vacuumdevil
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@luxkid1980 used vacuums are definitely a good deal depending on condition. But both new and used Miele and sebo's usually go for less than a Kirby sells for .
Recommended Carpet Vacuum? Current Model.
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sptyks
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"Most modern bypass systems far exceed airflow and performance of a Kirby."
Alex, nothing can be further from the truth! It is a known fact that Direct Air vacuums produce much more Airflow at the floor nozzle than Bypass machines. I have a Direct Air 10 amp Royal Everlast 8300 That will out perform ANY Bypass vacuum there is on any type of carpet. It easily out performs all of my Kirby's.
I challenge you to show me any Bypass vacuum that meets or exceeds the 139 CFM that my Royal produces at the floor nozzle.
When it comes to Airflow and Agitation The 10 amp Royals can't be beat for deep cleaning carpet!
Alex, nothing can be further from the truth! It is a known fact that Direct Air vacuums produce much more Airflow at the floor nozzle than Bypass machines. I have a Direct Air 10 amp Royal Everlast 8300 That will out perform ANY Bypass vacuum there is on any type of carpet. It easily out performs all of my Kirby's.
I challenge you to show me any Bypass vacuum that meets or exceeds the 139 CFM that my Royal produces at the floor nozzle.
When it comes to Airflow and Agitation The 10 amp Royals can't be beat for deep cleaning carpet!
ultralux88
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I know this will cause some disagreement, but I honestly tend to feel the Royal PowerCast cleans better than the direct air metal Royals.
vacuumdevil
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@sptyks that's quite an outdated. If it was 1995 I would agree with you.
Wish you were in Colorado I would lend you a few vacuums to try and you'd understand. Water lift is almost as important as air flow just as horsepower and torque are important to a engine.
True most direct air machines will out clean Bagless vacuums but we're not talking about those. I don't think anybody will disagree that a rainbow TriStar or Electrolux will out cleaning Kirby. And so will most modern bypass commercial machines. Heck even a budget-minded Hoover hushtone whill clean it. Then if we get into Central Vac switch are all bypass machines for the most part.
Wish you were in Colorado I would lend you a few vacuums to try and you'd understand. Water lift is almost as important as air flow just as horsepower and torque are important to a engine.
True most direct air machines will out clean Bagless vacuums but we're not talking about those. I don't think anybody will disagree that a rainbow TriStar or Electrolux will out cleaning Kirby. And so will most modern bypass commercial machines. Heck even a budget-minded Hoover hushtone whill clean it. Then if we get into Central Vac switch are all bypass machines for the most part.
ralph123
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It would be foolish not to consider the amazing Rainbow vacuum if money is no option. Sure it might cost significantly more than a built in (i.e. central) vacuum, but it uses water to cleanse the dirt from the air. It also allows you to perfume the air with household scents. You would have pleasant smelling air with every usage. If you have a bagged vacuum on the other hand, like the Kirby, you will be recirculating the same dirt in the bag with every use. Given the Kirby's huge bag, you'll be smelling whatever is in that bag for a very long time. Stinky dog smell just doesn't happen with the amazing Rainbow. There are cheaper options available if you are willing to try the Sirena and some other brands whose names escape me at the moment.
I have two Powercast machines-and the direct air Royals beat them badly!!!!The Royal direct airs use MUCH less power-7-10A vs over 12A for the Powercast.The Powercast was heavy-----like pushing a piano around and DELICATE-their fold out cord hooks broke to easy-and if the machine was dropped-the handle broke!These machines were HATED by maid and cleaning services-the direct air Royals were preferred!And another strike agaist the Powercast was its small,CHEAP paper bag!My Powercasts languish at the BACK of my collection-unusual machine-but it was a LEMON!And Kirbys of any sort were better than the Powercast.And even LIGHTER!!!And another bummer about the Powercast-wasn't self propelled.YOU were the "Bulldozer" pushing the thing!
I have a few Rainbows in my collection-they languish at the back of my collection-a central vacuum of ANY brand would be better-just more convenient than a Rainbow.No having to deal with the water bin.And you had to store the Rainbows disassembled so it wouldn't mold or the powerdome-motor unit gasket sticking to the water bin.Rainbows do perform well-but just inconvenient and more expensive than Kirbys,Luxes, and other DTD vacuums.
