Genuine or Generic Bags?

[vacuumlad1650]

Hello Everybody, Andy Again!being as my 'The Great Hepa Debate' Thread (http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?30733_102) has gained popularity, I got to be thinking. Are Generic or genuine bags better? Here are my thoughts!
Genuine NOS Bags seem to be the best. new bags aren't as good quality. i would buy some Generic bags before new Genuine, but NOS Bags are the best!
Andy Rousonelos
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[vacuumlad1650]

Electrolux Canister (C)

I have 9 genuine NOS bags, and 4 remaining generic (used the other 8/in use). The 2 bags on my shop table are test bags (IE Ejector or cleaning capabilities). These Genuine NOS bags last FOREVER! The Generic bags lose suction a little quicker, but they filter well! I save one of each style NOS Electrolux bag and use the rest
Andy

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Electrolux Upright (U)

Well, i got a surprise! My darling Boyfriend had a pack of 12 generic upright bags sent to my house on 1 day shipping with his subscription to AMAZON Prime! I called him to ask why his mail came here (box) and he said Surprise!
I will have Genuine NOS bags when my Electrolux Epic 3500 arrives next week
Andy

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Electrolux C

Forgot the test bags!

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Kenmore upright (U, 50688)

I was given an original 8 pack of Genuine Kenmore upright bags from my Grandmother (3 came in the bag) when she gave me her old Kenmore Progressive 300 Upright, and I use Generic Envirocare bags in it.
Andy

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Kenmore Canister (C, 5055/5058)

Well, I dont use Generic Kenmore bags. The progressive canister belonged to my Mom, the 3.9 to my Other grandmother. Both used Genuine Bags
Andy

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Hoover Upright (Z)

I currently use Walmart Arm'n'hammer bags, but I have a pack of Genuine from Goodwill, and one from grandmother when she gave me the vacuum.
Andy

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Hoover PortaPower (N)

Well, i NEED bags for this one! It came on trade with a Genuine NOS bag in it
Andy

 

[vacuumlad1650]

GE Swivel Top

Toby sent these generic bags with the vacuum
Andy

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Also, Thanks so much for the Electrolux upright Bags, Michael Darling!
Andy

 

[pr-21]

I bought nos Electrolux 4 ply bags. Germgrabber, Surething, etc. I found the rubber seals to rip as shown in the bag on the right. Sometimes as soon as installing them. I went back to new Aerus bags for that reason. Not sure if a torn rubber seal leaks much dirt or not, but didn't want dirt getting in the motor. My thoughts are over time rubber can become less pliable and rip....


PR-21
Bud

 

[vacuumlad1650]

yes, those Rubber Seals do rip over time. The one that was a genuine Bag that ripped was because i accidentally opened the bag door then i was reaching for the automatic control dial, and the suction ripped it! The older bag that has a ripped membrane is all because of the age of the bag
Andy Rousonelos

 

[suckolux]

Cool Vacuums there Andy

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Thanks, David! What are your thoughts on generic VS Genuine bags?
Andy Rousonelos

 

[suckolux]

I am not familiar with them.