Personally, I don't mind cyclonic systems. I'm one of those people that'd prefer a bagged system but I could totally live with a cyclonic unit especially if it's a Centralux. I agree that one of the nice things about cyclonic systems is there's no bags to buy. For example during the pandemic, it was hard ordering new bags. If I had to have a cyclonic central vac, my choice would be Vacuflo preferably the true cyclonic models. I wouldn't mind using a Centralux but there would have to be certain conditions. I'd only use white generic foam filters cause I'm not a fan of the blue ones, I'd have a big enough sink in the garage if the unit was located there or furnace room if the unit was located there like yours to rinse out the filter plus the cone and the tank, I'd use a front load washer to thoroughly clean out the filter, and I'd need a spare filter on hand so it'd be ready for service again instead of waiting for the other filter to dry out completely. I'd basically do all of that every time I'd be done using the system because not only it'd restore it's suction power to like brand new but also help the motor last longer as well. Not to mention it wouldn't be as dusty to clean out compare to maintaining it twice a year or so. Once in a while I'd also take big a wet/dry vac to vacuum inside of the system and wipe it down with a wet rag similar to what this person has done with his system. According to him, his Centralux lasted for 26 years before the motor went bad and replaced it with a new Centralux that has more power.
