What is Suction?
Suction (kPa or air watts)
Actual pulling force, unlike motor watts which is only power drawn.
Short answer
If only motor watts are quoted, ask for kPa or air watts.
Suction when buying a vacuum cleaner
Actual pulling force, unlike motor watts which is only power drawn.
Why it matters: Hard floors need 8–15 kPa; mattresses and sofas want 15 kPa+.
Look for: If only motor watts are quoted, ask for kPa or air watts.
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