The Best Vacuum Setup For The Garage | The OG Vacuum Solution

[@Mr.Turbo6]

The gnome.. took me 10 minutes to see this. hoping I can get one of these systems one day. I confidently buy from OG never been disappointed.

[@compactc9]

Most, if not all the tubing used in central vacs comes from a company in Olney Illinois called Mac Plastics. They used to make it in gray back in the day, early 2000s was when they kind of went to all using white. The fittings are made by others, VacuLine, Canplas and Hayden make that. BTW I'm an MD dealer and installer in the Denver area, and the M715h, which is their full sized unit with that HUGE motor, is my absolute favorite to sell.

[@krisf5247]

Matt I’m a plumber- if you want a gray coloured pvc pipe you need to check out system 15 pipe (it’s a lighter coloured grey, or as a darker alternate try xfr pipe. It is very expensive compared to thin wall vacuum pipe but it’s what I’m going to use when I buy one of these. The radius of the 90’ bends are a little tighter but who cares.

[@compactc9]

Tightness of the bends matters. Tighter bends will be more restrictive and also will possibly cause clogs.

[@garrettdodson6110]

what if I want the wildly cool Christmas tree hose?? is there options for it that hose instead of gray? also can the vacuum itself come in black or like dark royal blue or other color?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Currently, Modern Day only makes me white ones.

[@stevenrogers1087]

I've been waiting for this ever since you put it in destination OG.

[@Ole_Lige]

The issue with the attic install, with hose through the wall, is if you accidentally suck something up you didn’t mean to, forces to to travel to the attic to retrieve the item.

[@timkinley1779]

Obviously.

[@NoHandleAT]

When you are thirsty and requires you to go to the kitchen and get water.... uh... so much work.

[@Ole_Lige]

@@NoHandleAT I was addressing an issue for people with only attic access, and no stairs. Thanks for your woke response.

[@NoHandleAT]

@@Ole_Lige No wokeness here Karen, if you realize how mental your complaint is... put the fking vacuum outside your garage instead of complaining about locating it into the attic.

[@compactc9]

One strange thing about the thru flow motor, it cools itself with a stronger flow of air, the main working air flow is stronger than the cooling fan in the tangential motor. As long as you don't run the motor with no flow (there's an air bleeder vent on units with these motors) and don't let it run lots of filth through, it will actually last the same runtime as the bigger motor. I end up preferring the tangential motor because of that spring loaded relief vent though. While it's absolutely necessary, it does mean you never get the full power. I realize people probably won't notice the difference, but I can, and I feel I notice it annoyingly more at the altitude we're at.

[@claudiusthegod]

Holy crap I’ve been waiting for this

[@FixitFred]

I think that if you could put the bigger motor unit in another room or attic etc. then the longevity of the motor and the small increase in suction could be well worth it. I completely agree with you if its next to you in the same room why would you want the extra noise for almost no gain

[@mgmdeserttaco9135]

I'd prefer the red/green Christmas tree hose with an all black vacuum. Agree with the grey system 15 or xfr pipe suggestion below. Seems like some attachments could be 3D printed if one had the skillset and resources. Dyson has a plethora of attachments. Maybe pull some ideas from them?

[@johnwalters878]

Nadair is the the one Matt had that Hawaii Detailing suggested. They seem good, but made out of unobtanium. I have the OVO that’s made by Nadair. It’s great OG is now able to source the Modern Day in volume (hopefully).

[@ObsessedGarage]

Bingo... Tommy was pumped about that one. I put it on the wall and used it for a bit. I hated it.

[@lukerestlessstudios]

MD are basically the gods of central vacuums anyway.

[@tedm9865]

@@ObsessedGarage How is it holding up in the attic? I am similar to @johnwalters878 and saw Hawaii Detail's set up. I like your package and the idea of one stop shop - I also like hide a hose and the unit in the attic.

[@kimnewling5728]

Thanks for doing the research. Looking forward to seeing it in action.

[@Reedith]

Could you use this thing with a long extension to vacuum up your floors in your shop ? I have a huge dust collector but you don't really want anything other than sawdust going into that thing so I'm still looking for a whole shop vacuum vacuum out the car and then the floor and get all the little bits of wire and plastic and other things that end up on the floor

[@timkinley1779]

Why couldn't you?

