Thread Number: 13712
Something new, Something different....it's about time! |
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Post# 145419 , Reply# 1   7/31/2011 at 22:47 (4,624 days old) by myvacsrock (USA)   |   | |
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Opening! |
Post# 145420 , Reply# 2   7/31/2011 at 22:49 (4,624 days old) by myvacsrock (USA)   |   | |
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First glimpse.. |
Post# 145421 , Reply# 3   7/31/2011 at 22:49 (4,624 days old) by myvacsrock (USA)   |   | |
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Post# 145422 , Reply# 4   7/31/2011 at 23:10 (4,624 days old) by dwhdarren97 ()   |   | |
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Wow! That is a nice looking vac! So what would this be classified as? A lightweight upright? ~Darren |
Post# 145431 , Reply# 5   8/1/2011 at 03:45 (4,624 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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Interesting vacuum.Is it an upright only or can it be adapted to use a hose and tools? |
Post# 145432 , Reply# 6   8/1/2011 at 03:47 (4,624 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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And fascinating factory packing job-looks like you open the box-seperate the foam "clamshells" and plug it in and go! |
Post# 145443 , Reply# 8   8/1/2011 at 08:25 (4,624 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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According to Consumer Reports upright tests - this vac is a winner. Since I don't believe it's worthwhile to try and use any upright's tools for above the floor cleaning (better to get a separate canister), this high performing lightweight uproght is a gem - it seems to be in competition with other lightweight uprights like the Oreck or the Riccar Supralight. It only weighs 13 pounds.
Here are the test results from Consumer Reports: Medium Pile Carpet Cleaning = Very Good (for comparison, the Sebo Automatic X5 only gets a "good") Bare Floor Cleaning = Excellent (you can turn off the brush roll to prevent scattering of dirt) Noise Suppression = Good (for comparison, the top rate Hoover Self Propelled WindTunnel is noisier and only got a "fair" in this category) Emissions Control = Excellent (the Hoover Platinum Bagged is only "very good") Handling (pushing, pulling, carrying) = very good (the Riccar Brilliance Premium is only "fair") Removal of Pet Hair = fair (this is the only category in which it really did not do great - most tested uprights did very well in this category - for instance the cheaper Hoover Tempo Widepath is rated Excellent at pet hair removal...) All in all, a great lightweight vac for carpets and floors - and so sleek and easy to use with no bulky tools hanging on for dear life, and no bulky dirt bins and hoses. I want one too!!!! May get one for my elderly mom in her new apartment.... Enjoy your new toy!!! :-) EP Brian |
Post# 145607 , Reply# 9   8/2/2011 at 05:46 (4,623 days old) by magic-clean (FL-GA)   |   | |
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your local Sears Parts & Service stores for this vacuum. Often they have refurbished models for under $100. |
Post# 145639 , Reply# 10   8/2/2011 at 13:25 (4,622 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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