Thread Number: 23775
Sebo Airbelt K3 Vulcano - Full Review and Pictures |
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Post# 266261 , Reply# 1   2/5/2014 at 13:43 (3,731 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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Side View showing parking position |
Post# 266262 , Reply# 2   2/5/2014 at 13:45 (3,731 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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Electric hose in "parked" position: |
Post# 266263 , Reply# 3   2/5/2014 at 13:45 (3,731 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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Handle vario control slider: |
Post# 266264 , Reply# 4   2/5/2014 at 13:46 (3,731 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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Deluxe Kombi floorhead: |
Post# 266265 , Reply# 5   2/5/2014 at 13:47 (3,731 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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Underside of Deluxe Kombi floorhead: |
Post# 266266 , Reply# 6   2/5/2014 at 13:49 (3,731 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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Bag door opened showing 3 litre fabric Sebo Dustbag. The bag door cannot be closed without a bag in position: |
Post# 266268 , Reply# 7   2/5/2014 at 13:50 (3,731 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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The empty bag compartment showing the red hospital grade pre-motor filter cartridge in position |
Post# 266269 , Reply# 8   2/5/2014 at 13:53 (3,731 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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Here we see the post motor filter removed from its slot in the top of the machine You can see the bag full / Status indicator light just between the on/off knob and the filter compartment: |
Post# 266270 , Reply# 9   2/5/2014 at 13:54 (3,731 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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This is the wand tube retracted with the Dusting brush in its holder in the recommended position on the wand. Lower models in the K range do not come with this brush or holder: |
Post# 266271 , Reply# 10   2/5/2014 at 13:56 (3,731 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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Showing the rear of the machine with the Crevice tool attached to the upholstery brush. The crevice tool slots into the hole in the top left corner of the machine's base: |
Post# 266272 , Reply# 11   2/5/2014 at 13:57 (3,731 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()   |   | |
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Good Choice Steve! Glad you like your new machines! |
Post# 266287 , Reply# 13   2/5/2014 at 14:58 (3,731 days old) by jade_angel (Fort Collins, CO)   |   | |
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It looks like the inlet for the pre-motor filter is pretty small - how's the airflow overall? |
Post# 266390 , Reply# 17   2/6/2014 at 07:35 (3,730 days old) by ultraperformer (Derbyshire, UK, Europe)   |   | |
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Post# 266418 , Reply# 18   2/6/2014 at 12:14 (3,730 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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Excellent analysis.
A few things though - the floor heads will never shear off either the parking slots on the machine body - I've had my K3 and K1s for a few years now and they are indestructible where the plastic is concerned. The Deluxe suction only floor head was primarily designed for the Sebo Felix - other Felix models known as "Felix Kombi" or the commercial "Dart Kombi" are not sold in the UK, but are available elsewhere. Since then that floor head has seen service on the K1 Eco/Cappuccino and D series. it is, in my opinion, the ONLY floor head on the market that allows the suction tube to lie flat without having to turn your hand to ensure the floor head stays on carpet if going left or right. It is however a lot heavier and won't suit all. The K3 Vulcano however came out in 2006 - the Miele S4210 dates back as early as 2004. Thus the K3 Vulcano is slightly newer than the S4 and had no real competitor due to its spec or power - it was the first K series to feature the 2100 watt motor before other models like the K1 Komfort was put out in a darker blue colour. Miele's original S4/S4210 had 1800 watts power and thus on power ratings alone, the 1800 watt K series (including the original K3 Premium which now has 2100 watts compared to the 1800 watt model I own) was thus the closest on "paper" where specs are concerned. I quite like the T shaped tool and crevice tool combo - it eliminates a lot of fuss and gives you instant reach and cleaning function in one. It won't choke if you use it the way you're supposed to - lower variable power rather than continually using the highest power. Like the Felix, I find that i don't have to use the highest power all the time for a good clean - but then I also find that with Miele. I very rarely have to use either vacuum's highest setting for an efficient, quick and fast clean up. |
Post# 266462 , Reply# 21   2/6/2014 at 16:40 (3,730 days old) by madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK)   |   | |
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Great thread Madabouthoovers and pictures too. Do like the SEBO K series and in particular this model in the range great colour scheme. Hope you enjoy using it and meets your expectations! I need to get a turbo brush for my Felix like you say £35 is a little high glad you got a bargain!
How's the full size turbo head? Does it groom and clean carpets well? |
Post# 266467 , Reply# 23   2/6/2014 at 16:59 (3,730 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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Oh well done on the mini turbo brush there!
