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  1. vaclab

    Measuring CFM?

    Ohhhh boy, dude. Re-read my statement: Today at 8:55 AM #24 Here's my fully measured TriStar CXL. It does have a 10-Amp motor in it though. That's not the original motor! The original motor (6 Amps) would be MUCH weaker obviously. Wanna see what a central vacuum grade motor (12 Amps) can do...
  2. vaclab

    Measuring CFM?

    Here's my fully measured TriStar CXL. It does have a 10-Amp motor in it though.
  3. vaclab

    Measuring CFM?

    Miserable to dust with? That's crazy talk. 120 hose CFM picks up dust fabulously. And suction barely matters as I have conclusively proven since 2017 on my YouTube channel. 1) Suction is a one dimensional pressure, not a movement or a volume. Suction doesn't pickup anything (in the air). 2)...
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    Mosquito vs ProTeam

    There's A New Player In The Backpack Arena: Prolux! I've had the X8 Elite for a few months now and its performance is quite good. Prolux X8 Elite Backpack Vacuum With EBK250 PN Unboxing And Basic Tests Prolux X8 Elite Backpack Vacuum Cleans Sanctuary | Top Tier Results The price is also...
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    A little pet peeve I have...

    Filtration on those pillowsacks is almost nonexistent Is a completely false statement. Watch this video and you'll see just how good the filtration is. And these AREN'T PILLOWSACKS! And haven't been in many decades. This isn't the 1940's (and back) anymore. I've also uploaded a photo with...
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    Kirby 509 armature bearings

    When Did Kirby Start Making Bearings? To date, I've never seen "Kirby" stamped into any bearing in a Kirby Vacuum. As far as I'm concerned, there is no such thing as a "genuine" Kirby bearing because bearings are manufactured by a variety of companies in which Kirby sources them from. Simply...
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    Kirby Parts

    I Usually Have Good Luck With simply "Googling" the part number and/or doing the same on eBay. Bill
  8. vaclab

    I got the new bissell powerforce bagged.

    Mark, The Fact Remains That The Febreze Bags Filter well for paper bags. The particle meter doesn't lie. That being said, I ALWAYS RECOMMEND HEPA BAGS if available and have even custom made my own for those older machines wherein they were never made. I've had my 1739 since 2018 and I also...
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    I got the new bissell powerforce bagged.

    The Febreze Bags Filter Exceptionally Well Near H10 levels in fact. Febreze Bissell Type 7 Paper Bag Particle Test Bill
  10. vaclab

    Wirecutter (New York Times) Interview

    Some might like or dislike what's discussed here, and it is very long. But I do give a shout out not only to Vacuumland but also to Tom Gasko's store, Mid Missouri Vacuum. Bill
  11. vaclab

    Kirby tech drive repair question

    Here's Some Videos I Found :) Kirby Transmission Refurb Part 1: The Disassembly Kirby Transmission Refurb Part 2 Reassembly And Testing Enjoy! VacLab
  12. vaclab

    Do central vacuums actually deep-clean carpets as good as a portable?

    Ultralux You stated: "At any orifice size, more water lift will increase the flow." My Response: Suction does not increase the flow, it ATTEMPS to maintain what you have. Notice I said ATTEMPS. You cannot exceed the base airflow measured at the motor, it's all downhill from there. Want some...
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    The horrible truth about central vacuum systems and why every non-Canadian millennial hates them.

    Canadian Central Vac Requirement? I only did a quick Google search to verify a new home builds central vac requirement. I came up with bupkis. Huskyvacs, please provide a link that shows central vacs are mandated in new Canadian home builds. Bill
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    Blackheart's Canavac Tests

    Beagledad, I have no such "belief's" about something that can be measured, tested and quantified, of which vacuum cleaner performance can be. Any summation is directly derived from repeatable, testable data for those who care to examine it. I am loyal to no brand or type or cleaner, but I am...
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    The horrible truth about central vacuum systems and why every non-Canadian millennial hates them.

    Annual Cost of Running Vacuums You have to make some assumptions. Adjust your usage as required. Say you vacuum 50 hours per year (typical). A machine that uses 1000 Watts would consume 50 kW/hrs per year. My electric costs 11 cents per kW/hr, so I would pay $5.50 USD per year. A Starbucks...
  16. vaclab

    The horrible truth about central vacuum systems and why every non-Canadian millennial hates them.

    Geez, hold up their dude And stop putting words in my mouth. Let me state this plainly I LIKE ALL VACUUMS, PERIOD! Central vacuums have their place but aren't very efficient at what they do. It's by design. Now let me respond to your claims: Your Claim: "losing 95% of their cleaning...
  17. vaclab

    Blackheart's Canavac Tests

    Attached is all my 2 cycle sand pickup tests And if you want to see what high airflow and proper agitation can accomplish in a controlled environment, checkout my sand under the carpet tests (and other stuff under the carpet tests). Alex, I noticed that nowhere have you ever stated what year...
  18. vaclab

    Blackheart's Canavac Tests

    My intent was to show off Blackheart's tests But Beagledad, if you know anyone that performs extensive measurements, please post the links here. Discovering the truth is a terrible thing these days (HA!).
  19. vaclab

    Blackheart's Canavac Tests

    Huh, looks like it posted in the Contemporary section. Great!
  20. vaclab

    Blackheart's Canavac Tests

    I wanted to put this thread in the contemporary section, but it's not a new machine. Power usage = 1556 Watts Airflow @ Port = 192 CFM Suction @ Port = 134 inches ***No Piping Installed*** Hose airflow = 111 CFM Hose suction = 130 inches Hook up your favorite wand(s) and power nozzle and...
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