormwater and spill containment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWastewater capture from pressure washing on a hard surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eConfigurations and sizing a longer run\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no upper limit to boom length provided the vacuum system supplies enough airflow. Booms can be built as straight lines, semi-circles, full circles, ellipses, squares and rectangles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum lateral bend radius — 1.83 m (6 ft).\u003c\/strong\u003e The smallest closed circle is 3.66 m (12 ft) in diameter and needs eight 5 ft sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny open-ended boom of 12.2 m (40 ft) or longer can be closed into a circle or ellipse by omitting the end caps and adding a divider plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns over 12.2 m (40 ft) use either one 200 CFM portable vacuum per 40 ft of boom, or a single large-capacity vacuum such as a vacuum truck with the hoses joined at a distribution manifold. Either way the boom is sectioned internally with divider plates to equalise airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive and passive mode\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eactive mode\u003c\/strong\u003e the port openings along the bottom edge are in use, so the boom seals and extracts at the same time. In \u003cstrong\u003epassive mode\u003c\/strong\u003e no port openings are used — the boom seals to the surface as a barrier only. Large systems are sometimes a combination of both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of port openings in use is the main factor setting the airflow requirement, which is why the two modes differ so sharply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAirflow required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive (barrier and extraction)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 CFM per 12.2 m (40 ft) of boom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive (barrier only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 CFM per 61 m (200 ft) of boom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum pressure requirement is 87 in of water (approximately 6.4 in Hg, or 22 kPa) and stays constant regardless of boom length. Only airflow scales.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWhat this product does not do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not treat, filter or clean the recovered water. It captures it. Treatment and lawful disposal are separate steps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not work without a vacuum running. It is not a passive bund.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not seal on porous, loose or unbound surfaces, or on badly broken pavement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt does not include a vacuum, hoses or holding tank in this kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's limited warranty covers the boom system against defects in materials or workmanship for \u003cstrong\u003ethree months\u003c\/strong\u003e from date of purchase, and the vacuum recovery unit with pump-out system for twelve months, provided the equipment is used in accordance with the written operating and maintenance instructions. It is a factory return warranty and excludes field labour, freight, ordinary wear, and damage from misuse or lack of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese manufacturer terms are in addition to, and do not limit or exclude, your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the ACL. Talk to us about your situation — a three-month factory warranty on an imported product is not the whole picture, and we would rather discuss it before you order than after.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eManufacturer documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_System_VB20-VR1B_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical specifications — VB20-VR1B system (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_SpecialApplications_TB1174_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical Bulletin 1174 — special applications and configurations (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_ChemicalCompatibility_TB1176_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical Bulletin 1176 — chemical compatibility (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_InternationalUse_TB1186_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical Bulletin 1186 — use outside the USA (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_Components_Drawing.pdf\"\u003eComponent identification drawing (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_ExampleLayout_Drawing.pdf\"\u003eExample layout — 30 ft x 10 ft configuration (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_WashPad_40x60ft_Drawing.pdf\"\u003eExample layout — 40 ft x 60 ft wash pad runoff extraction (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_System_Warranty.pdf\"\u003eManufacturer limited warranty (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the manufacturer's own documents, hosted by CCW. Word originals have been converted to PDF without alteration to their content.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRegulatory responsibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapturing wash water is one part of an environmental obligation; what happens to it afterwards is the other. Trade waste discharge, holding, transport and disposal are governed by state environment protection legislation and by the local water authority's trade waste conditions, and those requirements differ between jurisdictions and between sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCCW supplies equipment. We do not certify regulatory compliance, and nothing on this page should be treated as approval to discharge. Confirm your obligations with your water authority and environmental regulator before relying on any capture system as a compliance control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan sections be joined to make a longer run?