Church Vacuums

[kirbyclassiciii]

Jayelux

I think you should procure a 1981 to 1995 Royal Heavy Duty Commercial upright with at least a 4.5 amp motor but no higher than a 7.0 amp motor, the highest rating available of the non-drop-in motor.

Models with 4.5 amp motor:
Model 607 (1985-1987)
Model 608 (1981-1985)
Model 611 (1981-1985)

Models with 5.0 amp motor:
Model 654 (1987-1990)

Models with 5.4 amp motor:
Model 608 (1985-1987)
Model 611 (1985-1987)
Model 618/620 (1984-1985)
Model 655/656, 7500/7510 (1990-1995)

Models with 6.0 amp motor:
Model 360 (1987-1995)
Model 361 (1989-1995)
Model 380 (1987-1995)
Model 381 (1989-1995)
Model 618/620 (1985-1987)
Model 660/662, 7600/7620 (1987-1990)
Model 661/663, 7610/7630 (1989-1990)
Model 680/682, 7800/7820 (1987-1990)
Model 681/683, 7810/7830 (1989-1990)

Models with 7.0 amp (non-drop-in) motor (all produced from 1990-1995):
Model 670/672, 7700/7720
Model 671/673, 7710/7730
Model 690/692, 7900/7920
Model 691/693, 7910/7930

The best brush roll to use on models with a 5.4 or lower amperage motor is part #2-080221-000. For 6.0 and 7.0 amp models, use part #2-088221-000 (for 14" wide nozzle models) or part #2-061821-000 (for 18" wide nozzle models).

~Ben

 

[kirbyvertibles]

I cleaned my church for 15 years. I used a Panasonic proformance plus that I bought new when I started. This was a huge church and I never had any problems with the vacuum. I quit doing it 2 years ago because I just didn't have time to do it anymore. I took my Panasonic with my to ad to my collection and replaced it with a NICE like new maroon Royal 10 amp machine dated late 90's. The pastor took over cleaning and whinned about the Royal. I don't like it, it takes bags, it looks old fashioned bla bla. He said do you have any used walmart vacuums that are bagless?? We argued about it but he won. I sold him a dirt devil platinum force from the mid 90's out of spite thinking that will teach him for being a dumbass. OMG he loved it! It was the best vacuum he had ever seen because he could see the dirt. Well it lasted about 3 months hahaha. So then he said I would perfer another one but sell me whatever you think I should have. I sold him a new red Cirrus commercial. He had to admit he was wrong and this was the best ever. I sell them for $300.00

 

[blackheart]

A Panasonic...

Never crossed my mind i have tried one of the performance plus machines it seemed to work rather well strong suction good metal agitator the onboard tools, that may have been a good option too.
I was told that Lindhaus machines were great for glued down carpeting thanks to their high speed brushrolls i've had a few dealers tell me this

The last time i checked our church used a Bagless windtunnel V2, a softbag elite (350) i think, upstairs a Hoover Caddy Vac. There is also this tank style machine in the back of the cleaning closet that has a wide power nozzle with it i'm not sure of the brand and i've never seen it used before. I know we also have had a Regina eletric broom and a broken Regina steemer someone donated.

 

[tolivac]

Another possible Church vacuum---the NSS M1.In the NSS catalog they show an attachment package specifically for church cleaning.the kit has the hose,hand tools and "high up" angled wands for cleaning parts of the church high off the floor-like HVAC vents,organ grills,etc.

 

[electroluxxxx]

I clean a congregational church here in my hometown, if I am not mistaken they bought a brand new simplicity freedom a couple of years ago with a Pullman holt wet/dry vacuum that is equipped with a eureka vg3 power head. I am not too keen on the simplicity as it seems like a cheaply made cleaner. although very durable and light the machine's feel seems a little skeptical. the Pullman holt on the other hand seems like a well made machine with many uses. due to how much there is to vacuum I will sometimes bring in the Windsor sensor

 

[blackheart]

Simplicity Freedom

I know what you mean it does feel a little cheap but it's performance is amazing for it's weight.

 

[electroluxxxx]

yes the performance is great and that's what I like about it, I am looking to pick up a royal though for a more thorough cleaning.