Beater Bar Head for Central Vac

[MelsJoy]

I know it has been discussed a lot in the past, so pardon my bringing it up again, but... where does one find and purchase a "beater bar head" for the central vacs in our rigs?

I looked up central vac in the search but didn't really find the answer to the above question. We forgot to bring our upright vac we usually have when traveling, and the regular head just does not do the job. So, I just want to get the beater head and be done with it.

Thanks ahead of time for any answers.

Joy

[jjackflash]

Joy,I sent you a PM!
Jack

[Carl n Susan]

Google (or Search the MOC) for TurboCat EX

[8.1al]

Joy,
We have a Turbocat and love it, you'll find a bunch of them on Ebay

[boylanag]

We got ours at a Lowes.

[CamillaMichael]

Charlie & Nila, we have the Intervac "system" in our Montana...does the TurboCat work with any vacuum and how is it powered (I looked it up on ebay and could not determine what the power source is)? Michael

[racerjoe]

Yes the turbo cat works with your system. it is air operated and does a pretty good job of cleaning

[CamillaMichael]

quote:Originally posted by racerjoe

Yes the turbo cat works with your system. it is air operated and does a pretty good job of cleaning

Racerjo, thanks for the response...another thing to buy! Michael

[adelmoll]

We had ours hand delivered to us by Steve and Vickie Reigle.. It is so nice to have friends on the MOC.

Helen

[MelsJoy]

Thanks everyone for the responses! You answered my question lwith exactly what I was looking for! Great to hear it is at Lowes, that is one store that they do have here in Moses Lake! Thanks again.

Joy

[Roamingusa]

I asked this same question here 2 yrs ago and got this suggestion.
http://intervacdesign.com/
I purchased the battery operated beater bar head. (looks like they have changed models) I absolutely love it. Model# BB300. I have two long haired cats and it works very well. Lasts about three to four sessions and charges fast. I also purchase my vac. bags there too.

[Exnavydiver]

Unfortunately Intervac has dropped the battery powered head from the line and the battery powered replacement did not pan out. So now they are selling the Turbo Cat as a replacement. We have the battery operated unit and have had to replace the battery once. They say that the batteries are good for about 2 years. We Love out beater head but we are going back to an upright. With a large Yellow Lab/ Golden retriever mix who sheds 24/7/356 even that nice central and beater bar head aren't enough.... Dave

[jjackflash]

quote:Originally posted by Exnavydiver

Unfortunately Intervac has dropped the battery powered head from the line and the battery powered replacement did not pan out. So now they are selling the Turbo Cat as a replacement. We have the battery operated unit and have had to replace the battery once. They say that the batteries are good for about 2 years. We Love out beater head but we are going back to an upright. With a large Yellow Lab/ Golden retriever mix who sheds 24/7/356 even that nice central and beater bar head aren't enough.... Dave

We had the battery operated head from Intervac but the battery would only last one use thru our 3400.
By recommendation we purchased the TurboCat and just love it.I think the turboCat is stronger and runs on the vacuum power,no batteries involved. I still have the Intervac head just sitting here,we never use it. By the way,we have the two Labs and it picks up the hair real well!
Jack

[Exnavydiver]

Jack, your chocolate looks enough like our Murphy girl it is scary. We sure miss her and Beau still does too. I thought the battery power head worked fine but after we got home I used the upright and every time I got finished going over the carpet (for 7 vacuumings) I got almost a half cup of sand and a huge ball of Beau downy fur. His under coat is ALWAYS shedding but at least you can see it on the floor or furniture. We may try the turbo cat at some time in the future if we can find one to try... Dave

[Roamingusa]

quote:Originally posted by Exnavydiver

Jack, your chocolate looks enough like our Murphy girl it is scary. We sure miss her and Beau still does too. I thought the battery power head worked fine but after we got home I used the upright and every time I got finished going over the carpet (for 7 vacuumings) I got almost a half cup of sand and a huge ball of Beau downy fur. His under coat is ALWAYS shedding but at least you can see it on the floor or furniture. We may try the turbo cat at some time in the future if we can find one to try... Dave

Mine must be the exception, I tested it when I got it by vacuuming with it and then took the wide clear packing tape and layed it on the floor in a few well traveled kitty paths and the tape came off clean.I am disappointed that they no longer make it.

[hookman]

Joy if you find one at lowes please let us know as their on line site doesn't list them. Mary Ann is interested in one.
Thanks
Don

[jjackflash]

quote:Originally posted by Exnavydiver

Jack, your chocolate looks enough like our Murphy girl it is scary. We sure miss her and Beau still does too. I thought the battery power head worked fine but after we got home I used the upright and every time I got finished going over the carpet (for 7 vacuumings) I got almost a half cup of sand and a huge ball of Beau downy fur. His under coat is ALWAYS shedding but at least you can see it on the floor or furniture. We may try the turbo cat at some time in the future if we can find one to try... Dave

Dave, I know about Murphy and was so sorry to hear about her. Our two labs are litter mates and have never been apart,their almost 12 years old and I'm afraid our time is getting near,their slowing down big time.we have to enjoy them while we can. God Bless your Murphy!
Jack