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I've finally started using it, and it's blowing me away! What a great utility vacuum! So quiet compared to a Shopvac or to my beloved Sanitaire Mity-Mite. Interesting that the specs are so lack-luster, and yet it picks up like crazy! What gives? If it had a powered hose, it might very well be...

Does anyone know anything about the re-designed Windsor Versamatic and Versamatic Plus? It seems they added some new features. Both now have a foot pedal that self-releases. Both now have a clean-out door under the base (like the X series). Both now have the brushstrip replacement door that one...

I'm interested in getting one of these and ran into this site which has some great pictures of the inside of the MEB160. Is this the same thing as the HEB160 that's gotten a lot of good recommendations here? Just thought I'd share for those of you who are interested. By the way, does anyone...

Hi! Well, lucky me. I finally found a great deal on a vacuum I've always wanted: a Windsor XP12. Only it isn't an XP12. It's a Windsor Sensation. Now, I have never seen an XP12 in person. Only in pictures and video. But the Sensation looks almost identical save for an oval on/off rocker switch...

So I finally moved. Now I have no room and have been getting rid of most of my collection. For my apartment managing work, I have only room to keep two uprights. My initial instinct was to hang onto two Sanitaires. But as other folks in my family used them, I realized that Sanitaires take some...

I realize there's been a lot of discussion about the various Vibragroomer brushrolls. I wanted to get some more specific information on them, however. I know some prefer the VGI, others the VGII. Obviously, they are of a different design: VGI has a sculpted aluminum spiral body, VGII is a...

I think many of us recall a thread where Trebor suggested a modification for the Sanitaire upright that improves its performance. The modification involves drilling two 1/8" holes on the back walls of the air-intake nozzle in order to increase airflow and reduce the clamping effect Sanitaires...

So this is totally unnecessary, but since we like to optimize our time with our vacuums, has anyone tried reducing the sound of their machines with sound damping sheets? I've always heard great things about how quiet Mieles and other well damped vacuums are. People who have these machines seem...

I was doing some research on motor maintenance (see the other thread I started with questions) and ran into this video. It compares the Amatek Lamb motor to a Mytee. Both work well, the Mytee pulls more on the waterlift test and is quieter. It uses a few amps more power, though. I couldn't find...

Finally stepping it up and looking to get inside my motors to maintain them. Most notably, I have a Tristar CXL that has a squeaky motor. You can hear it as the motor slows down when shut off. One of the members here suggested it may be the brushes. Also, I'm looking to maintain the motor on my...

Now that the LG Kompressors have been out for several years, does anyone have any observations on how if performs? I just used one to clean the hallways and stairs in my apartment building. First impression is good. Nice quality for a plastic vacuum. The thing feels big and bulky! It's really...

When selecting a power nozzle for cleaning area rugs, would it be wise to use the same one that works well for my carpets? Is cleaning a rug exactly the same as cleaning carpet, or are there different considerations? We recently moved to a house with hardwood floors. We're using my Tristar CXL...

OK, here's another one of those power nozzle suggestion questions. Between a Eureka Roto-Matic with Distribulator, a Tristar Turbo Brush, a current Wessel Werks from a Hyla NST/GST, an old Rainbow SE PN (big, wide, boxy PN with woodgrain print on top and Distribulator), and an Electrolux PN4...

Dang. I just got another Royal. Not that I need it. Just that it was in great shape at a very reasonable price. This one is a Classic model with maroon bag, round fan cover, metal wheel covers, and headlamp. I don't have it with me right now to check the model number, but I recall it has a 7 amp...

For those of you who know both Kirby Dual Sanitronic and Royal metal vacs, which is a better performer for someone who is a user and not a collector? I know that the Kirby has the emptor tray, but other than that both brands are based on essentially the same design. Is one better than the...

Does anyone know anything about this machine? I believe it's distributed by Kent. I picked up a used one a while ago for cleaning up after tenants. I could hardly find any information about it outside of the marketing copy from the vacuum store websites. From the looks of it, it's sold...

...a Tristar CXL? Or what do you think? Specifically I was curious if Kirby G5 or G6 kitted out as a canister would challenge the Tristar. What do you think? Both have great airflow. But which is the overall winner? I just moved to a house that has all wood floors. No need for a power nozzle...

I've been doing some research on the Eureka Rotomatic power nozzle. I got it as part of a Power Team combo. It's got the brushroll that has two rows of brush strips along with two red/orange beater bars per side. I know there's a name for it but I can't remember what it's called. I read that...

My initial thought is no, but I was wondering. Just as I was getting into vacuums I purchased an unused NIB Clarke Filtrapac backpack vacuum off the Bay for a decent price. Backpacks are useful for the kind of work I do, so it made sense. Being new to vacuums, though, I didn't have a full...

I was vacuuming with my Royal metal a few weeks ago, cleaning up the old house after a move. I noticed that feeling of fine dust in the back of my throat as well as on my skin. There was that slightly stale, musty dust smell in the air, too. I have one of those Anniversary editions with the...