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Thread Number: 5440
I need your opinion about two speed cleaners |
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| Post# 60375 2/12/2009 at 23:40 (5,548 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS) | ||
Hello, I was talking with another vacuum shop close to my area last week and he had a few things to say about two speed vacuums that I think is crazy but I thought I would run it across you wiser folks. Is it true that if you use any two speed vacuum on hi speed for vacuuming it will burn it up in no time? The vacuums he was talking about were, Filter Queen, Electrolux(newer models), Oreck, any Hoover, and Kirby. Now I know that it is hard on the Kirby to use it on hi for carpeting, that's why it only goes to hi with the tools but what about the Filter Queen? Isn't the hi speed for regular vacuuming? I think this old guy is NUTS!!! He tells all of his customers to run everything on the lowest speed the vacuum has, no matter what kind it is. | ||
| Post# 60376 , Reply# 1 2/13/2009 at 00:22 (5,548 days old) by animasinsulin () | ||
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You are right.... You're right, Philip. That guy is totally crazy. He needs to put the crack pipe away!!!.....Bill in Az..... | ||
Post# 60379 , Reply# 2 2/13/2009 at 07:08 (5,548 days old) by vinvac  (Dubuque IA) |
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Phillip, I have never know anyone to use a Filter Queen on low all the time, I use my Oreck on High Speed most all of the time, Kirby's I use with attatchments all of the time as well...I have never burnt up a motor.. There is another vac shop that would tell you that same line...it simply is not true. They would not design a motor to have two speeds if it were not intended to be used at either speed. All of the companies you have mentioned offer great warranities for the product, especially Kirby, so if they are offering a lifetime, 10 year, 5 year warranty, why would they build a motor that won't do what they say it will do. It may be harder on the carbon brushes..but they can be replaced. Which is probably why this gentlemen is telling people that, the brushes wear out, he tells them the motor is bad and sells them a new one... just my thoughts Morgan | ||
| Post# 60416 , Reply# 6 2/13/2009 at 21:55 (5,547 days old) by methodistbill () | ||
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Kirby Diamond G I thought high speed was for regular carpet use and low speed was for vacuuming delicate rugs, mattresses, etc. I've lost my manual, so I'm not sure. Bill | ||
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Post# 60427 , Reply# 7 2/14/2009 at 00:36 (5,547 days old) by kirbyultimateg (Troy Ohio 45373 USA) |
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Kirby G3-Current= 6 amps floor/7 amps hose Kirby DE= Normal= 6 amps floor/7 amps hose Delicate= 4 amps floor/5 amps hose | ||
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Post# 60428 , Reply# 8 2/14/2009 at 00:39 (5,547 days old) by kirbyultimateg (Troy Ohio 45373 USA) |
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Kirby D50-Current= Two speed machines Kirby DE= Four speed machines | ||
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Post# 62503 , Reply# 9 3/13/2009 at 20:09 (5,520 days old) by a007kirbyman (--->> Originally My Mom <<--- (now Wisconsin)) |
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Ultimate G Series "Diamond Edition" Specs...
KirbyUltimateG, These are the "real" "factory specs" [For the record, the 'plain' UG was 6 Amps/7 Amps, 'KUG'...so you are partially correct.--LOL] Kirby DE= Normal= Nozzle: 5.9 Amps, 633 Watts, 13100 RPM, 115 CFM, 27.5" of h2o, 3995 RPM Brushroll Hose: 5.9 Amps, 712 Watts, 16800 RPM, 85.6 CFM, 37.5" of h2o Delicate= Nozzle: 3.1 Amps, 272 Watts, 11000 RPM, 80 CFM, 19.1" of h2o, 3260 RPM Brushroll Hose: 3.2 Amps, 265 Watts, 12500 RPM, 68.8 CFM, 25.6" of h2o Have a wonderful day, all !!! Bill | ||
| Post# 62505 , Reply# 10 3/13/2009 at 20:16 (5,520 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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HELP!! Im getting a Hoover 800, will running in high speed ruin the motor? I dont want to hurt my most prized possession just over some motor issue! | ||
| Post# 62562 , Reply# 12 3/14/2009 at 09:15 (5,519 days old) by brandon_w_t () | ||
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oil? Does the 800 need to be oiled like the 105? | ||
| Post# 62569 , Reply# 13 3/14/2009 at 09:52 (5,519 days old) by vintagehoover () | ||
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No, the last Hoover to require regular greasing by the user was the 541. Your 800 should run just fine - I wouldn't recommend doing anything to the bearings if the cleaner runs ok when you get it. | ||
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Post# 63437 , Reply# 14 3/22/2009 at 03:00 (5,511 days old) by kirbyultimateg (Troy Ohio 45373 USA) |
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Thank you Bill. | ||
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