Not every route needs a 10-quart backpack. For hallway, hard floor, and detail work - where the operator is on the move constantly and the debris load is light - a hip vacuum puts the machine on your waist instead of your back and takes the weight off your shoulders entirely. The Sandia 230 Volt Hipster is that machine built for international and 230-volt facilities: 6-quart capacity, 150 CFM through a 1,340-watt 1.5 HP motor, and 7.5 lbs. riding on a four-way adjustable belt. A patented noise-suppressing exhaust chamber makes the Hipster one of the quietest vacuums in its class, which is what lets crews work occupied floors during business hours instead of after them. This listing is the machine only.
Built for
Facilities and contract cleaners operating on 230-volt power - international sites, and North American buildings with 230 V service - who need fast, quiet detail vacuuming in occupied spaces rather than bulk carpet extraction.
Use cases
- Hallways and corridors - long, open runs where an operator is walking continuously and a backpack is more machine than the job needs.
- Occupied offices and daytime cleaning - the noise-suppressing exhaust chamber keeps the machine unobtrusive around people who are working.
- Hard floors and edges - fast pickup on tile, VCT, and hard surface without dragging an upright.
- Upholstery and detail work - furniture, vents, sills, and tight corners with the hose and tools.
- Stairs and elevators - light enough to carry all day without the bulk of a back-mounted unit.
Specifications
- Capacity: 6 quarts
- Airflow: 150 CFM
- Motor: 1.5 HP, 1-stage
- Power: 1,340 watts
- Voltage: 230 V
- Size: 11 in. H x 8 in. W
- Weight: 7.5 lbs.
- Configuration: machine only
- Manufacturer part number: 30-4000
Construction
- Impact-proof polyethylene body with stainless steel latches
- Patented noise-suppressing exhaust chamber and articulated foam noise filter
- Bag support plate that prevents the bag from choking airflow as it fills
- Reversible cap and four-way belt tensioner for adjustability
Frequently asked questions
What does machine only mean - what is not included?
Machine only means the vacuum body, belt, and motor assembly. Hose, wand, and floor tools are not included in this configuration. If you need a complete ready-to-run setup, ask us about the Hipster kits that ship with the standard tool kit.
Why would I choose a hip vacuum over a backpack vacuum?
A hip vac carries its weight on your waist rather than your shoulders and back, and it is lower profile in tight or low-clearance spaces. Backpacks generally win on capacity and runtime for large floors; hip vacs win on comfort and agility for hallway, detail, and spot work where you empty less often anyway.
Will this run on standard North American 120-volt power?
No. The 30-4000 is the 230-volt model. For 115 V service, the D-P Hipster 30-1000 is the equivalent machine on standard North American power.
How quiet is it in an occupied building?
Sandia rates the Hipster as the quietest vacuum in its class, using a patented noise-suppressing exhaust chamber, an articulated foam noise filter, and a sound-deadening double-wall motor chamber. That is the specific reason facilities use it for daytime cleaning in offices, libraries, and healthcare corridors.
Does airflow drop off as the bag fills?
Less than you would expect. The Hipster uses a bag support plate that holds the bag off the intake so it cannot collapse against it and choke airflow, which is the usual cause of suction loss in a bagged vacuum.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer. Orders ship from the manufacturer or our supply network with US-based product support, and our team can help you confirm fit, compatibility, and the right accessories before you buy.