Tornado EB 30/1 Black Roller Brush K47624000

The black roller brush (part# K47624000) is the sweeping brush that does the actual work on a Tornado EB 30/1 electric broom. It sits across the full width of the bottom housing, driven by the toothed belt from the motor, and flicks debris up off the floor and back into the sweep tank behind it. On the EB 30/1 it is the standard-fit brush — the one the machine ships with from the factory — and it is the part that wears out first on any sweeper, because every square foot the machine covers passes under it.

This is the black brush, the softer of the two bristle options. Its tufts are set for hard floors, sealed concrete, vinyl, tile and low-pile commercial carpet, where a softer filament sweeps fine dust and grit without skipping lighter debris across the surface. The red brush (part# K47624010) is the stiffer alternative for more aggressive pickup on rougher floors; both fit the same mounting, so it is a straight swap if you want to change the sweeping character of the machine.

When to replace the roller brush

Bristle wear is gradual and easy to miss until the machine stops picking up. The symptoms worth watching for: the broom leaves a visible strip of debris behind it; you have to go over the same patch two or three times; the bristles look shorter at the centre of the roller than at the ends, which is the classic wear pattern from the middle of the brush doing most of the work; or individual tufts have splayed out and lost their spring. Hair, string and carpet fibre wrapping the brush core is a separate problem — that can usually be cut free rather than replaced, and doing so regularly extends the brush life considerably.

A worn brush also puts load elsewhere. When the bristles no longer reach the floor cleanly the operator pushes harder, which is rougher on the bearings and the drive belt than the brush itself. Replacing the brush on schedule is cheaper than replacing what it drags down with it.

Compatible Models

• Tornado EB 30/1 Electric Broom — Model 93220
• Tornado EB 30/1 Electric Broom — Model 93222

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. If you are not sure whether your machine takes the black or the red brush, call 763-535-0770 or stop by 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 and we will check it against your serial number.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the black roller brush do on the Tornado EB 30/1?

It is the sweeping brush. Driven by the toothed belt from the motor, it spans the bottom housing and flicks dust, grit and debris up off the floor and back into the sweep tank. It is the standard-fit brush on Models 93220 and 93222.

How do I know if my black roller brush needs replacing?

Look for debris left in a strip behind the machine, needing repeated passes over the same spot, bristles noticeably shorter in the middle of the roller than at the ends, or tufts that have splayed and lost their spring. Hair and string wrapped round the core can usually be cut off instead of replacing the brush.

What is the difference between the black brush K47624000 and the red brush K47624010?

The black brush has softer bristles suited to hard floors, sealed concrete, vinyl, tile and low-pile carpet. The red brush is stiffer for more aggressive pickup on rougher surfaces. They share the same mounting, so either one fits Models 93220 and 93222.

What models is the black roller brush (part# K47624000) compatible with?

The Tornado EB 30/1 Electric Broom, Models 93220 and 93222.

How do I order the Black Roller Brush (part# K47624000) or get help?

You can add the Black Roller Brush (part# K47624000) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.