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The system is built from 1.52 m (5 ft) sections joined by clips, and runs are assembled to whatever length and shape the job needs. The 202 CFM airflow minimum applies from 20 ft upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it form a closed perimeter rather than a downslope barrier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, using square corner fittings. CCW does not hold these in stock but can order them, so discuss the layout with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it include a vacuum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Boom and fittings only. The manufacturer's own vacuum is 115 V and is not supplied to Australia — source one locally to the 202 CFM and 6.5 in Hg minimums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it seal on old cracked bitumen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's requirement is a relatively smooth surface, and no crack tolerance is published. Cracked pavement lets air in under the boom, which is the same air that holds the seal down. Treat a marginal surface as something to prove on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it compatible with my wash chemicals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiluted cleaning chemicals in normal wash runoff are within the manufacturer's stated tolerance. Concentrates are not, acids need extreme dilution, and the real risk is residue drying on the boom in storage. Rinse thoroughly after every use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much water can it recover continuously?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's figure for the 20 ft system is 37.9 L\/min (10 GPM). For context, a single commercial pressure washer typically delivers 12 to 20 L\/min.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill an Australian vacuum hose fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The boom's socket is sized for a US-standard 2 in male cuff and cannot be modified, but CCW has confirmed that a standard Australian 50 mm cuff mates with it correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose this kit or the 20 ft?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the run to the widest downslope edge you need to protect, allowing for spread. The manufacturer's engineering advice is that buyers commonly overestimate the length required, and that assessing runoff direction, drain positions and natural fall usually allows a smaller system. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-20-ft-kit\"\u003e6.1 m (20 ft) kit\u003c\/a\u003e is the alternative, and either extends later with individual sections.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrom the workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[Technician's Note — replace before publishing: two to four sentences of first-hand CCW field experience relevant to this product. A pattern you see, a mistake customers make, or something learned from servicing or selling it. Not spec repetition, not a sales pitch, not invented.]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-floodmaxx-auto-machine-only\"\u003eRazorback Floodmaxx Auto\u003c\/a\u003e — 275 CFM at 11 in Hg with 50 mm plumbing; meets the boom's vacuum requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vacu-boom\"\u003eComplete Vacu-Boom component range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vacu-Boom","offers":[{"title":"EACH","offer_id":20886674112571,"sku":"PPSVB25","price":3011.52,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/products\/Vacu-Boom-25ft-Kit.jpg?v=1780550902"},{"product_id":"vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-with-port","title":"Vacu-Boom 5ft Mid Section with Port","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1.52 m (5 ft) Vacu-Boom mid section with a port. It extends a run in the same way as a plain section and additionally provides a take-off point along its length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe section is a hollow flexible tube 127 mm (5 in) wide with a C-shaped cross-section, laid open side down, with liquid inlet openings along the bottom edge on one side. That side faces the water. It is a closed-cell vinyl nitrile elastomer foam with rigid moulded plastic structural members.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHow a Vacu-Boom is assembled\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Vacu-Boom is built from 1.52 m (5 ft) sections into whatever configuration the job needs, rather than supplied as one fixed length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's range comprises six basic parts. CCW stocks four of them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-without-port\"\u003e5 ft mid section without port\u003c\/a\u003e — extends the run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-with-port\"\u003e5 ft mid section with port\u003c\/a\u003e — extends the run and provides a take-off point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-cap-end\"\u003eCap end\u003c\/a\u003e — closes the run and provides a vacuum connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-tap-centre\"\u003eCentre tap\u003c\/a\u003e — T-shaped fitting placed near the centre of a layout so suction is distributed evenly in both directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-joiner-clip\"\u003eJoiner clip\u003c\/a\u003e — holds sections together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo further parts are made by the manufacturer but not currently held by CCW, and both are needed for closed-loop or long multi-vacuum layouts — \u003cstrong\u003esquare corner fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e for squares and rectangles, and \u003cstrong\u003edivider plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, thin flat plates fitted between sections to isolate internal airflow. We can order both. Ask us before specifying a perimeter or a run over 40 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCap ends and centre taps carry adjustable air vents, which prevent excessive vacuum pressure when the boom is connected to a large vacuum system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery joint is part of a vacuum manifold. A joint that is not properly seated is an air leak, and an air leak anywhere weakens the seal along the whole run, not just at that joint. Seat every clip and walk the line before switching on.