ᐅ Choosing a Central Vacuum System: Power, Suppliers, Installation?
Created on: 5 Aug 2024 19:17
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Partylöwe
I am planning a central vacuum system for the renovation of a single-family townhouse. Planning the pipes and inlet valves is relatively straightforward. I will be using a 10m (33 ft) vacuum hose, and the house has three floors (possibly a guest room in the attic), each about 50sqm (540 sq ft). I can place the inlet valve(s) centrally.
However, I am unsure about how to choose the right unit. In our semi-detached house, we currently have a Fewas DuoVac. What I like about it is that the dust filter (a kind of sock over the outlet of the dust container) is washable. This means I don’t want a system that requires dust bags. Emptying the container twice a year and washing the sock filter is fine with me.
Do you have any advice on selecting the performance and brand?
For installing the inlet valves, I have a bricklayer. Do I need an electrician for the installation of the inlets, or how does the control signal get from the inlet valve to the motor? (Maybe I have used the wrong search terms, but I couldn’t find any information.)
However, I am unsure about how to choose the right unit. In our semi-detached house, we currently have a Fewas DuoVac. What I like about it is that the dust filter (a kind of sock over the outlet of the dust container) is washable. This means I don’t want a system that requires dust bags. Emptying the container twice a year and washing the sock filter is fine with me.
Do you have any advice on selecting the performance and brand?
For installing the inlet valves, I have a bricklayer. Do I need an electrician for the installation of the inlets, or how does the control signal get from the inlet valve to the motor? (Maybe I have used the wrong search terms, but I couldn’t find any information.)
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Costruttrice10 Aug 2024 16:56We have a central vacuum system for the second time now, and I am absolutely convinced of its benefits. Our first house had a Fawa central vacuum, and we chose the same system again for our second home. We also have their robotic vacuum, which empties directly into the central vacuum system. It can also mop if you change the attachment, although I have never tried that.
I am totally satisfied with the suction power of the central vacuum—based on my experience, no other vacuum comes close. I also have a Vorwerk wet vacuum, which I actually only use for damp mopping our hardwood floors. Compared to the central vacuum, I am absolutely not satisfied with its suction performance.
For me, it makes no difference whether I carry a vacuum cleaner around or just use the central vacuum hose.
We still have a conventional vacuum in the basement that we bought for a temporary apartment. It is hardly used because I find the central vacuum system more practical and better.
But, of course, everyone has their own experiences and habits.
I am totally satisfied with the suction power of the central vacuum—based on my experience, no other vacuum comes close. I also have a Vorwerk wet vacuum, which I actually only use for damp mopping our hardwood floors. Compared to the central vacuum, I am absolutely not satisfied with its suction performance.
For me, it makes no difference whether I carry a vacuum cleaner around or just use the central vacuum hose.
We still have a conventional vacuum in the basement that we bought for a temporary apartment. It is hardly used because I find the central vacuum system more practical and better.
But, of course, everyone has their own experiences and habits.
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Partylöwe10 Aug 2024 17:45Costruttrice schrieb:
We have a central vacuum system for the second time now, and I am absolutely convinced by it. We had a Fawa central vacuum system in the first house, and in the second one, we chose Fawa again. We also have their robot vacuum, which empties itself directly into the central vacuum system. It can also mop when you swap the attachment, although I have never tried that. Which Fawa model do you have? I own an older model where a dust container with about a 10-liter (2.6 gallons) capacity can be detached for emptying. Inside, above the intake nozzle, there is a washable filter sock. I find this very convenient to handle and would like to keep this feature.
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Costruttrice10 Aug 2024 18:06Partylöwe schrieb:
There is a dust container with a capacity of about 10 liters (2.6 gallons) that can be unhooked for emptying. Inside, over the intake port, there is a washable filter sock. Yes, that was the case with our old one as well, and the new one is the same, just a bit nicer. We have one from the Platinum series, but I’m not sure which exact model.
Also using the Robo 2.0 with a suction unit and charging dock.
How much does something like this cost together with the robot?
I have a MEDION robot vacuum; I only empty the dustbin every few months... And I have the absolute worst case: a white cat...
Honestly, I don’t feel like vacuuming 200m² (2,150 sq ft) manually. My time is too valuable for that. It’s always clean here, and anyone can come over at any time without me having to worry about cat hair on the floor.
The stairs and corners get vacuumed once a week with a cordless vacuum.
But if you enjoy vacuuming, I’m not trying to take away your hobby (-:
My girlfriend got rid of her robot vacuum too: it interferes with the alarm system...
I have a MEDION robot vacuum; I only empty the dustbin every few months... And I have the absolute worst case: a white cat...
Honestly, I don’t feel like vacuuming 200m² (2,150 sq ft) manually. My time is too valuable for that. It’s always clean here, and anyone can come over at any time without me having to worry about cat hair on the floor.
The stairs and corners get vacuumed once a week with a cordless vacuum.
But if you enjoy vacuuming, I’m not trying to take away your hobby (-:
My girlfriend got rid of her robot vacuum too: it interferes with the alarm system...