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Getting
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Let Central
Vacuum Planet help you get started with your central vacuum
system. Below is step-by-step guidance that will have you on the
road to a quality central vacuum system in no time. We want your
central vacuum purchase and installation to be a smooth process,
so we set some guidelines to help you through.
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| Wall Inlet
Kits, Inlet Placement & Style |
 One of the first
things you will need to figure out is the number of wall inlets
you will need and where you will place them. A wall inlet is the
valve on the wall that the vacuum hose will plug into for
vacuuming. This step is very important because it can effect the
size and strength required from your central vacuum. Normally we
suggest a wall inlet every 600 - 700 sq. ft. Also keep in mind
that the length of your hose and the placement of furniture may
also effect where an inlet will go.
Next you will need to determine what style wall inlet you will
need. There are two styles of wall inlets, the "Direct Connect"
inlets with 110 electric wired directly into the back, or the
standard "Pigtail" style that has a 6-8 foot pigtail cord that
plugs into a near by electrical outlet. Some factors that effect
this decision will be if the home is a new construction or
existing home, carpet pile and floor types.
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| Attachment Kit
& Accessories |
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Just as important
as the central vacuum unit are the Attachment Sets and accessories
that accompany your system. Better quality cleaning accessories
make your job easier and with much better results.
Quality attachments and accessories not only make your cleaning
job more pleasant, they are also an equal contributor to the
overall cleaning performance of your central vacuum system.
Better quality attachments make all the difference when cleaning
your home, not just the central vacuum unit.
 One common misconception is
that the attachment kit you buy needs to be from the same
company as your vacuum unit, this is simply not true. Almost all
central vacuum manufacturers do not manufacture their own
Attachment Sets or accessories because they rely on suppliers in
the industry whose specialty it is to study and develop better
quality cleaning tools. Just like General Motors and Ford do not
manufacture tires, they too rely on the technology available
from the tire companies and focus instead on the engineering
automobiles, not tires. The most
important factor for your attachment kit, vacuum hose etc. is
the type of wall inlet you have installed. If you have "Direct
Connect" inlets, then you will need to order a "Direct Connect"
style attachment kit or hose. If you have bare floors, or bare
floors with carpet but do not have electrified inlets, then you
will need to order a "Pigtail" style. If you have all bare
floors, or very low pile rugs that don't require an electric
carpet nozzle, you may not need to choose between the two
styles, but use a standard basic hose or "Low Voltage" hose
which allows you to turn the vacuum on and off at the handle.
Here are some guidelines to help you choose the right type of
attachment kit.
Bare Floor Attachment Kit
If you have none or very little carpeting in your home.
Air Driven Attachment Kit
If you have low pile carpeting (i.e. Berber) and no pet hair.
Electric Driven Attachment Kit
If you have medium to thick pile carpeting or low pile carpeting
with pet hair.
If unsure about what type of attachment you should purchase,
please feel free to contact us. One of our staff members will be
more than happy to assist you.
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| The Central
Vacuum Unit |
 The are many
size's and style's when it comes to central vacuum units. Wide
ranges of power, metal and plastic containers as well as three
main filtration types. A lot of other website's and
manufacture's will try to push you towards one of these types
with many different claims such as "no suction loss", "no money
for bags", "no messy clean ups", "no outside venting required"
etc. The truth is that all three types have their pros and
cons.
Besides the obvious importance in the power of the vacuum, its
filtration is also a major factor when deciding on a central
vacuum. We will try to give you a brief run down of these types
and the reasons you may or may not want to choose them.
Paper Bag Filtration
This is definitely the cleanest way to dispose of the dirt and
debris picked up, however you will slightly lose suction
as the bag fills. Venting to the outside is not required with a
paper bag unit, and the filter normally last a lot longer due to
the bag catching all the dirt.
Bagless System With Filter
This style of filtration gives you some of both worlds. You will
not have to purchase
replacement bags, and it is not nearly as messy as a cyclonic
unit. However, it still can make for a messy clean-up and the
filter will need to be changed or cleaned more often.
True/Filtered Cyclonic Filtration
This is normally regarded as the most messy filtration, however
in most cases you do not have a filter to change or clean. You
will save on bags and filters, but will have to vent to the
outside and deal with a very dirty clean up when emptying.
Other factors to consider when purchasing your central vacuum
system are the airwatts or suction power and warranty. The higher
the airwatts the more suction power you will have and warranties
tend to tell you the quality you can expect from a vacuum unit.
If your not sure about the best central vacuum for you, or maybe
confused with all the options, please feel free to give us a
call.
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