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Central
Vacuum Filtration Types
What are
the differences between all the filtration types?
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When shopping for
a central vacuum system, the one thing you will notice right
away is all the different filtration types and how they all will
benefit you. While in certain situations one particular
filtration type might be better for a persons individual needs,
most of the time this is simply a matter of preference. Of
course manufactures will only tell you about the benefits of
their filtration type, and a lot of dealers will stir you
towards their best selling vacuum regardless of your needs. We
at Central Vacuum Supplier.com want to educate our customers and let
them make a decision for themselves. So on this page we will
best explain the difference between these main filtration types
and the pro's and con's that come with them.
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Paper/Cloth Disposable Bag Style
The is perhaps the most popular of all the different
filtration types.
With it's clean and easy way of disposing the dirt and
debris, a bagged style central vacuum unit is the most
common. If allergies or asthma is a concern, this is the
only way to go. This also holds true if you want the
convenience of not having to clean your canister after
each change. Something else to keep in mind are certain
things commonly found in a central vacuum canister. Things
such as mold, food particles, dust mites, pet dander etc.
are easily caught and removed using a bag. Without a bag
these things will stay in the canister until emptied, and
may stay there unless the canister is thoroughly cleaned.
With the bag catching all the dirt, dust and debris the
main filters on these units are able to go longer between
changes and cleanings. With this style, it is also
optional to vent outdoors unless allergies or asthma is a
concern.
Now that you've heard the good, lets talk about some of
the bad. As with any vacuum that uses a bag, when the bag
starts to get full it
will loose some suction. It is sometimes beneficial to
change a bag when it is 3/4 of the way full to maintain
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Bagless with a Secondary or Main
Filter Style
This style system is also very common because it gives
customers a lot of benefits along with being a lot cleaner
then a cyclonic style central vacuum unit. The main
benefit of purchasing this style vacuum is not having to
purchase replacement bags. Although the canister of the
vacuum can still contain nasty things such as dust mites,
mold, pet dander and more it is not as messy to clean up as
a cyclonic unit. This style also features a permanent
"self cleaning" filter or permanent washable filter. This
will save you plenty of money over the years that would
normally go to purchasing replacement filters. If
allergies or asthma is NOT a concern, this system may be
vented indoors.
Although there are plenty of benefits with this filtration
type, it is also far from perfect. While you will save
money on replacement bags and filters, you will have to
wash or shake off the filter a lot more often. This
procedure along with the normal dumping of a canister can
be very messy. If the canister is not thoroughly cleaned
all those nasty things mentioned above will stay in the
canister and fester over time. |
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True/Filtered Cyclonic Style
(Also Bagless)
Although this style unit is common, their seems to be
really only one main benefit. That benefit is not having
to purchase replacement bags. Although some manufacturers'
will make claims such as "never loose suction", just like
any other style unit, when the unit starts to fill it will
loose suction. Although some cyclonic units will have
replaceable filters, most have a cartridge or screen that
has to be cleaned frequently to maintain good performance.
Cyclonic central vacuum units vent through the motor and
exhaust outside. And even though the smaller dirt and
debris is vented through the motor, the motor is not
effected by this action. Cyclonic motors are designed to
operate this way, and are very durable and have been for
years. Cyclonic type vacuum units are the only style that
requires outside venting. It is also not recommended that
anyone with allergies or asthma be allowed to empty the
canister. Overall a cyclonic is not bad, just a
little messy!
So the question regarding cyclonic boils down to savings
or a messy clean up? You will be able to save on
replacement bags and filters, but cyclonic units are the
dirtiest of all the different types and you will have to
deal with this mess every time you empty the canister. |
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Hopefully this
has cleared up some of your questions regarding the different
filtration types. While we feel that some are better than
others, it is still a matter or preference and will vary from
person to person. If filtration is of the upmost importance to
you due to allergy or asthma concerns, then a bagged central
vacuum unit is the way to go. If allergies are not an issue and
you don't mind a little mess here and there, then a bagless
style with filter may be right for you. If you want to save as
much as possible, but don't mind a messy clean up, then you may
want a cyclonic unit. If your still not certain which style best
fits your needs, feel free to contact us with any questions you
may have.
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