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Choosing The Right SkyVac Gutter Vacuum For Your Needs

skyVac gutter cleaning system with high reach poles

Brigida Anderson |

With nearly 20 years of experience crafting high-performance gutter vacuums, skyVac blends reliability with innovation - making it the go-to choice for everyone from homeowners to large-scale professionals. The most important specs to consider are water lift (for suction depth) and airflow (for debris transport). Here's how each model stacks up and which is best for your situation: 

1. Mighty Atom (Supercharged) 

Best For: Compact residential or light commercial tasks 

  • 240 V model: 112″ water lift, 4,650 LPM airflow; 110 V: 110″ water lift, 3,800 LPM airflow. 
  • Lightweight (around 8 kg) and small enough to fit in a car or small van - ideal for tight-access jobs. 
  • Built-in blow function and cyclonic side-entry design help reduce blockages and increase drum capacity. 

2. Atom Sonic (Dual-Motor) 

Best For: More demanding residential or light commercial jobs 

  • Delivers 110″ water lift and 7,166 LPM airflow via twin motors (2×1,400 W). 
  • Weighs about 17.2 kg with a 45 L drum - easily wheelable or manoeuvrable. 
  • Equipped with cyclonic port, click-lock vacuum port, and hairpin neck for efficient debris handling. 

3. Commercial Plus (Supercharged) 

Best For: Regular high-reach domestic or commercial cleans 

  • A robust three-motor, 3,300 W system delivering 100″ water lift and 11,750 LPM airflow. 
  • Lightweight 75-L polypropylene drum, tilting chassis for quick emptying - overall weight only around 24 kg.
  • Includes Elite carbon fibre poles, vac release cuff, and high-reach capability up to four storeys. 

4. Industrial 85 

Best For: Heavy-duty or large-scale commercial clearing 

  • Three motors (approx. 3,300 W), delivering a remarkable 145″ water lift and 12,000 LPM airflow via its PowerMix configuration. 
  • 78-L steel drum on a tipping, all-terrain trolley; includes cyclonic side entry to reduce blockages. 
  • Comes with ultra-light carbon fibre Elite poles (316 g per 1.5 m) with vac release cuff and hairpin neck for enhanced control. 

5. Nitro 

Best For: Fast, voluminous debris clearance with efficient waste management 

  • The most powerful in the lineup: 13,900 LPM airflow and 112″ water lift. 
  • Features a 78-L steel drum, steel plate over filter, 50 mm cyclonic side entry, and integrated drain hose with sieve basket for fluid separation. 

6. Interceptor (Engine-Powered) 

Best For: Remote or off-grid heavy-duty work where mains power isn’t available 

  • Runs on a Honda petrol engine (~5.5 HP / 3,600 W equivalent), delivering 155″ water lift and 8,000 LPM airflow. 
  • Mounted on a rugged all-terrain trolley, includes a 90 L drum and lightweight Elite poles, enabling access up to 40 ft. 

Quick Comparison Table

Use Case

Recommended Model

Why It’s the Best Fit

Light, portable domestic cleaning

Mighty Atom

Compact, affordable, efficient for everyday tasks

More suction with still-storable design

Atom Sonic

Twin motors, better airflow, moderate weight

Frequent, multi-storey commercial cleaning

Commercial Plus

Strong power, high reach, easy handling, fast emptying

Tough, bulky debris over uneven terrain

Industrial 85

Top suction strength, large capacity, rugged build

High-speed, high-volume debris removal

Nitro

Max airflow, clever wet waste handling

Remote, off-grid operations

Interceptor

Engine-powered, highly mobile, highest suction capability

 

Final Thoughts 

  • For compact, light-duty jobs: go with the Mighty Atom. 
  • Need more power with still decent portability? The Atom Sonic is your pick. 
  • Handling recurrent, large-scale property work? The Commercial Plus offers reach and speed. 
  • Dealing with heavy debris in awkward terrain? The Industrial 85 excels. 
  • Needing rapid clearing and good fluid management? Nitro stands out. 
  • Working off-grid or on large industrial sites? The Interceptor is the most autonomous and powerful choice. 

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