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Post# 138162   6/1/2011 at 09:56 (4,683 days old) by sleepdoc (St. Louis, MO)   |   | |
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Post# 138166 , Reply# 1   6/1/2011 at 11:42 (4,683 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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I bought the Mark I model two months ago today. It's not the most powerful canister I've used but it is very high up on the list. It has the same design as a Compact/Tristar, so it doesn't loose suction. In fact, it seems to gain suction as the bag fills, but it might just be me. I don't know about the Platinum, but the Mark I is made of some sort of metal. Although heavy, it is very durable. I know both machines use Ametek motors. The Mark I runs at 10.6 AMPS without the power nozzle.
The Lindhaus power nozzle, more commonly know as the Stealth for central vacs, is a disappointment. It has a huge air-channel and is very flat, so you can get under beds easily. But it has a one-row chevron brush roll. It picks up surface dirt fine but I question it's deep cleaning. After using the brush for one-and-a-half-months, I vacuumed with my Hoover Concept and filled the large A bag about one-sixth. After vacuuming with the Lindhaus, the carpet does not seem fluffed or the pile lifted. If you had plush carpet I would not recommend. It seems extremely durable though, and has a computer shut off if something gets caught in the roller. I doubt many of them have failed. I know that MD Manufacturing, a large central vac company who rebrands the Lindhaus as the Stealth, once had a warranty on the belt for 5 years, but then raised it to a lifetime warranty! That is a durable belt! I have seem Platinum models with the Lindhuas nozzle, some huge one called the Edgelift, and the larger Sebo power nozzle. I've heard many problems about the Edgelift, and is no longer sold by anybody, so I would stay away from that one. If you can live with drawing 12amps to vacuum, and buying bags online, The Miracle Mate is a reasonable vacuum. There are better canisters, and cheaper uprights that do the job much better, but overall it is a vacuum worth looking in to. |
Post# 138179 , Reply# 3   6/1/2011 at 17:12 (4,683 days old) by vacman33 ()   |   | |
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Post# 138180 , Reply# 4   6/1/2011 at 17:13 (4,683 days old) by vacman33 ()   |   | |
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Post# 138181 , Reply# 5   6/1/2011 at 17:14 (4,683 days old) by vacman33 ()   |   | |
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Edge Lift |
Post# 138182 , Reply# 6   6/1/2011 at 17:16 (4,683 days old) by vacman33 ()   |   | |
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Bottom View...Brush roll is made of different bristles now. |
Post# 138184 , Reply# 7   6/1/2011 at 17:18 (4,683 days old) by vacman33 ()   |   | |
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Post# 138193 , Reply# 8   6/1/2011 at 17:53 (4,683 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Here is my Miracle Mate Platinum . I love the machine as I have owned it for about 3 years . I love the Edge lift power nozzle and in my opinion I feel it out cleans all power nozzles . I will be getting the New Rainbow E series Black next week so I will have to put its power nozzle to the test .
The Miracle Mate is heavy made from aluminium alloy which makes it very solid vacuum and very Tank like . The entire die cast metal body of the Miracle Mate and all other die-cast metal parts are protected with a 30 Year Limited Warranty. 3 Years All parts (other than die-cast and standard accessories of the Miracle Mate) are protected with a 3 Year Limited Warranty. Fire Warranty If your Miracle Mate is destroyed by residential fire, it will be replaced by Miracle Mate without charge, upon verification from the Fire Department. It is a real deep cleaner I feel it out cleans my TriStar MG2 which is lighter. It filters really well and the bags are the best of this style machine as there is no mess with the bag change . It enters in better and makes for excellent airflow which equals superb pick up. I have the edge lift power nozzle and love the deep cleaning and best edge cleaning.I have not had a problem with the edge lift and I use mine regurally in the mix of daily and weekly drivers. The cord is short and the winder is a toss up , it works without a problem but ads weight . Gas pump crush proof hose is perfect. Attachments work great with the airflow. I also have the Lindhaus power nozzle and old style hose and do not care for it . I have a very plush Frieze / California shag and it always shuts off as if something was caught into it . As with all Quality D2D vacuums this one is tops in my book as I own every D2D model made. I really love the high end machines and they are what I love to collect. My Favorite being gee I wonder which brand it might be : ) ? Kirbyloverdan |
Post# 138200 , Reply# 9   6/1/2011 at 18:15 (4,683 days old) by vacman33 ()   |   | |
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Please let us know which power nozzle you like better Dan the new Rainbow nozzel or the Edge lift. Thanks |
Post# 138321 , Reply# 11   6/2/2011 at 18:20 (4,682 days old) by sleepdoc (St. Louis, MO)   |   | |
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So, is the verdict to avoid it or buy it? Pick a particular PN over another? I'm looking at two different ebay auctions now. One has the pistol-grip hose, and one has the gas-pump hose, with their respective PN's. The vacuum seems like an amazing machine, but I want the best accessories if I'm going to have one at all.
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Post# 138325 , Reply# 12   6/2/2011 at 18:37 (4,682 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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The Miracle Mate is not a vacuum to avoid, but in my opinion you should look at all your options. I would never spend more than $150 on a Miracle Mate, and only if you must have one. An older Tristar, one before Aerus bought them, would be much cheaper for an extremely similar machine. The Miracle Mate is just like a mid-range Riccar: A Riccar is a sightly better Panasonic with a much higher price. The Miracle Mate is a Comacpt/Tristar with current features. I don't think it's worth the extra price.
See if you find anything better or wait for a good deal. I will let the others pick out a power-nozzle; I'm new to that market. |
Post# 138332 , Reply# 13   6/2/2011 at 20:24 (4,682 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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