Rug Plate Pressure Tests

So at the same time I purchased my Baird meter, I also grabbed this rug plate suction tester. I had never thought to actually measure the airflow from the power nozzle and long after I had completed extensive testing of water lift and airflow, I decided to rig up something that could quantify how much pressure (in pounds) each nozzle could exert on this little red plastic plate. I had a fish weight gauge that measures accurately to 10 lbs. in 1 ounce increments, so I went testing (all vacs had fresh bags/filters)…

Rug Plate Results (higher is better):

1980 Electrolux 1401-B = 2.375 lbs.
1987 Kirby Heritage 2 Legend = over 10 lbs.
1996 Kirby G4 = over 10 lbs.
1997 Rainbow D4C SE PE = 0.75 lbs.
2001 Kirby G6 = over 10 lbs.
2003 Hoover TurboPower 5000 = 0.75 lbs.
2004 Dyson DC14 Animal = 2.875 lbs.
2005 Riccar 8850 = 2.875 lbs.
2012 Hoover Tempo Widepath = over 10 lbs.
2013 Hoover Windtunnel 2 = over 10 lbs.

Comments:

Lest you might think only expensive Kirbys dominate this test, my newest Hoovers essentially tie them by maxing out my gauge beyond the 10 lbs. mark. An $80 Hoover (the Tempo) can hold its own against a $1000+ Kirby. Good going simple Hoover upright! Actually, both the bagged and bagless Hoovers equaled the mighty Kirby. I guess I’ll have to get a gauge that can handle at least 20 lbs. which may mean that a vacuum could actually hold itself up just by the rug plate suction.

My canisters faired much worse with one exception; my oldest vac, the Lux, beat the pants off the Rainbow and TurboPower. I was somewhat surprised that the rather expensive-when-new Dyson and Riccar couldn’t pull over 3 lbs.; however, you might argue that lifting the carpet off the floor might be somewhat excessive. I like excessive…

Bill


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Post# 353585 6/10/2016 at 12:32 (2,870 days old) by wyaple (Pickerington, OH)
Checkrate/Likes So at the same time I purchased my Baird meter, I also grabbed this rug plate suction tester. I had never thought to actually measure the airflow from the power nozzle and long after I had completed extensive testing of water lift and airflow, I decided to rig up something that could quantify how much pressure (in pounds) each nozzle could exert on this little red plastic plate. I had a fish weight gauge that measures accurately to 10 lbs. in 1 ounce increments, so I went testing (all vacs had fresh bags/filters)… Rug Plate Results (higher is better): 1980 Electrolux 1401-B = 2.375 lbs. 1987 Kirby Heritage 2 Legend = over 10 lbs. 1996 Kirby G4 = over 10 lbs. 1997 Rainbow D4C SE PE = 0.75 lbs. 2001 Kirby G6 = over 10 lbs. 2003 Hoover TurboPower 5000 = 0.75 lbs. 2004 Dyson DC14 Animal = 2.875 lbs. 2005 Riccar 8850 = 2.875 lbs. 2012 Hoover Tempo Widepath = over 10 lbs. 2013 Hoover Windtunnel 2 = over 10 lbs. Comments: Lest you might think only expensive Kirbys dominate this test, my newest Hoovers essentially tie them by maxing out my gauge beyond the 10 lbs. mark. An $80 Hoover (the Tempo) can hold its own against a $1000+ Kirby. Good going simple Hoover upright! Actually, both the bagged and bagless Hoovers equaled the mighty Kirby. I guess I’ll have to get a gauge that can handle at least 20 lbs. which may mean that a vacuum could actually hold itself up just by the rug plate suction. My canisters faired much worse with one exception; my oldest vac, the Lux, beat the pants off the Rainbow and TurboPower. I was somewhat surprised that the rather expensive-when-new Dyson and Riccar couldn’t pull over 3 lbs.; however, you might argue that lifting the carpet off the floor might be somewhat excessive. I like excessive… Bill

Post# 353595 , Reply# 1 6/10/2016 at 18:08 (2,870 days old) by compactc9guy (Bathurst NB)
Checkrate/Likes *reply* How interesting im suprised by the results

Post# 353596 , Reply# 2 6/10/2016 at 18:54 (2,870 days old) by cam2s (Nebraska)
Checkrate/Likes Interesting results... I'm also surprised that the Riccar didn't do better in this test. My 8750 is quite a beast...I don't have any objective data but I'm sure it can keep pace with a Kirby even if it won't pull the carpet off the floor. Have you tested the watertight and airflow of the your Riccar? Cameron

Post# 353597 , Reply# 3 6/10/2016 at 19:11 (2,870 days old) by wyaple (Pickerington, OH)
Checkrate/Likes *Sure have...* The Riccar does very well, well over 70" of lift. The Dyson was quite a surprise though. Riccar 8850 from base (10% full HEPA) = 75" lift Riccar 8850 from base (w/out filters or bag) = 76" lift Riccar 8850 from hose (10% full HEPA) = 72" lift Riccar 8850 from hose (w/out filters or bag) = 74" lift Bill CLICK HERE TO GO TO wyaple's LINK

Post# 353598 , Reply# 4 6/10/2016 at 19:14 (2,870 days old) by wyaple (Pickerington, OH)
Checkrate/Likes *Riccar CFM* www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-... Riccar 8850 (2005) Motor Exhaust (w/Filters) = 1043 ft/min = 27.2 CFM Motor Exhaust (No Filters) = 1082 ft/min = 28.2 CFM Riccar 8850 (Measured@Body, w/Filter) = 3917 ft/min = 102 CFM = Baird 8.0 (reducer used) Riccar 8850 (Measured@Body, No Filters or Bag) = 4035 ft/min = 105 CFM = Baird 8.5 (reducer used) Riccar 8850 (Measured@Hose, w/Filters) = 3504 ft/min = 91.5 CFM = Baird 6.0 (reducer used) Riccar 8850 (Measured@Hose, No Filters or Bag) = 3563 ft/min = 93.0 CFM = Baird 6.5 (reducer used) Bill

Post# 353605 , Reply# 5 6/10/2016 at 21:23 (2,870 days old) by kirbysthebest (Midwest)
Checkrate/Likes *Nozzle design* Kirby is designed to seal and pull up the dirt, Riccar just beats the puddin out of it, but doesn't seal.