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So here is my dilemma. I currently have a central vac & a few kenmore vacuums (1 upright, 2 canisters include the new soft clean one for my ultra plush carpet). A while ago I got rid of my electric hose & powerhead - I didn't like the electric hose - too much to fiddle with the pigtail, didn't...

So I did a test with my central vac. I put a suction meter against one of the inlets and then plugged my hose & powerhead into another outlet -- the idea being this would tell me the working pressure in the system (instead of the fully sealed). My central vac has the Ametek 116119 motor (...

Anyone know what the powerhead is like on this one? http://fullerbrushvacuums.com/fuller-brush-home-maid-power On their own website it is pricey, but it isn't hard to find this canister + powerhead going for about 250ish online. Too good of a deal to be true? Major shortcomings? Has anyone...

Has anyone had any luck using these? http://www.crucialvacuum.com/vacuum-bags/kenmore-5055-50557-50558-cloth-bags-9pk.html Any good? As good as other synthetic cloth bags? Thanks!

So we recently bought a lake house -- we'll close in a few weeks. After what I predict are some weekends full of a lot of backbreaking hard work to renovate & fix things up, we are thinking of renting it out, probably next summer season, as a weekend rental. I'm looking for thoughts on a good...

I have a question about centec powerheads. So they use the poly-v grooved belt instead of a flat belt or a geared belt. Looking closely at one, you can easily see at the motor that the v-belt grooves are there. But, it doesn't really look like the wooden brushroller has grooves - I see very...

I had a question about this: http://shop.riccar.com/p/central-vacuum-fit-all-vacuum-nozzle/vacuum-kits-accessories_central-vacuum-accessories?pp=12 Does anyone know if you can buy just the wand? Does this version have a special neck or is it simply a want that connects to the Riccar style...

Has anyone seen / heard of Budd central vacuums? buddvac.com I stumbled upon them last week. The idea of having a built in paddle to shake off the inverted bag filter seems quite smart! Does it actually work in practice? Looks like they use 7.2" motors in all their models.

So several months ago I got a centec CPB-100 kit when I installed my central vac. I never really liked the hose with it and wanted to poll the CV experts to see what they know. I find it kinda heavy and it easily wants to kink itself. I have 2 hoses - the above electric one for the CPB-100. I...

So I'm wondering what part I would need to convert a central vacuum (early 80's Beam) to a bagged unit? It has one intake port on the left and no stub or anything inside - like the intake port is flush with the inside of the canister on the inside. I'm amazed at how much of a pain the inverted...

So I'm looking for a new central vac hose - non electric - either with the low voltage switch or even the plain old fashioned kinds that turn the vac on when you plug it in. I've found a bunch of good looking deals online, but the details about the hose construction are usually lacking. I want...

So I finally pulled the trigger and bought the supplies I need to install my classic Beam central vac I bought last summer. I also got a ridiculously great deal on a Centec CPB-100S.6 power head attachment set - which if I understand correctly is made by Riccar. Looks the same - metal bottom...

So we are looking at ultrasoft carpet for our family room. Seeing it in store and at a friends hose - I'm sold. But, do any of you have it? What vacuums work with it? I've googled and found some info that a lot of vacs can suction themselves down and be pretty hard to move. I do have a Miele...

Does anyone know what the quality of this is like? Do any of you have it / have used it? http://www.amazon.com/Central-Vacuum-Electrolux-Nutone-Hayden/dp/B00JW0ZZW2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8 Looks pretty good for the price / reviews - but I'm curious about it. Does anyone know who...

So I know Panasonic makes a bunch of kenmore's better uprights today. But, the kemores all have height adjustment for the floor nozzle, yet the panasonics don't - ones like...

So I wanted to poll you folks. A bit theoretical - fantastic filtration. I'm not looking for opinions on whether it matters or not - but if it did, what would be better? A portable vac with a good quality certified hepa filter (sealed filtration et al) or a central vac vented outside? Here...

So I bought a used central vac recently (looks like it was hardly ever used) - I'm assuming it is > 20 years old - but I'm trying to get a sense of how old it actually is. The model is 294 Here is a picture of the front with the beam logo - I have seen newer/older ones of this model on ebay...

So I bought a used CV unit - before I start the install, I am wondering what I should inspect. The previous owner said it wasn't used very much - and it does look clean. The inverted filter (it is a beam unit) looks quite clean - I'll still vacuum it out. The unit is in really nice shape but is...

Calling all central vac experts. So I bought a used central vac (an older beam unit) and am looking for some advice for the install - particularly the 2nd floor. The power unit will hang in the garage and I can easily get from the garage attic to the 2nd floor attic. But, that would mean the...

So I wanted to poll the experts here for some opinions on the best floor head to prevent frizzing of high pile frieze carpet. I have two different brands - ironically the cheap Lowes stuff in the bedrooms is older but in perfect shape, but the expensive stuff in the hall/stairs is really...