vaclab
Well-known member
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 you'll see the airflow and suction drop quite a bit further. Central Vacs are not as powerful as people seem to believe. Motor specs are meaningless because all that power does NOT make it the the nozzle. And the losses incurred are on purpose! Why? Try vacuuming with 140 CFM and 120" with a sealed rug plate on pile carpet. You can't.
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 you'll see the airflow and suction drop quite a bit further. Central Vacs are not as powerful as people seem to believe. Motor specs are meaningless because all that power does NOT make it the the nozzle. And the losses incurred are on purpose! Why? Try vacuuming with 140 CFM and 120" with a sealed rug plate on pile carpet. You can't.