New Patriot Vacuum Cleaner...

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@tophatjohnny

Welcome to VacuumLand!

How do the Patriot compare to AirStorm & TriStar CXL?

I would like to own a Patriot someday; but there aren't any dealers in South TX

 

[tophatjohnny]

Floor 0 Matc (thanks)

Thanks for the welcome Eric. I sent ya an email. Funny, I still have an anniversary Tristar and used it along with my Kirby the night before my first Patriot was delivered. I did a great job with both the Tristar and the Kirby (so I thought) I almost filled the bag in the Patriot the next day, so I became an immediate fan. Not looking back, nor knocking any other brands, just saying..Patriot is the only vac I will ever own again,

 

[tophatjohnny]

Selling a 2012

The Green Top and all attachments in like new shape. I don't need 2, so either I see the Green model or sell my Kirby and make one of my Patriots a utility/shop/basement vac?? Hope I am not out of line posting this and if I am, please remover the thread. I can be reached at 937-716-3312 or [email protected] I

 

[tophatjohnny]

error

I meant to say I will sell either the newer Kirby or the newer Patriot. I do not have
either on ebay, nor will I. If one of our members wants a great deal..hit me up.
Johnny

 

[cleanairhybrid]

Old Thread but...

Hi Everyone, I know this is kind of an old thread, but if anyone needs any Patriot Parts or supplies; feel free to let me know.

These are amazing machines, and last a long time.

I'm based out of Southern Illinois, Eastern Missouri if anyone needs help.
Kyle

www.air-lion.com

 

[tolivac]

Link doesn't work.I have one of these machines I bought at 10 yrs ago.They do work well.Beleive the dealer was in Raleigh.Don't know if they are still around.

 

[countryguy]

Here is the link that works.

https://www.air-lion.com

 

[lesinutah]

Wow

The snout and the rear are both plugged with filters. I'm guessing it's an air purifier and you take off the filter to use it.
Les

 

[cleanairhybrid]

Thanks Country Guy!

Hi Everyone,

If you have any more questions, feel free to email / message me.

I didn't realize my web link wasn't working when I attached it in the message board messages, thanks again for fixing that Country Guy.

www.air-lion.com

Rex, if you are still in Raleigh, you can check for a dealer nearby at the Schoettler toll free number, 1-800-659-9901

Les, the machine can be converted to either Vacuum use for pickup or room deoderizer and filteration with the small intake Medic-Air; it keeps little people fingers and pets out from the machine's intake in Hybrid Mode.

Kyle

 

[tolivac]

I am not in Raleigh-I live in Greenville.When I bought the vacuum it was shipped to me.

 

[tolivac]

Looks like I would have to call their phone# to see if a dealer is still around.I bought mine something like 15 or more years ago.Also bet the price is up there in space.But it is a good vacuum.Think the bags should be updated to Filtrete style bags and maybe the top enclosed for allergy folks.

 

[cleanairhybrid]

Allergy Bags

Hi Rex,

Sorry about that, my mistake on your location. The same Phone number, toll free should work from your location.

We do sell units via shipping or direct to home in person. Either way can be arranged depending on how far the distributor is from you.

There is actually a choice of two different bag styles, the open top 'tri star' bag we call them Stormy bags or the Patriot Hybrid Allergy bag - just as you mentioned, for allergy sufferers that want a sealed disposal without dumping dust and stuff everywhere.

Pricing is flexible, depending on the packages chosen and options - such as Mini Wessel for Upholstery and Car interiors or air turbine brushes for soft floors. I literally have a spare parts catalogue that comes in two pages.

If you need a 15 foot electrified hose, stretchy 20 foot retractable hose, and a menagerie of tools for cleaning just about anything.



http://www.air-lion.com

 

[blackheart]

Bags

Hello Kyle,

Rex is referring to like a hepa style bag often made of polypropylene and cloth like in feel. While the allergy bags provide a closed top they are still a paper bag. We collectors tend to be very finicky about our bags. They sent me a sample of these bags a while back and while it was alright I've much preferred using vacuum America clean branded hepa TriStar bags yes I know the bag collar isn't the right shape but they do work, retain airflow better, and keep my cloth bag cleaner. Schottler should really look into getting genuine hepa bags made. A machine in this price point should definitely have them.

 

[tolivac]

Here goes----I ordered a Patriot from the factory in California.The machine is currently being shipped to me.Good to know about the closed top bags.I still think they need to go to the spun weave cloth HEPA bags as everyone else has gone to.The paper bags are now obselete.Anxious to try this machine and see how different this is to my old one.And it was sold to me at half price.And plan to use my Volt powernozzle with it.Guess the Raleigh place is no more-the factory said there wasn't a place in NC that sells Patriot vacuums anymore.

 

[cleanairhybrid]

New Bags

Hi Rex and Devin,

I'm so glad the factory could help you out! We really do exist, honest.

I understand now what you both are looking for, and have suggested it.
It is the next generation of the true HEPA bags that are cloth not paper.

Schoettler is always innovating, so if I get something like that in inventory I'll post about it.

I'm glad you got the current promotion, they are priced to move and I think it's a fair deal for the machine.

I kinda like the color myself, and the way the design is set up.

Did you get a machine with the display or just the mechanical one without digital display?

Kyle

 

[tolivac]

Don't have the vacuum yet,on its way Long way from Calif to NC via surface!They said it was the "current" version.What does the display show?I beleive the color of mine will be purple-like purple as well!Now if only Kirby would come out with a purple machine!

 

[lesinutah]

Bags

The bags the ones pictured above are good. I have one last bag I got from the original owner who sold it to me. Its performance is much better with those bags. I don't know but it's not a little power difference it's a big difference. I did completely unclog the wands but the envirocare bags and the VAC HEPA put in the machine wasn't running the vacuum to the level of performance the Patriot bags.
Les

 

[cleanairhybrid]

New Machine

Hi Les and Rex,

Yes, the closed top bags do provide better air flow than the standard bags. I don't have a number to exactly give, but I noticed the difference as well.

So the Unit will have either a metal service plate faceing upwards with the Patriot logo on it on a machine without the display or will have like a touch screen 'iPhone' sort of screen.

To answer your question, what does it do, several things.

In Service mode - Essentially checking filter performance is the biggest feature, showing reduced air flow and and over time it will tell you which filter to replace.

In Hybrid mode - It also has a 5, 10, 15 minute timer for when it's operating as an air purifier. So you don't have to leave it on and shut it off.

Standby Mode - In the standby mode you can pause the machine via the touch screen rather than the foot activated on off switch like manual units.

In normal operation it also has an air meter showing operating time and animations showing air flow.

Kyle

 

[cleanairhybrid]

Different Mode

This should be the image for the Hybrid and Standby modes

Kyle

 

[luxlife]

Actual photo of the machine.

Could you please upload a pic if you can. I’m dying to see the touch panel on the machine.