PetVac Shed Eliminator – Central Vacuum Systems

PetVac Shed Eliminator

Suction Tool Kit 

PetVac Shed Eliminator

Combine central vacuum suction and professional tools to groom your pet with NO MESS. It is specially made to fit 99% of central vacuum systems via a uniquely designed hose and airflow bleeder valve. Harness the ultimate suction of your central vacuum unit – connect the hose to your longer central vacuum hose – and cleanly groom anywhere!

Shed Eliminator
The Shed Eliminator is a hybrid between a professional pet de-shedding comb and a vacuum accessory. Normally, thousands of hairs are safely removed from your pet using a comb like this, but where does it all go? On you, the floor, and into the air. The vacuuming power of the Shed Eliminator (with included medium-sized blade) means that you don’t have to worry about spreading dirty pet hair around your house. Its all vacuumed up and sent to your central vacuumunit.

The Small Pet and Lint Brush
Sometimes, you may not need the functionality of a de-shedding comb. The Small Pet Brush is safe to use just about anywhere, including your pets’ soft underbelly and delicate toes. With the Lint Brush, featuring two lint removing edges on the front and back underside, accompanied by a wide air channel, you’ll completely remove pet hair from any upholstered surface.

The Hose
This 15 foot PetVac Hose is designed to use with your standard central vacuum hose only. It also features an airflow bleeder valve that makes combing and vacuuming your pet easier. Plug this hose into your central vacuum hose and open the bleed valve (move hose away from the sound of the airflow). Most animals won’t even know a vacuum is running, because most of the sound is at the bleeder valve. For extra airflow release, open the bleeder valve on your central vacuum hose, if available. The hose will not fit some Electrolux or Hoover central vacuum hoses, so you will need to purchase a Basic Hose to use the kit with those brands.

Safe
The Shed Eliminator blade may look sharp, but its shape and functionality are very safe and are the standard amongst common professional de-shedding combs. Shed Eliminator comes with a medium sized comb blade (small and large replacement blades sold separately).

Regular Price $ 59.99 pre-sale orders 20% OFF  February Sale after pre-orders 53.95

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What is a Central Vacuum? – Central Vacuum Salt Lake City Utah

What is a Central Vacuum?

A central vacuum system, also known as a built-in vacuum, is the modern way to clean your home or business. It has four basic components:

1.A power/collection unit usually installed in a garage or storage space.
2. PVC tubing, installed inside walls and/or under floors, connecting the power unit to the inlet valves.
3. Inlet valves strategically located throughout your home, or commercial building.
4. Vacuum hose and attachments. The lightweight hose, usually 30 or 35 feet long, connects to an inlet valve and various vacuuming attachments to provide far reaching cleaning. Three inlets can easily cover an entire 2,200 square foot home and garage. FREE Survey & Design without pressure or hype.

Why a Built-In Vacuum?
Today’s homes, with all their advanced technology, continue to get dirty and dusty. The central (or built-in) vacuum can make total house cleaning less of a chore and more efficient-especially with more and more home installing hard surface flooring . . . Central Vacuums are great for both carpet and hard surface like tile, or hard wood floors.

Powerful Cleaning
Its powerful motor and large air flow allow the central vacuum to pick up deep-down dirt, dust and debris, even microscopic particles like pollen, mold spores and dust mites, 3-5 times more powerful than your upright vacuum. Excellent for; Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, and Carpet – Quick clean-ups and Car and Garage.

Convenience
No heavy equipment to haul around or maneuver around furniture and up the stairs. No cords caught on table legs. The lightweight hose and attachments are all you’ll need. Conveniently-placed inlets allow quick and convenient cleaning of the entire house, and great for your cars, boats, motor homes . . . with our huge selection of garage kits.

Relief for Allergy Sufferers – Reduce Allergies
By effectively removing dust mites, pollen, mold spores, pet dander and other allergens from the indoor environment, the central vacuum can help relieve allergy sufferers symptoms.

Quiet

Pioneering silent technology, MD designed and produced the first quiet central vacuum via patented technology and sound absorbent material – strategically placed in the unit. SilentMaster’s internal noise suppression system silences the unit down to 62dB (below normal conversation level). That’s the power of SilentMaster. Patented Noise Suppression – Come and see the SilentMaster Today.

Home Value Increases
A central vacuum adds value to a home and can increase resale by as much as $1500 or more. Like other built-in appliances, it is an excellent selling feature.

Easy Installation
If you are interested in having a central vacuum installed in your home, and live anywhere in the greater Wasatch Front; Salt Lake, Davis, Summit, Tooele, and Utah counties, please give us a call, and we’d be happy to come out to your home, and give you an estimate on the spot. You can also come to our design center to see the products in our huge showroom – bring your plans, come and kick the tires so to speak. We have certified central vacuum installers, and all of our work comes with a warranty, and satisfaction guarantee. MD Central Vacuum Systems since 1961 SilentMaster Rated # 1 has a 6-year + Lifetime Warranty.

