Imperium CV7300 Review

Specifications

"Not yet verified" means the manufacturer has not published the figure or we could not confirm it. We never fill a gap with a guess; our own measurements are added once a unit has been tested hands-on.

The short version

Who this unit is for

The Imperium CV7300 is for someone who wants a bagless, cyclonic, US-built unit with a steel canister and is willing to rely on retailer documentation. Imperium is Central Vacuum Stores’ private label, built by Lindsay Manufacturing, the VacuMaid maker. The listing rates it for 6,000 sq ft.

If you prefer bags, or you want a manufacturer spec sheet in hand, look at the VacuMaid SR66 instead, which publishes the same motor figures under its own name.

What the specs tell you

The listing gives 663 air watts, 132 in of water lift and 139 CFM from a 6.6 in, 2-stage tangential bypass motor drawing 14 A, rated for about 1,500 hours. That is a complete set of numbers, which is more than most listings offer. Air watts predicts carpet cleaning at the tool; 663 is solid mid-pack. Water lift is sealed suction for long runs and climbs; 132 in is comfortable for a 6,000 sq ft layout. CFM is airflow; 139 is strong and helps bare-floor and upholstery tools.

These figures are identical to those VacuMaid publishes for its SR66, and the compatible breaker and control board for the CV7300 are Lindsay parts. The record is careful: no source states the two share a motor, but the match is exact.

Noise is listed at 60 dB. The listing says a muffler kit reduces noise further; it is not included.

Collection is bagless cyclonic into a 38 qt one-piece steel canister, with what the listing calls a patented air channel that allows a plastic can liner. Bagless means no bags to buy but a dusty emptying job; the optional liner (PB4M or PB4MK) is the compromise. The listing’s filter field says foam, which likely refers to a motor-protection filter, but no filter part is identified.

Not published: weight. The listing’s table gives 6,000 volts, a typo; the description says 120 V.

Fit and compatibility

Standard 2-inch pipe, wall bracket. The record lists low-voltage and direct-connect electric inlet compatibility and plug-in 120V power as standard assumptions, not sourced statements. A utility inlet on the unit is included.

Exhaust outside is recommended by the record; the listing’s own venting guidance is limited to recommending a muffler kit for noise. Dimensions are 39.875 in high by 13.625 in deep, so you need about 40 in of clear wall plus room below to drop the canister.

What’s in the box, and what you still need

In the box, per the listing: the power unit with utility inlet and canister.

Not included: muffler kit, hose and attachments, pipe, fittings and inlets. Add a can liner if you want cleaner emptying, a muffler if you vent indoors, and an exhaust cap if you vent outside.

Warranty and support

The listing says 10 years. Imperium’s recorded terms: limited warranty of 5, 7 or 10 years depending on model, original owner only, starting at installation, void if the registration card is not returned within 30 days. Claims go through the Imperium dealer or authorized distributor-installer who sold the unit, within 45 days of discovering a defect. Commercial use limits coverage to 90 days. Tampering with the motor blower or vacuuming drywall or cement dust voids it.

Marketplace purchases are not addressed. Since claims route through the selling dealer, ask the seller how they handle one. Parts are available through Central Vacuum Stores’ Imperium parts pages, and the Lindsay-compatible parts listed there are a good sign for long-term repairability.

Living with it

Emptying is a lift-and-dump of the 38 qt steel canister, best done outdoors. The optional PB4M/PB4MK can liner makes that cleaner. The listing identifies no filter to wash or replace, so ask the seller whether there is a motor-protection filter and how often to check it.

At a claimed 60 dB it is quiet for its size, but a bypass motor still needs its exhaust handled; vent outside or add the muffler kit.

What we’d verify before buying

• Weight: not published.
• Filter: listing says foam but names no part; confirm what protects the motor.
• Exhaust venting guidance: not stated beyond the muffler mention.
• Inlet types and plug-in power: assumed, not stated.
• Voltage: listing table error (6,000 V); description says 120 V.
• Whether the SR66 motor match means SR66 parts fit; no source confirms it.
• Warranty registration and dealer-claim process for your purchase.

What's in the box, and what you still need

Most power units ship without a hose or powerhead. Our attachments guide explains which hose fits your inlets.