A Few Things Lux
I had an opportunity to see two of the new Lux water conditioning units yesterday. Very nice quality units. They are also to be introduced this coming month. The Sauber About Us section of their website says there are more new Sensitive Choice vacuums coming soon as well as central units too. I am thinking Lux USA and AG are more in bed together than we originally thought. Aerus is manufacturing the FloorPro/B100 for Lux International and it is currently being sold in South America. It can be seen on the Lux Equador website. I saw one of the newer nozzles for the Platinum as well but not the rumored new one. They have changed the cover color to blue-black and it does not look right with the wands and elbow. I prefer the one that is Tristar black with the aluminum decal like Mike, Dan and I have. They are also having issues with the contacts (contact block) in the push/pull hose connector that short circuits the main board in the unit requiring total disassembly and replacement. The replacement process is said to be the most fun you can have with your clothes on. A modern Renne with an Oxygen-type build setup. Using the Silverado-style hose connector would have avoided this nonsense in the first place. They are changing the hose and always stand behind their product. I love mine nontheless.
Electromatic,
I am not sure I would call my feelings hostile toward the Tristar wands. They work well, are easy to repair and extremely light. The problem for me is they don't belong on a $2700.00 vacuum when every other machine on the market comes with nice metal or telescoping wands. It is another example of Lux ramming something that is easy for the them to manufacture (read that to mean cheap manufacturing costs) along with cheap cords (Unicable), Chinese power nozzle motors (JEI) and Chinese armature bearings down the everyone's throat and it has been this way for years. Maybe we could paint the machines green and yellow and call them John Deere since they operate the same way. The new tractor I am looking at for $18K has more chinese parts on it than my last Chinese girlfriend. Two of my favorite companies Bang and Olufsen and Rolex have remained true to their values and for the price they command. It's about time Aerus Lux did the same. I am very fussy about engineering and build quality, especially when my income was directly related to it for so many years.
Dan,
Rainbow guy said today they have introduced another power nozzle with a lux-style side driven gear belt. Do you have it or have you seen it? I am thinking about buying a new E-series.
Brian