My New Aerus Vacuums - Part 2

[floor-a-matic]

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">I am going to wait a bit later to buy the Platinum until they have the revised units available.</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">To those who waited a while for buying the Platinum; did Aerus/Lux put the gasket on the bag fill tube yet or do they still forget to put on the bag tube gasket?</span>

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[funeraldirector]

Washable HEPA

Hey Rob,

I too noticed that in the Sauber videos about the washable pre-motor filter. I was looking around to see if I saved the one Lux replaced so I could give it a bath and see how it fared. I will definitely try it and see what happens. I think the pre and post filter design is superb even if only for the sole purpose of protecting the motor and fan assembly and final exhaust emissions. The final filter is specifically for the carbon brush dust which is said to be carcinogenic in any vacuum cleaner exhaust. If you notice they also talk about 5 levels of filtration vs 4 on the Platinum so I wonder if the post motor filter is a different part number than ours or actually the same mediclean in the Aerus Platinum. The Sauber site says more new vacuums soon so I am wondering what else is coming down the road.

As for the newest of the new Platinum bags I think these do a good job at an excellent price point. Those of us who used Lux Iota exclusively will never be satisfied with any of the current bags from any manufacturer OEM or otherwise. The Iota bags filtered to .1 microns and were spun-woven poly construction and probably the best vacuum cleaner bag ever made. I am told putting a Miele style bag over the Lux "P" bag greatly reduces the amount of fine dust on the filter for those who are having some issues. I think I suggested this in an earlier post in the original discussion.

At the same time I am not sure how widespread the hose block issue is and heard this from just one tech. I have had no issues and would not let this stop me from buying this machine. Overall it is an affordable machine to use that is convenient and delivers mind-blowing performance in a whisper quiet package. Those of us who worked for Lux or are collectors are generally way more fussy than Mrs. Jones will ever be. My dislike for the Tristar wand system is minor and they too deliver excellent performance in a durable, lightweight design that is easy to repair and arguably more reliable than the problematic telescoping wands on other brands I seem to generally prefer. At least the hose, wands and attachments are still American made.

Brian

 

[electromatik]

Regarding 5 levels of filtration...

According to the Lux Intelligence website, the 5 levels are 1) the bag, 2) the prefilter, 3) the carbon layer, 4) the afterfilter, and 5) antibacterial treatment on the afterfilter. It seems to me it's mostly marketing term. The filters look identical on the Aerus machine. Aerus doesn't mention an antibacterial treatment on the afterfilter so maybe they haven't treated it with it. My guess is since the blue bags have the antibacterial treatment in it they chose to forego that step. The Lux Intelligence site makes no mention of washable filter. It says clearly the prefilter should be changed when the light comes on or after 1 year.

On a side note about "HEPA" bags. In order to meet the Dept. of Energy requirement it must have 40 feet of filtering media compressed accordian style. There is no such this as "HEPA" cloth. The manufacturers can claim HEPA due to the total lack of regulation. Most claims of HEPA filtering are fraudulent.

 

[cc]

2 hepa

I must say that the dual Hepa's on the Platinum manage to create a very clean machine. I have severe allergies and even with other TOL machines have flare ups while vacuuming. I do not with the Aerus. The filter is not washable on the Platinum, I examined it closely and a few shots of air from a compressor will clean out any dust to prolong life - but no water. After using the new bags Aerus sent me I took the new Hepa I had installed and used the air compressor to try and clean - there was only a spec or two of dust, compared to quite a bit of dust when I used the bag that came with the vacuum. So, hopefully Home Solutions has handled their goof. I have been putting my platinum through it's paces pretty regularly and have not noticed any problems, and yes I am particular lol. I have been using the auto mode more often and find it to work satisfactory. Two filters may seem like overkill to some, but I will gladly replace an extra filter every now and then to achieve a superior level of filtration. Again, I only use high end vacs, and this is my only one that has no negative effect on my allergies. Just an update on my experiences with the new Platinum.

