update...Got to see my first Riccar canister today.

[momof5]

We took the 2 hour drive in hopes of bringing a new vac home. Didnt happen. I was hoping to see the new Prima but that is definitely not happening. Anyway. The owner insisted that there was no Prima, it was a Pizazz and he would have to put in a call on Monday to get a price for me. I did not realize until re reading a thread here that the Prima was in the mid size lineup. I think that I will want to have the fullsize but a few questions if I may.

1. What is hose length for Prima vs Immaculate
2. Is the new hose design going to be available for the full size canisters in the near future

I almost felt guilty for not walking out of this guys shop with a new Pristine model
he had marked at 599. If it wasnt green I might have done just that. "Anything above the Pristine is bells and whistles" he says. MAYBE I want those bells and whistles, if I could get a better feel for what those may be. I have been on the website to compare but the site does not do these vacuums justice. Alright. At least I have narrowed it down to a few choices.

I really like the new design for the wheels on the Prima. I loved the way the Pristine sort of has a "swivel" where the nozzle connects to powerhead. That was my biggest issue using my old Electrolux....trying to get around something at a difficult angle and breaking off the hose at the handle, if that makes sense.

Christy in Colorado

 

[sleepdoc]

Either one

You'd be fine with either the Pristine or the Immaculate. The Immaculate has the same size power nozzle as the Pristine, but the Immaculate's pn has three rows of bristles, compared to Pristine's 2 rows. The Immaculate also had a dirt sensor on the poewr nozzle that works very well and power and speed controls on the hose handle. The Immaculate is hundres of dollars more expensive, but if you like the extra features, it's a really great vacuum. But, so is the Pristine, for that matter. You can't lose if you're choosing between the two.

 

[dysonman1]

The Prima has a very long 9 foot hose. Since it can be had with any Tacony built power nozzle, it's a great machine to have. Light weight, very quiet and powerful. No circuit board to fail. Huge bag capacity with plastic self closing collar like an intensive clean miele bag collar.

 

[dysonman1]

Love the wonder's color. Like a model G Electrolux

 

[marcusprit]

Nice colour for the Irish

 

[marcusprit]

Has the Prima been discontinued? Is it the Pizzaz now?
Can't see a prima on the Riccar website. [this post was last edited: 3/23/2015-11:16]

 

[momof5]

Bear. with me

I called the shop we visited on Friday and the owner said that the Prima did exist but they are sitting in a shipping container somewhere out of the country and havent been released to the public. I asked if he knew when they may be available to purchase and he doesnt know. I am ready to make a purchase. Can I do so over the phone. Please steer me in the right direction here. I am sorely tempted to make a trip to Missouri.

Btw Thanks for all of the help here navigating the world of vacuums.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

They are NOT

Somewhere in a shipping container they are made in St.James at Tacony .
Go to the Tacony factory and see Tom Gasko .

Dan

 

[momof5]

Dan. Yes. Thank you. I know and refuse to do business with him. Obviously he is uninformed or just making stuff up to get rid of my questions he has no answers to. Argh. Cannot make it to MO just yet. Any other suggestions. Any dealers here willing to ship. Thanks.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Call Tom at the museum he can ship

One to you I will be buying a Prima from him as soon as they are available I know they have to fill dealers orders first .

Dan

 

[dysonman1]

The very moment they are available at the Factory Outlet Store for me to sell, I will let everyone know. Just yesterday, the factory was building the Power Nozzle with the Dirt Sensor light for the Prima and Wonder machines. The Prima and Wonder use a unique neck on the power nozzle, allowing the hose to connect directly without the wand. It's different than any other canister we make. Please bear with us just a little while longer - I promise it's worth the wait.
This is a picture of the two Wonder models (one is straight suction only, and one is a power nozzle model). All the Wonder models (and Prima as well) that have run on the 'treadmill' have exceeded their 1000 hour motor life test without a single fail. Marketing has the final say as to the official launch - but trust me - as someone who has helped with the design of this machine from when it was nothing more than an idea on a piece of paper - It's WORTH THE WAIT.

 

[marcusprit]

It's a real shame we can't get them in the UK. :-(

 

[marcusprit]

Could they try sell a few 240v models on QVC over here?

 

[dysonman1]

My friend Seamus got a Riccar Brilliance that he uses with a step down transformer. There should be no reason why you couldn't get a step down transformer, and get some US vacuum models for your collection.

 

[marcusprit]

That's true. Maybe I will.

 

[dysonman1]

Oh happy day. This is my fellow coworker, Tina, doing the final quality control check on the prima models. That is the dark blue one. They will be available for sale next week. I will have pricing on Tuesday and we should be able to start shipping then.

 

[miskini]

I have a nice spot in my house for that dark blue prima.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Can't wait

To get my Prima thanx Tina I am soooo excited .


Dan

 

[momof5]

Oh Happy Day Indeed.!

The Prima lives! These oughta sell like hotcakes. I found a shop in Aspen (30 miles out) that sells the Maytag m1200 I am contemplating that one for those quick pick ups throughout the day. Still am going with the Prima as soon as you give the word, Tom. Thank you for the sweet news!