Protection for your walls and furniture

Have you ever wondered what you can do to save your walls and furniture from getting scuffed up from your central vacuum hose? There's a simple solution to this common problem. It's called a Platinum II Hose Sock. It is made from a special blend of cotton and Lycra, making it 50% more durable then previous hose socks and is now washable. With this special blend of material it gives enough elasticity to fit snugly around the hose. The soft hose sock prevents scratches, dents, chips and scuff marks caused by your central vacuum hose rubbing against your stairs, banisters, walls, furniture, floors and more; all while protecting the hose at the same time. You have to watch out for cheap knock-offs that other competitors are selling. They are made with low quality material and are rough, easily torn and don't provide you with a tight, snug fit around the hose. They generally don't stand up to the average household abuse for more than 6 months. Do it right the first time and buy a quality hose sock. You can purchase a hose sock with any hose you buy from us. And we can put it on for you for no additional charge or you can do it yourself. It's quite simple to do. Here's how to put on a hose sock. This is just another simple improvement you can do for your house and will last you for many years to come.

For purchasing info on a hose/hose sock combo. Visit our Hoses section and select the company and when you're ordering a hose be sure to click "Add A Protective Hose Sock & Put It on for Free"

If you have any questions about hose socks, give us a call at 1.800.322.2965 or visit our home page www.ThinkVacuums.com

SilverClear®: Fighting what we can't see

When it comes to you and your family's health, you can never be too careful. Featured in the Drainvac central vacuum systems, the filtration uses the new SilverClear solution. Formulated from silver crystals, a powerful antibacterial agent, SilverClear creates a strong coating which inhibits the growth of germs and kills bacteria. The coating forms a colorless translucent film. It is the result of many years of research by a team of medical researchers, manufacturers and professionals seeking a new technology to benefit everyone. To enable manufacturers and users from other industries to benefit from this revolutionary finishing product, researchers worked to diversify its uses by developing a full range of innovations for a wide array of materials.

- Health Care: Wound dressings, pressure garments, veterinary care, diapers, underwear and linens.
- Medical: Surgical fabric, scrubs, drapes, etc.
- Industrial & Hospitality: Laundry, air filtration, HVAC

The list goes on. When applied to the vacuum industry is provides a form of protection that is unmatched. It kills the microbes that you suck up from the floor and neutralizes any odors that come with vacuuming a dirty home. To offer cost-effective products that comply with industry-specific (ASTM, AATCC, etc.), SilverClear products are constantly tested by independent and certified laboratories. Since they are used in hospitals and clinics, SliverClear treated dressings are classified as Class II medical device by Health Canada. This is not only the most cost-effective method of filtration, it's also the healthiest investment you can make for your home.

To order a SilverClear^® filtration Drainvac central vacuum system or if you have any questions on SilverClear or other central vacuum units with SilverClear. Don't hesitate to give us a call at 1-800-322-2965 or visit our site ThinkVacuums.com

Remote Controlled Central Vacuum System

Tired of running low-voltage wire and then have it not work? Tired of working in your attic and unknowingly knock a wire loose resulting in your vacuum system not working? We deal with customers all day with problems like this. There's a solution to this problem. Its called a Remote Controlled Central Vacuum System. It's fairly simple to set up and will be a godsend to anyone who's had problems in the past with wiring. The remote control set-up enables you to activate your vacuum unit from any where in the house where low-voltage wire is no longer working like it should. There are many instance where the low voltage wire was never installed before the walls went up, short of destroying the walls and rewiring the house, it's virtually impossible to install the wire needed. Some people may also like the convenience of a remote control system without the hassle of installing low-voltage wire and problems can ensue later.

The 3 piece system includes:
1 Remote Transmitter
1 Wireless Receiver
1 Extendable Antenna Wire
1 AC Adaptor
Easy To Read Instructions

The receiver connects to the units low-voltage terminals & receives signals from the remote control, which tell it to turn on or off. The hidden antenna will run to a central location in the house to provide the signal from the remote to the remote receiver. All you have to do is have the remote transmitter with you to signal the receiver to turn the machine one and you're ready to clean.

For more info or to purchase a remote control for your central vacuum unit. Click Here.
Or Give us a call at 1-800-322-2965


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Having Allergy Problems?

If you're one of the millions of people who have allergy problems, we can help you! Whether it be from pet hair, dander, dirt, dust mites, pollen, or anything else, we can all agree that the last place you want to have allergy problems is in your own home. That's why we're proud to introduce a new PurVac model made specifically for people with sensitive allergies!

Did you know that dust particles can actually stay airborne for hours? HEPA filters solve this problem by trapping it immediately as it enters the vacuum's filtration system, not even allowing the tiniest spec to get through. The PurVac Allergen Magnet ActiVac II then further cleanses the air after it has been through the bag, the pre-filter, and even the motor. Now that's clean! Unlike ordinary vacuums - which recirculate dust and allergens in your home - this PurVac system removes 100% of contacted dirt, dust, pollen, and other microscopic particles in the air, making your home safer and healthier.

Using a brand new, state-of-the-art filtration system called SilverClear combined with the proven charcoal filtration of the ActiVac II, this new central vacuum provides unparalleled cleanliness anywhere in your home. Asthma has been documented by the Center for Disease Control as the leading cause of school absentees last year, accounting for 14 million missed days! This will be a thing of the past with the new Allergy Vac.

