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Just

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New Electrolux
Original Message Jul 1, 2009 4:50 pm

I heard tell that there was a new Lux coming down the pike. Anyone have any info? Is it a new Lux or a redesigned Guardian?

Some hear tell it has a digital motor.

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Venson

Joined: Jul 23, 2007
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Re: New Electrolux
Reply #87 Oct 12, 2009 10:43 pm

Vernon wrote:

Venson, I agree with you that the Legacy and Classic are the best bang for your bucks here. If you want to increase the filtration on these two models, just purchase hepa bags instead of using standard paper. By the way, the Legacy is the quieter of the three. In regards to the vac motor, it is made by Johnson electric, it is a single stage. Also, it does have carbon brushes. It is rather deceiving though, as the brushes come right after the fan unit, and the body of the motor is encased over them. We are so used to seeing the fan unit, field, brushes on the commutator, and the bearing coming right after this at the end. Not so in this model. The brushes are located about half way down the motor. I do believe Ametek Lamb has a similar version called the Advantek series where they have done the same thing in regards to brush location. If memory is correct, I believe it is a 5.25 inch diameter??? motor. Have I seen the motor-yes, held it in my paws. Vernon

Thanks Vernon,

I'm looking forward to a chance to see this new motor myself. There's been ongoing curiosity on my part as to when they'll start putting out motors of lesser size (by end-to-end depth I'd guess)that can match present power output standards. Also thanks for the noise advisory.

Best,

Venson

CarmineD

Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: New Electrolux
Reply #88 Oct 13, 2009 7:04 am

FWIW, all the tanks have 439 Air Watts. Classic: 5 year warranty, Legacy: 10 years and Ultra G: 20 years. All 3 designed and assembled in the USA.

Carmine D.

HARDSELL

Joined: Aug 22, 2007
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Re: New Electrolux
Reply #89 Oct 13, 2009 7:54 am

CarmineD wrote:

WRT paper bags Fabreze now has partnered with HOME CARE Industries in NJ with a line of paper bags.

http://www.baileylicensing.com/news/pr/090203.htm

Carmine D.

I hope they smell better than the spray.

CarmineD

Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: New Electrolux
Reply #90 Oct 13, 2009 9:04 am

HARDSELL wrote:

I hope they smell better than the spray.

You might give them a try while dancing your favorite pay toilet shuffle.

Carmine D.

vacmanuk

Location: Scotland UK
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Re: New Electrolux
Reply #91 Oct 13, 2009 9:31 am

Dont know about you guys but if you have charcoal filters, any kind of bag freshener can destroy HEPA filters etc

CarmineD

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Re: New Electrolux
Reply #92 Oct 13, 2009 12:15 pm

Disagree with you if the HEPA is the post motor filter.

Pet odors over time from a house cat/dog will infiltrate dyson's HEPA post filter and fill the exhaust air/room air with the pet odor smell.

Carmine D.

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vacmanuk

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Re: New Electrolux
Reply #93 Oct 13, 2009 7:39 pm

Mm what vacuums have a HEPA post filter though?
Essentially if you're running a Miele with the exhaust filter on top and it has charcoal filters including their blue HEPA cartridge it does warn owners not to use perfumed caps as it destroys the "natural" elements within the cartridge.

CarmineD

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Re: New Electrolux
Reply #94 Oct 13, 2009 7:59 pm

If you want HEPA pure exhaust air, it has to be a post motor filter.

Carmine D.

CarmineD

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Re: New Electrolux
Reply #95 Oct 14, 2009 7:08 am

Not many vacuum makers say the HEPA filters last forever, save one brand that says "lifetime." Not my lifetime. Whose liftime do you think dyson is talking about? I just serviced a 3 year old dyson and told the user to buy a new post motor HEPA filter and I would replace it. It was filthy. COvered with black carbon dust. Sure bet that the HEPA was compromised in that exhaust air and in the room. I believe she paid $42 for the dyson post motor filter at a retailer. That's a depreciation rate of $14 a year for just the post motor filter doesn't count the pre-motor filter and all the washings and dryings. $14 is the cost of a year's worth of bags for most vacuums, I'd say.

Carmine D.

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vacmanuk

Location: Scotland UK
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Re: New Electrolux
Reply #96 Oct 14, 2009 2:15 pm

OH well if you're referring to carbon dust there's Sebo's X filter at a cost of £1-99 in the UK, and I think relatively speaking in the U.S that costs around $3.44

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