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Thread Number: 41466
/ Tag: Brand New Vacuum Cleaners
Torn on new power nozzle |
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| Post# 439535 , Reply# 1 3/7/2021 at 23:54 (1,145 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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| Post# 439537 , Reply# 2 3/8/2021 at 00:19 (1,145 days old) by vgwpg (Winnipeg, Manitoba) | ||
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Why do you think that the ET-2 is better than the ET-C? | ||
| Post# 439539 , Reply# 3 3/8/2021 at 02:17 (1,145 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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They're about 10 times the improvement over the ET-C. It has a height adjuster, the brushroll has two rows of bristles, you can even equip to use a delicate brushroll if you wanted to, it's easier to remove the brushroll, one of the lights is a button that you can turn the powerhread off manually, the release pedal is more durable, you get a better chance of reaching under furniture, they're more easier to take apart to repair or service, they're quieter, and they're more powerful.
The ET-C is still an excellent powerhead no doubt about it, in fact they're one of my all time favorites. But one of the things that I really like about Sebo is they always continue to design and engineer to make their vacuums better than they were before. | ||
| Post# 439546 , Reply# 4 3/8/2021 at 11:22 (1,144 days old) by Vgwpg (Winnipeg, Manitoba) | ||
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Thank you! I did not realize that it had that many improvements. Well, that most certainly makes it a no-brainer! I do really love Sebo. So, why exactly would you recommend the EBK 360 over the ET-2? How does the EBK 360 compare with the EBK 340? | ||
| Post# 439553 , Reply# 5 3/8/2021 at 15:07 (1,144 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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The EBK360 is a step up of the 340. Not a whole lot of differences on improvements but I would take the 360 over the 340. It has a height adjuster, better release pedal, and it has bigger amps.
The 360 offers better performance while the ET-2 rely more on durability. Not to mention that you'd appreciate the swivel neck more on the 360 and it has a bright LED headlight. Personally I prefer the ET-2 over the 360 because I put reliability before performance since I like something that would last a very long time and I usually keep a pretty clean house to myself so it's not like I need to have the 360 for my carpets. | ||
| Post# 439555 , Reply# 6 3/8/2021 at 15:55 (1,144 days old) by Vgwpg (Winnipeg, Manitoba) | ||
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Thank you very much Alex! Hmm, it’s a hard choice! I suppose that I’ll just have to get both of them one day! After all, one can never have too many powerheads! Do you find the ET-2 comparable to the CT14DX on your grandpa‘s Vacumaid system? | ||
| Post# 439556 , Reply# 7 3/8/2021 at 16:42 (1,144 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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If the CT14DX were to get replaced entirely, I honestly would get the MD Stealth 15" which is made by Lindhaus. My grandfather has some old carpet that I feel like the ET-2 could be too aggressive to use on, however I could get a delicate brushroll for it but one of the things that I like about the Stealth better is hair doesn't get tangled in the brushroll as much.
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| Post# 439557 , Reply# 8 3/8/2021 at 17:06 (1,144 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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So in terms of cleaning performance, the ET-2 compare to the CT14DX with the original brushroll would do a better job. But if the CT14DX uses the upgraded brushroll, they both would almost be identical with bonus points going for the ET-2 on sweeping the dirt on it's path better. Now if the ET-2 uses a delicate brushroll and the CT14DX uses the original brushroll, I'd say both would almost be identical as well. Again with bonus points going for the ET-2 on sweeping the dirt on it's path better. And finally if the CT14DX uses the upgraded brushroll and the ET-2 uses a delicate brushroll, the CT14DX would do a better job. So that's just based on my personal experience, you may have different results but that's what I've seen overall.
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| Post# 439561 , Reply# 9 3/8/2021 at 19:32 (1,144 days old) by beagledad (Florida) | ||
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The EBK360 is a very good power nozzle. I've had no issues with it and is very durable. The Sebo is nice but watching repair videos it looks like the plastic gets scratched and etched very easily. I'm sure it still performs well but some look like they've been through hell. | ||
| Post# 439758 , Reply# 15 3/14/2021 at 06:02 (1,139 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada) | ||
Vincent, there is one other powerhead you didn't mention but should look at and consider: the Sweep & Groom, and the knockoff of the Sweep & Groom, the Dustcare PB11 poowerhead.
Look, I am not saying the powerheads you narrowed your choices to are "bad"....they are all high quality powerheads....but compared to your Centec Ct14dx, the Centec grooms and agitates the carpet SIGNIFIGANTLY BETTER than all of them. Especially the Lindhaus powerheads, as they have only 1 row of bristles. The problem.with the Sebo and Wessel Werk powerheads are they are designed for European style carpeting, and the European manufacturers make 1 design for 1 region of the world, without realizing that other regions in the world have different carpeting styles and require more aggressive brushrolls. However, the Sweep & Groom powerheads have VERY aggressive brushrolls, and actually groom and agitate carpets slightly better than your Centec. Some other nice features is the brushroll is METAL, with metal endcaps, and you can replace just the brishstrips, you don't have to replace the entire brushroll when the bristles are worn down. And the bristles are very inexpensive too. Some brushrolls are VERY PRICEY to buy....a brushroll for a Wessel Werk EBK360 runs about $100 dollars for instance. And metal brushrolls do NOT get damaged like wood brushrolls with olastic endcaps or plastic brushrolls from himan and pet hair. And with wooden and plastic brushrolls, in most cases you have to replace the ENTIRE brushroll, not just the endcaps. Also, one nice feature is the on/off switch built in, very useful if you use it with another vacuum down the road with no powerhead switch on the hose handle. The only disadvantages the Sweep & Groom have is it uses a flat belt, and it has no headlight. However, you only need to change a belt once a year, and you only need to remove 2 screws to pull off the too and change the belt. I would suggest using the Kirby 301291 or Royal Style 8 knurled belt instead of the Eureka AR & PT belts though, they are only slightly more expensive and last a bit longer between belt changes. If you absooutely need a geared belt and headlight, then get the Dustcare PB11. To get the ssme agitation as the Sweep & Groom though, you will have to buy a Sweep & Groom brushroll, and change the metal core and the brushes, and reassemble using the endcaps and metal rod from the PB11 brushroll. Also note the Dustcare brushes can replace Sweep & Groom brushes if you find the Sweep & Groom are too aggressive. Yes, they are only average quality powerheads, but one should laat at least 10 years. And they are about 1/2 the cost. | ||
| Post# 439853 , Reply# 16 3/15/2021 at 20:36 (1,137 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.) | ||
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One should avoid anything with a flat belt. You'll be changing belts every 6 months. They also tend to shred rubber dust and make a mess inside the pn. | ||
| Post# 439922 , Reply# 18 3/16/2021 at 23:09 (1,136 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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I like the Sweep n Groom powerheads. I agree with how powerful they are and I also do appreciate the metal brushroll with it's replaceable vibra groomer brushstrips in them. We have one of those, it's been nice overall. And my aunt had one from her previous house of almost 21 years that she just sold yesterday. She is going to have the EBK360 kit for her new Allegro central vacuum at the new place. I did thought about recommending her another Sweep n Groom powerhead but unfortunately she has mostly higher pile carpet at the new place which I honestly wouldn't want to use the powerhead on, I also do agree with how difficult it can be to use it on because it doesn't have a height adjuster. And honestly, I think rubber belts are just a thing in the past nowadays.
And my uncle had one of those PB11 powerheads from his previous house. It works and it does a nice job on carpets. But it felt very cheap which I didn't like. The Ace CT20DXQD powerhead in his current home I think does a much better job. | ||
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