Having owned this vacuum for the past 4 years I think it is time I gave it a review. This machine has worked very well for us. Living in a two story home, we wanted a commercial backpack style unit which was simple to use, had good suction, wasn't too noisy and had a HEPA filter. This unit quickly fitted our needs. Although not cheap ( we paid $ 480 from memory) the unit has and still works well. The only complaint I have about the unit it that the tools it came with haven`t worked so well (the plastic need to be taped at joints), however after being fixed it doesn't affect the unit.

The vacuum cleaner is great to use because I have a back problem there's no dragging involved . It is pretty lightweight and an abdominal belt keeps it firmly in place . It sucks well and Is easy to clean . I bought a seperate powerhead forc$100 for dog hair . It fits easily into the car and into a cupboard for storage, the cord is extra long which I love !

Have several of these across our business. All have break down problems within 2 years. Both electrical and parts falling apart. Given the cost they represent poor value for money and we'd not consider them for commercial usage. Even in one case its only used once a week in a domestic building it's broken down after a year.

What a piece of junk this is, and it came highly recommended by the guys at Godfreys at Port Macquarie . Very expensive doesn't do the job started falling apart after only 6 months and is supposed to be a commercial vacuum cleaner. Will never buy another again nor will I take the advice from Godfreys .