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWith port or without port — choosing correctly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCCW stocks two 5 ft mid sections at the same price. The manufacturer supplies both under a single part number and they are physically identical apart from the port, but they are not interchangeable in a layout:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-with-port\"\u003eWith port\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — extends the run and provides a take-off point along its length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-without-port\"\u003eWithout port\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a plain length that extends the run and nothing more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth kits ship with a mix: the 20 ft kit contains two ported and two plain sections, the 25 ft kit two ported and three plain. Taking the vacuum off part-way along a run rather than from the end is often the practical choice on a live site, because it keeps the hose out of the working area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure how many of each your layout needs, send us the site dimensions and we will work it through with you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eVacuum and surface requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boom seals by airflow, not weight. The manufacturer's minimum for a 20 ft run and longer is 202 CFM (approximately 343 m³\/h) at 6.5 in Hg (approximately 22 kPa), through a 50 mm (2 in) hose. Keep the full 2 in bore through to the machine — restriction costs seal faster than distance does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relatively smooth, hard, non-porous surface is required. No crack or roughness tolerance is published, so prove the seal on site where pavement is aged or broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-floodmaxx-auto-machine-only\"\u003eRazorback Floodmaxx Auto\u003c\/a\u003e meets these figures at 275 CFM and 11 in Hg. Standard Razorback fibreglass portables with 2 x 5.7 in vacuum motors — Flood Mate Auto, Balboa 700 and Drago 1600 — deliver 185 CFM and are \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for a Vacu-Boom. Only the MAXX machines, with 2 x 6.6 in motors, reach the required airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eChemical exposure and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer states general tolerance to alkalines, acids, petrochemicals and solvents when diluted at concentrations normally found in aqueous cleaning effluent, and excludes undiluted or concentrated aggressive chemicals, flammables and hazardous materials. Acidic chemicals require extreme dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical attack, where it happens, happens mostly in storage rather than in use. Rinse thoroughly after any use involving detergent or chemical, and never let chemical dry and harden on the sections. Done properly, the manufacturer reports service lives beyond ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's limited warranty covers the boom system against defects in materials or workmanship for \u003cstrong\u003ethree months\u003c\/strong\u003e from date of purchase, and the vacuum recovery unit with pump-out system for twelve months, provided the equipment is used in accordance with the written operating and maintenance instructions. It is a factory return warranty and excludes field labour, freight, ordinary wear, and damage from misuse or lack of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese manufacturer terms are in addition to, and do not limit or exclude, your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the ACL. Talk to us about your situation — a three-month factory warranty on an imported product is not the whole picture, and we would rather discuss it before you order than after.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eManufacturer documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_Components_Drawing.pdf\"\u003eComponent identification drawing (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_SpecialApplications_TB1174_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical Bulletin 1174 — special applications and configurations (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_ChemicalCompatibility_TB1176_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical Bulletin 1176 — chemical compatibility (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_System_VB20-VR1B_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical specifications — VB20-VR1B system (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_System_Warranty.pdf\"\u003eManufacturer limited warranty (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrom the workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[Technician's Note — replace before publishing: two to four sentences of first-hand CCW field experience relevant to this product. A pattern you see, a mistake customers make, or something learned from servicing or selling it. Not spec repetition, not a sales pitch, not invented.]