Power Nozzle for Vintage Tank/Canister Vacs

[Gr8DaneDad]

Hmmm... just what I need to really dig some dirt with my older machines and I imagine it would significantly improve any vacuums performance given the quality of design and build Tacony is known for. I may actually buy something 'new'.

 

[dysonman1]

This is The "Volt" cordless tandem-air power nozzle. You'll note the lightning bolt in the black space between the "L" and the "T" in the logo. This is exactly how the production model looks. It's going into production the middle of June and should be available for sale at the end of June.

Every vacuum collector with vintage tank/canister cleaners can now enjoy real, full depth carpet cleaning.

My favorite machine to hook up with The "Volt" is a Rexair "Chrome Dome" from the early 1960's. So much airflow from the Rainbow, combined with the tandem-air suction fan of The "Volt" make for unstoppable cleaning power.

 

[countryguy]

Looks great. How much does it weigh? I presume most of the weight is in the handle due to the batteries? Any idea what it is going to retail for?

 

[dysonman1]

The "Volt" weighs about 9 pounds. I am not sure exactly what the retail price will be yet, however, since it is NOT a Riccar or Simplicity branded product, they will be available for sale on-line, at central vac dealers (especially Vacuflo dealers as the Volt was designed for Vacuflo's "Hide A Hose" system), and of course, from the Vacuum Cleaner Factory Outlet Store at Tacony's factory in St. James, Missouri.

 

[floor-a-matic]

What kind of belt does the Volt use: flat, cogged or grooved V belt?

 

[dysonman1]

To minimalize drag on the motor (which would deplete the battery quicker), the Volt uses a rubber belt. It's a DC motor, so could not use a Hall Sensor with the serpentine belt as used on the Premium Tacony Ultra Lite models.

 

[n0oxy]

the volt

Interesting name, wonder if they will come out with a product called the amp at some point. This nozzle sounds awesome, only disadvantage I can think of is that if it uses rubber belts, you will be replacing those frequently. It would be interesting if Tacony changed the design of their universal power nozzle for central vacuums to work this way.

 

[n0oxy]

height adjustment

Since the cordless vacuum has automatic height adjustment, I'm assuming this power nozzle is the same? I know many people think that manual height adjustment works better, and the other Tacony power nozzles have a height adjustment setting. On the other hand, power nozzles such as the ones from Aerus are auto adjusting and many people think they clean very well.

 

[moderneezer]

The Volt is such a fascinating item but I have several questions about it.

Can the Volt be connected to a non-electric hose with a handle that has a friction-fit type connector that's 1 1/4in in diameter?

Would it be necessary to drill a hole on such handle and add a c-clip button spring (like the one here https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-push-button-lock-springs-wand/dp/B00MT6TE82) so that the connection to the Volt would be secured?

Will the Volt be available in Canada?

 

[n0oxy]

answers to questions

I can't say whether it will be available in Canada, though I would assume it should be possible to obtain. There should be no need to drill any holes, the nozzle will fit on to a standard hose end quite well. Once this nozzle is available, there will be little if any reason to purchase a turbo nozzle if you have a nonelectric hose, this nozzle will outperform every turbo nozzle available.

 

[dysonman1]

The VOLT (in black) and the Hide-A-Hose cordless power nozzle (in pearl white) will be available for sale beginning 7/26/16

 

[tolivac]

Good we have a release date--will tell the vac place I go to.

 

[royal880]

Handle

Tom,
Where can you purchase a handle like what you are using on the Volt. Is there a Simplicity part number so I can order this from my local dealer? Or can I purchase this handle from the outlet store in St. James?
Thanks, Bob.

 

[dysonman1]

The hose handle I'm using is from Hide A Hose, and is available through ESSCO to any vac shop in the country that gets their supplies from ESSCO (which is virtually all vac shops now). I got mine the night my Hide A Hose was installed. Evan Rogers sells them (and will ship) through his vacuum shop, The Vac Shack (636-937-1001). Evan is the man who did my installation of both my Vacuflo as well as the Hide A Hose and I highly recommend him.

 

[n0oxy]

hose handles

I may get these genders mixed up, I think the end of a hide a hose is a male connector and most wands and hose ends are female, again I may have that backwards. So, in order to use standard wands and attachments with a hide a hose, you attach a handle to the end of the hide a hose which also serves as an adapter. The numatic henry vacuums work this way as well. As far as I know, the volt nozzle will attach to any standard hose end without any adapters.

 

[stricklybojack]

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Brilliant!
So many cool vintage vacs lack a power outlet or were equipped with mediocre power heads...I have Filter Queens, Silver Kings, and a Crome dome Rainbow, that can now clean without compromise.
This Volt is a must for those of us who like to keep our gear on the job.

I'm busy with my vac collection for the first time in about a year...just scored a nice blue Hoover QS Celebrity just like the Jeff Koons art work pictured below...no accompanying Quadraflex came with it, but no worries with this new Tandem Air unit.

 

[tolivac]

Have my Volt and like Kirby-its a favorite "vacuum"!In fact even USED it with Kirby set in its hose mode-worked well!Mine has an upgraded motor-so its even more powerful!LOVE IT!!!!!The man at Tacony that thought of this tool is a genius!Also like the Simplicity "Freedom" cordless upright-the ONLY cordless vacuum that WORKS!!

 

[uksausage]

Uk

Omg. I haven't posted on here for so long
I know it's probably a stupid question but do you think there there is any way these might be available in the UK. I know power nozzle cleaners are really not very popular here but there are some of us that like them. Even my non vacuum collecting friends that have tried my power nozzle cleaners say they prefer them. So to be able to convert a normal cylinder ( canister ) vacuum to a power nozzle machine sounds like a godsend
Happy belated new year to everyone
Regards
Dave