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Miele S512 Cat and Dog Plus Project |
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Post# 262705 , Reply# 1   1/10/2014 at 16:17 (3,751 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()   |   | |
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You seem to be very busy there with that, I wouldn't be able to do that! How heavy did you find it when it was together? |
Post# 262706 , Reply# 2   1/10/2014 at 16:22 (3,751 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Not too bad, on par with my S5 tbh, lighter than a DCO4 I'll do proper comparisons with scales and everything when its back together if you want! |
Post# 262707 , Reply# 3   1/10/2014 at 16:34 (3,751 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()   |   | |
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That would be great if you could. I was thinking of buying a similar Miele but apparently they are heavy but if they are lighter than a DC04 then I can guess. Thanks. |
Post# 262710 , Reply# 4   1/10/2014 at 16:53 (3,751 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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I'll keep you posted! |
Post# 262711 , Reply# 5   1/10/2014 at 17:03 (3,751 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 262866 , Reply# 7   1/11/2014 at 17:09 (3,750 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()   |   | |
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Can't believe how much effort you put into this type of thing! |
Post# 262868 , Reply# 8   1/11/2014 at 17:18 (3,750 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 262871 , Reply# 9   1/11/2014 at 17:20 (3,750 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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TBH I find ti easier to componentise stuff and clean it than trying to clean it all together. Plus I'd never get the smell of carbon dust out if I didnt! |
Post# 262873 , Reply# 10   1/11/2014 at 17:26 (3,750 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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How much length is left on the carbon motor brushes? I usually always check this, as an indication how much longer the motor has left, and indeed, how much time its been run for. |
Post# 262875 , Reply# 11   1/11/2014 at 17:28 (3,750 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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I'd say just below half left on the carbons. Flushed some grit out of the housings too so hope that helps! I reckon it's had that same charcoal filter in it since new though, so heavy load on the motor for the past few years at least. |
Post# 262895 , Reply# 13   1/11/2014 at 17:57 (3,750 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()   |   | |
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Miele Vacuums are probably very popular as office Vacuums judging by how quiet they are. I am fascinated by the noise as you can hear the air wooshing through the hose & pipesm rather than motor noise. |
Post# 262897 , Reply# 14   1/11/2014 at 18:05 (3,750 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 262901 , Reply# 16   1/11/2014 at 18:12 (3,750 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()   |   | |
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It's a shame really Henry's are now notorious for the Eco power boost button breaking. |
Post# 262903 , Reply# 17   1/11/2014 at 18:20 (3,750 days old) by ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)   |   | |
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Check out this Miele! (video in link)
I also have a black Solaris Electro Plus with the SEB 217-2 P/N which is a S500 series like this, but black. CLICK HERE TO GO TO ultralux88's LINK |
Post# 262966 , Reply# 21   1/12/2014 at 04:01 (3,750 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()   |   | |
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The reason why there are many Mieles on eBay is because owners don't use genuine bags, which is advised by Miele to do so. They end warping the sides of the bag door & ruining the machine completely eventually. |
Post# 262968 , Reply# 22   1/12/2014 at 04:46 (3,750 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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The tool lid on my s5 can be a pain to close sometimes |
Post# 263001 , Reply# 23   1/12/2014 at 10:45 (3,749 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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The best "old" style Miele I had was the black S571. Beautiful vacuum that. Well made, but by god, heavy to pull along and carry. I don't miss the heavy weight. But, utterly simple to use and of course a pleasure to vacuum with.
The S300 range is just a little lighter but not very different to the S500 range - both use the smaller FJM dust bag. The only problem my S381 had was that the tool door pinged off one day but it is easy to fix.
In 2004 there was an XXL model, the S812 which used the same kind of body style but slightly taller to accomodate the bigger GN series bag. |
Post# 263024 , Reply# 25   1/12/2014 at 15:30 (3,749 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 263025 , Reply# 26   1/12/2014 at 15:31 (3,749 days old) by ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)   |   | |
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I won't use my clear Miele because I don't want it to get dirty inside considering it was put together with one safety screw that won't come out easy. It was only ever intended as a display piece to show how they are out together and sealed. They cost the dealer over here $175.75 and weren't to be sold, most yellowed if left in sunlight tho. Mine looks new, it was NIB when I got it.
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Post# 263026 , Reply# 27   1/12/2014 at 15:33 (3,749 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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That's brilliant! And I can see why you have to baby it to keep it good! |
Post# 263027 , Reply# 28   1/12/2014 at 15:54 (3,749 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()   |   | |
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I never realised Miele did a refurbished page on their website, their prices are at least 1/3 shaved off the retail price! Amazed! |
Post# 263028 , Reply# 29   1/12/2014 at 15:56 (3,749 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Just seen that, only up the road from me too. Maybe I should advertise it for £100, undercut miele lol |
Post# 263029 , Reply# 30   1/12/2014 at 16:00 (3,749 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()   |   | |
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:) |
Post# 263033 , Reply# 31   1/12/2014 at 16:45 (3,749 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 263035 , Reply# 32   1/12/2014 at 17:35 (3,749 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 263095 , Reply# 33   1/12/2014 at 20:39 (3,749 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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Post# 263467 , Reply# 35   1/15/2014 at 15:24 (3,746 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 263692 , Reply# 36   1/17/2014 at 12:59 (3,744 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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