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-20-ft-kit\"\u003eVacu-Boom 20ft Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — 6.1 m run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-25-ft-kit\"\u003eVacu-Boom 25ft Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — 7.6 m run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-floodmaxx-auto-machine-only\"\u003eRazorback Floodmaxx Auto\u003c\/a\u003e — 275 CFM automatic pump-out wet vacuum that meets the boom's requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vacu-boom\"\u003eComplete Vacu-Boom component range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vacu-Boom","offers":[{"title":"EACH","offer_id":20886674604091,"sku":"PPSVBC-5","price":560.14,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/products\/Vacu-Boom-5ft-Mid-Section-with-Port.jpg?v=1780550903"},{"product_id":"vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-without-port","title":"Vacu-Boom 5ft Mid Section without Port","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1.52 m (5 ft) Vacu-Boom mid section without a port. This is the plain length used to extend a run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe section is a hollow flexible tube 127 mm (5 in) wide with a C-shaped cross-section, laid open side down, with liquid inlet openings along the bottom edge on one side. That side faces the water. It is a closed-cell vinyl nitrile elastomer foam with rigid moulded plastic structural members.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHow a Vacu-Boom is assembled\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Vacu-Boom is built from 1.52 m (5 ft) sections into whatever configuration the job needs, rather than supplied as one fixed length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's range comprises six basic parts. CCW stocks four of them:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-without-port\"\u003e5 ft mid section without port\u003c\/a\u003e — extends the run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-with-port\"\u003e5 ft mid section with port\u003c\/a\u003e — extends the run and provides a take-off point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-cap-end\"\u003eCap end\u003c\/a\u003e — closes the run and provides a vacuum connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-tap-centre\"\u003eCentre tap\u003c\/a\u003e — T-shaped fitting placed near the centre of a layout so suction is distributed evenly in both directions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-joiner-clip\"\u003eJoiner clip\u003c\/a\u003e — holds sections together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo further parts are made by the manufacturer but not currently held by CCW, and both are needed for closed-loop or long multi-vacuum layouts — \u003cstrong\u003esquare corner fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e for squares and rectangles, and \u003cstrong\u003edivider plates\u003c\/strong\u003e, thin flat plates fitted between sections to isolate internal airflow. We can order both. Ask us before specifying a perimeter or a run over 40 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCap ends and centre taps carry adjustable air vents, which prevent excessive vacuum pressure when the boom is connected to a large vacuum system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery joint is part of a vacuum manifold. A joint that is not properly seated is an air leak, and an air leak anywhere weakens the seal along the whole run, not just at that joint. Seat every clip and walk the line before switching on.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWith port or without port — choosing correctly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCCW stocks two 5 ft mid sections at the same price. The manufacturer supplies both under a single part number and they are physically identical apart from the port, but they are not interchangeable in a layout:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-with-port\"\u003eWith port\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — extends the run and provides a take-off point along its length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-5-ft-mid-section-without-port\"\u003eWithout port\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — a plain length that extends the run and nothing more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth kits ship with a mix: the 20 ft kit contains two ported and two plain sections, the 25 ft kit two ported and three plain. Taking the vacuum off part-way along a run rather than from the end is often the practical choice on a live site, because it keeps the hose out of the working area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure how many of each your layout needs, send us the site dimensions and we will work it through with you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eVacuum and surface requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boom seals by airflow, not weight. The manufacturer's minimum for a 20 ft run and longer is 202 CFM (approximately 343 m³\/h) at 6.5 in Hg (approximately 22 kPa), through a 50 mm (2 in) hose. Keep the full 2 in bore through to the machine — restriction costs seal faster than distance does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relatively smooth, hard, non-porous surface is required. No crack or roughness tolerance is published, so prove the seal on site where pavement is aged or broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-floodmaxx-auto-machine-only\"\u003eRazorback Floodmaxx Auto\u003c\/a\u003e meets these figures at 275 CFM and 11 in Hg. Standard Razorback fibreglass portables with 2 x 5.7 in vacuum motors — Flood Mate Auto, Balboa 700 and Drago 1600 — deliver 185 CFM and are \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e suitable for a Vacu-Boom. Only the MAXX machines, with 2 x 6.6 in motors, reach the required airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eChemical exposure and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer states general tolerance to alkalines, acids, petrochemicals and solvents when diluted at concentrations normally found in aqueous cleaning effluent, and excludes undiluted or concentrated aggressive chemicals, flammables and hazardous materials. Acidic chemicals require extreme dilution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemical attack, where it happens, happens mostly in storage rather than in use. Rinse thoroughly after any use involving detergent or chemical, and never let chemical dry and harden on the sections. Done properly, the manufacturer reports service lives beyond ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's limited warranty covers the boom system against defects in materials or workmanship for \u003cstrong\u003ethree months\u003c\/strong\u003e from date of purchase, and the vacuum recovery unit with pump-out system for twelve months, provided the equipment is used in accordance with the written operating and maintenance instructions. It is a factory return warranty and excludes field labour, freight, ordinary wear, and damage from misuse or lack of maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese manufacturer terms are in addition to, and do not limit or exclude, your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the ACL. Talk to us about your situation — a three-month factory warranty on an imported product is not the whole picture, and we would rather discuss it before you order than after.