[@JuanOnjuan-kp7tp]

Yeah, why wouldn’t you be able to use your dust collector for those other things? They make vacuum attachments for dust collectors so you can vac your floors

[@Reedith]

@@JuanOnjuan-kp7tp sawdust is extremely flammable so you don't want any particulates going into your system that could spark and cause fire apparently I've been told by many vacuum companies and old woodworkers to only use your dust collector for sawdust you don't want to accidentally pick up a little piece of metal that can tumble around and spark inside the cyclone I guess ..

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yes, you could do that. I think it would be a bit clunky though. I'd rather have the Flex or maybe a Festool that is already portable.

[@taylorj959a]

is there a "Mike installs it option", if not there needs to be or this and a lot of your cool items.

[@azimpetra]

Here's an idea..test it out with Cyclone Separator(it's just an addon, typically used in woodworking shops), It separates the heavier debris and actual dust.. Benefit: - save on bags(dust for bags, Bin for large debris), - less time on spending on changing bags, especially if its installed in the attic for example. - versatile size, someone could even hook it up straight to a modified rubbish bin. - make it easier to fish out items that was accidentally sucked in.

[@richardbuenaflor7598]

is there a possibility of having a 220v?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yes, as we expand the line, I'll be pursuing more robust options.

[@derekbutler4407]

Why the vacuum bag? My central vacuum is bagless. You twist off the bottom canister and dump it out. Way better than bags. It's quiet with the muffler and tons of suction. Beam is the brand. It is a lot nicer looking as well.

[@Reaper-Jim]

I have the Beam SC300 and it’s perfectly okay. But OG’s looks to be more powerful.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Systems that use a bag are almost always better.

[@jasonharadon]

For those of us planning to do the install, what is the width necessary for the Cox Reel and mounted under or over the unit? Do you cover dimensions necessary in any other videos yet?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Video coming on an install this week. The overall width of the Cox reel with handle is 24 inches wide. We recommend mounting the vacuum 2 inches above the drum of the reel. You can mount the vacuum over or under the reel, or to the side. Whichever you prefer and what your space fits.

[@jasonharadon]

@@ObsessedGarage does that 24" inch dimension include the elbow attached to the Reel for an upper or lower canister mount or just the width of the Cox part? Excited to get mine ordered and thanks for the early information.

[@ObsessedGarage]

No it does not include that elbow, that is the total width of the Cox reel.

[@improvedgarage]

looks great matt.

[@FixitFred]

You should make an episode about all the Milwaukee AIR-TIP such as the M12 Utility Nozzle. These attachments may be better quality and I am sure the cost is probably comparable to the ones you showed.

[@DJ_Driven]

Milwaukee still doesn't have proper attachments for their M12 pack out vac. The end of the hose is a completely weird design. Can't even get a brush to stay attached to it without holding it at customer sites. It's pretty embarrassing. Their M18 accessories are nice but way too big and bulky when you're transporting a pack out vac in and out of customer sites all day.

[@FixitFred]

@@DJ_Driven I completely agree. I would also like to see a long hose for the milwaukee m18 packout vac. I own one and its way to short to connect to tools like my tracksaw and it has proprietary ends to attach it to the vac. I think we need to see a 2nd round of new airtip accessories that focus on smaller products hoses and tips for packout m12, m18 and even for their dust buster type products

[@mgmdeserttaco9135]

Not sure if this was asked already, but is this a wet/dry vacuum or just dry?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Just dry

[@JuanOnjuan-kp7tp]

A difference of 8 decibels is about a 100 times more or less?

[@dandezz]

What specific color is that matt ?? Love the white.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I'm not sure what the color code is for the white.

[@sportil84]

Is this powerful enough that you have it doing your whole house and the garage? Or is this exclusively for the garage? Maybe I didn’t understand what was said exactly.

[@ObsessedGarage]

You could use it as a central vac, but I think I'd rather have the more robust motor and go to a 220V system. When you get into multiple drops, more CFM is a must.

