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power nozzle with numatic
It might still be possible to use a power nozzle, you could get the Volt power nozzle, it's battery powered, although I think the charger only works at 120 volts. It's a very good power nozzle and will turn any canister or central vacuum in to a tandom air cleaner.
It might still be possible to use a power nozzle, you could get the Volt power nozzle, it's battery powered, although I think the charger only works at 120 volts. It's a very good power nozzle and will turn any canister or central vacuum in to a tandom air cleaner.
kirbylux77
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Mike - Here in Canada there are 3 Numatic models with powerheads available through vac shops to purchase. I would imagine they would also be available in the USA as well through the same suppliers. Also, there is one vac shop supplier, Tip Top Parts, that is carrying other Numatic models that, while they do have powerheads, are NOT officially put together by Numatic....they take one model & offer it with many different common powerheads, such as Lindhaus & the Eureka Sweep & Groom.
Rob
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reo580
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I don't understand all these issues with the Filter Queen.
For my daily driver, I use a vintage (circa 1980) Filter Queen Model 31 with a Model 48 PN, and a modified 15' electrified hose. I vacuum up all kinds of fine dust and regular dirt. I have NO problems whatsoever with the suction/ airflow.
Filter Queen is a very easy machine to work with and to service.
I change the cone filter about once a month and the secondary filter maybe twice a year. About once a year, I clean up the Pow-R-Nozzle and install a new belt in it. Couldn't be happier with a cleaner
***I have NO problems with my Filter Queen and I couldn't be any happier with it.***
I don't trust the new ones as much with their circuit boards and cheap, high speed motors. I had a FQ Model 360: I loved the way it looked, but I couldn't stand the sound of it- sounded like a Wal Mart plasti-vac. so I sold it and went back to my Model 31. I have worked as a professional, trained and knowledgeable vacuum cleaner repairman at an established shop, and I have used many, many different types of vacuum cleaners, and I always go back to my Filter Queen as a daily driver.
My experience has taught me that Filter Queens are seldom the problem- it's the owners.
For my daily driver, I use a vintage (circa 1980) Filter Queen Model 31 with a Model 48 PN, and a modified 15' electrified hose. I vacuum up all kinds of fine dust and regular dirt. I have NO problems whatsoever with the suction/ airflow.
Filter Queen is a very easy machine to work with and to service.
I change the cone filter about once a month and the secondary filter maybe twice a year. About once a year, I clean up the Pow-R-Nozzle and install a new belt in it. Couldn't be happier with a cleaner
***I have NO problems with my Filter Queen and I couldn't be any happier with it.***
I don't trust the new ones as much with their circuit boards and cheap, high speed motors. I had a FQ Model 360: I loved the way it looked, but I couldn't stand the sound of it- sounded like a Wal Mart plasti-vac. so I sold it and went back to my Model 31. I have worked as a professional, trained and knowledgeable vacuum cleaner repairman at an established shop, and I have used many, many different types of vacuum cleaners, and I always go back to my Filter Queen as a daily driver.
My experience has taught me that Filter Queens are seldom the problem- it's the owners.
blackheart
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Well
Airflow isn't easy to feel unlike suction which is why you need a way to measure it whether that's a visual representation (baird meter) or a guage like an anemometer. With such a method to measure your airflow you can really notice a loss after using them. Fortunately I happen to still have a 75th anniversary so later today i'll put in a new (genuine) cone take a reading then clean my living room and bedroom and take another reading. The results will probably be quite shocking.
These photos were taken to compare the airflow of two different machines with two different motor sizes the reading was taken at the hose end.
Airflow isn't easy to feel unlike suction which is why you need a way to measure it whether that's a visual representation (baird meter) or a guage like an anemometer. With such a method to measure your airflow you can really notice a loss after using them. Fortunately I happen to still have a 75th anniversary so later today i'll put in a new (genuine) cone take a reading then clean my living room and bedroom and take another reading. The results will probably be quite shocking.
These photos were taken to compare the airflow of two different machines with two different motor sizes the reading was taken at the hose end.
reo580
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I think it was either the 75th or the green FQ where they started to go cheap on the motors?
The test results above do not surprise me. I think the quality started to go down after the Triple Crown.
It's a shame- FQ could build a phenomenal cleaner like they used to- just better, not cheaper.
The test results above do not surprise me. I think the quality started to go down after the Triple Crown.
It's a shame- FQ could build a phenomenal cleaner like they used to- just better, not cheaper.
pairing Henry with power nozzles
I wonder how they are pairing the Henry with power nozzles since there is no electrical connection for a power nozzle. You could use the Tacony volt power nozzle, or purchase a 35 foot cord that allows power nozzles to work with nonelectric hoses, unless they are selling a model that includes the electrical connection.
There is a company in Canada called Nacecare and I think they import the numatic products. Interestingly, under that brand, there are actually a few different sizes of the canister vacuums, I think Henry may be the smaller one, but I think there is a larger canister that also takes larger bags. The Henry that I have is one stage 600 watt motor, but is still very powerful, I was actually hoping to get the two stage motor model, I prefer the sound of two stage motors, I think those had some issues with the power save feature though. The model that I have has a power switch and a speed switch. Would be very interesting to see how Henry would work with a volt or some other power nozzle.
Mike
I wonder how they are pairing the Henry with power nozzles since there is no electrical connection for a power nozzle. You could use the Tacony volt power nozzle, or purchase a 35 foot cord that allows power nozzles to work with nonelectric hoses, unless they are selling a model that includes the electrical connection.
There is a company in Canada called Nacecare and I think they import the numatic products. Interestingly, under that brand, there are actually a few different sizes of the canister vacuums, I think Henry may be the smaller one, but I think there is a larger canister that also takes larger bags. The Henry that I have is one stage 600 watt motor, but is still very powerful, I was actually hoping to get the two stage motor model, I prefer the sound of two stage motors, I think those had some issues with the power save feature though. The model that I have has a power switch and a speed switch. Would be very interesting to see how Henry would work with a volt or some other power nozzle.
Mike
blackheart
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cheap motors
Well i've had 2 75th anniversary editions, both of them had dual stage motors, but the motors are slightly shorter than the older style triple crown. I THINK the first model to exclusively use the new single stage was the 360.
Well i've had 2 75th anniversary editions, both of them had dual stage motors, but the motors are slightly shorter than the older style triple crown. I THINK the first model to exclusively use the new single stage was the 360.
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