The house I live in was built in 1953 to 60 years, a central vacuum system has been installed. In those days it was quite the innovation, but many homeowners, central vacuum systems in the '50s and '60s were disappointed and returned product installed vacuum-transferable. Since then the central vacuum industry has changed radically, and the systems of today barely resemble the early days of. Homeowners now lists a central vacuum systemas one of their favorite appliances.
Over the past 30 years are the units who have made incredibly more powerful than the first unit, and cleaning attachments also changed dramatically. In addition, good practices have created for the installation, the effectiveness of the systems. Central vacuum systems can be of almost any do-it-yourselfer to install in almost every family. If you want to tackle this project, you will be happydone, but there are some pitfalls you can avoid easily if you follow some simple tips. Roger Ambrose, president of the Central Vacuum Stores, says: "Go this way:". "Tips to get the best from your central vacuum system," How can we not
1 Do not underestimate the power you need. The manufacturers provide a recommended number of square feet for units they sell, but unfortunately are often underestimate the power you need. I never heard anyone complain that mustto get as much power by multiplying the most of your central vacuum your floor area of at least 1.5 and the purchase of equipment for this number instead of the actual square footage recommended.
2 Do not install the unit in a hot attic or small enclosed space. A central vacuum motor must be in an area where there will not be overheated.
3 Do not forget to attach all the taps. Sometimes, someone puts the tubefittings and together they can fit them together to forget. With use, the pipes and fittings are extra, if they are not glued well. Make sure the adhesive on the tube and then turn the pipe into the fitting.
4 Do not use narrow beam of 90-valve, except directly behind the entrance. Narrow beam 90 for 2x4 walls. If you are just around the entrance to something big to bring into the system stops atand you can reach in and take him out.
5 Keep the valves in the opposite direction. The use and install fittings is always wipe in the direction of the incoming air from the back of input power. If you do this correctly, the efficiency of the central vacuum system to maximize.
If you are planning to install a central vacuum system himself, and take "as not" serious advice. You can also search for a centralVacuum Society, where guests are willing to talk before you begin installation. In this way you know what it is before committing to a purchase.