60's (?) Central Vac Unit- Servac Holiday? Looking for Info.

[kimsa27]

Hello, I just moved into a really neat house built in 1935 that has been renovated bit by bit, looks like the whole thing was a DIY project for someone. Anyhow there's a central vac unit installed that I know is not original (it's in the 'newer' addition to the home), but I have been hunting and can't find any info whatsoever on the brand/model, how it should perform, etc. It's a really pretty teal/aqua color, I like the retro looks of it- but my house is pretty enormous, I'm not sure how the size of the unit comes into effect with the length of all these vacuum tubes running through the house. It does not seem to have the best suction, of course I'm sure I need to disassemble and give it a good cleaning, but just curious if anyone out there has ever seen one of these or knows where to get more info.
Thanks!

 

[paul]

I did an unsuccessful online search--as you probably did--on Canty, SerVac, and Holiday built-in vacuums. Depending on what you are able to find out in Vacuumland, I would suggest contacting your local vacuum store and/or longtime vacuum cleaner stores in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for information. You could also contact other central vacuum system companies to see if any of them bought out the Canty Company. The California Historical Society (where the Canty Company was located) may even be able to provide assistance.

Cool chevron logo and colors. Definitely looks like the Swell '60s.

Would you post photos of the attachments?

 

[electroluxxxx]

for a 12 amp machine it should be pulling at least 100" or more of waterlift. If I were you I would pull off the bottom bin and check all of the filters and also have it serviced by a vac shop. it could be possible that with the amount of use it has had the carbon brushes on the motor have worn considerably.

 

[vackid]

And just when I thought I've seen/heard of every unit sold, I'm still surprised. I've never heard of this brand before, but I know our resident central vacuum expert, Owen Perkins, probably has some information on these units. I have to say, I absolutely love the color of this unit! It definitely is one of the more posh looking units that were made as most of the units are very plain.

What kind of filtration system does this unit have? If it's an inverted bag with a weight sew in it, it could be made by Beam and private labeled, but if it has a disposable bag, it could be anyone's guess. Can you post pictures of the inlet valves throughout the house? That could also give us a clue on who the actual manufacturer was if it is a private labeled unit.

 

[vacuumdude]

dust care... looks like filtex i just got one

its missing a motor but still powerfull

 

[ultralux88]

Well, I'm assuming it has either a 7.2 in peripheral discharge motor, which should have plenty of power. The filter likely needs changed or cleaned, the main cause of weak suction on them. It cos potentially have a smaller motor as well. Definitely post picture of one of the inlets, and the hose and attachments as well if you can. Central vacs are my favorites, and believe it or not I collect the units, inlets, and tool kits.

 

[rugsucker]

"I collect the units"

ultralux88-Have you ever found the hose reel of early 60s that rolls up into wall?I have only seen in literature.I think I still have Black & Decker and 60s standard Sears in warehouse.If so they need new homes.

 

[ultralux88]

I'm really looking to get my hands on an electric hose for the Kenmore that used the 1 ¼ in inlet and the smaller sized pipe. I'm also after the Kenmore power unit that was a self-draining wet/dry wear filtered setup.

 

[a007kirbyman]

kimsa27 (???) & Servac CV...

Hello ???

Welcome to the forum.

I'm NOT into 'other' brands; however, I did a quick search & came up with this website & its information.

They do list some Servac specific parts on the page that appears.

I don't know whether the info is current or even correct; however, you might attempt calling the number shown or the email address.

I wish you well.

Cheers & hagd/n all,

Bill


If the link below does not bring it up, here it is as well:

http://63.196.113.82/39.htm



http://63.196.113.82/39.htm

 

[daredevilmason]

Cal-Central Vacuum Systems calcentralvac.com

I was randomly searching for an image of a servac built in vacuum when I saw this page.

I was JUST about to share the link that a007kirbyman shared as it is my company's web site. Feel free to email my partner there any questions. He's been in the business for about 50 years and coincidentally is originally from Minnisota where kimsa27 is from.
go to the web site if you like or email at [email protected]
I repair those Servac 1500s all the time in my area here. We had make a filter bag for them as well.

-Bill


http://calcentralvac.com

 

[tolivac]

The site in the link mentions "Dental Equipment" Just what sort of dental gear will a vacuum place carry?

 

[super-sweeper]

A professional dental drill, polisher and brush for the Handi-Butler! 

 

[ultralux88]

Much as I love a good Kirby I think if I heard a Kirby start up when the dentist went to start drilling I'd get the hell out of there! LOL

They probably sell something to do with the piping and suction unit for dental vacuum systems. Most of them self-drain down the sewer thankfully, kinda like the Aqua Air.

 

[kirbylux77]

Alex, you're kidding me right?! No offense, but I think I'll leave my dental care to my dentist thank you! If I still lived at home & Mom brought the Kirby out all hooked up with dental equipment & said "Ok, Kids, who's gonna be the first one to get their cavities filled?" I would quickly say "no thanks" & go visit a friend. Dental work at home would be too scary!!

Rob

 

[beerad]

Is that machine powerful?

I also love the retro colour of the machine.

 

[super-sweeper]

On the bright side, if anything happened during Do-It-Yourself-Kirby-Dental, there's always the Rug-Renovator! 

 

[luxflairguy]

The Servac unit looks very similar to the early Vacuflo units. Since there is no "bump-out" ridge around the machine, I assume it's true cyclonic like a Vacuflo.
the motor housing looks large enough for a 7.2" motor and should pull well. Taking of the bucket and looking up in the motor unit can be a good determination of the problem and yes, a visit to a vac shop is in order.
What no one has commented on is if you look just left of the unit, there is a square box with a cord running to a plug and wires coming from the top of the box to the motor. That's the relay for the outlets. Fun! Greg

Ultralux 88--over on AW in the literature section is the operating instructions for the Kenmore wet/dry central that I donated. Fun reading!

 

[daredevilmason]

What sort of "Dental Equipment"

@ tolivac

HI there. Our company specializes in built in vac systems but also installs "air pump" dental suction systems. We do very little now in the way of dental accessories like the hoses for the suction but the guy who started the company moved from Minnisota back in the late 1950's with a partner and they started putting in home and dental vac systems.
Basically we sell and install an air pump and a seperator canister as well as install the pipe for the dental systems. It's a lot cheaper than the medical grade water based systems and some of our original customers have been using our systems since about 1960.
Funny thing about the dental systems in central california back then is that they were just about non existant and the dentists had to be convinced as to why they even needed suction. "What's wrong with the old rinse and spit method" they would ask. The selling point was finally that they could move paitients in and out faster and make more money in a day... they evenually caught on

SO, the short answer is we sell the vacuums to create the suction for when the dentists are working in your mouth

-Bill



http://calcentralvac.com

 

[tolivac]

Good now the mystery is solved-now we know the secret of those dental spit sucker things-yes,better than the spittoon bowel the dentists used to use.