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    Electrolux 1205 replacement motors - more powerful?

    I found these new motors on Ebay through my attempt to eventually get a 1205 in good enough condition to fully get restored to mint condition - either by me or more likely by someone such as pnxluver (I think that's his username, but he does an *INCREDIBLE* job of restoring machines) and came...
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    Modern eBay thread #1

    Hoover PowerMax Deluxe canister - Brand new! Evidently it was stored for twelve years in the original box! Looks like a killer deal. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hoover-PowerMax-Deluxe-canister-vacuum-Brand-NEW-/251019346400?pt=US_Vacuum&hash=item3a71eb41e0#ht_500wt_1208
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    Ebay - Brand new Hoover PowerMax Deluxe canister.

    Evidently it was stored for twelve years in the original box! Looks like a killer deal: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hoover-PowerMax-Deluxe-canister-vacuum-Brand-NEW-/251019346400?pt=US_Vacuum&hash=item3a71eb41e0#ht_500wt_1208
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    Tristar CXL, DXL and Miracle Mate Mk1 and Platinum: What's the difference, really?

    Poor suction I have a near-new Miracle Mate Platinum with the Lindhause power nozzle and while it IS a very well built machine - the suction is barely average at best. And it loses it, quickly. Our $80 Eureka Maxima canister has more suction, and any Miele, SEBO, Electrolux (newer models)...
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    Miele S2 Versus Miele S5

    Unless you're suffering from cancer - any vacuum with a HEPA bag even 1/4 as good as a genuine Miele bag will provide more than enough filtration. So having a German-made vacuum with a 20 year lasting motor that can take a HEPA filter and a bag that already provides WAY more than a enough...
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    What brand of vac, is a true hepa filter.

    LOL sebo fan Are you trying THAT hard to put down Dyson? You're D4 is just as much to "blame" as a Dyson for this very cause of a higher rate of allergy sufferers than not. In fact - blaming the Dyson more would be complementary as it's the best HEPA vacuums that contribute the most to this...
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    Mighty-Mite hose question

    Lukes Sew and Vac are a load of bitchy shop runners. Avoid them. Rude and thoughtless. As for the hose - places like GoVacuum include a quality 15 foot hose with their uprights and may sell you one that's in a box with all attachments for a good price if you call and ask. There's gotta be a...
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    Kenmore Magic Blue

    LG vs. TTI? Not sure who makes the CURRENT Magic Blue - but it is seemingly very well made and I wouldn't have a problem putting my whole 195 pounds of body weight forcefully on top of it. It feels better made than even the higher end Progressives. Much more solid plastic. The suction...
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    Emer vacuums - quality canisters Made in Italy?

    I remember coming across these a couple years ago but then proceeded to completely forget about them...sadly, as I may have invested in one recently. These look to be incredible machines, especially for the money. They seem to be on par with Miele's overall in terms of quality - a 7 year...
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    Sebo D4

    Don't like it because It's better made? It's at the very root of the core of basic human nature to acquire and be attracted to the best "made" and highest quality product there is. Look at attraction to the opposite gender - same thing. So I have a hard time believing anyone would dismiss...
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    The best straight suction canister is...?

    Kirby as a canister... No. Kirby's use a direct fan design that bodes for a *MUCH* slower finning fan which causes it to literally have pitiful suction vs. even the cheapest of cheap vacs. Our $80 Eureka Maxima canister turns a Kirby bag from inflated to skinny as a sheet of paper in an...
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    Kenmore Magic Blue

    In response to sanifan Yeah it's a short lifespan regardless for sure but for $100 retail the build quality is pretty remarkable to say the least IMO and the suction is unbelievable - but what kind of motor is $100 gonna get you longevity-wise? I think for a machine in this price range that...
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    Kenmore Magic Blue

    I just got one (newer one) And I love it - so far anyways! The build quality is quite impressive overall - especially given the price - and I've owned Miele's, Dysons, Kirbys, Electroluxs (both companies), and FilterQueens. The suction is completely out of control - it's Miele level, if not...
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    Kenmore Magic Blue

    Anyone own one and have any insight? I'm getting mine in a couple hours for $50 supposedly near-mint/brand new condition - looking forward to it for now, anyways, relatively speaking.
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    Kenmore Magic Blue

    Are there any happy owners - or ANY owners - of the current generation Kenmore Magic Blue canister vacuum that quite honestly looks to be a IMO beautiful, cheap, and as per what I read a very powerful little apartment-suited canister? I'm thinking about buying a near-new one off a friend of...
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    Hoover WindTunnel Air new infomercial . . .

    I doubt it was turned on It was very obvious that had they gone a bit slower with the DC-25 it would have easily chomped the Windtunnel Air or leveled the playing field as shown by how quickly the guy brought the Dyson back to hastily turn it off on the carpet as it actually got almost...
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    FOR SALE: Kirby Heritage II, Electrolux Silverado, FilterQueen D31X (like new)

    Responded :) Anyone else interested? Miracle Mate is basically in new condition and has the highly revered Lindhaus powernozzle (which they don't make for Miracle Mate anymore) - price on that is negotiable, too!
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    Who makes this lower-tier Kenmore canister?

    Thanks for the share of that information. I'm in the process of either buying a 10 or so year old U.S.A Kenmore for $20 locally OR a $45 Kenmore that looks to be an exact match to that Panasonic you linked. I'm still intrigued by these little *MAYBE TTI-made* Kenmore canisters though. You...
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    Who makes this lower-tier Kenmore canister?

    In response to eurekaprince He said "I have also heard that the lower end canisters are made by TTI. In Canada, you can even see TTI-made attachments sold with Kenmore central vacuum systems. The tools are identical to those that were once sold with the TTI-made retro Hoover Constellation...
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