[@cautilli]

make a sound enclosure box that looks OG

[@555fourthstreet8]

An old box or enclosure? Why

[@cautilli]

@@555fourthstreet8 a purpose built sound enclosure to make it silent. instead of 65db it can easily take it to 22db.

[@555fourthstreet8]

@@cautilli sorry. Thought you said an “old” box. Just realized what you wrote.

[@Reedith]

Schedule 80 PVC wouldn't work ?

[@ObsessedGarage]

It will, but I think vac piping fittings reduce any airflow restriction.

[@Reedith]

It going to come in black ?

[@ObsessedGarage]

We may do other colors if it really takes off.

[@Reedith]

@@ObsessedGarage until then any reason end user couldn't take it apart in powder coat the metal? Is all plastic unscrewable from the metal ?

[@ollieincc2772]

Matt, Do you prefer the Cox reel or the hide a hose? I could install either in my shop.

[@ObsessedGarage]

That's a tough call. I think for a shop, I'd do the reel. For a home garage, hide-a-hose.

[@ollieincc2772]

I ordered the one with the reel before the comment. I’ll stick with it and see how it goes. My wife was vacuuming her car this last seeking with a shop vac and I got the go ahead to order the vacuum solution.

[@donalexey]

I cannot agree with you on that. Just get a vacuum from Karcher, Festool, Nilfisk or Starmix. They do have great quiet vacuums. You can get a corded o cordless packed with the best tech in the world.

[@timkinley1779]

Keep up. He has been going through the process of coming up with this type of system for a while. I don't recall Matt ever stating this is the do-all-to-end-all-forever-and-ever-amen solution. This is just version 1.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I had Nilfisk come here from Europe and brought us half a dozen vacuums. None were were great at car stuff. Festool only make rolling ones. Karcher is impossible to get ahold of and work with. I'm been trying for years.

[@donalexey]

@@ObsessedGarage Ok, I see you have tried. Let's see how your project develops. For me I have settled with cordless Bosch GAS 10 vacuum to clean the car, simply because it is very light and has no cord. Of course, suction is not on par with Nilfisk (Flex) you are selling, but still, I prefer smaller and portable to a bigger and more powerful one.

[@wilmason8836]

What’s with the gnome in the background.

[@SmartEnthusiast]

That is his new snap on gnome.

[@blake8297]

haha! Man, I hope he leave that in his shop for the remainder of time. Mostly just to poke fun at snap on

[@AADmrstangerbanger]

I love my VacuMaid 50pro, and I use it every day, and they are made just like an extractor. I upgraded the motor, and it took 2 seconds to install, and it's perfect. I have the water unit, and it's all on a reel. Personally, having the shit you sell is awesome for making you money, but for real detail, ppf and tint businesses is a waste of money. 1500 for a vacuum lol 😆 😂 plus your little wash setups are killers for washing a car, but for cleaning, it's weak and overpriced. But you're making a killing, and people are buying it, so keep killing it..

[@ObsessedGarage]

If you say so... I'd just figure out how to make more money so $1500, so I could get a better vacuum. A Vacumaid extractor is going to be junk in comparison to a legit one. If you are a pro, you shouldn't be buying the heavily marketed stuff. You should listen to me and get legit professional products.

[@AADmrstangerbanger]

@ObsessedGarage I know how they are made so simple its a joke. It's a motor, lol. I should listen to you. I actually do this every single day for the last 18 years. PPF, tint and real detailing. Look, we are very similar. I have top of the line cars with car audio and top notch home audio ect and i only buy the best I can afford you are not a pro your a salesman and just because you sell detailing supply's doesn't mean you know shit about how a detail, ppf and tint business operats. You're a youtuber, not a professional, I started from nothing and know what works and what doesn't because i actually did it. Like selling people your kranzle pressure washers they make awesome units if you buy a 3 or 4k dollar unit but that cheap unit is weak way over priced for the money in a real world detailing situation that unit is garbage not being a dick just the truth. Bottom line, love what you do support the channel, but you can sell your overpriced shit to people that have no clue..

[@catwill2022]

@@AADmrstangerbanger ok. He has no clue, you have no clue, reader/watcher has no clue, but the results of testing and charts and experimentation speak for themselves. Let people see the results and be the judge of that.

