Thank you so much for this enlightening video. I've had my Blue Moon vac to so, so long and it's still going strong. I think the gear may need to be replaced, but first I'll have to find one!
Particularly wool and silk rugs that stiff nylon bristles would rip apart. I always need to be careful and I’m always limited in my selections when I need to shop for a new machine.
Good Info! Discovered my 217 , when used on ultraplush carpet, was really hard to push/pull despite its host Uni-Q vacuum being set on "auto". Switched to the 238 set to #3 and no more drag on same carpet. By comparison, my Sebo ET-1 on heigth 3 was similar to the 238 (if its brush is switched off it too "glues" itself to the ultraplush.).
With an electric power nozzle you need to use the machine on its full power setting in order for it to clear debris. If you purchased a SEB 236 the 1-5 pedal is what you want to adjust for carpet.
What type of oil are you using to lubricate the parts? Could I use a 3-in-one SAE 20 that says it is for 1/4 HP motors or larger? Thanks so much for these videos!
No idea why these were so common in the US - compared to the 228 or even the 204/226 platforms they didn't clean wall-to-wall carpet well and were stupidly difficult to push. Even on a lower-airflow H1 I couldn't use it on any sort of carpet easily.
They were popular with people who had homes with wool, cotton and silk area rugs and Wilton woven wall to wall wool carpeting all of which would be strip mined if cleaned with a hard bristled brushroll in less than a decade where when cleaned with the correct tools could last generations. This type of customer is now limited to purchasing machines with changeable brushrolls to softer brushes or turbonozzles. Depending upon the type of rug and the way that it’s weaved determines if hard bristles can be used. If the fibers stand vertically they can as when they are made on a twelve foot wide “ broad loom” or broadloom carpet. If the fibers are woven horizontally as they are in hand knitted rugs like Chinese, Aubusson, Wiltons, Persians etc the harder brushes would separate the fibers creating a linty rug that sheds, a floppy rug that doesn’t lay flat and a rug that wears out quickly when these types of rugs can be traded for hundreds of years. It’s worth knowing if you’re interested in collecting fine rugs in the future.
@@LlyleHunter Ah, forgot about delicate fine rugs. As for wall-to-wall I like hard-wearing nylon rugs, hence why I specified the need for a more aggressive head like the 204 and 228. That said the 213/217 is the best option for rugs like you described, moreso than a turbo or straight-suction head.
@@Javi_Lacking I’ve also found that having a simple straight suction machine is so much more reliable than having the added electronic complexity involved in a pn canister in the long run.
@@LlyleHunter True, modern powered canisters that use complicated electronics are a pain in the long run. That said, simpler powered canisters (Lux, Tristar, old Miele Flamencos) are the best way to go in that regard.
@@Javi_Lacking Very true. Machines with single speed motors are more trouble free not because of the motors but because of their simpler wiring, lack of a control board on andthat the use of a control board on multiple speed machines allows the manufacturers to downgrade the level of the wiring used throughout the unit.
Would the 217 or 228 be a better electric belt driven carpeted stair attachment? I have the 236 for my regular carpet but it’s a bit cumbersome for the stairs. I have dogs so I need a belt driven head.
I like my shark rotator powered lift away but I still have a Miele Titan I also have a a U1And I also have a few Dyson‘s rainbows basically I’m a vacuum collector just like you are
These powerheads were great for wool rugs but I also liked them because they were also as quiet as the canister itself.
Thank you so much for this enlightening video. I've had my Blue Moon vac to so, so long and it's still going strong. I think the gear may need to be replaced, but first I'll have to find one!
These are alright power nozzles. Not as powerful as they're bigger power nozzles but they're good in some types of low pile carpets and rugs.
Particularly wool and silk rugs that stiff nylon bristles would rip apart.
I always need to be careful and I’m always limited in my selections when I need to shop for a new machine.
Great video. I love these powerheads.
