I may be a johnny-come-lately but I have just discovered that Sanitaire (Electrolux) has added a direct-air lightweight upright to its DuraLux vacuum line. No attachments of course. Its advantage is the use of magnesium in place of plastic. The cleaner's weight is claimed to be 10 lb. without its 30-foot cord. The cleaner draws 5 amps and has a horizontally positioned fan (standard Eureka).
Online vendors claim there is a height adjustment for its all-metal brushroll but no indication of the like is in the owners manual.
However, if there is a real advantage re weight and wearability due to magnesium it incorporates, even better it prices as low as $165 although as high as $300 online.
http://www.sanitairevac.com/commercial/products/duralux/sc9050.html
Venson
This message was modified Jul 13, 2009 by Venson
