This is the perfect replacement if you have a pro team backpack. The nice thing is that you can even buy a switch in the box (if and when it comes back on). I'm not saying the switches they use are bad - they just get a lot of use which wears them down - I have a super vacuum that's about 20 years old and I think the only original part at the moment is the body. I'm guessing it's had 5 engine changes in that time and lots of other small parts but it was worth the fix - I love Proteam vacuums, they're well made, made here in America and work great (of course using the right attachments is the key to a good function)