Searching for the perfect vacuum, again

[Mikey P]

For my NV set up. I wont have room for the Kirby/Shark combo..

• Dirt cup or bags that cost a dollar or so
• 40 ft cord plus
• Long hose for stairs and Uph
• Able to shut off brush roll
• durable/fixable
• Pile height setting would be nice

I really like the two stage motor Riccar but bags are $5.00 and the vac itself is $800
http://riccar.com/ultra-premium-vibrance-r20up-new

This Proteam look interesting... Anyone have user experience?
http://www.jondon.com/proteam-proge...iy5NHo36LSHZd9Y5f25Hnnyle2u0o0ZYfsaAndT8P8HAQ


other suggestions?

 

[Scott S.]

1500xp has all of the above and a commercial warranty. use mine every day. triple stage hepa, digs way more stuff out than any bissle i ever owned. bags are 10 for $13 on amazon, sweeper is $380 on amazon brand new also.

 

[Mikey P]

Scott

I have the Speedy Sweep version of the 1500 XP



The hose is way too short.. Do you add an extension for uph?

 

[Scott S.]

no, but it doesnt really have an upholstery tool, just the brush thing.

 

[Mikey P]

Got mine out to give it a run through.

Better then I remembered and does have all the features I need


Including 100 bags for $40 on Amazon

 

[ruff]

Come on Mike.
You're at Ray's.
Make his day and buy a Windsor.

Anything else would be uncivilized.

Ray will name his next dog after you, Tina will be happy, Junior may smile, George too and Tanner may get a vac tattoo (a windsor one) not that pos vacuum some unnamed BB displays.

 

[Askal]

I have the Pro Team in my rug shop. 5 years old. Tuned up once.. Getting tired now. For rugs I like the Sanitair for the price. In home the big Pro Team backpack with a turbo head.

 

[Mikey P]

for @Jimmy L

 

[TConway]

Mike
Both of my cc buddies have this vac, I have used it several times when I have helped him out and it seems to be a very good vacuum. I like the fact that the beater bar stops as soon as you pull the wand out to edge. Yes the hose is a little short, but the overall feel and performance seems to be pretty good, I also think it has a much better warranty vs other vacs.


I recently bought a used Hoover wind tunnel self propelled vac, as my younger son is helping me and because it drives itself really well helps keep him entertained and he ends up doing a much better job on the vac stage, it performs okay, but it is loud, I paid 50 bucks for it like brand new so why not.

I will be getting the 1500 when this one goes out.

 

[Mikey P]

Well, good thing that's the only vacuum I brought with me from Cali..

I don't like how you have to use the extension tube to use the hand tools. I make have to make an adapter out of pvc

 

[Total_Rookie]

Mike, have you ever used the ProChem vacuums? I absolutely love mine and swear by it.

 

[Mikey P]

Picture or link please..

 

[hogjowl]

Two questions:

Does that vac have an adjustable height? Cruz if it doesn't, forget vacuuming SS silk.

And did that woman in the video steal those shoes from Ladwig?

 

[hogjowl]

Mike, have you ever used the ProChem vacuums? I absolutely love mine and swear by it.

Have you found the nitrogen pulsation dampener and pump check valves yet?

 

[Mikey P]

Two questions:

Does that vac have an adjustable height? Cruz if it doesn't, forget vacuuming SS silk.

And did that woman in the video steal those shoes from Ladwig?

Found a Royal on CL for $90

 

[hogjowl]

I've had a really hard time vacuuming upholstery and detailing stairs with my Royal.

 

[Mikey P]

I installed a staircase assist handle today..

 

[Johnny]

My two metal Royal Commercials have served me well for twelve years, and they still work great, but are looking kinda ratty. I'll get a new vac as soon as I get around to it. Sole concern is how well it pulls dirt out of carpet. Don't care about onboard tools.

Anybody know a vac that does that better than a Royal Commercial?

 

[Mikey P]

Johnny how do you clean edges and upholstery?


I got a new Royal hand held for steps and tough uph..$59 on Amazon

 

[Mike Draper]

been running the proteam for 7 years. on my 3rd one now. bags are cheap, they never ever break down. Have only replaced 1 belt and a few beater bars.

 

[Mike Draper]

btw, #2 and #3 are still running. My wife got mad at me for always having a nice vacuum on the truck and giving her the walmart special. I had to buy her one for the house.....................for Christmas of course.

 

[Johnny]

Johnny how do you clean edges and upholstery?


I got a new Royal hand held for steps and tough uph..$59 on Amazon

I use a plastic-bristle broom and TM hosecuff on edges.

Don't want to compromise vac performance for the convenience of onboard tools.

Use a Shop Vac (big motor, small tank, ten-foot hose) on upholstery. Use a Hi-Dri tool connected to TM when I don't have Shop Vac with me. Works better for vacing than SS tool.

Royal Commercial's handle locks upright. Easy to vac stairs.

Almost bought a Riccar Vibrance Commercial (?) Friday when the guy at the vac shop told me it would perform as well as a Royal Commercial. Onboard tools would be handy, I thought. Then I turned it over and saw the suction inlet was the size of a postage stamp and off to one end of the brush roll.

 

[Total_Rookie]

Have you found the nitrogen pulsation dampener and pump check valves yet?

No bells and whistles, it's so easy... Even a pig could use it.

 

[Jimmy L]

OH MY GAWD MIKEY! WAIT TILL TRUMP IS ELECTED! THEN WE WILL DEPORT ALL OF THOSE BASTARDS!

SPEAK AMERICAN DAMN IT!

CS!

 

[Desk Jockey]

WAIT TILL TRUMP IS ELECTED! THEN WE WILL DEPORT ALL OF THOSE BASTARDS!

Can I pick where you send me?

I'd prefer a beautiful tropical inland if ya don't mind. I seem to thrive in that sort of environment. Thanks bud!


Ummm I take back all those names I've called you over the years.....ok I take back "some" of the names I've called you over the years.

 

[Jimmy L]

I'm afraid we would just hang you : )

 

[Desk Jockey]

I'm afraid we would just hang you : )

Dude, I already am.

 

[Mikey P]

Ray has these on hand

 

[Desk Jockey]

use the Hild pilelifter

 

[hogjowl]

We've been discussing vacuums since the late 90's, and there still isn't a really good one for our industry.