delaneymeegan
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If you're blind, how would you vacuum?
power nozzles with universal cord
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If you're blind, how would you vacuum?
miskini
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Plug it in, turn it on, lower the handle and vacuum.
kirbylux77
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Delaneymeegan
There are different degrees of blindness a person can have. Mike hasn't said what his level is. It could be that he is just "legally blind", but not completely blind. My ex Craig was legally blind, & with the right glasses could see well enough to vacuum, cook, clean & use his tv & computer, but he did need a seeing eye dog to help him when walking the streets.
Rob
There are different degrees of blindness a person can have. Mike hasn't said what his level is. It could be that he is just "legally blind", but not completely blind. My ex Craig was legally blind, & with the right glasses could see well enough to vacuum, cook, clean & use his tv & computer, but he did need a seeing eye dog to help him when walking the streets.
Rob
blindness
I have a bit of vision, I can't read print though. I don't have any problems vacuuming. For each room, I start at the end and move to the other end and back, then move over slightly and repeat the process until I am out of room. Then, I do a quarter turn and repeat the process, going from one end to the other. Using this method, you can't help but cover everything. I do the same thing when I vacuum my girl friend's place.
I have a bit of vision, I can't read print though. I don't have any problems vacuuming. For each room, I start at the end and move to the other end and back, then move over slightly and repeat the process until I am out of room. Then, I do a quarter turn and repeat the process, going from one end to the other. Using this method, you can't help but cover everything. I do the same thing when I vacuum my girl friend's place.
kirbysthebest
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Off topic drift:
You can be "Legally blind" and still have usable vision.
For the last 18 months I was legally blind which by state definition is best corrected vision of 20/200+. I was still functioning, and driving (scary huh). When the big blobs moved, I moved, when the big blobs stopped, I stopped. I stayed very close to home and only drove to and from work. Street signs were out of the questions. At work I blew my screen up to 600% and was able to do my work on two screens.
Cleaning was a challenge, though I have always been an obsessive cleaner. I still vacuumed nightly, but other things went wayside. I found out after my last two surgeries that the white glass shelves in the bathroom actually weren't frosted.
Another big challenge was cooking. I could put the food in the pan ok, but I had difficulty seeing if it was browned enough, or too brown. Seasoning was a problem. I usually opted to under salt or no salt at all, because I couldn't see the salt to see how much I was adding.
Mike:
You seem to do quite well. Just going to have to get you more carpet so you have more to vacuum.
You can be "Legally blind" and still have usable vision.
For the last 18 months I was legally blind which by state definition is best corrected vision of 20/200+. I was still functioning, and driving (scary huh). When the big blobs moved, I moved, when the big blobs stopped, I stopped. I stayed very close to home and only drove to and from work. Street signs were out of the questions. At work I blew my screen up to 600% and was able to do my work on two screens.
Cleaning was a challenge, though I have always been an obsessive cleaner. I still vacuumed nightly, but other things went wayside. I found out after my last two surgeries that the white glass shelves in the bathroom actually weren't frosted.
Another big challenge was cooking. I could put the food in the pan ok, but I had difficulty seeing if it was browned enough, or too brown. Seasoning was a problem. I usually opted to under salt or no salt at all, because I couldn't see the salt to see how much I was adding.
Mike:
You seem to do quite well. Just going to have to get you more carpet so you have more to vacuum.
delaneymeegan
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I've always been blind in one eye, due to a wandering eye when I was a child. Cosmetically it's been fixed, but it ruined the eye.
I really haven't liked to think about it, but in the last couple of years I've had to face the reality.
I can't really drive at night, and with age, my vision is becoming more compromised. Without corrective lenses I wouldn't be able to read.
It's depressing.
sebo central vacuum adapter
Since this thread is about universal power nozzles, I thought I would post this question here rather than starting a new thread. Has anyone seen or used the central vacuum adapter that Sebo makes for their power heads? If so, does this just convert the size of the neck or does it actually use a pigtail cord the way the Lindhaus and EBK340 nozzles do?
Since this thread is about universal power nozzles, I thought I would post this question here rather than starting a new thread. Has anyone seen or used the central vacuum adapter that Sebo makes for their power heads? If so, does this just convert the size of the neck or does it actually use a pigtail cord the way the Lindhaus and EBK340 nozzles do?
kirbylux77
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Mike, the SEBO central vacuum adapter does convert any of the SEBO powerheads to use 32mm, 1.25 North American standard sized wands, & there is a long pigtail cord with a standard plug attached to the back of the adapter.
Rob
Rob
vacerator
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Lazy eye;
I was also born with severe eye muscle weakness in one eye. I recall seeing double.
At age 3, I had surgery. My vision was spared, but that eye still wanders especially when I am tired.
I was also born with severe eye muscle weakness in one eye. I recall seeing double.
At age 3, I had surgery. My vision was spared, but that eye still wanders especially when I am tired.
installing the Sebo adapter
Ok, can you tell me how to install the Sebo adapter on to their power heads? I would be doing it without sight, but can probably manage it if it's not too involved, I have no problems using a screwdriver. I'm assuming the adapter looks similar to the end of a direct connect wand like what you would find on the Sebo power nozzle canisters. The adapter would go on too the neck of the power head the same way a direct connect wand does, and the connector on the adapter would then mate with the connector on the power head. Then you would plug the pig tail cord on the adapter in to your electric hose? Do I have it right?