[@AADmrstangerbanger]

@catwill2022 The difference is these guys are trying to sell you something to make money I am telling you what works and has worked for 18plus years with 0 problems.. I have more knowledge in my left testE lol than both of these kids on anything car, detail, PPF, tint, coat or pretty much anything related. Lol haha buy I'm sure the vacuum is great just way over priced trust me.

[@catwill2022]

@@AADmrstangerbanger I know. Everyone is trying to shoot a video and make buck. It is capitalism. Nothing wrong with that. The trick is to exercise good judgment and pick something that best suits your needs based on your budget. He had a video with couple other KZbinrs who describe budget friendly detailing products and was asking them about their viewpoints. OG is catered towards high end audience where 'money doesn't' matter' and want the best. I have watched their vacuums testing and they make good 'apples to apples' testing and have a nice chart so you can pick what works for you. OG found their niche in producing good high-quality description of products (better description and testing than product manufacturers could produce) and brining those products to average prosumer. You gotta give it to Matt for that. I have never heard of MD vacuums or Coxreel before OG brough it up. It might be a big name in central vacuum industry, but average Joe never heard of it. Whether you want to pay that amount of money for a vacuum is a different story, but I get you point.

[@Ole_Lige]

Flexible crevice tool

[@muradomar5649]

MURAD form Toronto 🇨🇦👋👌🤘🏻

[@trackstar1able]

I like it but I think Adam’s and other companies have the same one for cheaper.

[@ObsessedGarage]

They might have a cheaper vacuum, but it's not the same.

[@Nick210]

I think it looks heinous. It’s looks like something from the 60’s you’d rip out of an old garage during a remodel. We have a Drainvac unit in our FL home, much nicer looking and it’s bag less.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Bagless is never a good option. I think it looks great.

[@davidsteckley8846]

@@ObsessedGarageI agree. Bag less is not a good idea for this. Also less cleaning. Remove full bag, replace, done

[@ambrosepearce413]

A accessory that someone needs to make is a pet hair attachment. That way we are not using both hands to vacuum a hairy car. Swipe your pet hair tool with one hand and vacuum with the other hand. Then all sudden your losing your balance and landing face first in someone's disgusting dirty hairy filth. Ask me how I know. A attachment swipes the hair and vacuums at the same time would be awesome.

[@Riverguide33]

👍

[@timkinley1779]

After reading through some of the comments... the lack of common sense and the lack of self-awareness is embarrassing. I feel for the guys in support having to respond if their email is polluted with these same level of questions.

[@555fourthstreet8]

Lack of self awareness? Just browsed the comments. What was said and was so bad that has you upset?

[@JuanOnjuan-kp7tp]

I think I could be one of those people but I’m somewhat confused. I think he said he chose this unit after having tested a bunch of other units already? Correct? Because later he said he was going to buy a bunch of canister vacuums to test @15:52

[@ObsessedGarage]

I'm going to buy them and do formal tests on videos and compile a spreadsheet. I don't keep stuff laying around. I'm going to do something similar to what I did with pressure washers. It took up tons of space.

[@timkinley1779]

@@555fourthstreet8 I'm not upset. But Matt has went in detail, for months, about the process required to come up with this set-up. Multiple videos packed with the thought process. Most of the questions can be answered by just watching the video. And yet some of the comments ask questions that are exactly covered.

[@555fourthstreet8]

@@timkinley1779 I thought i heard in one of the videos before that he already tested a bunch of different vacs which is how he was able to land on the one we saw here? What were some of the specifics that was shared about this thought process?

[@bdeale3314]

So...2 types of fans....axial and centrifugal.

[@ashash7513]

You'd sell gloves and shoes to a quadriplegic.

[@ObsessedGarage]

You miss the point here. I'm searching for a vacuum for myself. If I find one, I offer it to others. This is 100% for me.

[@ashash7513]

@@ObsessedGarage nice, what are you planning on doing with all of your pre orders? Alot of vaccums for one guy

[@jnayar83]

At least this guy is putting a product out there. It’s easy to criticize, difficult to actually produce something. What product do you produce?