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Venson
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Sanitaire DuraLite SC9050 . . .
Original Message Jul 13, 2009 5:27 pm |
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I may be a johnny-come-lately but I have just discovered that Sanitaire (Electrolux) has added a direct-air lightweight upright to its DuraLux vacuum line. No attachments of course. Its advantage is the use of magnesium in place of plastic. The cleaner's weight is claimed to be 10 lb. without its 30-foot cord. The cleaner draws 5 amps and has a horizontally positioned fan (standard Eureka). Online vendors claim there is a height adjustment for its all-metal brushroll but no indication of the like is in the owners manual. However, if there is a real advantage re weight and wearability due to magnesium it incorporates, even better it prices as low as $165 although as high as $300 online. http://www.sanitairevac.com/commercial/products/duralux/sc9050.html Venson
This message was modified Jul 13, 2009 by Venson
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retardturtle1
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Re: Sanitaire DuraLite SC9050 . . .
Reply #11 Jul 15, 2009 12:08 am |
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The DuraLite is essentially a Eureka Ultra from the late-1980's, with a heavily modernized exterior. I first heard the name mentioned about 10 months back so it hasn't been around too terribly long. From the outside it really gives the impression of another horizontal-motor lightweight; when I saw the underside of the machine I was shocked at what it was based off of. I think it was a very good move on Electrolux/Eureka's part introducing a lightweight upright with the same 5-amp motor and fan as some Sanitaires. With a Filtrete disposable bag there's no reason it won't handily outperform all other lightweight direct-air uprights on the market.
I don't know where a VGII is mentioned, the few DuraLite examples I've seen have a wooden helix brushroll, and the many dividers in the soleplate means it cannot accomodate a VGII either. The soleplate on the DuraLite is different from that on the old Ultra, which I do remember was VGII-equipped.
I know if I tried one I'd like it. I'm tempted to go get one especially at the low prices I've seen them offered.
hi M.H
no vg2...my bad. be nice to see a duralux roller on it. i like the dura-lite...looks kinda tough and im sure its a great performer. no doubt but id be hard pressed to take one over an equally priced oreck...i look at an oreck and see at least 10+ yrs of hard labor out of it... a long time proven performer..as is the sanitaire name...but id love to test these 2 against eachother.
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CarmineD
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Re: Sanitaire DuraLite SC9050 . . .
Reply #12 Jul 15, 2009 6:41 am |
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I read that and watched the clip. I am referring to the TV infomercial that lasts 30 minutes. The Garry and Dyson out performed the Oreck. Of course the Garry was the winner.
HS:
What they don't say, is that the belt in the ORECK is off, rendering the brush roll inoperable. In such a case, ORECK will push the M&M's around. With the belt on, the ORECK will devour the M&M's in short order. It's a routine test performed for the ORECK demoes in all their stores! Carmine D.
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CarmineD
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Re: Sanitaire DuraLite SC9050 . . .
Reply #15 Jul 15, 2009 12:25 pm |
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It does little good to get under furniture if the vac will not remove the dirt under it. Also, the type of furniture used is not typical in most modern homes.
HS:
Didn't you read the economic news: New home and furniture sales have tanked since the fall of 2007 and still. What's old is new and modern now. Carmine D.
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retardturtle1
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Re: Sanitaire DuraLite SC9050 . . .
Reply #16 Jul 15, 2009 8:41 pm |
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HS: What they don't say, is that the belt in the ORECK is off, rendering the brush roll inoperable. In such a case, ORECK will push the M&M's around. With the belt on, the ORECK will devour the M&M's in short order. It's a routine test performed for the ORECK demoes in all their stores! Carmine D.
hi carmine
wow thats intresting....i never even cosidered that. is that a common practice....in all info/commercials i kinda figurd it was some trick editing. and ive yet to find out or even hear where anyone has any additional info on the g-vac....have your sources run into a wall also? all this internet and not a trace of anything.
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HARDSELL
Joined: Aug 22, 2007
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Re: Sanitaire DuraLite SC9050 . . .
Reply #17 Jul 15, 2009 9:37 pm |
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hi carmine wow thats intresting....i never even cosidered that. is that a common practice....in all info/commercials i kinda figurd it was some trick editing. and ive yet to find out or even hear where anyone has any additional info on the g-vac....have your sources run into a wall also? all this internet and not a trace of anything. Carmine gave an opinion. I doubt the belt was off.
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CarmineD
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Re: Sanitaire DuraLite SC9050 . . .
Reply #19 Jul 16, 2009 6:35 am |
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Carmine gave an opinion. I doubt the belt was off. HS: I have proof that the belt was off. Using my and my daughter's ORECK XL Classics, I did the following: Spread a group of M&M's in two areas on the rug and floor in my daughter's home. Then, I disconnected the belt in one and proceeded to use it on the M&M's. Without the belt connected, ORECK pushed the M&M's away [as was the case in the Gerry vacuum demo]. Then using the ORECK with the connected belt, I devoured the M&M's on both the floor and rug. That's a fact, not an opinion. Carmine D.
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CarmineD
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Re: Sanitaire DuraLite SC9050 . . .
Reply #20 Jul 16, 2009 7:00 am |
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okay...so you ever heard of the belt off demo? i mean it is a possibility. gerry/tricks of the trade?
Hello 'turtle1'
Performing the same demo with the Gerry vacuum belt off would probably yield the same results as the ORECK with a disconnected belt! Yes, most definitely tricks of the trade. Carmine D.
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