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Post# 3286   10/31/2006 at 19:38 (6,386 days old) by bimmer740 (Long Island, New York)   |   | |
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I recently put in a Vacuflo central vacuum with the Hayden super pack direct connect kit. My vac dealer whom I have purchased many machines from over the years said that this is one of the best kits on the market, and I trusted his judgement. I still wish that this power nozzle had a beater bar on it so I could see how it cleaned but does work really well even without it. I have a big problem with it though, the p/n does not go down low enough to the rug. In our basement we have commercial grade berber style carpet, with a very low pile and the nozzle is not low enough to touch it even when set on "1". I dont think that the suction through the nozzle is that great since my Miele power nozzle seems to stick to the rugs but the Hayden seems to cleans better. I was wondering if anyone has had this problem or may have a solution. I was also thinking that maybe a newer style cen-tec/kenmore power nozzle would do the trick. Does anyone know if the current model Kenmore power nozzle is lower to the carpet then the older box style like the Hayden. I know that a kenmore nozzle will work with my hose and I can get one on ebay at a low price. I am in love with my central vacuum, the best machine I have, I'm just dissapointed that I made such a large investment in this system and may have to spend even more to get another p/n. -Steven |
Post# 3333 , Reply# 2   11/1/2006 at 13:24 (6,385 days old) by bimmer740 (Long Island, New York)   |   | |
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Which nozzle do you have with your system. I have the 566Q in my house, and it puts the my Miele Red Velvet and Blue Moon to shame! My nozzle has a numerical adjustment on it, the Hayden nozzle looks more like the nozzle found on the Panasonic canisters. The only reason why I didnt get the vacuflo nozzle was that my dealer said the hose on the hayden is better quality, in his opinion.
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Post# 3347 , Reply# 5   11/1/2006 at 16:36 (6,385 days old) by bimmer740 (Long Island, New York)   |   | |
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I have noticed that a variety of companies use the Wessek-Werk power nozzle. I'm curious to know how well it cleans. I think the Lindhaus sounds nice too but I would like to know how well they perform since the Italians don't have the same style carpeting. I'm also afraid my housekeeper might break and be confused by the lights. I would really like to be able to use a Sebo power nozzle, they seem wonderful and my vac dealer says they are excellent. Do you know if a Sebo p/n can be used with another type of hose? Andy why would you go with the Wessel-Werk or the Lindhaus instead of a Cen-tec? I trying to investigate as much as I can before I buy another nozzle and I appreciate your input and everyone else too!
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Post# 3351 , Reply# 7   11/1/2006 at 18:17 (6,385 days old) by bimmer740 (Long Island, New York)   |   | |
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Andy, I was talking about the Kenmore Progressive head, do they differ in quality from the "Centec brand" nozzle or are they just rebadged for Sears? I love the light on the 236, and I does clean well. I didn't think it was terrific with the hair from my German Shepard, but my beautiful girl was sick with cancer and she passed away last week. In just a weeks time, we have realized how much cleaner the house looks since she is gone. The dog hair problem is not a factor anymore since our cat sheds very little and obviously is much smaller. I would be willing to try the Lindhaus nozzle and have heard that Lindhaus products are very made well. How well do the Simplicity nozzles clean? They too remind me of a Miele style nozzle and I hear so many good things about Simplicity vacuums. The Sebo C3.1 machine got such a good review in Consumer Reports. The large L nozzle that is used with that machine is the one I am interested in, it reminds me of the Electrolux P/N. I'm surprised to hear you don't think it cleans as well as the Miele. I have the Hayden Super hose now and I really would like to find a nozzle that fits that hose. If I have to change the hose then I will settle for what I have for right now. Its not the money that I care about, its just the fact that I have to change what I already bought and the time spent to find something that will work. Why do you choose the Wessel-Werk over the Lindhaus? Thanks so much for answering all my questions. You are a truly tremendous help! |
Post# 3356 , Reply# 9   11/1/2006 at 19:11 (6,385 days old) by bimmer740 (Long Island, New York)   |   | |
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I like my crush proof SuperHose but I have not used any other central vacuum hose, so I cant compare it. Its plastic reminds me very much of a kenmore canister hose. It is a little heavy and the handle could be a little smaller but thats just my thought. If I were to change over to a platiflex hose that has a larger diamiter, do the inlets need to be changed? Is the Plasticflex the hose that is sold with the Lindhaus nozzle by MD manufaturing called the "Stealth Kit"? I'm going to check out the Sebo L shaped head and the Linhaus too. The dealer that I purhcased my system from also sells sebo, so I can try it there. I don't find that I use the height adjustment since my carpets are all about the same level. The Wessel head seems a little bulky but I would be willing to try that one also. Im going to have to check out some other vac shops that carry these nozzle and try them for myself. Do you know off the top of your head what the cost to a vac shop is for the Lindhaus or Wessel nozzle? How about the 35 foot direct connect plastiflex hose? Thanks Steven |