I use the main size Turbo brush on my D2 Total and by god it is powerful - but lightweight to push. The standard SEBO floorhead that comes with the D2 is a chore to push when full power is max'd - a bit like your Miele. The Deluxe floor head you have with your K3 isn't designed to be such an effort to push on the highest speed - you'll realise that in time that its all down to the fact that the floor plate is mega thin and thus doesn't require that much of an effort. HOWEVER, as much as I like the design, I still find the Deluxe version to be too heavy and the side buttons to change up to hard floor and back again are often too stiff for their own good. Old review on Dooyoo: CLICK HERE TO GO TO sebo_fan's LINK |
Post# 266471 , Reply# 24   2/6/2014 at 17:11 (3,730 days old) by madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK)   |   | |
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Let me know how you get on when you do use the turbo head be interested how you get on it with it. The Deluxe Kombi head does look a very good tool. Looks similar to the Deluxe Parquet head I got with my Felix which I love using on hard floors. Glad your liking and getting in ok with the Deluxe Kombi head. Be useful to have the Deluxe Kombi head for my Felix. Couldn't agree more I personally think all the range of SEBO vacuums are understated. Yes they may appear old fashioned but they are easy and simple to use and maintain. They are what they are simply an effective vacuum cleaner as it should be.
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Post# 266474 , Reply# 27   2/6/2014 at 17:18 (3,730 days old) by madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 266482 , Reply# 28   2/6/2014 at 17:44 (3,730 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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As you will see from my video on You tube, the Deluxe Kombi on the D2 (or any SEBO cylinder infact) constantly flips down when requiring to go from one rug to another. It isn't annoying as such but you'd never get that with a conventional floor head. That's the compromise you have to make on the basis that the floor head will go flat without having to turn your wrist.
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Post# 266483 , Reply# 29   2/6/2014 at 17:51 (3,730 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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What do you mean by "constantly flips down"? |
Post# 266489 , Reply# 30   2/6/2014 at 18:29 (3,730 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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Post# 266559 , Reply# 32   2/7/2014 at 09:34 (3,729 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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Apologies - the SEBO K series was launched in 2002. Not 17 years old then, but rather 12 years old this year...The Professional G was also launched the same year.
The thing to remember is that as a brand, SEBO don't go in for as much style as it does for durability and functionality - these are two phrases that jump up every time with a SEBO product and yet it all seems to stem from their, yet again commercial status. I don't think SEBO would be the company they are today had they not entered the commercial field to begin with and remained there. Same with Numatic - Numatic have a lot to thank for the commercial industry. A few consumers and collectors tend to forget that as not all brands in the commercial industry are good but for those who are, they don't tend to change the basic "things that work" in terms of components that go on and on, particularly on a day to day basis which in a domestic setting is entirely different - I bet half of the cheap bagless uprights that are on sale today can't withstand 1000 hours of continual use in one go. Thus, there's a lot to be said for appliances like vacuums that are made to withstand daily use, even if they are owned by collectors that expect longevity stemmed from the more durable, well built vintage classics. |
Post# 266615 , Reply# 34   2/7/2014 at 18:32 (3,729 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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The thing is though you're forgetting, when you see so many cheap vacs being thrown out, people aren't repairing them when they are so cheap to buy in the first place and inherently, people become lazy, even with big name vacuums including Dyson!
You can blame who you like when it comes to brands, but ideally speaking the first "wave" of cheap appliances came in at first with the humble toaster. Yours truly had a Hinari "Lifestyle" toaster for the best part of 15 years before it conked out. It did what it promised, but was a horrid piece of cheap plastic to look at but came with a cool wall design and slip out tray compared to many a "traditional" big name brand such as Philips who offered the same but three times the price of and featured a screwed toaster plate on the base and no cool wall. Only difference with SDA's is that they don't come with long warranties. Naturally then and thereafter it affects everything these days when it comes to appliances. You keep banging on about Vax's limited warranty - well there are other brands who stipulate the same! My expensive £300 Panasonic combo oven had to be registered in 20 days before the limited "bonus" of a 5 year guarantee could be sent away and recorded. Samsung and Bosch are also known for limited date purchases on warranties too and they don't offer the lengthy warranties on ALL appliances. The premium "Miele" brand only offer 1 or 2 years warranty on their vacuums if you're lucky. By the time you've already shelled out a lot of money for the machines themselves and then if you have to, upgrade the filters, you're then offered an extra 10 years if you want on your Miele vacuum (if it is "the chosen one") at another payout. When is it going to stop?? Let those large franchises sell whatever the heck they want - its not as if the consumer HAS to shop at those franchises anyway! Thanks to something called enterprise, the consumer these days has a much wider choice before the Internet came along! Reading between the lines here, you're obviously wondering why SEBO aren't more commonplace. Well, they've always been a premium company and as you know Currys, Argos and Tesco are hardly a premium company for aspiring people to go to. I'm not a snob but I've realised that those franchises will never sell an ARCAM sound system any less to the full SEBO range. Argos, Currys and Tesco did sell SEBO at some point but there's been little demand for it - it has ZILCH to do with what company pays who etc. Rather, it is the other way around - all these franchises BUY IN from the brands on the products - you'd learn about this if you have ever watched The Apprentice and where some of the tasks have been to sell a product to Argos and likewise chain stores. |