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Best Basic Vacuum with roller brush/upright or cannister
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Post# 224174   3/18/2013 at 17:09 (4,049 days old) by rmany31 ()        

Hello, I have a Oreck XL upright and a shopvac brand wet/dry vacuum. The shopvac is almost new 6.5 hp 10 gallon. I spent some time getting an answer from shopvac cust service to find out that they dont make any nozzle with a roller brush,it was worth finding out for sure. I like both the oreck xl and the new shopvac,but I want a basic no frills vacuum that has the power to vacuum fine particles off outdoor carpeting(like baking soda),that is easier and quicker to use-because IT HAS a roller brush in nozzle to loosen and help scoop up debris. A new machine. I also would like some input as to whether a canister is better than an upright. If I could find an aftermarket wand and nozzle with a roller brush installed that would fit my shopvac, I would go that way for sure,as long as it was worth the money.Any helpful suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!!!!!

Post# 224177 , Reply# 1   3/18/2013 at 17:25 (4,049 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)        
You want the Kenmore Power Glide

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Buy it at the Ebay link provided for $39 shipped which is less 1/3 of what it sold for last year. The unit sold is basically new without the original packaging.

It is a 2 motor light weight machine with a serious brush roll & is bagged. It has been written about on this site before & praised highly. This price is outstanding. I bought one and am simply amazed at the value.


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Post# 224178 , Reply# 2   3/18/2013 at 17:38 (4,049 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)        

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What size wands does the shop vac use? If the TurboCat will fit, then this is the best solution. The type of dirt that finds itself in outdoor carpeting clogs vacuum bags quickly, and new cyclonic vacuums are expensive.

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Post# 224181 , Reply# 3   3/18/2013 at 18:13 (4,049 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)        

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You should be aware that most manufacturers advise not to use their vacuum cleaners outdoors or on wet surfaces as this can create a shock hazard. You can only use a wet-dry vac that is designed to be used outdoors. That being said, indeed an air-driven turbo nozzle may be the best solution for your situation. You can probably get an adapter to make any turbo nozzle fit the wand of your Shop Vac.

Good luck! :-)


Post# 224223 , Reply# 4   3/19/2013 at 00:58 (4,049 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)        

@rmany31

U can use any power nozzle for your Shop Vac & extension cord to plug in the PN to wall outlet.

@strictlybojack

That Kenmore vac reminds me of the 1970s Hoover Quik Broom with Powermatic Nozzle model S2037 & Regina Electrikbroom Powerteam.


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This post was last edited 03/19/2013 at 01:22

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