Thanks for the video; my belt was shot and I needed a T10 bit...but it was an easy fix for $10!
Good Info! Discovered my 217 , when used on ultraplush carpet, was really hard to push/pull despite its host Uni-Q vacuum being set on "auto". Switched to the 238 set to #3 and no more drag on same carpet. By comparison, my Sebo ET-1 on heigth 3 was similar to the 238 (if its brush is switched off it too "glues" itself to the ultraplush.).
With an electric power nozzle you need to use the machine on its full power setting in order for it to clear debris. If you purchased a SEB 236 the 1-5 pedal is what you want to adjust for carpet.
Thnx for info. 213 definitely doesn't get along with ultraplush here. Fortunately the 238 and EH-1 work OK.
Great video channel! Thank you so much for your work with really good instruction.👍👍
What type of oil are you using to lubricate the parts? Could I use a 3-in-one SAE 20 that says it is for 1/4 HP motors or larger? Thanks so much for these videos!
No idea why these were so common in the US - compared to the 228 or even the 204/226 platforms they didn't clean wall-to-wall carpet well and were stupidly difficult to push. Even on a lower-airflow H1 I couldn't use it on any sort of carpet easily.
They were popular with people who had homes with wool, cotton and silk area rugs and Wilton woven wall to wall wool carpeting all of which would be strip mined if cleaned with a hard bristled brushroll in less than a decade where when cleaned with the correct tools could last generations. This type of customer is now limited to purchasing machines with changeable brushrolls to softer brushes or turbonozzles. Depending upon the type of rug and the way that it’s weaved determines if hard bristles can be used. If the fibers stand vertically they can as when they are made on a twelve foot wide “ broad loom” or broadloom carpet. If the fibers are woven horizontally as they are in hand knitted rugs like Chinese, Aubusson, Wiltons, Persians etc the harder brushes would separate the fibers creating a linty rug that sheds, a floppy rug that doesn’t lay flat and a rug that wears out quickly when these types of rugs can be traded for hundreds of years. It’s worth knowing if you’re interested in collecting fine rugs in the future.
@@LlyleHunter Ah, forgot about delicate fine rugs. As for wall-to-wall I like hard-wearing nylon rugs, hence why I specified the need for a more aggressive head like the 204 and 228. That said the 213/217 is the best option for rugs like you described, moreso than a turbo or straight-suction head.
@@Javi_Lacking I’ve also found that having a simple straight suction machine is so much more reliable than having the added electronic complexity involved in a pn canister in the long run.
@@LlyleHunter True, modern powered canisters that use complicated electronics are a pain in the long run. That said, simpler powered canisters (Lux, Tristar, old Miele Flamencos) are the best way to go in that regard.
@@Javi_Lacking Very true. Machines with single speed motors are more trouble free not because of the motors but because of their simpler wiring, lack of a control board on andthat the use of a control board on multiple speed machines allows the manufacturers to downgrade the level of the wiring used throughout the unit.
Would the 217 or 228 be a better electric belt driven carpeted stair attachment? I have the 236 for my regular carpet but it’s a bit cumbersome for the stairs. I have dogs so I need a belt driven head.
Wish i seen this before. Was told the two notches can face up, now powerhead is loud and the belt is chewing itself up
I like my shark rotator powered lift away but I still have a Miele Titan I also have a a U1And I also have a few Dyson‘s rainbows basically I’m a vacuum collector just like you are
Hi, I'm looking for a power head for a Miele S312i can you help me.
The color of the LED should be yellow correct?
Yes yellow or green is normal. Red is a fault.
Thanks for this video! Question… is The squeegee replaceable or do you have to replace the whole base plate?
It's a whole bottom plate.
@@PerformanceReviews thank you! Best website to order this? 😬
Is there a way to open when the one of the orange stroll became irregular shape?? cannot open with a coin... :(
A Philips #3 or #4 sometimes will work. Do not use a standard Philips #2 as that will just strip further. You'll need to replace the base plate after.