Cost
The cost of installing a central vacuum system will depend on several things. The major factor in the cost will be if your house is a finished construction. Finished construction, or retro-fits are usually more expensive the when the home is being constructed because the working when the walls are up, is a more difficult install. We offer builder prices; Best Product, Best Value, Best Prices, Best Service . . . Call us today 801-878-9595 – FREE Survey & Design without pressure or hype.

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compatible or interchangeable Inlet Valves?

Question:

We moved into a home which already has inlet valves in all rooms but no vacuum base unit or accessories. Are these items usually compatible or interchangeable with others.

Answer:

Hi, congratulations on the home and central vacuum. Yes, 99% of the systems are interchangeable and for those that are not we have adaptors for the wall end of the hose. If your inlet is plastic and the hole is about 1.5 inches diameter then any of our vacuum kits will fit right in. We suggest the electric kits if you have any carpeting. The Stealth is best then the ACE, BlackHawk, and Hayden. They all come with a 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee with full refund. If you have any questions please let us know. We package all Kits at special discounted prices, all are displayed in our showroom.

We are now featuring the SuperACE Kit at great promotional prices.

AirVac Replacement Brush Weight?

AirVac Replacement Brush Weight?

Question:

What is the weight of the three main low voltage (AirVac) vacuum brushes you sell – stealth, ace and blackhawk?

Answer:

The Stealth brush is 8 lbs, Ace brush is 6 lbs, BlackHawk is a little over 4 lbs.  All of these brushes are high voltage, not low voltage.  The low voltage in your vacuum system is only used to turn your vacuum unit on and off.

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Rated # 1 "Stealth" Power-head

Selecting a Mid-level CV System

Ace or Hayden Question:

Hello, for a mid-level CV system, would you recommend the Ace or the Hayden? Looking for the one with the most suction power, thanks.

Answer:

Excellent question. The Ace wins this comparison. The hose itself has less restrictions to you get more suction power with any tools you use. The power brush winner is also Ace. They have the same power and suction but the ace is quieter and goes under more furniture.

See the ACE Kit:

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Replacement Vacuum Question

Replacement Vacuum
Question:
I have a Kenmore Central Vac system. I need to replace the powerhead Model 116 3493592C because it just can’t handle dog hair. Will the Stealth powerhead attach directly to my existing system without buying a new hose, etc. How will the Stealth handle pet hair (very hairy Golden Retriever)?
Answer:
Hi, the Stealth nozzle will most likely not connect directly. We could not find your model number to know exactly but Kenmore power heads usually have a different connection then the standard ones here. The Stealth does work great though and you may want to try it out. If you are not satisfied we will refund your money. You can also call us and we can ask some questions about the neck connection of the model you have to see if a new nozzle will fit or not.

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Selecting the right Built-in Central Vacuum System

Since 1961 we have been building quality Built-in Vacuum Systems –  We are MD Manufactures – USA design and built. Central Vacuum Systems and Built-In Vacuum Products. Larsen’s Water & Air are our local dealer serving Utah County, Salt Lake County, Summit, and Tooele Counties – One of Utah’s largest supplier of central vacuum products and accessories. We specialize in sales, service and installation of central vacuum systems. There are thousands of homes and businesses that enjoy the convenience and cleaning benefits of our quality systems. With over After 45 years in the central vacuum industry, we know what it takes to please you and we feel confident that we can help you in any situation. The inventor of the SilentMaster™ System – #1 in quality, noise reduction, customer satisfaction, a leader in the built-in vacuum industry – Great Warranty: 6+lifetime. If you are in need of help contact us—your Utah central vacuum system installation, service, and sales experts! www.MDVacs.com or 801-878-9595

We Specialize in Existing Home Retro-fits, as well as New Home Construction. FREE Surveys & Quotations without any High Pressure and Hype – Great Service, Quality Products, Builder Prices.

Great Showroom – come in a kick the tires.

Why

In a world of options, it is hard to choose between the many central vacuum brands available today. A very important difference among brands is filtration method. The major types include Cyclonic and Filter Bag filtration. There are many claims to ultra-efficiency and cleanliness, but be careful not to fall victim to clever marketing methods ranging from “true cyclonic”, “100% efficiency at all times”, “guaranteed never to clog”, and filters with “no resistance to the air”.

Here at MD, we are willing to show you the different types of central vacuum filtration mechanics, and let you choose which is best. We hope to prove that the MD style of filtration works best (Vertical Bag Filtration). The three animations below show the differences between Inverted Bag Filtration, Cyclonic Flow, and Vertical Bag Filtration. Remember that the term “Cyclonic” simply refers to the flow of air within the unit. It does not refer to the efficiency or cleaning power of the unit.

1. Air/debris intake. Central vacuum tubing from the wall inlets terminate at this point.

2. 12-gallon tapered dirt receptacle only needs to be emptied around twice a year.

3. M.D. Manufacturing’s primary filtering consists of a 3-ply HyperFlow disposable bag and then two secondary filters. HyperFlow has over 1500 square inches of surface area for maximum airflow and highly effective.3 micron filtration. The filter bag is supported by a porous heavy-duty cloth secondary filter (blue). Notice the taper of the bags, which allows maximum surface area for maximized airflow.

