Recent content by bagintheback

Oh wow, I didn't know about the FTC lawsuit. That makes sense! I haven't really taken a close look at a brand new Riccar for years. They used to put those giant American flag stickers on them which seemed to be the primary selling point for the dealers in videos I saw on YouTube for years.

When did Tacony move its production abroad? I thought their whole thing was that they built products in St. Louis. Their prices have always been too high but charging $500-$800 for another a made-in-China Jet-Flo clone is wild.

Surprised nobody has mentioned the 4amp Orecks yet. I agree Nicolonnic, the Orecks are one of the worst offenders unfortunately. Had to edit the post after rereading. I'm generally an Oreck defender but those are just way too loud. I agree the Eurkea Bravos also sounded horrible. I feel like...

I remember reaching that point a few years ago and sold some off. It was probably for the best (didn't have enough room in the house/money was nice) but I regret selling a few. I had a few Eurekas and a Montgomery Ward that I haven't seen on eBay since I sold them there years ago. Maybe I have a...

I was reading the Wikipedia page on the Kirby company and it mentions they host a world convention "every few years", and they're taped and sent out to distributors. Apparently some of these video box sets have been listed on eBay. Unfortunately there is not a single citation for this...

Tristars are great. It takes a moment to get used to a bag that isn't sealed, so it might not be the best choice for someone with intense allergies. However this really only applies when changing the bag. There's a ton of good YouTube videos on them if you want to take a look before buying. I...

I think you should stick with Rainbow. The move to HEPA bags from what sounds like a lifetime of water filtration will be significant. Depending on how much dirt you have you might have a dirty bag sitting in your closet for months. That doesn't bother me much personally, but you noted you liked...

I am regularly dreaming about vacuums. I found this thread after having one last night. I was with the family of David Oreck and he announced to us that he was dying soon and I started sobbing. I was reading his Wikipedia page yesterday, so that one doesn't surprise me. I also often have dreams...

Wowwww exactly what we were looking for!!!! I didn't know those existed until now. Thank you all for your help.

Can anybody identify this mystery bagged central vac nozzle? I just found this on getty images. It was taken at the Astor Hotel in NYC sometime in the "mid-1900s". It looks like there are four hoses in use. The woman is using a classic carpet nozzle but the man has a completely different hose...

The Sebo Felix, and its commercial sister Karcher CV300, fits the bill exactly. Add the bare floor tool and you don't have to worry about the brush roll anymore. It might be worth waiting for a good deal on eBay for a used or refurbished model. The Prolux 9000 also checks all your boxes. If you...

I noticed last time I was in Home Depot that Ryobi now sells stick vacs. They sell a model for $149 ($99 while discounted), but it doesn't come with a battery or charger, so it's for people already invested in the Ryobi tool ecosystem. Online they do sell a model with the battery, but it's $259...

I recently had a vacuum death in my family. Unfortunately one of my favorites, my second-gen Kenmore Magic Blue, bit the dust this Sunday. I got it as a gift on Christmas 2005, so it lived almost exactly 19 years. It wasn't in regular use the whole time, but it has been my parents' primary vac...

I definitely get that, my ultimate dream vacuum has always been a Silent Master and a Stealth kit. I've actually used the Lindhuas power nozzle on a Miracle Mate, and while it is very quiet, the agitation wasn't aggressive enough and it's not worth the retail price. Other people should...

Call a local dealer and ask for an estimate. It might be cheaper to buy a hose and attachment set separately, especially if you buy something used or just want a Turbocat. Last year I asked an MD dealer how much it would cost to retrofit a system at my parents house, and I was told it would cost...