Hi VacOMatic,
 
You didn't state which model or type central is installed.  Central vac systems may be bagged or bagless and also exhaust either or insde or outside the house -- depending on what's been bought.  I feel bagless systems with outside air exhaust are the most beneficial
 
I have neither owned nor used Vacu-Flo but do know the name has been out there a good while.  Were I you, once I was settled in, I'd ring up a service person for a thorough inspection of the system and a tune-up just to be sure I was getting off on the right foot.  If all is as it should be, regardless of brand, you've lucked out.  You'll have a wonderful convenience in your new home that you didn't have to pay for -- at least directly.
 
The great part about a well-installed central vacuum, as I've said before, is that you can have quiet, blow-back free operation.  As for cleaning ability, the sky's the limit.  It's very easy to fit a central vacuum with the power nozzle and above-the-floor cleaning tools you feel are most effective.
 
The other side of the coin is, at least for vacuum enthusiasts, is that that's all there is for you to deal with usually -- just a long hose and tools that plug into a hole in the wall.
 
Venson

Hi Vac-o-matic,welcome back.
 
H.P.VAC-U-FLO,makes an outstanding central system.Have been at it longer than we both have been alive.
 
Just find out what model you have,the older ones were a model26.These used the old reliable lamb334 all metal blower motor.
These guy's use all the right pieces.
Nothing but top shelf stuff,bagless cyclonic[most older systems].
As far as attachments ,hoses,the sky's or your wallets the limit........
 
  O.T.

Hi
I have been reading for some time and thought it was time I posted something.
 
When I moved here 11 years ago I had a Vacuflo 960 installed.  You can go to their website and look at the stats for yours when you find out the #.  They are all listed.  Depending on your carpet you may whish to upgrade from the Turbo Cat as that did not do a thing for me.  I used it 1 week and went out and bought an electric PN and hose.  I now have 4.  What ever works!  You will be pleased, just keep the screen clean because that will clog.  The other thing is don't pick up plaster dust with it.  Due to the fact that it is bagless the dust coats the fans and they go out of balance or something and the breaker kicks in.  I have 2 motors in mine and didn't notice the drop in suction until I was using the Rug Rat.  1 motor had shut down.  It was not making my ears bleed so I knew something was wrong.  The 1 breaker had popped and I was only using 1 motor.  I solved that problem by purchasing a interceptor tank.  It looks like a Sears Wet/Dry vac without any motor.  You just attach the CV hose in the top and there is a short hose with which you vacuum.  That way U can use it to pick up fireplace ash, pine needles, or, use it as a vac for wet pick-up.  This is great for anything which you would think of that you don't want in the tank or gunking up the tubing in the walls.  This was a godsend few years back when I had a foundation crack.  The Hoover Steam & Vac would not cut it and I was on my hands and knees with this tank and using the air breathing, upholstery tool from Tri-Star or Air-Storm.  One can't have sealed suction and expect it to move anything. I love it when I go to the car wash and they scrub the floor mats.  Here they R using a wet vac on a rubber based mat!  No air flow.  I just come home and use this thing.  Other wise it takes 2 days to dry. You will love it and never go back!  
 
I use my Kirbys and a Sanitaire for my daily pick-up.  The central comes out on the weekends and use it for all of the detail cleaning.  Best of both worlds!
 
Steve                  

Hi Carmine,Thasts one big house,if the house was roughed in before the drywall went up and i imagine it was, To figure the amount of valves needed,is length  x width divide by 550,if 3000 sq,should be 4 to 5 valves on the first floor,plus the vac pan,upstairs i would say 4 to 5 valves also.When new constuction  the valves can be placed almost any where,installers tend to over valve,[more money in it].Are they super valves or conventional valves,supervalves are known as direct connect,this eliminates the pigtail cord on the electric hose,most installers and central vacuum manufactures reccomend super valves in new constuction because the accept any hose combination. For the choice of system,1 single big 3 stage,7.2.'' ametek,premier metal blower type will be sufficent,,i recommend a system that can go bagged or bagless,The bagged unit tend to deal better with animal hair,[no mess].But the better systems offer the bagged or bagless cyclonic route.The filter that we find works the best is the permanent self cleaning type that inverts into a cone when under power,riccar,signature,beam, and a few others use this set up.If price is no object you can get a system that uses 2 big 3 stage blower motors and have a 25 gallon capacity.These systems ac operate and clean up to 20 thousand sq ft.Just do it right the first time and you will have a life of the house system and never buy another vacuum again.The attachment options are almost endless.I like the wessel works ebk340 power head kit,and the aerus/lux kit is outstanding also.35 ft hose,side kick and deluxe cleaning set.The lindhaus head under the stealth name is a good one also.
 
good luck,if you have any more questions,i'll hook you up......
 
regards.
Jimmy/ O.T.

Hi Carmine,if the house  total sq ft,is 3000 4 or 5 should be about right,i thought there was a second story to the house. With the floorplan,and the heavy carpeting,yes definatly go with the ebk 340 power head,lux powerhead,lindhaus nozzle, these are very aggresive brushes,all using geared toothed belts,that send the same signal to the brush all the time,and all have the true circuit breaker set up that shut off when jammed.NO THEY DONT RATCHET] ..........
 
Any system that will handle up to 5000sq ft,will be o.k.
 
  O.T.