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eManufacturer documents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_Components_Drawing.pdf\"\u003eComponent identification drawing (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_SpecialApplications_TB1174_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical Bulletin 1174 — special applications and configurations (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_ChemicalCompatibility_TB1176_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical Bulletin 1176 — chemical compatibility (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_System_VB20-VR1B_Spec.pdf\"\u003eTechnical specifications — VB20-VR1B system (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/VacuBoom_System_Warranty.pdf\"\u003eManufacturer limited warranty (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrom the workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[Technician's Note — replace before publishing: two to four sentences of first-hand CCW field experience relevant to this product. A pattern you see, a mistake customers make, or something learned from servicing or selling it. Not spec repetition, not a sales pitch, not invented.]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-20-ft-kit\"\u003eVacu-Boom 20ft Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — 6.1 m run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vacuboom-25-ft-kit\"\u003eVacu-Boom 25ft Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — 7.6 m run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-floodmaxx-auto-machine-only\"\u003eRazorback Floodmaxx Auto\u003c\/a\u003e — 275 CFM automatic pump-out wet vacuum that meets the boom's requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vacu-boom\"\u003eComplete Vacu-Boom component range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vacu-Boom","offers":[{"title":"EACH","offer_id":20886675128379,"sku":"PPSVBC-1","price":560.14,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/products\/Vacu-Boom-5ft-Mid-Section-without-Port.jpg?v=1780550905"},{"product_id":"razorback-floodmaxx-auto-machine-only","title":"Razorback Floodmaxx Auto Flood Pumper (Machine Only)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Razorback Floodmaxx Auto is the high-airflow flood pumper in the Razorback range. It is built for one job: lifting standing water out of a building as fast as the site allows, and pumping it away continuously rather than stopping to empty a tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a suction-only machine. There is no solution tank, no solution pump and no heater, so it does not spray, rinse or clean carpet. On a water damage job it works alongside your extractor and your sub-surface tools, not instead of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates it from the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-flood-mate-auto-machine-only\"\u003eFlood Mate Auto\u003c\/a\u003e is the vacuum system: two 6.6 inch 1600 W motors instead of the 5.7 inch motors, for considerably more airflow. The trade-off is power. The Floodmaxx needs two separate 10 amp circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant — what this machine does not do\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Floodmaxx Auto has no solution tank, no solution pump and no heater. It cannot apply chemical, rinse carpet or perform hot water extraction. If you need a machine that cleans as well as recovers, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/portable-carpet-cleaning-equipment\"\u003eRazorback extractor range\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoration contractors working larger losses, where the volume of water and the time on site are the constraints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperators running long hose runs or sub-surface tools, where airflow is what does the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who can rely on two separate circuits being available at the properties they attend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloodmaxx Auto (machine only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMachine type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlood pumper — suction only, no cleaning function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum motors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x Ametek 122236-18, 6.6 inch two-stage tangential bypass, 1600 W, 7.4 A each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 280 CFM. Calculated from vacuum motor free airflow (139.9 CFM per motor, Ametek data sheet), not measured at the machine.