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Central vacuum system

  • 12-09-2016 5:40pm
    #1
    Nickypicky
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭


    While searching this any threads that came up were a few years old so I said I'd start a new one!

    I am starting a new build soon and am wondering if anyone has any feedback regarding a central vacuum system such as BEAM?


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 31,118 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    We installed one after the missus was "sold" on the idea at one of the selfbuild shows, it's been running for nearly 10 years now.

    Good points:
    No heavy cleaner to pull around or up stairs.
    No cord that you need to plug into the nearest socket
    No bag to empty, except for the central unit which is in a "dirty" part of the house.

    Bad points:
    about 4-6 times the price of a decent vacuum cleaner.
    needs special outlets on the walls that have to be built in to the house.
    long hose that can be quite awkward to pull around.


  • #3
    dudara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    My parents have installed and running for about 25 years now. Agree with everything dolanbaker says. It was a great device, but I wonder now if Dyson cordless do better


  • #4
    Nickypicky
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭Nickypicky


    Deleted User wrote: »
    We installed one after the missus was "sold" on the idea at one of the selfbuild shows, it's been running for nearly 10 years now.

    Good points:
    No heavy cleaner to pull around or up stairs.
    No cord that you need to plug into the nearest socket
    No bag to empty, except for the central unit which is in a "dirty" part of the house.

    Bad points:
    about 4-6 times the price of a decent vacuum cleaner.
    needs special outlets on the walls that have to be built in to the house.
    long hose that can be quite awkward to pull around.


    I was at a self build show yesterday ! Iv heard that suction isn't as good as good vacuums ? Would you agree? How long should they last? Is their much maintenance ?


  • #5
    Nickypicky
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭Nickypicky


    dudara wrote: »
    My parents have installed and running for about 25 years now. Agree with everything dolanbaker says. It was a great device, but I wonder now if Dyson cordless do better

    Wow ! 25 years ! That is great going ! Have they had any issues in the 25 years ? Do you know the name of the brand ?


  • #6
    ab4248
    Registered Users Posts: 198 ✭✭ab4248


    We have one. Its grand. No issues and in ten years. If I'd time over again I wouldn't bother tho. Hose is so big and awkward. Cordless vacuum all the way.


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 31,118 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Nickypicky wrote: »
    I was at a self build show yesterday ! Iv heard that suction isn't as good as good vacuums ? Would you agree? How long should they last? Is their much maintenance ?
    Ours is quite powerful, as strong a suction as the best free standing units. I'm not sure whether the power restrictions placed on vacuum cleaners apply to the central systems but it is something to be aware of.


  • #8
    meme74
    Closed Accounts Posts: 153 ✭✭meme74


    I dont see the point of having this expense when there are Dysons and other cordless vacuums around


  • #9
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 19,130 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    meme74 wrote: »
    I dont see the point of having this expense when there are Dysons and other cordless vacuums around
    Main problem though could be if you wanted to vacuum the whole house in one go, and the cordless vacs going flat. Plus their limited dust capacities I guess, and depending on what model you buy, lower suction.


  • #10
    sam290
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭sam290


    Hiya, My mum and aunt both have beam vacuum systems installed in their homes and have lasted ages without any problems. Plus, any support they needed such as needing to change a filter or even advice on using the system has always been easy to get my contacting their support team. The company they used is Beam Vacuum and Ventilation. In relation to the price they are not expensive as you may think especially considering how long they last. If you contact the company named above they do over a free quotation if price is something you would like to get more information on,


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