luxflairguy
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I post rarely...but this week I found a long sought-after central vacuum system, new, complete and just waiting for me. May I introduce the 1968 General Electric Central Cleaning System!
My greatest find!
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luxflairguy
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GE Central Cleaning System
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luxflairguy
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GE Central Cleaning System
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luxflairguy
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GE CCS continued
#4 I've never use the tank itself, it's too fab, but I really like GE tools, expecially the twin clean rug tool. Anyone else have any info on GE CCS's?
#4 I've never use the tank itself, it's too fab, but I really like GE tools, expecially the twin clean rug tool. Anyone else have any info on GE CCS's?
crevicetool
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You have GOT to be kidding????
How could something like that not have been used/installed after all these years?
Fantastic!!!! Good for you!
Rick
How could something like that not have been used/installed after all these years?
Fantastic!!!! Good for you!
Rick
compactelectra
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Greg
You know I am a central vac fan, but have never seen one of those. Fabulous! Congratulations!
You know I am a central vac fan, but have never seen one of those. Fabulous! Congratulations!
massagemiracle
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Congrats for such a great find!
General Electric made a central cleaner??
Being a GE nut myself, I want one too!! Now, where to put one in this little closet of a house?
Being a GE nut myself, I want one too!! Now, where to put one in this little closet of a house?
gsheen
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never used
I just think its amazing that something this big can be lying around for all these years and forgotten about. I wonder if it was one of those "yes dear I promise I will install the central vacuum as soon as the game is finsihed"
I just think its amazing that something this big can be lying around for all these years and forgotten about. I wonder if it was one of those "yes dear I promise I will install the central vacuum as soon as the game is finsihed"
eluxomarty
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congrats!!
Hey Greg! What does the machine end of the hose look like? Is it the traditional GE button lock like for the canisters? I wonder if there was a power nozzle option, maybe used the Filter Queen PN made for the GE/Premier swivel tops?
Happy GE-ing!
Marty
Hey Greg! What does the machine end of the hose look like? Is it the traditional GE button lock like for the canisters? I wonder if there was a power nozzle option, maybe used the Filter Queen PN made for the GE/Premier swivel tops?
Happy GE-ing!
Marty
ge1969
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You're right Hanzie! I had NO IDEA that G.E. ever made such a thing! I'd love to have one of those myself. Later, Toby G.
luxflairguy
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Marty!
Here's a picture of the hose end. Good old GE button lock
Here's a picture of the hose end. Good old GE button lock
luxflairguy
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How about under the hood!
Here's the clean never fired up Lamb 115534 motor and wiring. Note how the majority of the wiring is encased in plastic tubing. Good old GE in it's glory days. It makes one wonder how many of these were made!
Here's the clean never fired up Lamb 115534 motor and wiring. Note how the majority of the wiring is encased in plastic tubing. Good old GE in it's glory days. It makes one wonder how many of these were made!
luxflairguy
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and the last one...
Here's the label. GE's air conditioning division. Who would have ever thought. Of note also, is the 115534 motor was good to roughly 5,000 square feet with the piping done right. VacuMaid used the same motor and said 8,000 sq. feet. Nutone 3,500 sq. feet.
I also stand corrected to my self. Nutone used the phrase central cleaning system. The GE clearly says central vacuum system.
Here's the label. GE's air conditioning division. Who would have ever thought. Of note also, is the 115534 motor was good to roughly 5,000 square feet with the piping done right. VacuMaid used the same motor and said 8,000 sq. feet. Nutone 3,500 sq. feet.
I also stand corrected to my self. Nutone used the phrase central cleaning system. The GE clearly says central vacuum system.
and, dear GOD,
made in America! Best of luck with that machine. It's wonderful to find something for which you've been hunting.
made in America! Best of luck with that machine. It's wonderful to find something for which you've been hunting.
vacman1961
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GE Central Vacuum
I have seen quite a few of these. There is a large developement here in Dix Hills, New York, that was built by a developer called Levitt, yes, he is the builder of Levittown, NY. This developement is an upscale developement that was built by Levitt, and Levitt used everything from General Electric, all the appliances, the heat and air conditioning, the intercom system, the door bell and yes, the central vacuum system. The unit actually was built by Beam, it is the same unit as a Beam only with the General Electric name, actually, the newer developement which was built in 1972 had a sort of generic unit, it looked the same as this one, only it was white and had a 12" round red GE logo in the center, that unit was definitely a Beam with a GE logo on it, but this one was in the earlier development which was built in 1967 to 1970. There was no power nozzle on them, they were straight suction, some of the houses had a air driven power brush with an adapter on it, the power brush was called a Preco Power Brush.
I have seen quite a few of these. There is a large developement here in Dix Hills, New York, that was built by a developer called Levitt, yes, he is the builder of Levittown, NY. This developement is an upscale developement that was built by Levitt, and Levitt used everything from General Electric, all the appliances, the heat and air conditioning, the intercom system, the door bell and yes, the central vacuum system. The unit actually was built by Beam, it is the same unit as a Beam only with the General Electric name, actually, the newer developement which was built in 1972 had a sort of generic unit, it looked the same as this one, only it was white and had a 12" round red GE logo in the center, that unit was definitely a Beam with a GE logo on it, but this one was in the earlier development which was built in 1967 to 1970. There was no power nozzle on them, they were straight suction, some of the houses had a air driven power brush with an adapter on it, the power brush was called a Preco Power Brush.
singingrainbow
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WOW!!
First let me say, WHAT A FIND! I have never seen an early beam system, but I do have a question, what is its method of dirt collection? is it like a vacu-flo and cyclonic with the dust venting outside? or is it more like the filtered system in current beam systems? It would be great if you could post some pics of the dust bin and what is above the dust bin in the unit itself.
Thanks!
Scott
First let me say, WHAT A FIND! I have never seen an early beam system, but I do have a question, what is its method of dirt collection? is it like a vacu-flo and cyclonic with the dust venting outside? or is it more like the filtered system in current beam systems? It would be great if you could post some pics of the dust bin and what is above the dust bin in the unit itself.
Thanks!
Scott
