Sorry, I'm not concentrating :-) I'm not in touch with some of the current models.
I meant to say I wasn't sure what the difference was between a George and a CT370-2.
Looking at Numatics web site it seems the CT370 is designated as a commercial machine, but the full specs aren't given. Not much of a price difference.
Excellent.
down by poor suction, small tanks and a pathetic upholstery tool.
The Numatic George/CT370-2 both have 6L tanks, which again are a little small. The CT470-2 has 11L. Smaller tanks just mean more filling & emptying. Numatic tools are usually very good.
How about a Vax? They have two ranges at present, "large" (vaguely Dyson-esque in appearance) and "small" (looks like a Bissell). Although the small ones have a poor reputation for reliability, the big ones seem to last fine in domestic service. I've got a 124, gf's parents have just bought the next model up to replace a Bissell. I wouldn't regard it as a "hire" machine - far too many plastic catches that are easily broken. However if it's yours and you're not being grossly careless with it, it gets the job done and cleans well. They're listing at 200 quid, but both of these were nearer =A3100, by keeping an eye out for specials.
Agreed. Vax =3D cr*p for washing carpets and very amateurish build quality. I even felt embarrased taking it to the tip to join the army of Dysons there! I bought a George from somewhere similar online and was able to specify one in yellow, because I could ;-) They also had a great deal which included two big bottles of commercial cleaning solution for around =A3150 afair . My local vacuum shop couldn't get anywhere near the online prices and they did try to scare me by saying it would be old stock and thus out of manufacturer warranty?!
Carpet cleaning actually does work with George and the upholstery tool is great for cleaning stairs. Suction is good as you would expect with numatic and carpets are soon dry although I do use a dehumidifier to speed that up. Emptying the container with the dirty water is very easy as it has a bucket style handle.
I seem to recall the Vax had plastic tube for the wand and you could end up with a right bender if you tried to apply pressure to help suck up water, whereas the George tube is all metal. I would definitely say you won't regret buying one.
One thing I would say is that that when you have it connected with the floor attachment, the flexible tube is extremely taut and pulled off the handle after a bit of use. It was easily fixed with a couple of tie wraps. When you assemble it you will know what I mean.
tter than our Vax which has a 2.5 litre recovery tank
In the tip 90% of the vacuums I seen where Dyson!
And we went to dump a Dyson too.
We have since upgraded to Miele vacuums, we have a cylinder for the upstairs and the new S7 upright downstairs. Both are great vacuums; quiet,easy to use, powerful and best of all very hygienic.
=A0I bought a George from somewhere similar online and
Does the suction lift the carpets up, for e.g. if you were doing a small mat would you have to hold it down?
We have a Vax 2000 almost 20 years old. Still going strong. Cleans carpets no problems. Sucks water no problems and vacuums carpets and anywhere else with no problems. Although we have an upright for general carpet sweeping. Easier for my wife to push around than a cylinder job.
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