When the dust settles, PurVac comes out in front.

Click here to check out more information on the new PurVac allergy vacuum.

Fire Safety and What you can do

I was going through our blogs earlier and noticed we've never mentioned fire safety and what you can do to fire-proof your home. Any time a power unit/collection canister is going to be installed in an attached garage/basement, it is important to determine whether there are fire resistance requirements to consider. If the central vacuum system is being installed in an existing home, it be best not to skimp and assume there are fire resistance requirements involved in the installation. This will protect lives, property and your liability in the event that a fire occurs. Sealing off where the vacuum comes through the wall is pretty straightforward. Although metal tubing is inherently heat resistant, care should be exercised to prevent putting a short section of metal tubing through the wall followed by connections of PVC pipe on either side. In the event of a fire, the PVC piping can melt and the fire can spread through the wall via the metal tubing in the wall. Normally, a firestop wrap strip or a firestop device known as a firestop collar is recommended during the installation of new piping. What a firestop strip is a thin, rubbery strips of material embedded with intumescent material. If you didn't know, an intumescent is a substance which swells as a result of heat exposure, thus increasing in volume, and decreasing in density. Firestop wrap strips can be wrapped around a pipe, secured with aluminum foil tape, and slid into the hole around the pipe, also known as the annulus, such that the exposed edge projects 1/4in from the wall surface. The space that remains between the wrap strip and the wall can be sealed with firestop chalk. When collars are used, the fasteners should always be steel. Do not use plastic or lead shields. In gypsum board walls, use steel hollow wall anchors in conjunction with steel fender washers. In concrete walls, use steel masonry screws with steel fender washers. Ensuring that the central vacuum system is installed properly is important, but the penetrations through walls intended to provide a measure of fire resistence can be equally important from a life and property safety perspective. Simple money and life saving techniques are here available to you, all you have to do is act on it. Professional installers should be aware of these requirements or if you're doing it yourself, then consult your local authority having juristication.

To purchase a firestop collars, visit our Installation Materials section on our website.
And if you have any questions don't hesitate to give us a call at 1-800-322-2965

Lights! Camera! Action!

A couple months back, we were selected by the Carpet and Rug Institute to help them in filming an informational video about themselves and the carpet industry. They filmed us demonstrating Seal of Approval vacuums and also filmed the showroom to display some of our CRI approved vacuums. We sell plenty of CRI-approved vacuums such as Sebo, Riccar, and Sanitaire. Their segment on the Profile Series television program on the Bravo Network aired Monday, May 18. Scott, Robert, and Abby can be seen on the segment.

Here's a couple pictures of the production:













We would like to thank the Carpet and Rug Institute for giving us the opportunity to demo these machines for them and having them to come to our store and film. It was a really fun experience and I can only hope that we get an opportunity like this again.



Visit our site www.thinkvacuums.com
and Stay Tuned to the Bravo Network to us in action.

No Problum Here, Mon

What a wonderful week it was. This will mark the 5th year in a row Electrolux has brought us along on their yearly trip. They only take the top of the top dealers and their spouse away to show their appreciation of the hard work we do. We stayed at the awesome 5-star Iberostar Grand Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica. These rooms were great. We had our own butler! The hotel features multiple infinity pools, and a view that could not be compared to anything. That's what blew me away when we checked in the first day. It was all inclusive so we didn't have to move much from the hotel besides for the excursions we went on. Abby and I partook in relaxing personal massages and I enjoyed a couple rounds of golf.

We went to the legendary Rick's Cafe, had some fabulous Jamaican food and watched cliff divers. The Cafe is located right on the edge of a cliff face where it's nothing but the clearest bluest water you've every seen. Later in the week we went to the tropical rainforest and experienced what I say is the coolest ride in the world. Its the Rainforest Bobsled at Mystic Mountain in Ocho Rios. "The signature attraction of Mystic Mountain is the Bobsled ride. Custom-designed bobsleds evoking the glory of the Jamaican Olympic bobsled team travels along stainless steel rails on a 1,000 meter gravity driven ride through the forest. Imagine a bobsled roller coaster through a tropical forest". Doesn't that sound like the coolest thing ever? Trust me, it was. We took a trip down the Martha Brae River. We traveled down the 3 mile river on a 90 minute ride on long bamboo rafts that the locals poled across the river with. It's a gentle river with little to no rapids. It was a great day that day, wasn't too hot nor did it rain that much. It was a great addition to an already relaxing vacation.

Here's a picture of us with Greg Miller, Vice President of Sales, with Rene Kaiser, eastern area director and David Parks, national sales director as well. Everyone had a wonderful time this year. The weather was perfect everyday and the nights were even better.

We would like to thank Electrolux for everything. They treat their people first-class the whole way. It feels great to have such a giant like Electrolux treat you like family, truly makes us feel like we're on top of the world. So far they've taken us to Cabo San Lucas, Alaska, Hawaii, Costa Rica, and now Jamaica. They keep outdoing themselves each year. For next year, there's word floating around that the Mediterranean is the next stop. If so, We can't wait.

I leave you with a sunset from our last night there. This was shot from our balcony window