4. The air in this open area around the bag and near the motors is tremendously cleaner than cyclonic models, thus protecting the fan blades from build up which causes early failure.

5. The last stage of the secondary filtering is made of breathable foam/plastic mesh.

6. High performance motors in motor compartment are kept clean by the filtration system above it.

7. Exhaust. While cyclonic models normally need to be vented outside, this filtration system keeps the exhaust much cleaner without any need for venting outside.

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Central Vacuum Filtration

How to clean Hard Surface floors

Manta Mop, a hard floor vacuum accessories

Vacuums work great on carpet, but they always seem awkward on hard floors like tile, wood, linoleum, and smooth concrete. Even vacuum accessories made for hard floors are missing the pizazz that other tools have for carpet and upholstery.

MantaMop Hard floor Vacuum Accessory Well check out the Manta Mop. It isn’t new and nothing has changed since its invention, but there are vacuum users all over the world who still haven’t been introduced to it. It is a 16″ wide “manta ray” vacuum accessory that gently dusts Manta Tufts and vacuums hard floors at the same time. It is lined with hundreds of soft woven tufts that allow the user to glide over hard floor surfaces and bump up against the edges of walls, table legs, chair legs, and other furniture.

Manta Mop has a swivel neck that lets the user get under and around objects with relative ease. Originally designed for central vacuum systems, Manta Mop has been widely adopted for upright, canister, and portable vacuums as well. Check out Manta Mop. www.MDVacs.com

Are Central Vacuums really a “Go Green” product?

Does Green Exist in a Vacuum?

June 25, 2008  by Grant Olewiler, M.D. Manufacturing, Inc.
Copyright 2008 M.D. Manufacturing Inc.
Not to be reprinted without written permission

How long will consumers accept the barrage of media addressing the Green initiatives?  Will it be a passing marketing fad or is this a sustainable trend that you need to pay attention to?
Most central vacuum retailers recognize the basic green arguments of the trade but can they truly formulate a logical argument as to the true green aspects of a central vacuum?  Hopefully this article will delineate many new aspects not previously considered.

There appear to be three separate thrusts of the “Green” marketing with a considerable amount of overlap between them.  The first aspect would be the actual reduction of energy consumption by using a central vacuum over a conventional portable.  Is less energy expended over time?  Secondly, what are the true health aspects that are increased by cleaning with a central vacuum?  Does this truly add to a healthy home?  And third, do the manufacturers actually produce the products adopting an Environmental Management System (EMS) in their factory and are the dealers continuing this effort?

“A Consumer Electronic Association (CEA) survey of builders conducted in 2007 found more than three-fourths, 76%, of builders offered central vacuum systems to their buyers in 2007. It followed an NAHB (National Assn of Home Builders) study in 2006 that showed central vacuum systems were installed in 30% of new luxury homes and almost one-fifth of  ‘move up’ homes.”¹ Sara Gutterman , CEO of Green Builder Media eNews states that the current economic climate has caused builders to replace the “predictable set of luxury upgrades” with energy saving “healthy materials to enhance indoor environmental quality…”² At the recent National Green Building Conference in New Orleans in May it was presented that the residential green building market would reach $12 to $20 billion this year with 40% of builders thinking that green building helps them market their homes in a down market.³

This issue is not a fad that will soon pass but rather a serious opportunity for central vacuums to finally achieve their deserved position in the modern household.  Even the ASTM International committee on vacuum cleaners is addressing the issue, investigating areas in which energy management standards for vacuums might emerge.⁴ The industry has even gained recognition in the National Green Building Standard awarding 5 LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) points toward homes containing a central vacuum system.⁵ (Requires 108 Points to become Platinum Certified.)

So how do central vacuums achieve these energy savings?  Consider the following: The average portable vacuum might operate on 1000 watts of power whereas a central vacuum might use 1500 watts.  Based upon current electrical rates⁶ a portable costs $.15 per hour to operate with central vacuums at $.25 per hour.  But the savings is achieved in two particular manners.
Syndicated columnist James Dulley writes, “the energy-saving advantage of using a central vacuum cleaner is the fact you probably will have to vacuum less often. Since dust and dirt are captured in the central power unit located in a garage, utility room or basement, none blows through the filter and back into the room.”⁷

First, most central vacuums have 2-3 times the cleaning power of portable vacuums.  This deep down cleaning accompanied with the versatility to reach areas more quickly actually reduces operating time to clean the room.  Secondly, the central vacuum evacuates all germ-laden air and dust from the room.  The portable vacuum is forced to redeposit the air back into the same room environment and microscopic particles have passed through the filtration system.  The user sees this in a ray of sunlight or in the accumulated dust that settles on the drapery or furniture.  This requires additional cleaning time and possibly more electrical energy consumption.
Operating a central vacuum on a hot day would also be better on your utility bill than a portable vacuum as the heat-generating motor(s) is located out of the living area thus not requiring your AC unit to work as hard.  Conversely it could be said that a portable vacuum could actually contribute to heating your home in the winter but this factor is quite negligible.