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Ccheesewonton replied to the thread Measuring CFM?.You are multiplying airspeed in ft/min times 0.26099. That is the diameter of the fan. You are using the instrument incorrectly. You...
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Ccheesewonton replied to the thread Measuring CFM?.With the GM8901 to obtain an accurate airflow measurement you would multiply the speed in feet per minute by the area of the hose...
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Ccheesewonton replied to the thread Measuring CFM?.Lol, I just retired from a career in one of the Navy's premier weapons labs. I made a career in R&D. I think I know my way around...
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Ccheesewonton replied to the thread Got an Electrolux LX.Cool information. A full size Metrovac is on the "someday list". I haven't seen one in person yet either. Keep an eye peeled on...
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Ccheesewonton replied to the thread Measuring CFM?.What kind of anemometer are you using? Are you able to calibrate it for different diameter hoses? That matters a lot. If you are...
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Ccheesewonton replied to the thread Measuring CFM?.When the Kirby sales person was in my home his new Avalir 2 pulled 9.5 on his BAIRD meter at the end of the hose. My personal Avalir 2...
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Ccheesewonton replied to the thread Kenmore models regained headlamp?.I just finagled a Hoover Type Y dust bag into the Hushtone today. Had to trim about 2mm off each side of the mounting card and it is a...
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Ccheesewonton replied to the thread Got an Electrolux LX.Really neat old Electrolux. Curious if the Metropolitan Vacuum Company that did this refurb is the same company that now makes Metrovacs?
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Ccheesewonton replied to the thread Measuring CFM?.I have a low hour well cared for Avalir 2 I dote on and while it does an ok job on our big area rugs and with the dusting attachment...
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Ccheesewonton replied to the thread Kenmore models regained headlamp?.I had to do some digging to figure out what the "2621" is. It is lime green? 116.26212601? Those had a different power nozzle from...
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Ccheesewonton replied to the thread Kenmore models regained headlamp?.Like I said, I have two area rugs that are very difficult to clean and an abundance of shedding dogs and cats. The Miele SEB228, which...
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Ccheesewonton replied to the thread Measuring CFM?.Btw, if you are using the 10 amp Ametek 115923 motor in the CXL, it's maximum rated airflow is 122 cfm at a 2 inch orifice. I have that...
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Ccheesewonton replied to the thread Measuring CFM?.All I am saying is that you are using an inaccurate anemometer to measure airflow. It is giving a false high reading because it is...
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Ccheesewonton replied to the thread Measuring CFM?.All of my various Tristars, DXL, EX-30, MG and my modified models ( different motors and in the case of modern Tristar bodies I hog out...
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Ccheesewonton replied to the thread Measuring CFM?.Here is a great example of why those fan style anemometers are so inaccurate. You claim 132 cfm at the hose connection. The motor in a...