Has anyone tried a generic version of these? Someone liked the Good Vac brand. Said they were just as good. I mean how to you really tell?
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Let me know if they are as good as they are much cheaper. Months ago I read that the actual miele hepa filers created a tight seal and the generic ones had air leaks around the edge thereby reducing their effectiveness. Our housekeeper, when it started to clog, actually soaked the miele helpa filer in some water with some detergent, rinsed it out and let it dry and it appears to have extended its life.
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I have bought both brands. I think they are pretty close to the same product. More of your preference then anything else.
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it's a good idea to buy the HEPA filter regardless of how you plan to use the vac. the upgraded filters are very easy to wash off so they last a long time.
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I went to Shark.com and put in an order for SV780 and SV75 then I went to checkout. I didn't complete the purchase because you can by the genuine shark filters here on Amazom for much less. Here's what was on the order. SV780: SV769 Hand Vac Dust Cup FiltersSKU: XF769 $12.95; SV75: Pet Perfect Hand Vac Dust Cup FiltersSKU: XSB726N $12.95. I own both the SV75 and SV780 and the XSB726N's fit them both. I ordered the XSB769N's from another seller and they sent me the XSB726N's. I just notified them so waiting for an answer.
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It would really be helpful if all the people who responded yes or no gave a little more detail--specifically whether they actually own the model U5445-900 and whether they ordered this particular hose from Amazon! I don't own this model, but I do have the U5432. I looked at vacpartswarehouse.com which gives a lot more detail and determined that the hose on Amazon should fit my vac and that it was a much better price on Amazon. Your model vac is listed on vacpartswarehouse and takes the same hose as mine, so I think it would for you, but I can't guarantee it. I'm totally satisfied with it--very good quality. It would really be helpful if all the people who responded yes or no gave a little more detail--specifically whether they actually own the model U5445-900 and whether they ordered this particular hose from Amazon! I don't own this model, but I do have the U5432. I looked at vacpartswarehouse.com which gives a lot more detail and determined that the hose on Amazon should fit my vac and that it was a much better price on Amazon. Your model vac is listed on vacpartswarehouse and takes the same hose as mine, so I think it would for you, but I can't guarantee it. I'm totally satisfied with... » Read More It would really be helpful if all the people who responded yes or no gave a little more detail--specifically whether they actually own the model U5445-900 and whether they ordered this particular hose from Amazon! I don't own this model, but I do have the U5432. I looked at vacpartswarehouse.com which gives a lot more detail and determined that the hose on Amazon should fit my vac and that it was a much better price on Amazon. Your model vac is listed on vacpartswarehouse and takes the same hose as mine, so I think it would for you, but I can't guarantee it. I'm totally satisfied with it--very good quality. « Show Less
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We buy our replacements through Amazon. If you're looking for the prefilter, you can buy the generic filters and cut to fit with a pair of scissors....MUCH cheaper! Both filters can also be vacuumed clean, so you don't have to replace as often. They are also available at Home Depot.
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I would say generic knock-off, although the term sounds more derogatory than necessary. They came six in a clear plastic bag, with no brand labeling. However, I have found them to be completely compatible, and totally satisfactory. No quality issues, in my experience.
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I bought several, for myself and my family. They last a very long time. I don't think they're a knockoff!
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Looked at Vapamore for year before buying.Warranty is life time on parts.Max just replaced my hose,tube.No charge easy to deal with.Had it in two days.I read testimonals.Plus checked it out at City Wide Vacum for 1 yr.They recommended it highly.Have only seen the McCulloch on amazon.Use mine every day.There is a video I also watched on it.Money well spent.Office is in Phoenix Az.Hope this will help.
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Don't bother with the cheap ones. I tried some and they were crappy. You had to put powder in them and it went everywhere and they did not work at all. That is kinda high on the price. I've gotten them at Family Dollar for less, but they do work really well.
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I only buy the name brand brush heads. It is my experience with most products that the generic replacement parts just don't perform as well as the ones designed specifically for your product.
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I think they work quite well with the makers own saw but not so good with other brands. I have also heard from friends who have both and they say it does not perform as well as the claims of 95% dust removal even with a matching saw.
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I'm not home to look at the vac but I did use one in the pack for my 1 gal shop vac and it was the exact same size. Used another in the pack on my larger vac. They were the same.
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I've been changing the charcoal ones about three months(that's what they say to do),and that seems to be working out ok. You can take the cover off, and see how much stuff has accumulated on the filter, and I guess make your own determination. Have not changed the HEPA yet, I will probably go for the year, and see if it looks like it needs to be changed. It probably will. It's my feeling that most companies have spent lots of $$$$$ testing their products under varying conditions, and have set up the change intervals to optimize performance. 04/12/2014 Just changed the complete set of filters after about a year. The red HEPA light came on, and I ordered a complete set. I figure the cost is about a quarter a day. Not an issue for the increase in air quality. Hint: (1)Press and hold the reset button until it blinks, then it will go out.(2) Use a small hand vac with brush to clean the sensor area, it will pick up impurities quicker, hence, the fan speed increases quicker and doesn't have to run faster as long. After a year, we are completely satisfied with the EL500.
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Mine stopped working cuz the light on the roller ball wasn't working. I could click and right click so the mouse was being recognized but I couldn't use the ball to move the cursor. Unfortunately I gave up. They're just low quality imports. I had one Fellowes manufactured for 10 years but can't find "non-generic" anymore. Good luck, mine lasted about 2 months.
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Nah it's harder to find vac oil locally. People say you can use the compressor oil and it's the same thing but I don't think it is. The colors are usually drastically different. I would just get a case of robbin air vacuum oil it's cheap like 45-50 bucks and a case of 12 will last you plenty of runs.
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These filters worked just fine in my old Dirt Devil hand vac. I have just purchased a new Dirt Devil hand vac and haven't changed the filter yet but since they worked in the old one I don't see any reason they wouldn't work in the new one.