Vacuflo Vs. Dirt Devil Central Vacs

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The Wessel-Werks kit is the way to go and definitely avoid the Stealth nozzle. I have the Stealth and I think you will be very dissappointed with it, especially if you pay full retail. I bought the Stealth brand new on eBay several years ago for a fraction of what the retail cost is and I'd be kicking myself if I paid the full price. The Wessel-Werks nozzle is almost the same as the Miele SEB236 which I had when I owned a Miele Red Velvet and its a great p/n! I think the Lux p/n might work well with a central vacuum but I dont think the Lux nozzle cleans as well as the Wessel-Werks does, but certainly would do a good job.
 
Erik, the Aerus set is very good quality and worth having, but I have found that I don't like the heavy wire-reinforced hose that Aerus uses - like any wire-reinforced electric CV hose, I feel they're too heavy, rough on furniture and they do choke off noticeably more airflow than crushproof hoses. However, some people really prefer the heavier, sturdier feel of the wire-reinforced hoses and don't seem to mind the weight. So, try both.

Steven, I'm curious what you didn't like about the Stealth. I've had both and liked both. Quality wise I feel they're on par with each other (same with the fantastic SEBO ET-2), cleaning-wise my only insight was that the Stealth seemed a little less aggressive, though it still left beautiful lines in the carpet (I love me some perfect vacuum lines). What are your thoughts?
 
Hey guys!

<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; color: #3366ff; font-size: medium;">Been out of town or would have chimed in earlier.   Indeed, I am a huge fan of central vacs.  Whatever some folks feel about them (dragging and storing the hose, emptying, etc. etc.) I could make the case that in those instances where you can get one installed, they are one the best and most efficient systems for vacuuming.  The advantages of course are power (way more than a portable vac) no bulky unit to push or pull around, time between emptying, etc.  When I do a heads down cleaning , which isn't often due to my housekeeper, I go right for the central vac.  It's the fastest and easiest.  My housekeeper obviously can choose what to use and she uses the central exclusively.  I feel good because the system uses electric power nozzles (Stealth and Aerus) and I know the house is getting its best cleaning.</span>


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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; color: #3366ff; font-size: medium;">With respect to the choices, they are many.  Primarily between cyclonic and bagged.  I prefer bagged but hold no grudges to those who like no bags.  To each his own and enjoy.  I just emptied the Silent Master S5 and got no dirt on me.  The new designs are much more user-friendly.  The bags are high-filtration and the ring around the top makes all the difference in the world.  With the old bags I was covered with dust after emptying and had to use another vacuum to clean the unit before putting in a new bag.  Now no flying dust from the cloth bag.   I have had a few units over the years and this one is the best.  Worth the money.  And yes, well cared-for those machines can easily run over 20 years.  The MD units are good when any parts need to be replaced.  Lamb motors and Honeywell relays easily found off-the-shelf.  Plus you can use any combination of tools and hoses.</span>


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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; color: #3366ff; font-size: medium;">One last comment here.  This site is definitely for all things vacuum.  Why would anyone's interest in vacuums be excluded?  I originally felt a bit of rejection over my love of central vacs, but worked to eliminate the prejudice.  Bring on more discussion. </span>


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<span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; color: #3366ff; font-size: medium;">BTW Owen I am very interested in the HAH.  Are they fairly easily retrofitted?  I have a perfect setup for it on the first floor with hardwood floors and kitchen.</span>


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Hi Fred,

It's easy to retrofit a HAH and hook it into your existing system, and I'm certain your SilentMaster (it's an S5, correct?) has more than enough power. Do you think you could reach your entire first floor with a 40 or 50 foot hose, centrally located? I've never seen your home but would be happy to take a look and give you an idea what would be involved.

-Owen

P.S. Did you see my posting on the Filtex "Perma Vac" I traded in? Since your CV history started with Filtex, I thought you'd get a kick out of it. I removed it from a home in Oakbrook Terrace.
 
Owen

I did see that Perma Vac.  If it had the two-button system, it must have been very early.  It had Filtex written all over it except for the color.  I'd love to see it.  Here is the Filtex brochure that shows the first Filtex I bought.  Installed it myself in a three story townhouse in Lakeview in Chicago.  The SB - 300.  Sweet.


 


I'll send you an email when I get back from the convention and have you come and scope out a possible HAH installation here.

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More centrals!

Here's a four page brochure for Central Vacuum International from the I'd say the late 60's. Pushbutton inlet, sytle of clothing and furnitre.

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PICTURES OF MY CENTRAL VACUUMS!

This was asked for in the vintage forum, but I feel it needs to be here because of the mix of old and new. There are also some pictures of my vacuum storeroom! Enjoy! Greg

Filtex, VacuQueen by Filter Queen and Filtex

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Picture #2

What's on the wall and in use today. An Allegro unit from Canada. Quiet, cloth inverted filter. Nice, but basic...I think it's getting changed out soon!

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Pic #3

More! Nutone 350 in "Hawthorne Red", Ultra Aircare-private label Vacumaid 2 piece, 70's VacuMaid 125, 2 Electrolux 1590's and another red stunner, Cyclovac E100. The Cyclovac uses big poly bags similar to a Miele. Super quiet and a real favorite.

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More and more! All VacuMaid. H-1, bagged unit, 1200 dirt canister which goes with a 350 unit. Motors in a seperate pod, and the Intervac is another private label VacuMaid.

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Now my vacuum storeroom!

Yes! I have LOTS of vacuums, too. all the boxes on the left have 3 Lux's in each of them. BOxes of hoses, boxes of tools, boxes of bags!!!

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Maybe unrelated....but does anyone have any scans of 1980's central vac product info? I remember one of my grandfather's was a home builder and used to get magazines that always had ads for Nutone central vacs. I loved looking at those ads but sadly, never thought to keep one!
 
Scott

Here you go.  This is a catalog from '92.  I liked the Nutone attachments (good Eureka) but not those power units.  Too weak.  They were definitely builder's units.  This catalog was a bit later, but still had great hoses and the Eureka power nozzle.  Front cover.


 

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Love that low voltage on-off switch at the end of the handle.  Works with all universal inlets.  Makes all the difference in the world not having to run back to the inlet to shut it off.  Like I said, I have two of these hoses, one 30 ft and one 40 ft.  Use these with all different attachment sets.

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They had a neat molded carrying caddy for the tools and the great Eureka power nozzle with an electric hose back in the 70s - way ahead of its time.  I also had a couple of the built-in food centers.  Not top quality, but fun for margaritas!

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