Centralux exhaust inside or outside

Personally, I don't mind cyclonic systems. I'm one of those people that'd prefer a bagged system but I could totally live with a cyclonic unit especially if it's a Centralux. I agree that one of the nice things about cyclonic systems is there's no bags to buy. For example during the pandemic, it was hard ordering new bags. If I had to have a cyclonic central vac, my choice would be Vacuflo preferably the true cyclonic models. I wouldn't mind using a Centralux but there would have to be certain conditions. I'd only use white generic foam filters cause I'm not a fan of the blue ones, I'd have a big enough sink in the garage if the unit was located there or furnace room if the unit was located there like yours to rinse out the filter plus the cone and the tank, I'd use a front load washer to thoroughly clean out the filter, and I'd need a spare filter on hand so it'd be ready for service again instead of waiting for the other filter to dry out completely. I'd basically do all of that every time I'd be done using the system because not only it'd restore it's suction power to like brand new but also help the motor last longer as well. Not to mention it wouldn't be as dusty to clean out compare to maintaining it twice a year or so. Once in a while I'd also take big a wet/dry vac to vacuum inside of the system and wipe it down with a wet rag similar to what this person has done with his system. According to him, his Centralux lasted for 26 years before the motor went bad and replaced it with a new Centralux that has more power.

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Post# 472734 8/12/2024 at 02:18 by k15 (Canada)
Checkrate/Likes I just bought a used Electrolux Centralux to replace my low end Hoover. The Hoover does not exhaust outside nor does it have the ability to. Since the Centralux has a tangential bypass motor it can be exhausted outside. My question is, is it necessary? I'd have to run tubing and drill through the outside wall. Since it has the foam filter I'm thinking it's not really necessary, and the unit is in the basement so I'm not worried about air quality. It's a model E130A by the way.

Post# 472736 , Reply# 1 8/12/2024 at 07:08 by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)
Checkrate/Likes 1 I'd definitely recommend venting it outside if you can. The filter doesn't have many layers to capture everything before it gets to the motor. In fact, they're to have motor issues because of it. If I ever had a Centralux as my daily driver (unlikely), I'd wash the filter everytime I'd be done vacuuming my house with it.

Post# 472739 , Reply# 2 8/12/2024 at 19:08 by k15 (Canada)
Checkrate/Likes I think I will vent it outside, it shouldn't be that much work. I grew up with a Soluvac, which is a very similar cyclonic system but with no filter whatsoever. There was a pre-motor screen that needed cleaning every couple years.

Post# 472740 , Reply# 3 8/12/2024 at 19:11 by Lesinutah (Utah)
Checkrate/Likes Hi Vent it outside . There's many reasons efficiency and longevity are behind some of the reasons.

Post# 472741 , Reply# 4 8/12/2024 at 23:45 by tolivac (Greenville,NC)
Checkrate/Likes 1 Centralux units are replaced with bagged MD units here by the local MD dealer.The filtering on the Centralux is poor becuase of its bagless design.Surprized they would go with this since their portable canisters are bagged.Filtering is much better-no dust gets to the motor.And keep in mind that Centralux owners may not want to do filter maintenaance or not shown how by the Centralux dealer.

Post# 472742 , Reply# 5 8/13/2024 at 00:16 by k15 (Canada)
Checkrate/Likes Not many fans of cyclonic systems here, I just finished installing the exhaust outdoors. I like not having to buy bags. Bearings are in excellent shape also. I prefer the bypass motor compared to the flow-thru motor that my Hoover had.

Post# 472743 , Reply# 6 8/13/2024 at 06:35 by tolivac (Greenville,NC)
Checkrate/Likes 3 A central vacuum bag lasts on average about half year.Small price to pay for not having to deal with gallons of dirt-dust and where to dump it.Take a bagged unit anytime over a bagless one.Also same with portable vacuums.

Post# 472749 , Reply# 7 8/13/2024 at 14:36 by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)
Checkrate/Likes Personally, I don't mind cyclonic systems. I'm one of those people that'd prefer a bagged system but I could totally live with a cyclonic unit especially if it's a Centralux. I agree that one of the nice things about cyclonic systems is there's no bags to buy. For example during the pandemic, it was hard ordering new bags. If I had to have a cyclonic central vac, my choice would be Vacuflo preferably the true cyclonic models. I wouldn't mind using a Centralux but there would have to be certain conditions. I'd only use white generic foam filters cause I'm not a fan of the blue ones, I'd have a big enough sink in the garage if the unit was located there or furnace room if the unit was located there like yours to rinse out the filter plus the cone and the tank, I'd use a front load washer to thoroughly clean out the filter, and I'd need a spare filter on hand so it'd be ready for service again instead of waiting for the other filter to dry out completely. I'd basically do all of that every time I'd be done using the system because not only it'd restore it's suction power to like brand new but also help the motor last longer as well. Not to mention it wouldn't be as dusty to clean out compare to maintaining it twice a year or so. Once in a while I'd also take big a wet/dry vac to vacuum inside of the system and wipe it down with a wet rag similar to what this person has done with his system. According to him, his Centralux lasted for 26 years before the motor went bad and replaced it with a new Centralux that has more power. CLICK HERE TO GO TO panasonicvac's LINK

Post# 472754 , Reply# 8 8/13/2024 at 22:53 by k15 (Canada)
Checkrate/Likes @panasonicvac thanks for your info and positive post, I'm new to collecting central vacs. I left a pic of the final install. The video you linked to is also the E130A which is the same as my model. I took the motor all apart today and cleaned out the fans, they weren't very dirty. The carbon brushes are pretty worn though, they have about 7/16" left. View Full Size

Post# 472781 , Reply# 10 8/15/2024 at 17:57 by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)
Checkrate/Likes *Nice install* Hope you'll enjoy it for years to come!

Post# 472755 , Reply# 9 8/13/2024 at 22:58 by k15 (Canada)
Checkrate/Likes I forgot to mention, my plan is to dump the bin straight into the garbage can outside, not a big deal. I can wash the filter in the basement sink.