My central vacuum system (vacu-maid) blew up the other day. I am
thinking of just buying a nice Rigid vacuum cleaner at HD and linking
it up - I know those vacuums are quiet and cheap and have a lifetime
guarantee. Any opinions here?

I was looking this evening for a price on a new V-M head but I can't
find anything. Anyone know a ballpark cost for those? Its the 110V
version with separate canister.

Thanks!

Dean
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