TRI STAR

[danemodsandy]

Eric:

"I personally never even use the standard post-filter on my TriStar. When it's installed, it makes the most irritating wind noise."

It shouldn't do that; perhaps something is going on with the afterfilter you have. If you're ever around another TriStar owner, borrow theirs and swap it for yours, to see if that fixes the problem. I've known a bad filter to cause whistling noises.

Also check the black plastic piece that the filter mounts to, to see if it is cracked or has any broken mounting tabs. It's called a filter basket; the part number is 70014. It installs with two 3/16" pop rivets; you also need to run a bead of black RTV silicone sealant around the opening in the canister body where the filter basket mounts, before you pop-rivet the filter basket into place. This will seal the filter basket to the canister body so that no air leakage will occur from that source. I had to replace the filter basket in my CXL, and once I did - quelle difference! More suction, less noise.

Both these things can cause excessive exhaust noise and whistling.

 

[methodistbill]

HEPA Motor Filter

Has anyone used the HEPA motor filter that Eric mentioned? I've seen it offered on some sites. If so, what did you think? Is it better than the standard foam filter? Does it restrict airflow? Is it really HEPA?

 

[ttuee2006]

Danemodsandy....

I know my TriStar pretty well.....I don't need an education lesson on the vacuum, but thanks.

It is definitely the little standard filter-disk thing making the noise. It has a foam insert in it, and the vacuum moves SO MUCH AIR that it causes the foam to try to push through the grating on the plastic retainer. When it does that, it starts making this loud hissing/hacking sound.

By the way.....replacing the filter basket has absolutely nothing to do with improving the suction on the TriStar. In fact, if it were broken or missing altogether, the suction would be MUCH stronger. Mine was busted when I got it, and believe me.....with it out of there the suction goes from insane to downright comical.

Bill.....I have not used the HEPA motor filter, and honestly I don't see the need to. It seems like it would cut down on the efficiency of the machine, not to mention it wouldn't be as effective as the post-filter at filtering.

By the way....bags for the TriStars are CHEAP! If you get the Enviro-Care ones, they by far work and filter the best out of 4 brands I've tried. I literally have NO dust get through to the cloth bag, and they seem to maintain full suction until absolutely full. There is NO EXCUSE to hack together a pathetic Eureka bag to use in such a great cleaner as a TriStar! Do yourself a favor and get the real thing. Your vacuum and your sinuses will thank you.

 

[brandon_w_t]

who needs filters?

I dont have allergies, so I can use the old old hoovers and kirbys without bags.

If I had a tristar or compact, I would run it on full possible power always. No filters.

 

[danemodsandy]

Eric:

"I know my TriStar pretty well.....I don't need an education lesson on the vacuum, but thanks."

Sorry to try to help you. I'm outta here.

Thanks to all the nice people on this site.

 

[swingette]

Eric!...(shaking head)

 

[ttuee2006]

Sandy...

I wasn't trying to make you leave or insult you in ANY way! I just know that machine inside and out, and it seemed a bit trivial to be hearing the obvious stated. In no way was any offense expressed or implied.

Not in any way.

 

[kirbykid1]

Yes Eric does know the whole compact inside and out!