Vacuum You Use

[Ken692]

I like to pre vacuum the area, I have a bissel commercial vacuum, works good. Have a couple eureka's what the best
No dyson for me but I'd like one
What a good unit to use
I seem to kick the crap out of the ones I do have

 

[Dolly Llama]

I seem to kick the crap out of the ones I do have

for a "throw-a-way" vac, nothing beats a Bissel Momentum...$99 bukz if you shop
Just as good (and half the price) but filter cleaning is a regular and often must, is the Bissel Powerforce .($49 bukz)
Pros...you can abuse the chit out of it sucking up crack pipes, mice, dead bUrds and ju-ju beads
Cons..loud..lots of dust blow-by, hepa filter is a joke

In the buck-fiddy range, the Shark Navigator is hard to beat.
Pros, less blow by..looks a little more professional , great suck
cons; small head, brush roll motor craps out too soon


..L.T.A.

 

[Papa John]

I agree with Larry about the Shark Navigator.
AND I was once a die-hard Dyson Fan.

To reduce the strain on the motors of all vacuums-- be sure to cut and remove debris wrapped around the brush head and clean and dry any washable filters bi-weekly or monthly.

 

[Mikey P]

Agree on the Sharks but slso like to have an old fashion dirty air design on board for wide open work, deep piles, area rugs and large areas

Kirby
Sanitaire
Royal

 

[Desk Jockey]

Sharks and just replace them as they wear out every year.

 

[Russ T.]

I only have room for 1 vacuum and I work alone so I use a big 18" all metal Royal.

Its a beast but it's very light for what it is.

No attachments for edging etc so that's it's only real negative.

It was @ $350 at Jon Don

 

[Mikey P]

A buddy just sent me this from Bed Bath and Beyond...

So many choices.

 

[Papa John]

Agree on the Sharks but slso like to have an old fashion dirty air design on board for wide open work, deep piles, area rugs and large areas

Kirby
Sanitaire
Royal

Hum--Odd-- I don't see the Brush Pro listed here? you must have forgot..

 

[Mikey P]

I dont consider it a vacuum cleaner.

 

[Ken692]

I feel like I'm a vacuum repair guy
I keep buying belts brushes filters $$$$$

 

[Ken692]

I used my eureka boss with a wet carpet and the next time I used it the brush seized up and smoked the (brand new) belt

 

[Mikey P]

You rusted the brushroll to the point it wouldn't spin...

 

[Ken692]

Yes it was a well used vacuum and one bearing was toasted and melted the brush side, I ordered a replacement for $15 my great idea, I'll agitate the pretreat into the carpet Fail

 

[Dolly Llama]

I'll agitate the pretreat into the carpet

done that before
(too lazy to carry the rotary to the third floor)

it was a cheap Bissel and disconnected the vac hose.
worked pretty well.
Made a mess of the vac...which I hosed off outside
the $49 Bissel will work..the brush roll is pretty much all plastic

won't last though...you'd be better off looking on Ebay for a light wt Host machine .
Might be able to find one for a couple hundred I'd guess

..L.T.A.

 

[Ken692]

Looks like I'm making all the same mistakes, seemed like a good idea,
I can remove the hose on the boss (didn't think of that) I got it free but have been adding service parts
I'll look for a deal on the host.

 

[Ken692]

Ok I got this for $75

 

[Ken692]

I have no idea what it is or how to use it, but I got it
Lol

 

[Papa John]

I dont consider it a vacuum cleaner.

That's true..
After "vacuuming" about 1000 sq ft of commercial carpet with the Brush Pro I was excited to see what would be in the collection bins-- It was empty!-- I guess the Janitors do their job.
But I was wishing I had my Shark so I could see if it did a better job.

 

[Ken692]

I'm trying to cancel my order
This is an applicator not the brush
Doh.
Live and learn

 

[Ken692]

He wants $700 for the t-6
Wow looked extremely similar

 

[Spurlington]

I bought 2 of these for $550 each 7 years ago. Service once a year and they are awesome !! I did find the same vac under a different name for $425.

 

[Ken692]

Looks like the bissel I have
I like the plastic container
Easy to empty

 

[Spurlington]

Mine are bagged !! Comes with hose, uph brush attachment, crevice tool and extention pipe. It lays down pretty low and on the lighter side.

 

[Ken692]

That thing is killer, the bissel has no hose or crevice tool, it looks like the white one here

 

[dealtimeman]

sanitaire sc882a is the shiznat.

detail with vac hose.

 

[Ken692]

sanitaire sc882a Looks like a great price, most of the units here are over $1200, the Home Depot and target units just can't hold up

 

[Ken692]

I remember few months ago there was a video, Someone was using a badger ? I think, it was knocking out the dirt on an upsidedown carpet, I never been able to find info on this. But the prices for what seems like just some sheet Metel and brushes is over $2000. I'm not there yet

 

[Mikey P]

Wonderful machine..

 

[Ken692]

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When you service is it somthing you do? You send out
What will this consist of ?