Tornado EB 30/1 Red Stiff Roller Brush K47624010

The red roller brush (part# K47624010) is the stiff-bristle sweeping brush for the Tornado EB 30/1 electric broom. It mounts exactly where the standard black brush does, driven by the same toothed belt off the motor, and spans the full width of the bottom housing. What changes is the filament: the red brush uses a firmer bristle that digs into coarse surfaces instead of gliding over them.

When the red brush is the right choice

Choose it for broom-finished or unsealed concrete, quarry tile, textured safety flooring, entrance matting and anywhere the debris is heavier than household dust — gravel tracked in from a yard, packed grit, bark chip, metal swarf in a workshop bay. On those surfaces the softer black brush tends to skate over the top and push material along rather than lifting it into the tank. The stiffer tufts of the red brush reach into the texture and throw debris backwards with more energy.

The trade-off is on smooth floors. On polished vinyl, sealed concrete and low-pile carpet a stiff brush can scatter fine dust ahead of the machine instead of collecting it, and it wears faster against a hard, flat surface. If your route is mostly smooth and indoors, the black brush (part# K47624000) is the better fit. Many operators keep one of each and swap depending on the area being swept — the brushes are interchangeable, so nothing else on the machine needs to change.

Replacement signs

Watch for bristles worn shorter through the middle of the roller than at the ends, tufts that have bent over and stopped springing back, or a sudden drop in pickup on the surfaces that used to sweep cleanly. Cut away wrapped string, hair and banding regularly; left in place it lifts the bristles off the floor and mimics a worn brush.

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. Call 763-535-0770 or stop by 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 and we will confirm the right part against your machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

It is the firm-bristle sweeping brush. Driven by the toothed belt from the motor, it spans the bottom housing and throws debris back into the sweep tank. The stiffer filament reaches into textured and coarse floors that the softer black brush skates over.

When should I choose the red brush over the black one?

Use the red brush on broom-finished or unsealed concrete, quarry tile, textured safety flooring, entrance matting, and for heavier debris such as tracked gravel, packed grit or workshop swarf. On smooth vinyl, sealed concrete and low-pile carpet the softer black brush (part# K47624000) collects fine dust better and lasts longer.

How do I know if my red stiff roller brush needs replacing?

Bristles worn shorter in the middle of the roller than at the ends, tufts bent over and no longer springing back, or a clear drop in pickup on surfaces that used to sweep clean. Always cut off wrapped hair, string and banding first — that alone can restore pickup.

What models is the red stiff roller brush (part# K47624010) compatible with?

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

How do I order the Red Stiff Roller Brush (part# K47624010) or get help?

You can add the Red Stiff Roller Brush (part# K47624010) 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.