I Must Be Dreaming....

[myles_v]

Take a closer look at the bags. HEPA filters down to 0.3 microns at 99.97% efficiency. This means that 99.97% of particles larger than 0.3 microns are trapped by the filtration media. I'll guarantee you that the bags you have don't trap down to 0.1 microns at the same efficiency rating as HEPA.

It may filter down to 0.1 microns at 80% efficiency, meaning 80% of particles larger than 0.1 microns are trapped. But HEPA filters better than this.

Don't pay attention to things that tell you what micron level they filter down to without telling you what % it filters down to. You will not find a consumer vacuum (or probably any vacuum) that filters down to 0.1 or even 0.3 microns at full 100% efficiency. HEPA is the gold standard for home vacuums, ULPA is a level that's even better than HEPA, but you won't find a dustbag that filters down to that level. ULPA is still only 99.999% efficient.

 

[panasonicvac]

Exactly what myles said. Also since I should clarify from my previous post about the bags, I meant to say that the bags are made by the same company but both the paper and cloth bags don't filter .

 

[camelotshadow]

Don't like the wheel placement /attachment on Simplicity

I have the green Simplicity 7350 still but it's going to be canibalized for parts. It does not roll well as the plastic housing is broken at the screw that holds one wheel. It's really hard to push. It also just does not stand up in lock position.

Motor seems fine & sure it could be useful if one wanted to replace the bottom casing housing, the handle which is broken as I never replaced it because of the wheel issue I did not want to spend $ on it.

I love the 8955. I have two now & just ordered a 8900 which looks to be in excellent condition & I can use the cord & brush roller.

The 8900 does not have a 2 stage motor or the tools. Inside the bag compartment is really spacious & the vac is lighter. Hoping I will like the 8900 & if not it has parts for my 8955's.