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 inHg, measured at the machine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecovery tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolution tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolution pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic pump-out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel submersible, rated 195 litres per minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDischarge hose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayflat, or standard vacuum hose with extra fittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum plumbing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm (2 inch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual 10 amp cords — two separate circuits required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 cm W x 75 cm L x 110 cm H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy-duty flip-top lid or clear perspex dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty — body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty — defects and workmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty — labour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePower supply — read this before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Floodmaxx Auto has two power cords and they must go to \u003cstrong\u003etwo separate circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e, not two outlets on the same one. Each vacuum motor draws 7.4 amps at full load, so putting both cords on one circuit will trip the breaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a residential loss this matters. Power boards, extension leads and the two nearest power points are frequently all on the same circuit, and the breaker is often the only thing that tells you. If the properties you attend routinely have limited power, the single-cord \u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-flood-mate-auto-machine-only\"\u003eFlood Mate Auto\u003c\/a\u003e is the machine that will run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVacuum motors and replacements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Floodmaxx Auto uses two \u003ca href=\"\/products\/versaclean-vac-motor-230v-1600w-1sp-2-stage-6-6-122236-18-106962\"\u003eAmetek 122236-18 6.6 inch two-stage tangential bypass motors\u003c\/a\u003e, rated 1600 W and 139.9 CFM each. These are a different frame size to the 5.7 inch motors used in the rest of the Razorback portable range and are not interchangeable with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that this motor has a tapered base of more than half an inch. Compare the base of the motor you are removing before ordering. Fit a new motor gasket with every motor and check the mounting spring at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 mm (2 inch) vacuum plumbing\u003c\/strong\u003e from the hose connection port through to the vacuum collection chamber, which reduces restriction and keeps airflow up where it matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLint catcher fitted as standard.\u003c\/strong\u003e The basket filter keeps lint and debris out of the vacuum system, protecting the motors and making the machine easier to clean out at the end of a job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic pump-out\u003c\/strong\u003e using a stainless steel submersible pump rated at 195 litres per minute, so the machine discharges while it recovers instead of stopping to empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDischarge through layflat or standard vacuum hose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Layflat rolls up small and suits long runs to a drain or kerb; standard vacuum hose needs extra fittings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFibreglass body\u003c\/strong\u003e with a choice of heavy-duty flip-top lid or clear perspex dome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOperating advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the discharge before you start.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pump-out only earns its keep if there is somewhere legal and practical to send the water. Run the layflat out to the discharge point before the first pass, not after the tank fills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep the lint basket in the machine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flood water carries carpet fibre, grit and building debris. The basket is what stands between that and the vacuum motors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl foam.\u003c\/strong\u003e Detergent residue in the carpet will foam in the recovery tank. Foam suspends debris and can carry water past the float shut-off and into a motor. Use a defoamer as soon as foam appears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not keep running the vacuums once the float shut-off has closed.\u003c\/strong\u003e That is how water gets drawn into a motor, and it is not a warranty failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDispose of recovered water lawfully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Category 2 and 3 water carries obligations in most council areas. Sewer, not stormwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpty and rinse the recovery tank at the end of every job, and periodically clean it with an antimicrobial cleaner. Flood water is not clean water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear the lint basket daily and check the float shut-off moves freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter cleaning the tank, run the vacuum motors for about five minutes to dry moisture from around the motor bearings. This makes a real difference to motor life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect hoses, cuffs and gaskets for splits. A leaking cuff costs lift on every pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave the machine electrically tested and tagged every three to six months. It works on wet floors with the lead lying in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVacuum motor damage — what is and is not covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater or foam ingress damage to the vacuum motors is not covered by warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the most common warranty argument in this industry, so here is how it happens and how to avoid it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shut-off float in the recovery tank is a level device. It stops water. It does not stop foam. Detergent residue lifted out of a carpet will foam in the tank, and foam carries plenty of moisture without having the density to lift the float. The float stays where it is, the foam goes through, and moisture reaches the motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a flood pumper this matters more than on an extractor. An extractor meters its own work — it runs out of solution before the recovery tank fills. A flood pumper draws from the building, so there is no natural limit and the float is the only protection the motors have. Watch the tank, not the clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to avoid it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a defoamer at the first sign of foam, not once the tank is full of it. