Description
Catastrophic water leaks and flooded mechanical rooms overwhelm standard gravity-drained shop vacuums in minutes. The Nilfisk ATTIX 19AE 19 Gallon Sump vacuum solves water evacuation through a built-in submersible pump paired with a 140 CFM powerhead. Its 82-pound dry weight turns stair navigation and solo truck loading into a brutal physical challenge.
Thick-wall corrosion-proof composite constructs the 19 Gallon collection tank, shrugging off impacts from heavy pipe wrenches and structural collisions. An internal stainless steel submersible pump mounts inside the drum base, discharging liquid under positive pressure through a standard 3/4-inch hose fitting. The high-output bypass motor uses dual turbine stages to generate 105-inch static water lift while keeping liquid mist away from armature windings. Heavy-duty steel latches maintain airtight canister compression.
Continuous Evacuation Hardware Matrix
Restoration technicians deploy this machine to suck up and discharge water in one continuous pass during flood emergencies. The heavy mechanical layout handles continuous liquid transfer without stopping to empty the drum.
- Internal submersible pump discharges liquid nonstop at high flow rates through a garden hose fitting
- 140 CFM industrial motor produces 105-inch static water lift for deep flooded basement recovery
- 19 Gallon structural composite tank provides ample reserve volume during high-volume liquid intake
- Stainless steel mesh filter screen protects the submersible pump impeller from gravel and debris
- Industrial steel transport cart features large rear wheels for transit across mud and gravel
- Dual power cords separate vacuum motor draw from internal discharge pump electrical circuits
- 4-Piece commercial tool package includes heavy-duty suction wands and wide floor squeegee shoes
Pump Load Bench Telemetry
Operating both the vacuum head and the internal discharge pump pulls 14.2 Amps on 120 Volt service under full flow. Powerhead motor casing temperatures climb 48°F after 45 minutes of nonstop flooded basement extraction. Air exhaust discharge temperatures level off at 126°F during heavy continuous pumping cycles. Vacuum suction drops 6-inch water lift across a standard 13-foot extraction hose. Acoustic testing records 59 dBA at 10 feet under open airflow, rising to 66 dBA during continuous discharge.
Heavy Pumping Operational Rules
The rugged steel cart rolls over gravel, but lifting the 82-pound machine onto truck tailgates requires ramps or two technicians. Do not choose this unit for dry drywall sanding operations because the wet-tuned internal baffle layout lacks fine-dust cyclone filtration. Feeding thick industrial grease or long fibrous strings into the tank will jam the internal pump impeller and trip circuit breakers.
- Clean the stainless steel pump intake screen after every water remediation job to prevent clogs
- Flush the internal discharge check valve with clean tap water to remove trapped sand grains
- Check drum latches and head gaskets each week to maintain positive vacuum seal compression
Warranty Terms Package Roster
Nilfisk supports this unit with a 2-Year commercial warranty covering vacuum motor, internal pump, and structural tank defects. Unboxing delivers the 19 Gallon vacuum unit, internal submersible pump, steel transport cart, 13-foot suction hose, extension wands, and heavy-duty floor squeegee shoe.