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xjuslipjaditbshr t1_jdjek8o wrote

Probably best to try to isolate the problem. Can you for example test the motor independently by disconnecting it from the piping and and see if it has enough suction?

If the motor is good, then you know it’s the pipes. And if the pipes are old and crumbling, you probably need to replace them.

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yaaa4 OP t1_jdm0yhx wrote

The motor is ok. While disconnected it's sucks! Replacing pipe is a big job.. the house has been modified since the installation (the house is 60 years old). I'll probably buy a vacuum canister before replacing all the pipes...

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M0U53YBE94 t1_jdjg9ij wrote

This is a sound thing. Make the house as quite as possible and start searching the areas where the pipes run. You will most likely have to get in the attic to hear the leak. It should be fairly obvious. Especially if your finding blown insulation inside the catch can.

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yaaa4 OP t1_jdm17zp wrote

Good idea. However, the pipes are mainly in in the basement ceiling not in the attic. But worth a second try, I didn't stop my HVAC last time. I should try again

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M0U53YBE94 t1_jdmf75o wrote

Bit easier to search then. Unless the ceilings are finished.

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pirategirl50 t1_jdju95w wrote

This is an easy fix!! Get a shop vacuum and go to the garage-open the area where the debris goes into the bag. Stick the vacuum in there and turn it on. Have someone else check each opening as you do this. You will be shocked at what comes out!!

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yaaa4 OP t1_jdm1goy wrote

I'll give it a try I guess...

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dark-archon t1_jdjh47x wrote

Try running a flexible pipe through the existing ones and check the suction.

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yaaa4 OP t1_jdm1kad wrote

You will have to explain me this one...

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dark-archon t1_jdm3m9w wrote

Are the existing pipes hard PVC or flexible ? Sounds like you should replace the pipes anyway so if you can pull a smaller, flexible pipe through, you could check the suction on that one.

If it's still not good, the problem will be with the vacuum itself. If it's good, one pipe done.

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jburcher11 t1_jdjqrdx wrote

What the heck is a central vacuum??

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Reacti0n7 t1_jdjrxlm wrote

It's a system of pipes in your house that is attached to a vacuum motor. So all you do is walk around the house with a hose. Attach it to a port around the gouse and just hit an on button, instant vacuum.

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jburcher11 t1_jdjs7cr wrote

TIL. Sounds fantastic.

Edit. Well if it worked, which I guess is OPs issue 😂

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Reelplayer t1_jdjrpm5 wrote

Big vacuum and collection bin in a somewhat hidden location like a garage or utility room, pipes running through your attic and/ or walls to every room, and connection ports in every room to hook up a hose and often a floor tool. The idea is you can vacuum every room without lugging around a tank or upright vacuum, but in reality lugging around a 20' hose can be just as cumbersome.

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