What's the best Straight suction Cylinder/Canister vacuum?

[parwaz786]

In my opinion, It has got to be the Dyson DC08. Fantastic machine with stronger suction than a DC07. Especially with the Contact head!

I also think Henry is another good alternative because whilst it sill has the strong suction and stylish design, it's more durable, lasts, is durable, and has a nice long hose which is handy

Your opinions?

 

[sebo_fan]

There isn't ONE in my mind that is perfect but...

Well for me, suction isn't everything and in my mind there isn't ONE perfect cylinder vacuum with straight suction but quite a few good models that do the job very well. None of them are however, bagless because I've only ever had a few bagless cylinder vacs and found them to be annoying and noisy.

Henry is good and durable but a bit too old fashioned for my home. I like sledge type vacuums that are compact enough and have tools on board. Henry's tools can't be stored, which is why I was a fan of the James model for many years...

So, for me any of the old Miele S300s, S500s and models like the S5000 and S8000 that have the tools hidden under a flap for easy access are great - unlike some U.S members however, I find the tools on the Miele to be of excellent design even if the short crevice tool is noisy.

Any of Bosch's bagged cylinder vacs
Any of Electrolux's bagged cylinder vacs, even if both brands persist in using friction fit fittings.
The old Hoover Telios from the 1990s - even the old Hoover Studio nee Morphy Richards/Goblin Compact/900 vacs are fab, though their tools aren't as good.

Also SEBO's straight suction C, K and D series with lightweight non-embedded corded hoses, of course.

 

[parwaz786]

Yes, well I said DC08 because it has as much suction as a Miele, with the Root cyclone technology and the Contact head never loses contact with the floor, it's much more efficient.

It is a good machine, however it is quite bulky bit I don't mind because of how powerful it is, how strong in build quality it is, how easy to use it is and it is a good vac overall. Why do you think you see loads of DC08's or DC19's more than the DC39's?

 

[sebo_fan]

Ive never taken the time to actually see the specific Dyson models that go on EBAY or refurbished ones for that matter, but at the same time I have to be careful as to the types of vacuums I use due to expensive carpets. After you've paid for them yourself, and the vacuums, it kind of makes you step back a little...

 

[blackheart]

I would say the NSS M-1

But I don't think they are available in the UK. My 2nd choice would be the Henry They have pretty good airflow which if i remember right reads in at about 6.5/10 with a clean bag.

 

[sebo_fan]

What I like about the Numatic James model is the simplicity - shorter hose so it doesn't bang off walls and skirting boards like Henry and the open top for dusters, tools and even a change of floor head depending on the angle as it rattled around (but didn't if you put a duster down!)

The only downside to the James model I had was fixed suction of 800 watts and no hi/lo switch plus those awful silver aluminium pipes - great for being lightweight, yes, but difficult to remove compared to Henry's steel ones with the plastic lined grip collars at the top.

Not as difficult to store as Henry but still bulky since there is no way to clip the hose to the body for quick access - unless you wrap the hose around the body and still have to put up with the floor head that didn't clip to the body.

 

[floor-a-matic]

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[dysonman1]

The perfect straight suction canister has to be a Rainbow. No loss of suction. Since a canister lives or dies by its suction, a Rainbow can be the only answer. With constant airflow (which a Dyson does not have), and the BEST attachments, a Chrome Dome Rainbow model D is the ultimate straight suction canister vacuum. I'd pit it against any other suction-only canister vacuum ever made.

 

[alexhoovers94]

Is that what you say to all your boyfriends Ryan

"have the tools hidden under a flap for easy access"
[this post was last edited: 4/9/2014-18:37]

 

[hi-loswitch98]

I haven't used many Cylinders but the Hotpoint Vacuums are good. They have strong suction which does remind you of Miele's Suction Power & also they are quiet. Henry for me comes a close second in terms of suction power.

 

[sebo_fan]

No dear, what's your excuse?

 

[beerad]

I like

Filter Queen , Tri-Star or the older Lux 89s.
I just Luv the hummmm of the motor in the Lux 89, and the flip over rug Nozzel with the concentrated suction .
It works great for threads or stubborn stick dirt.

 

[jmurray01]

Personally the best straight suction cylinder vacuum cleaner for me is the Numatic.  On the Hi speed setting it has more than enough suction to carry out even the most extensive tasks - after all, that is what it was designed for.

 

[sanitaire]

I like the NSS M1 "pig". it's commercial use. 12feet of inch and a half diameter hose and tons of air flow...

 

[beerad]

Oh ya

I forgot about Henrry

I think they are great for commercial use :
Restaurants , hotels. ,

 

[tolivac]

I will put in another vote for the NSS M1 Pig vacuum!These were used for suction only jobs ever since they were first made!