Lets See Your Central Vacs!
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compactelectra
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Still One of My Favorites
And my first - in Chicago - a Filtex. Some say the Spencer is the holy grail of central vacs, but this is it for me. Sadly, no longer made. The quality was unparalleled. Many are still in use today. Luckily, I still have a few sets of the tools.
And my first - in Chicago - a Filtex. Some say the Spencer is the holy grail of central vacs, but this is it for me. Sadly, no longer made. The quality was unparalleled. Many are still in use today. Luckily, I still have a few sets of the tools.
compactelectra
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Another Shot
Of the tools. Cast and polished aluminum. Hadn't quite worked out the power brush thing yet.
Of the tools. Cast and polished aluminum. Hadn't quite worked out the power brush thing yet.
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This question is directed to <a name="startPOSTER_12809.18"></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">compactelectra</span> about what year is that central vac and could we all please see the attachments it comes with?
This question is directed to <a name="startPOSTER_12809.18"></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">compactelectra</span> about what year is that central vac and could we all please see the attachments it comes with?
compactelectra
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Here Is
The link to the MD site. Just about everything you need to know about central vacuums. The top of the line attachments include the Lindhaus electronic power nozzle. Any type of accessory you can think of. Enjoy. My S5 unit is from the early 1990s, but still available, but probably updated.
http://builtinvacuum.com/silent_master/compare.html
The link to the MD site. Just about everything you need to know about central vacuums. The top of the line attachments include the Lindhaus electronic power nozzle. Any type of accessory you can think of. Enjoy. My S5 unit is from the early 1990s, but still available, but probably updated.
http://builtinvacuum.com/silent_master/compare.html
compactelectra
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Joe From Germany
There are a couple of brands of retractable hoses - here is one.
http://www.hideahose.biz/video.html
There are a couple of brands of retractable hoses - here is one.
http://www.hideahose.biz/video.html
compactelectra
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And Another
Innovations seem to be popping up everywhere.
http://www.centralvacuumstores.com/...Management/Doc-IT-Hose-Management-55-FT-L.php
Innovations seem to be popping up everywhere.
http://www.centralvacuumstores.com/...Management/Doc-IT-Hose-Management-55-FT-L.php
wow, how impressive!
Thanks for all the links and information. 30 amps? Now this is what I call reasonable power.
Result: Our dealer here is probably selling a gimmick.
I love the classic aluminum nozzles! This is how a vac should look like (just my personal taste).
And the Hide-A-Hose system, that is what I have heard of, thanks for posting.
And this sweeper-swallower-floorboard hatch thingy, what an ingenious idea!
I am getting closer to being convinced (while being a tennant I cannot install a system here, but liking one or recommending one is for free, right? ;-)
On the other hand: Which of you central vac owners have regular portable or mini vac in addition to the system?
I guess you would only use the main machine when doing serious house cleaning, but would you fire up a more than 3 kW machine just for a tipped over small pack of crackers? Quite an effort.
Thanks for all the links and information. 30 amps? Now this is what I call reasonable power.
Result: Our dealer here is probably selling a gimmick.
I love the classic aluminum nozzles! This is how a vac should look like (just my personal taste).
And the Hide-A-Hose system, that is what I have heard of, thanks for posting.
And this sweeper-swallower-floorboard hatch thingy, what an ingenious idea!
I am getting closer to being convinced (while being a tennant I cannot install a system here, but liking one or recommending one is for free, right? ;-)
On the other hand: Which of you central vac owners have regular portable or mini vac in addition to the system?
I guess you would only use the main machine when doing serious house cleaning, but would you fire up a more than 3 kW machine just for a tipped over small pack of crackers? Quite an effort.
compactelectra
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Joe
Us serious collectors always have portable machines at the ready. I have them in almost every closet. Most central vac owners don't unless they had one from before. I observe this anecdotely by how I have come across some machines. People who install central vacs or move into a house with one, generally get rid of the portable because they don't need it. That is, if they like the central vac and use it. Other observations?
Us serious collectors always have portable machines at the ready. I have them in almost every closet. Most central vac owners don't unless they had one from before. I observe this anecdotely by how I have come across some machines. People who install central vacs or move into a house with one, generally get rid of the portable because they don't need it. That is, if they like the central vac and use it. Other observations?
I agree with Fred, being a collector myself I have many other vacuums to choose from besides my Beam Central unit. When I am really going to do a good cleaning I use the central. For quick everyday pick ups I pick one of my newer machines or a vintage one. I can't imagine not having another vacuum available but I am sure many who get central units do not.
ocscott3085
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Well, my parents are definitely NOT vacuum collectors but they do have a Silentmaster that only my mother uses. My dad NEVER uses it as he hates dragging the hose around the house. They have an upright on each level to use when they don't use the Silentmaster. A Kirby Ultimate G in the basement, Dyson DC17 Animal on the main level, and a Sebo X4 upstairs for the bedrooms. I myself WISH I had a central vac in my new house as I've only lived here 3 years and gone through more vacuums than I can keep track of...not sure I could retrofit one in my house because it's a stacked townhome. However, I definitely miss the QUIET convenience of just pulling the hose around the house. I find my parents' house is a lot less dusty than my new house too. After my Dyson DC23 motorhead broke, they were nice enough to give me their 12 year old Miele S528 Filtration Guard canister and that certainly helps, but when I still was at home, I dusted everything with the central vac. Just not as easy with a Miele at your heels.
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