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Shredding Service
Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 12:47 pm
by Jay
I am sick of shredders breaking. Does anyone have a good model in mind? Better still does anyone use a shredding service? Any pros or cons and suggested contracts (HIPAA etc.)?
Re: Shredding Service
Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2013 6:54 pm
by gthiele
Jay,
We have a Staples SPL-XC240P with 24 sheet capacity. We've had it 2-3 years and still running. It is quiet enough to run during the day. Actual results may vary.
Re: Shredding Service
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 10:30 am
by drtech
make sure you run a sheet of paper with lubricating oil on it at least once a week and get one that is heavy duty at least $250 range and it should last you many years. If you don't use oil, it will break down.
Re: Shredding Service
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 12:35 pm
by Jay
We do run the lubricant sheets through but more like once a month or so. Regarding models I did look at SPL-XC240P but am leaning towards this one based on ratings:
http://www.staples.com/Fellowes-Powersh ... o-top-link
Re: Shredding Service
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:55 pm
by Tom Zaccaria
We have that exact model. Had it for three years. Works great.
drtmz
Re: Shredding Service
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 6:46 pm
by drtech
dito, we have the exact model, only two years so far, but works great!
Re: Shredding Service
Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2013 7:48 pm
by Hersheydmd
We have an Executive Machines EPS-1501X (15 sheet shredder), 10+ yrs old. Got it in Staples on a Black Friday. Never put in lubricating sheets. Still running strong, after shredding tens of thousands of pages of old charts.
Maybe you should check how your staff is using yours. Are they overstuffing it and jamming it?
Re: Shredding Service
Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2013 4:40 am
by Jay
Hersheydmd wrote: Are they overstuffing it and jamming it?
Quite possible but impossible to establish.