Finally, after a whole year of waiting impatiently!

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I picked up a box at a local Riccar dealer.

 

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Anyone familair with this model number?

Probably not.

 

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A peek inside.

 

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All these parts!

 

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About 2 mintues later.

 

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Attachments.

 

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As Corey (HenryDreyfus) says "this is where all the drama happens."

 

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Only the finest Filtreete bags will do.

 

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I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you...

 

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One of a few things not made in China.

 

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All metal release pedal anc catch on the vcuum body, completer with a Teflon glider for smooth operation.

 

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Again, metal where most use plastic.

 

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Ready for its maiden voyage.

 

[swingette]

cool. looks like a really serious vacuum, Reggie. what will they sell for? how loud is it compared to a Hoover Concept?

is that a Polaroid of you, Reggie, pasted to the side of the box?

Swingette

 

[compactc9]

Its not quite as loud as a Concept, the exaust from the direct air motor goes into the bag chamber. Sounds like a smothered Concept really.

The full price is $1399.95, with a minumum price of $999.95, not cheap.

 

[lux1521]

That is one nice looking vacuum. I guess for that price it really had better be. It looks very modern without looking strange like the hoover z and many other vacuums on the market. It looks like a quality machine to me but I won't be getting one anytime soon.

Anyway, glad to see your having fun! Oh, see if you can get a picture of it running in the dark. I bet it looks 10 times cooler that way. Those headlights are something else!

 

[buffster]

Congrats!

I heard about the new Radiance with the pearl finish when I looked at Riccars a few months ago. Awesome! Riccar hasn't even updated their Web site to show this new model yet. I've been wanting a Radiance and may have to splurge. It's gorgeous.

 

[luxg]

Reggie, that is one beautiful vacuum!! I love those head lights!!!! Thanks for sharing all the neat pictures.

 

[eluxomarty]

It's a great looking cleaner!

Reggie, does this vacuum also have the two motors? One direct air and one clean air? I also like the combo tool ala the Lux combo tool. I really like the Riccar canisters too.

Marty

 

[colovacman]

congrats Reggie

Glad to see you finally got it!

 

[compactc9]

Reggie, does this vacuum also have the two motors? One direc

Yes, it does. I think its a very interesting way of doing things, but it does have ton of power.

I still can't get over the fact that they kept delaying it this long.

 

[tolivac]

Really very nice Riccar Radiance.Have the older red colored one.The first one offered.Will ask the Riccar dealer here about the new "pearlescent White" one.Wonder if Riccar corrected the clogging problems on the early machines.I have had it happen thrice.You have to be careful what it picks up.The primary motor fan discharge is VERY narrow.A wad of paper,toothpick or similar item will cause clogs.the Riccar dealer here has unclogged other machines similar to mine.

 

[compactc9]

That was a very early correction, they redesigned the entire fan chamber/fan. They also made the hose path smoother and less likely to clog. The new red models also have a check filter light, like mine, along with not having the need to ever afjust the bag or belt sensor ever (which were a headache on the earlier models)

They are offering 2 models, the red one is the "standard" model, while the white will be the "Radiance Premium". The differences are a longer stretch hose, dirt sensor, combo tool, and it comes with the HEPA Plus filter already installed. All for a few hundred more...

 

[hamiltonbeachbo]

Congrats!!

An absolutely beautiful upright. Very well thought out and put together. Yaaa for Riccar!! I "test drove" the red model at Duane Taylor's store. An absolutely amazing machine. Definitely my pick and favorite of contemporary uprights. Some Day ...
Enjoy!!

Pat

 

[myvacsrock]

Ooooooooo!!

Go Reg!

finally! i know you told me for awhile that you wanted one! I have one too i have for about a year! Mine is a prototype they sent me but it is operational but not as nice as the actual machine is!

 

[hoover1060]

One of the few things not made in China...

Yes.

 

[hoover1060]

Read the fine print...

And no.

Wonder what percentage of the parts are actually made from beginning to end in the US...?

Or, maybe they just have all the parts made in China (or Korea, or Hong Kong, or Mexico, or Malaysia...) then assemble the cleaners in the US.

~F

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Whoops....

Didn't know Jeff had logged in under his username.

Shoulda been me.

~Fred

 

[compactc9]

I do agree that there are parts of this machine made in Asia, but I do know that the main housings are all molded/painted here. The clean air motor is actually the same one used in the new Constellation.

Every new vacuum contains parts made(I.E. switch, cord, bearings, etc) in Asia, but this is one of the few with the main parts and all of the assembly done in the US.