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Electrolux Canister Suction Test |
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Post# 234846 , Reply# 1   6/2/2013 at 09:45 (3,952 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Well of course the newer ones won't do that. They have the cut outs in the hose inlet for the electric connection for the electric hose. You will not have a 'seal' when putting your hand over the inlet, as you would on the R and G since they did not have power nozzle electrical connections INSIDE the hose inlet.
If you want to know, really, how much 'power' a vacuum has - use a Baird Airflow meter. |
Post# 234849 , Reply# 2   6/2/2013 at 10:25 (3,952 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)   |   | |
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Or, if I may suggest, a Vac-U-Tronic Tester Model 21. This as portable unit made for the trade for bench and offsite testing. The Vacuum Meter section is entirely separate from the Electrical circuits that connect to the vacuum power cord in many ways to measure voltage and amperage, including a set of banana plug probes. The side of the case has a large hole with a rubber ball stopper (leading directly to the vacuum gauge) to which you are meant to press the vacuum hose nozzle. I attach a 24" long rubber hose to mine that lets be take a measure at the vacuum inlet - more accurate than a leaking hose (and tells you just how leaky the hose is). I've tested all my vacuums as well as other collectors' and the results pretty much mirror the information printed on the back panel. Note the manufacture date of 1952. I also have one that is dated 1961, probably the final year of manufacture.
These come up frequently on eBay. I have 3, one secured in a liquor/drinks case with adapters and accessories, that travels with me whenever I hit the road.
Dave |
Post# 234850 , Reply# 3   6/2/2013 at 10:26 (3,952 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 234851 , Reply# 4   6/2/2013 at 10:29 (3,952 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)   |   | |
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And it's true vintage Canadian Electroluxs pull stronger that their American counterparts of the same era. And they are hushed quiet doing it. An equivalent Model LX, G or Golden J pulls 60" on a good day.
Btw, I have never even seen a Baird Airflow Meter, if someone could post a picture and explanation?
Dave |
Post# 234856 , Reply# 6   6/2/2013 at 10:54 (3,952 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)   |   | |
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The Lewyt 120 Big Wheel pulls 68", as do all Big Wheels. But the most surprising vacuum I ever tested is this early 1950s Kingston cylinder at 76". The camera angle shows about 74 but I assure you it's 76. All my Vac-U-Tronics display the same accuracy on their meters.
Surely higher suction and airflow suck up the most dirt. Give me a straight through air-path cylinder any day. :-)
Dave |