 

[luxman107]

Great update Cliff. I also like the auto mode especially with above the floor cleaning. Floors especially the carpet I use max.

 

[luxman107]

Great update Cliff. I also like the auto mode especially with above the floor cleaning. Floors especially the carpet I use max.

 

[electromatik]

Wow, it doesn't affect your allergies at all? That's a true praise for a vacuum. With word of mouth spreading good news like that it will help it's sales for sure. Rifleman Ray on youtube owns an Aerus store in Richmond, Va. and he says he's selling them like crazy and people are raving about it.

 

[luxman107]

Chris. I have bad dust and pollin allergies also. No problem at all when using my platinum. My old legacy I use at our cabin does a decent job too ..
Actually what has helped a lot is I got a second lux platinum air for the bedroom and since getting the second for the bedroom, never wake up with a stuffed up head

 

[electromatik]

I too have allergies and a cat. I use Flonase to keep from being stuffed. I love what I hear about it. It really seems like they have mastered filtration and maybe beaten Miele at it. LOL

 

[electromatik]

Incidently, you guys won't believe what I read on the Sauber youtube page. Somebody was criticizing the Sauber (same as Platinum) by saying it looked like it was from the 80's and that Dyson was better looking because it looked like it was made in this century! Can you believe that??? Talk about an inability to see taste. LOL

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Same here

guys I noticed a decrease in dust in my home its like I am using my Rainbow E Series Onyx as that was the only machine I could use before my Aerus Platinum and have so much less dust .

Its my busy season in Real Estate and I don't have time to use my Rainbow right now until the end of summer if things slow down which I don't see that happening yay more new high end vacuum and Car money

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Forgot to ad

I only use automatic mode for every thing just set it and forget it

Dan

 

[funeraldirector]

Latest News

Hey Guys,

I have heard a couple different things this past week. The first is that the new upright will be that ink black color of the same variety as the one on the Lux Platinum power nozzle cover shipping now. It is rumored to be a new animal in cosmetic appeal only, running the same design/power plant as the current Guardian. I have not heard anything in regards to the colors on the Floorpro or existing units currently manufactured in Bristol, VA.

The second is that this issue with the bags will again be revisited and perhaps some of us might be more satisfied with the end result. This is rumor mind you.

There is said to be a major push on water purification and we will just have to wait and see I guess.

Brian

 

[floor-a-matic]

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Is this the newest style PN here?  It looks like Lux went back to making the PN more "square" like the early Epic 6500SR instead of "rounded" like the current Legacy.</span>


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[kirbyloverdan]

Thanks Brian

again for the news .

Well the upright has been a great seller for them because it`s simple and it works . I will buy one because I like the Upright to match my canister

The bags will be fixed is what I hear so time will tell .

Dan

 

[luxman107]

Thanks Brian. Any word on the fix for the power nozzle on off switch ? Thanks

 

[floor-a-matic]

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Hopefully the Platinum I buy has this style PN</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Or would the PN look more like this one?</span>


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I wonder which one looks better of the two styles?


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[luxman107]

What was the reason lux switched the power nozzle on the platinum. ?

 

[electromatik]

Well that's certainly disappointing news isn't it? I guess it was too much to expect a complete vacuum overhaul when they are clearly focusing on air and water filtration. I see no reason to call the upright a Platinum if they aren't incorporating the double HEPA filtration system into it. They also need to remove that boxy add on filter on the side. All of these machines would look better with that smooth black shiny finish but I guess they would scratch easily with it. I'm just glad the Platinum is here because I want a canister.

 

[GM1982]

hmmmm... I would have to see the new upright and hope they will modify it a little, sealed HEPA filtration, loose the boxy add on HEPA side filter and add direct connect electric hose. If they keep the same unit and just change the color to match the platinum canister, then that's seriously pathetic. I think they are looking towards water and air filtration for growth strategy. But if they do not update the new upright with better features, then I would look towards Riccar and Miele in the upright category... definitely better in many aspects, (filtration, on board tools, hose length, metal bottom plate, fit and finish) sidekick aside!