Brand New TACONY Canister - the Wonder!

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With it's official launch at the Vacuum Dealer's Trade Association trade show in Los Vegas next Monday, the new Tacony canister vacuum is set to be the star of the show. It all began three years ago, when Management made of list of 'must haves' in a brand new canister vacuum. Many prototypes were designed, tested, and rejected before the current design was approved. The reason for the Museum, in addition to being open to the public, is so Engineering can get an idea of what worked decades ago, and how these ideas have 'stood the test of time'. Many of the ideas in the new Wonder model canister come from tried and true ideas of the past.

I've had a Prototype as my home vacuum cleaner for some time now, but have not been allowed to show it until now.

Presenting a canister vacuum ALL collectors have been asking for ------ The Simplicity Wonder (the Riccar version is called the Prima and is blue).

First: unboxing the suction monster.

 

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Box open, shown packed.

 

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The Complete "Premium" Simplicity Wonder with Full Size Power Nozzle (the machine is also available with the Compact Power Nozzle or the Straight Suction attachment set). I know the Power Nozzle says Riccar on it, the Simplicity power nozzle hadn't been made yet and this machine is from the very first production. They will all be shipped with the correct name on the Power Nozzle.

This is a vacuum you should ALL ask your local dealer for.

 

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Stainless Steel soleplate and brush roller with Replaceable brush strips. Lifetime Belt. Rubber wheels are hard wood floor friendly. Five height adjustments.

 

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Speaks for itself.

 

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New All-Steel telescopic wand. The longest telescopic wand on any canister vacuum.

 

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New dusting brush/upholstery tool combination. Where have we seen that before?

 

[williamr1248]

thread 23777

Tom,
Nice looking machine. What will be it's strong points and what is it geared to compete with on the market?
I ALREADY like the tools better than the baby tools that came with my Miele.

 

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This is exactly how the Museum influences Engineering. By rediscovering the best of the past, they can improve the present. When you think about the deplorable state of current vacuum cleaner 'attachments' (or 'toys' - think Dyson attachments) you'll immediately appreciate the beauty of REAL attachments.

 

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New hose handle. Makes it extremely easy to steer the power nozzle, while being VERY comfortable in your hand to hold. Perfect size and shape. On/Off switch for Power Nozzle motor in handle. It's an illuminated light, so you KNOW which position it's always in.

 

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New seals (called "Seal Tite") at the end of the hose handle and telescopic wand make for an air-tight fit. No air leakage at the connections.

 

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New Floor Tool. It's called the "Wow" tool. The large brush and suction opening completely cleans the floor first, then the electrostatic pad (removable and washable and reusable) goes over the floor for a final polish. It swivels like a Miele twister tool, but does a FAR better job on heavy debris (like cat litter) scattered on a bare floor. Wonderful attachment - one of my all time favorites.

 

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The Wonder itself. Perfect size and shape for anyone. Light but very powerful with well over 100 inches of water lift.

 

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From the side. Note the color is almost a match for the Model G.

 

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Ball Bearing roller skate wheels roll silently across any floor or carpet and make the machine seem weightless as you pull it behind you.

 

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You may store the dusting brush/upholstery nozzle on the canister or the hose handle, whichever you prefer. I like to store it on the cleaner, like a vintage Electrolux does.

 

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Complete set-up.

 

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Showing the fully extended telescopic wand. So easy to reach ceiling fan blades and tops of drapes. The new hose length is 8 1/2 feet (the exact same as an Air-Way model 88). Long hose and long wand mean much LESS pulling and tugging on the cleaner. Clean an entire medium size room from one central position of the canister.

 

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The hose handle now fits the Power Nozzle for stair or furniture cleaning. There is a quick release pedal on the power nozzle neck for quick wand release without bending over when cleaning edges.