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bridgepoint-powdered-defoamer-2-72kg\"\u003ePowdered defoamer\u003c\/a\u003e is the cheapest insurance on the machine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect foam on any loss where the carpet has been cleaned or shampooed before, and on grey water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the lint basket in the machine and clear it regularly. Flood water carries fibre, grit and building debris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop the vacuums as soon as the float closes. Running on after shut-off draws water straight into a motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter cleaning the tank, run the motors dry for about five minutes to clear moisture from around the bearings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFibreglass body:\u003c\/strong\u003e lifetime to the original purchaser against manufacturing defect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly, components, parts and labour:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump, pump seals and vacuum motors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e wear items including brushes, gaskets, hoses, jets and filters; and water or foam ingress damage to vacuum motors, as described above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Floodmaxx Auto clean carpet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It has no solution tank, no pump and no heater, so it cannot apply or rinse. It recovers water only. Cleaning is done with an extractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I really need two circuits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two 1600 W motors at 7.4 amps each will not run on one 10 amp circuit. Find two circuits before you start, and test them rather than assuming two separate rooms are separately fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much faster is it than the Flood Mate Auto?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn airflow, roughly 280 CFM against 185 CFM, both calculated from motor ratings. In practice the difference shows up most on long hose runs and sub-surface tools, where restriction is high and airflow is what carries the water. On a short hose into a small room the gap narrows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes 78 litres mean I have to stop at 78 litres?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The tank is a buffer, not the limit. With the automatic pump-out running and a discharge line laid out, the machine keeps recovering and discharging continuously. The pump is rated at 195 litres per minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 11 inHg mean in practice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the vacuum the machine pulls against a sealed inlet, measured on a machine rather than calculated. Vacuum is what lifts water through a tool and holds a seal; airflow is what moves it along the hose. Flood pumping needs both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is airflow calculated but vacuum measured?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause that is how each number was obtained. The vacuum figure came from a gauge on a machine. The airflow figure is the motor manufacturer's free airflow rating doubled for two motors, and real airflow at the end of a hose is always lower. We would rather tell you the basis of each figure than present both as though they were the same kind of measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-flood-mate-auto-machine-only\"\u003eRazorback Flood Mate Auto\u003c\/a\u003e — the single-cord machine in the same family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/layflat-ducting-300mm-x-362-mtr\"\u003eLayflat ducting\u003c\/a\u003e for the pump-out discharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/waterclaw-large-deluxe\"\u003eWater Claw Large Deluxe flood extraction tool\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sos-pro-sub-surface-extraction-tool\"\u003eSOS Pro sub-surface extraction tool\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-clear-perspex-dome\"\u003eClear perspex dome\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/razorback-heavy-duty-fiberglass-fliptop-lid\"\u003eheavy-duty flip-top lid\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dri-eaz-hve-3000-flood-pumper-230v-108073\"\u003eDri-Eaz HVE 3000 Flood Pumper\u003c\/a\u003e — the imported alternative, with a narrow profile and large rear wheels for stairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEverything else in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flood-extraction\"\u003eflood extraction\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure whether the Floodmaxx Auto or the Flood Mate Auto suits the work you do, or whether site power will run either of them? Contact Carpet Cleaners Warehouse before you order and we will work through it with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Razorback","offers":[{"title":"EACH","offer_id":44317043359957,"sku":"RBPFMAXX","price":5989.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/Razorback-Floodmaxx-Auto-Machine-Only.jpg?v=1780551562"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/collections\/vacu-boom-waste-water-capture-system.jpg?v=1780475472","url":"https:\/\/ccwonline.com.au\/collections\/wastewater-capture-spill-containment.oembed","provider":"Carpet Cleaners Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}