Is vacuum bag dust bypass normal?

Electrolux UltraOne EL7070, Bissell BigGreen Deep Cleaning Machine

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Is vacuum bag dust bypass normal?
Original Message Apr 3, 2011 8:00 pm

Is is normal to find dust bypassing your vacuum bag? I've been using premium cloth "anti-allergy" bags (I believe that mean thicker cloth layers), and when I opened up my canister yesterday, I was a little surprised to find a thin layer of dust within the compartment. I inspected the cloth bag to see if there weren't any punctures from any sharp debris within, and didn't find any. I suppose that's why there is a pre filter in the compartment as well, but I was surprised to see the dust bypass after moving to a new place and vacuuming different carpet for the first time. I suppose a higher concentrated influx of dust and dirt from poorly maintained carpeting may be to blame for the noticeable bypasss.

CarmineD

Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: Is vacuum bag dust bypass normal?
Reply #5 Apr 6, 2011 7:26 am

iMacDaddy wrote:

Well, I've switched over to the higher capacity "ultra long performance" cloth bag. I have been using it for a couple of days now, and there is no indication of dust bypass at this time. I'll carefully monitor it as the bag collects more and more debris.

Keith

E-lux makes 3 or 4 styles of paper/cloth bags for the UltraOne and I wasn't sure which was the best in terms of highest percent of dust size containment. You may have solved the problem but I suspect at a higher cost per bag. Still it may be worth the additional amount to you to keep the bag compartment cleaner and therefore the motor and outside air cleaner too. Especially if you use often.

Carmine D.

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