Central Vacuum Systems

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Feb 26, 2009 | 06:31 PM

Flexfuel-Dave

Thread Starter

Elder User

Joined: Sep 2003

Posts: 678

Likes: 0

From: Central, MA

Central Vacuum Systems

It’s time to replace the electric vacuum head on my vacuum cleaner.

Has anyone ever gone from an electric head to one of those air-driven (Turbo) models?

Are they as good as the old electric powered head?

Was it a mistake?

Just curious.

Feb 26, 2009 | 06:43 PM

BIGKEN

Moderator

Joined: May 2007

Posts: 158,283

Likes: 11,950

From: Greenfield, MA

I had an air driven one about 15 years ago...never happy with it. Of course...that having been said...the technology may be better now.

Feb 27, 2009 | 08:29 AM

hoosierbaby64

Postmaster

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 4,151

Likes: 0

From: Moonlight Moose Enclosure

electric head? air driven? turbo? ooohhhhh vacuums.....me and my wandering mind....seriosuly what is an electric head vac?

Feb 27, 2009 | 10:42 AM

fonefiddy

Cargo Master

Joined: Nov 2003

Posts: 2,585

Likes: 1

From: Duluth, Mn.

From experience, If Your going to get a new power head, get the new hose too. The power plugs seem to last only as long as the power head.

I've got one of those air driven heads. It's pretty much worthless

Feb 27, 2009 | 01:53 PM

ddrumman2004

Posting Guru

Joined: Nov 2004

Posts: 1,931

Likes: 1

From: N. Mississippi

I bought a Dyson over a year ago and it amazes me what that sucker picks up!

Feb 27, 2009 | 04:57 PM

Flexfuel-Dave

Thread Starter

Elder User

Joined: Sep 2003

Posts: 678

Likes: 0

From: Central, MA

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoosierbaby64

electric head? air driven? turbo? ooohhhhh vacuums.....me and my wandering mind....seriosuly what is an electric head vac?

On a central vacuum system, it is the motor driven part that turns the brush to pick up the dirt and stuff. It looks about the same as a powerhead that is used on a canister vacuum cleaner.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fonefiddy

I’m getting a whole new kit. This includes everything from the power head to connection that plugs into the wall outlet.

I had a feeling that someone was going to say that about the air driven vacuum heads. My better judgement is telling me to stay away.

Feb 28, 2009 | 07:01 AM

ckal704

Logistics Pro

Joined: Nov 2004

Posts: 3,550

Likes: 5

From: Lancaster County PA

One of these days, I am going to install a central vac system in our house. Trouble is, it is a very old and small house with no central walls in which to run the "plumbing" - at least not up to the second floor, let alond the finished attic space.
It is one of those "back burner" projects that I keep mulling over.
I have a lot of those....

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Joe Kucinski

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

Brett Foote

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Michael S. Palmer

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Verdad Gallardo

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Joe Kucinski

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Brett Foote

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Michael S. Palmer

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Brett Foote

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Joe Kucinski

Feb 28, 2009 | 10:56 AM

rollerstud98

Logistics Pro

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 4,863

Likes: 4

From: Airdrie Alberta

My air head actually works fairly well, I was very surprised by it. I thought for sure it was going to be junk. That being said I will definitely have an electric head on the next one.