Drainvac's 2020 central vacuum series

[n0oxy]

owen's videos

Yes, I like Owen's videos too, you might look at getting one of the Drainvac units from earlier in this thread, in particular the Viper and Powerhouse are awesome main stream units, I already have the Twin Turbo and I'm thinking about adding the Turbo to my collection as well.
Mike

 

[panasonicvac]

I love MD

I have a relative that just built a new house a couple years ago, they put in a Flo-Master F560T since they loved their Flo-Master M85 model so much from their previous home. It's the best single motor central vacuum unit that I've ever used. I have another relative that is also building a new house which will be finished this spring, I will be putting in a MD for them.

 

[cbimmer]

I’m also considering putting in the Canavac Doc-It hose management systems along with regular outlets. I think it's the only hose management system that allow you to use electric power nozzles. I have no use for battery powered or air driven nozzles. They don't swivel and I don't want to worry about the battery running down. And air driven nozzles just don't perform nearly as well.

 

[n0oxy]

MD Units

I have the Flomaster M85, it's a good unit. I just wish you could buy their units on line. They force you to go through a dealer to get them.
Mike

 

[n0oxy]

one more Drainvac model

I forgot to mention the Drainvac Atomik. You can connect it to pipes but it's also designed to be portable. You can actually use any central vacuum unit without pipes by just attaching a utility valve to the in-take but this one is very easy to carry around. I also have this unit and it's really good, though the water lift is a bit low for a central vacuum unit.
Mike

https://www.thinkvacuums.com/drainvac-atomik6-30-portable-system-w-accessory-kit.html

 

[panasonicvac]

Hmm

I could get an Allegro similar to that Drainvac but for WAY less and also made in Canada, the Atomik I think looks like a good portable system but it seems a bit too much for me.

http://www.allegrovacuums.com/rv-ce...it-and-1-inlet-installation-kit-pku21001.html

 

[tolivac]

I have the Atomic-Its handy for car cleaning.

 

[n0oxy]

hose management and battery nozzles

It's interesting that most hose management systems don't allow you to use electric nozzles. I would think this should be possible by designing it so the holder of the hose either plugs in to an outlet or could be wired directly. The hose could then have electric wires just as central vacuum electric hoses do now. Is that how the doc-it system works?
I would not suggest using air driven nozzles. Since everything goes through the turbine they are prone to clogs and other problems. There are two battery powered nozzles on the market that I know of. The volt, also known as the hide-a-hose CX1000 and the power nozzle made by Perfect Products. I have both, they work as good as any electric nozzle and are a good alternative if your system cannot use electric nozzles. They also work well for straight suction canister cleaners.
Mike

 

[cbimmer]

Yes that's pretty much how the Doc-it system works. The hose is stored in a wall cavity and the same power source that provides the 120v for the power nozzle also extends and retracts the hose.