Ok, can you tell me how to install the Sebo adapter on to their power heads? I would be doing it without sight, but can probably manage it if it's not too involved, I have no problems using a screwdriver. I'm assuming the adapter looks similar to the end of a direct connect wand like what you would find on the Sebo power nozzle canisters. The adapter would go on too the neck of the power head the same way a direct connect wand does, and the connector on the adapter would then mate with the connector on the power head. Then you would plug the pig tail cord on the adapter in to your electric hose? Do I have it right?
my two new power nozzles and electric hose canisters
Hey everyone, so been doing a bit of experimenting this morning, connecting my new Wessel Werk EBK340 and Lindhaus PB14pro to my canister vacuums with electric hoses. I remember reading a message in a previous thread where someone was wondering if they could use a different power nozzle for their Panasonic mc-cg902 than what came with it, and yes, this is definitely possible with these universal power heads. I am notcing a big difference with the cords on these two nozzles though. The Lindhaus design is better by far. With the Lindhaus, the cord reaches right up to the top of the electric hose, just plug it in and it works great. The wessel Werk's cord is coiled, and does not even reach to the top of the hose. So, you have to either lower the telescopic wand you are using, or use a direct connect wand and plug the cord in to that. For the connectiion, the Lindhaus nozzle is much better. Not sure what the idea is behind the coiled cord on the ebk 340, but it was a bad idea.
Hey everyone, so been doing a bit of experimenting this morning, connecting my new Wessel Werk EBK340 and Lindhaus PB14pro to my canister vacuums with electric hoses. I remember reading a message in a previous thread where someone was wondering if they could use a different power nozzle for their Panasonic mc-cg902 than what came with it, and yes, this is definitely possible with these universal power heads. I am notcing a big difference with the cords on these two nozzles though. The Lindhaus design is better by far. With the Lindhaus, the cord reaches right up to the top of the electric hose, just plug it in and it works great. The wessel Werk's cord is coiled, and does not even reach to the top of the hose. So, you have to either lower the telescopic wand you are using, or use a direct connect wand and plug the cord in to that. For the connectiion, the Lindhaus nozzle is much better. Not sure what the idea is behind the coiled cord on the ebk 340, but it was a bad idea.
vacerator
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Wessel werk nozzles,
or (Dussens) are very good! Can-a-Vac uses them.
or (Dussens) are very good! Can-a-Vac uses them.
another power head
I did go ahead and order another universal power head, the sebo et 14 with the central vacuum adapter. Does anyone know how to install the adapter? I'm assuming it just fits over the end of the neck of the power head. I know there is some debate as to whether a 12 or 14 inch power nozzle is better. The 14 inch covers a larger area, but some think the 12 inch models have better air flow. In the end, it probably doesn't make a huge difference.
I did go ahead and order another universal power head, the sebo et 14 with the central vacuum adapter. Does anyone know how to install the adapter? I'm assuming it just fits over the end of the neck of the power head. I know there is some debate as to whether a 12 or 14 inch power nozzle is better. The 14 inch covers a larger area, but some think the 12 inch models have better air flow. In the end, it probably doesn't make a huge difference.
got my Sebo power head, nice!
I really like this power head. It's quiet, and it will light up if your brush is set too high. I actually get this mixed up with the Lindhaus power nozzle, which lights up if the brush is set too low, though I almost think this isn't needed. If the setting is too low, the nozzle will be hard to push so it will be obvious. The central vacuum adapter was easy to install, it just goes in to the power nozzle and mates with the connector. It then provides a pig tail cord that connects to your electric hose. One interesting thing about the adapter, it has two screws that you are supposed to loosen to insert the wand, I'm not sure what the screws actually do though.
I really like this power head. It's quiet, and it will light up if your brush is set too high. I actually get this mixed up with the Lindhaus power nozzle, which lights up if the brush is set too low, though I almost think this isn't needed. If the setting is too low, the nozzle will be hard to push so it will be obvious. The central vacuum adapter was easy to install, it just goes in to the power nozzle and mates with the connector. It then provides a pig tail cord that connects to your electric hose. One interesting thing about the adapter, it has two screws that you are supposed to loosen to insert the wand, I'm not sure what the screws actually do though.
I have the Stealth power nozzle (Lindhaus PB14).
The new wands have integrated power, and the Stealth power heads now come with shorter cords.
On these power nozzles, the cord is easily changed due to the design. Near the elbow is a coverthat is removed with two screws. the wire to to wand just connects to a small powerblock. Each wire is held down with a small screw.
You can even change it to an electrolux style cord if you want.
I have used my Stealth with my central vac, and my Electroluxes. I just jammed the pigtail into the Electrolux sheath and it work fine.
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The new wands have integrated power, and the Stealth power heads now come with shorter cords.
On these power nozzles, the cord is easily changed due to the design. Near the elbow is a coverthat is removed with two screws. the wire to to wand just connects to a small powerblock. Each wire is held down with a small screw.
You can even change it to an electrolux style cord if you want.
I have used my Stealth with my central vac, and my Electroluxes. I just jammed the pigtail into the Electrolux sheath and it work fine.
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lindhaus cord
The lindhaus I have has a cord, probably around 3 feet coming out of it with a two prong connector at the end. This allows it to plug directly in to your hose, removing the need for any cord management wands. I actually wish someone would come up with something similar to the Sebo adapter for a Wessel Werk ebk 360. That power head does not have a corded version, only direct. It would be nice if there were an adapter to convert that to pig tail.
The lindhaus I have has a cord, probably around 3 feet coming out of it with a two prong connector at the end. This allows it to plug directly in to your hose, removing the need for any cord management wands. I actually wish someone would come up with something similar to the Sebo adapter for a Wessel Werk ebk 360. That power head does not have a corded version, only direct. It would be nice if there were an adapter to convert that to pig tail.
