Recent content by vexorgtr

Local auctions I will attest that HiBid is a heck of a source for regional (go drive to get it) auctions. I use them, as well as 3 other regional state auctioneers.

First 2 numbers of the serial are 91. Guess that settles the vintage.

Since I have a fully tweaked out central vacuum, It will likely never see any use. I gave it a thorough wash, and I'm waiting on all the filters to dry. Winter (not quite freezing) in the garage is not lending itself to rapid drying of the filters. I have no doubt that it is a fine...

I got this at the auction. Condition seems ok. It all works, just needs cleaned and deodorized. I don't know for sure how to get the vintage on these. Well made machine though. I am planning to sell it.

Someone gifted me a Roomba 400.... I think that was the model anyway. There wasn't anything automatic about it, just put it in the middle of the room, press Go, and come back later to find it stuck on an electric cord. If I wanted to watch a bump and go toy, it was the ticket.

Carpet fiber When we first moved here, we were using a Hoover Tempo Widepath. My Uncle in law was helping with the move, and in not checking the vac at any point, filled the bag to the brim, and then packed the hose full of carpet fibers. It was hard packed, and took a plumbers snake to fix.

As a former rainbow user..... I never had any problem "getting the job done" with the rainbow vacuums. Even with my central vacuum now, I can tell you that you'll spend lots of time if you're waiting to hear nothing but air in the hose. Sometimes even after 10 passes, I'll get another...

For those in the know...... Lindhaus is premium stuff..... It's NOT in WalMart. A mass market campaign wouldn't make any sense. Most of the top tier makers rely on their in-store demos. Most of the indie vac shops I know of will fix all makes, but sell things like Miele, Lindhaus, Sebo...

I always liked Rainbows. I had the SE model for a long time, but sold it to finance the tools and repairs when I moved. My home had a 1970's central vac that I vowed to fix. I don't regret my decision, as I'm sold on Central Vacuum, but I do appreciate the rainbow for solving the bad smell...

Interesting...I've just been using Zep, which seems to get the job done. Our carpets are looking pretty good for their age.

Already sold.... Well, that didn't take long....... That sweeper is on to its new home. I use a lindhaus power head on my central vac, so I can agree that they are very well made. Around here, it would just be "looking cute" since I use the CV for most jobs.

I just got one of these at auction over the weekend. This unit seems to be built to a commercial/professional standard. Everything is in pretty good shape, and it works 100%. I like how quiet it is, the long cord, and the effective clean-up. The bad, I have a central vacuum, so this...

Mr. Vacuum Facts........ He reminds me of a brainwashed apple fanboy. It doesn't matter what kind of computer product you have, test, or recommend... it has to be trash because it's not Apple. Mr. Vacuum Facts is obviously a fan boy, and anything that isn't his precious toy must be somehow...

Every Room? What source of dirt would yield that much water change-out? Even when I was a Rainbow user, sometimes I'd change it twice for the house. Is it a commercial environment, or just being super cautious? I would still be a rainbow user, but I got a Central vac equipped home.

Central Vacuums are a huge source of corporate incest.... Meaning that there's about 4 plants that make 50 brands. A look through the accessories section will easily prove my point. I've got a very mixed up system here, but it kicks butt... Nutone Inlets & Pipe, Imperium Motor...