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Post# 426822   6/11/2020 at 19:27 (1,385 days old) by Gman (Ripon, CA)        

Hey Guys!

The house we bought had a central vacuum but the previous owners took it out. I知 not familiar with theses at all.

I知 leaning towards a Modern Day. Seeing all these useless inlets is driving me nuts.

Are these dual voltage inlets, meaning I could use a hose with the direct fit prongs, or just the metal band since it has the raised metal contacts in the inlet?

I知 more of a fan of a pistol grip than gas pump style handle, so I知 trying to determine what my options are, and want to be a little more versed before they come out to bid a price. Sorry the photo posted sideways.


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Post# 426824 , Reply# 1   6/11/2020 at 20:28 (1,385 days old) by luxflairguy (Wilmington, NC)        

You've answered all your own questions!
You can use a dual voltage hose and yes a pistol grip is great! A MD unit is super! One questions is out there. Was the removed unit vented to outside? Also make sure there is a 20 amp breaker for the unit! Good luck! I think you're on the right track! Greg


Post# 426834 , Reply# 2   6/11/2020 at 21:08 (1,385 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)        
Congrats!

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How big is your new house and does it already have an attachment kit inside of there? An MD unit would suit you well! The Flo-Master F650t is one of the best single motor units that I've ever used. I also hear great things about the Modern Day M715h and the Silent Master S900r. But whatever unit you'll end up getting I'm sure would be great for your home!

Post# 426848 , Reply# 3   6/12/2020 at 08:07 (1,385 days old) by Gman (Ripon, CA)        

Thanks, I thought I was on the right track but just wanted some validation.

The unit was in the garage so no need to vent outside. They left nothing behind so I don稚 know what was here originally. It has its own circuit. Most homes in the neighborhood have central vacs. The neighbor has a Beam that looks like a newer unit, and another neighbor has an MD.

The house was built in 2001 and is 3500 sq ft. They removed it to install cabinets. I am looking at one of the smaller units, looks like the Flo-Master will probably be the one.

I have a collection of power nozzles that I use with my Patriot vacuum, so once I have the unit and a hose I will be set.

I値l give an update when I make the move.


Post# 426849 , Reply# 4   6/12/2020 at 09:21 (1,385 days old) by Ocscott3085 (DMV)        

I have the MD Flo-Master and my house is similarly sized at 5,000 sq. ft and I will say it's a beast for a smaller size unit. It replaced a Dirt Devil Pro Series 990 (Vacuflo 650??). I love the MD much better - it's quieter and most importantly, bagged. Mine didn't have a utility valve on the unit like my parents' Silentmaster unit so I recommend having one put in right next to the unit so that you can clean your car and garage. We always vacuum our garage floor right before we do a bag change. We also asked the installer to make our unit a "closed bag" system. I don't care for the open bag in my parents Silentmaster unit.
In terms of the hose, I really prefer electric pistol grip hoses but I haven't been able to find one since the mid 2000's. I grew up with pistol grip hoses so that's what I'm most comfortable using too. I've resorted to using the gas pump style hose for my powerhead and just use the hide a hose for everything else. I have a low-voltage pistol grip hose that I use in the basement so you could get one of those for above the floor cleaning jobs. For your garage, get a basic hose off eBay with no electric so you don't feel bad about dragging it around your garage floor.
Absolutely LOVE having a central vac system but I still do use our Dyson V11 or robotic cleaners in between weekly cleanings just for the speed and convenience factor.


Post# 426850 , Reply# 5   6/12/2020 at 09:50 (1,385 days old) by n0oxy (Saint Louis Missouri, United States)        
power unit suggestions

Here are the units I would suggest, these are probably the best units you can get as far as the amount of power for the money. I would suggest the Drainvac Viper.

www.thinkvacuums.com/drai...

If you want something a bit cheaper there is also the Drainvac powerhouse.

www.thinkvacuums.com/drai...

I have both of these units in my collection and they are well made, quiet and powerful.
Mike


Post# 427453 , Reply# 6   6/21/2020 at 08:09 (1,376 days old) by centralvacs1928 (Chicagoland)        
MD vs Drainvac

Full disclosure - I make my living selling and servicing central vac systems. Am a dealer for several major brands, and I happily defer to customer preference when they are interested in a particular brand. My own brand preferences come from my experiences installing and servicing built-in vacuums, which gives me a chance to see how they perform, how well they hold up, what the maintenance issues have been, etc.

Having installed, serviced, and used just about every brand out there, with the ability to sell whichever brand I prefer, my go-to unit, for new installations, existing system change-outs, as well as my own home, is the MD central vacuum.  Hopefully without seeming like I just want to bash the competition, I share the following comparisons:

 

 

MD

  • Sold through local dealers (who stock parts and provide service in and out of warranty)
  • Made in USA (Bakersfield, CA)
  • All steel, powdercoated inside and out
  • Wide, two stud mounting bracket for stability - unit can be adjusted left/right on bracket
  • Three intakes (left/right tubing connections, front and center metal utility inlet)
  • Top access removable lid, no clamps
  • Microfilter disposable bag supported by tapered cloth filter bag (full surface airflow), with a final safety filter disc
  • Ametek-Lamb motors
  • Units with thru-flow motors (Flo-Master line) have built-in automatic air relief valve after the filter bag, as well as thermal protection

DrainVac

  • Internet sales only - one dealer in the entire U.S.
  • Made in Canada (NTTAWWT)
  • All plastic construction (have seen failures after a few years in the heat and cold of a garage - becomes brittle and fatigues)
  • Single point plastic bracket, riveted to plastic housing
  • Single top intake (tubing must make a U-turn if coming up from below, as in a garage - must add separate utility inlet)
  • Bottom access removable dirt container, held on with clamps
  • Disposable bag hangs inside bucket, in contact with side walls (limited airflow) with cylindrical cloth filter in middle
  • Domel motors (quite a good motor, but performance limited by the design of the machine)
  • Relief valve is an add-on item that must be installed in the tubing, before the filters

I'll stop there. Like I said, I don't want to come across as though I'm just selling my brand against a different one. But there IS a reason that I sell the brand I do!

 

Owen




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Post# 427456 , Reply# 7   6/21/2020 at 09:26 (1,376 days old) by Gman (Ripon, CA)        

Thanks Owen,

They stopped by Thursday. I am getting a Modern Day M615h unit. I looked at Drainvac and like you said it is all online sales, I needed someone to come install it. Super excited, can稚 wait!


Post# 427477 , Reply# 8   6/21/2020 at 18:25 (1,375 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)        
Sweet!

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Show us some pictures of it once it is installed. Have you decided yet on what electric kit you are getting?

Post# 427507 , Reply# 9   6/22/2020 at 03:37 (1,375 days old) by Gmarquez (Central California)        

Congrats on the new purchase, I知 sure you値l be pleased with it. I知 from Bakersfield the md factory is only 7 minutes from my house so md units are incredibly common here and every one I know that has one loves them. I only know one person here who had a beam and it just failed after three years and just got replaced by a silent master.


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