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Post# 235500   6/6/2013 at 21:10 (3,948 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Guys, really am intrigued with this machine, have seen videos of its use and shopped online. Any pros or cons?Long hair cat, hard wood floors, low and medium pile area rugs in every room, back not getting any stronger.

Post# 235520 , Reply# 1   6/7/2013 at 09:20 (3,948 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        
Felix as in Sebo Felix?

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Well I can tell you that the Felix is not a lightweight upright - has about the same weight as the SEBO X series.

For the cleaning needs you've listed, the Felix is great. I've since swapped my T shaped upholstery
tool on the front of the Felix with a stair cleaning/small turbo brush when cleaning up after pets though the lack of a long hose on this model is left wanting if you want to clean further areas. Though an extension hose is available, like most vacs it can't store on the machine. Much as many probably love the "upright to hand held" design, I don't - I find the hand held unit is too long and bulky to be more effective than a standard sledge type cylinder vac.



Post# 235531 , Reply# 2   6/7/2013 at 11:12 (3,947 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Yes, as in Sebo.The unit I am looking at is the same one pictured at the top of this page and it comes with extension hose and turbo tool

Post# 235533 , Reply# 3   6/7/2013 at 11:15 (3,947 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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I think the weight is about that of my dc18, which by design seems to fit my needs, just lacking in the air flow to pick up the cat litter at the edge of the rug, grooming a bit lacking also. I defalut to that model here due to size of rooms and getting around here, cannister is a bit tough in my home.

Post# 235574 , Reply# 4   6/7/2013 at 14:34 (3,947 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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The built in hose that locks down the side on the external side grab handle is a short one -measures 3 metres when fully stretched but then you have to keep one hand on the handle and the other on the hose to prevent the vacuum from falling over. However I note online that the Dyson DC18 weighs 7.1kg compared to the Felix at 6.8kg so it is a bit lighter.

TBH though I used to take issue with such a short hose, until I discovered that its of actual use when vacuuming out my fridge and able to vacuum worktops as the hose is located at the top of machine. Unlike so many owners, especially from those who have tried this vac in the U.S, I don't use the highest setting of the power as even medium power from its variable suction slider seems able enough without applying full suction power all the time. Because of the need of setting high suction power all the time, the main downside to the Felix is that the main exhaust blows hot air all the time - but only if the owner constantly uses the higher power, which the Felix doesn't really require all the time. The hot air from the exhaust flows upwards towards the owner which is probably one of the main reasons owners dont like about the Felix.

It has a 3.5 litre dust bag capacity which is far bigger than Dyson's small 1.7 litre capacity. I quite like the DC18 by Dyson though - what I don't like is having to use the hose section through the handle - the separate "more old fashioned" idea of having a separate handle and a hose makes cleaning far quicker and less of a stress in use.



Post# 235581 , Reply# 5   6/7/2013 at 15:37 (3,947 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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I do like the dyson's quick grab hose, which I have to use a lot, it is just not possible at all for it to clean the edge of the area rugs here with it, I guess not enough air flow.The hose on the Felix is a bit of a down reach, something I have a lot of trouble with, bending, so unsure about that.The model I was looking at did come with the extra hose and the turbo tool,a nice option as cat hair gets everywhere with fans in every room.He is 12 so I may not be fighting cat hair and litter forever I guess, but it drives me nuts.I love my Sliverado cannister, but it wears me out anymore and in my space its easy to trip over it. The miele with short hose and cord that catches my foot every time in the little curls, is just danerous anymore.So Felix looks like a very good solution to a good and versatile daily driver to me?? Big investment again.They do have a used Fun model, not fond of the color, but in like new condition and $420, not $600, it has been looked at a lot by me, no hose or turbo though.

Post# 235626 , Reply# 6   6/8/2013 at 04:13 (3,947 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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It is possible to release the hose by gently grabbing it from the top but I've done that in the past and eventually it tore - the release hose is not all the way to the bottom of the vacuum, but as you say lower down. It does switch off the brush roll on the domestic market Felix models though which is a bit of a good safety aspect.

Generally if all you require is an upright that has a power nozzle with a brush roll on/off button that can swivel, the Felix is far more nimble than a Miele S7 and the Felix is my model of choice for getting around the home removing the last vestiges of cat hair, though as a cat owner I'm realising that I will be forever finding cat hair.

The two vacuums are very different though - SEBO market the Felix as a medium sized home vacuum due to its 3.5 litre dust bag capacity compared to the bigger bag on the X series and add a long crevice tool to act as a mini extension "straight" tube for quick cleaning.

Have you not considered the X series before, though? Many members try the cheaper route of second hand Windsor Sensor models first, similar to UK buyers who go for the lower power X1 Automatic before considering the more modern X4 ?


Post# 235631 , Reply# 7   6/8/2013 at 07:08 (3,947 days old) by sensotronic (Englandshire)        

David,

I have a Sebo Felix Rosso like the one pictured and am planning on making a YouTube video of it soon.
Is there anything you would like to see in the review/demonstration?

Roger


Post# 235637 , Reply# 8   6/8/2013 at 08:46 (3,947 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Nothing I can think of Roger, thanks! Look forward to seeing it.Ryan we had a Windsor at a store of a friends, I used many times, just did not send me, never broke in all those years though, easy to take apart and clean the normal items.My place here is not large, prob 700sq ft

Post# 235638 , Reply# 9   6/8/2013 at 08:47 (3,947 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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And my Miele is a Titan canister, sorry to say, thought it would work here, wrong.

Post# 235646 , Reply# 10   6/8/2013 at 10:03 (3,947 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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OH well, sounds like the Felix may well appeal! ~Let us know how you get on.

Post# 235648 , Reply# 11   6/8/2013 at 10:08 (3,947 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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I just have trouble hitting that buy button without feeling, seeing, hearing. It burned me in the past, but just may have to.Nothing like trying in person

Post# 235649 , Reply# 12   6/8/2013 at 10:10 (3,947 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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Yes, well, if you get the opportunity to try it, I would do it in person, first.

Post# 235650 , Reply# 13   6/8/2013 at 10:13 (3,947 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Of course, only wish I could. Too far away to find a dealer for me.Thanks again.

Post# 235798 , Reply# 14   6/9/2013 at 06:38 (3,946 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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Well, they were selling at Wal Mart and Costco not so long ago - perhaps they will be available there. Even if you could try the commercial version from Windsor would be a start.

Post# 235803 , Reply# 15   6/9/2013 at 08:17 (3,946 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Not at our Wally, Costco I am sorry to say is out of my driving range anymore.

Post# 235808 , Reply# 16   6/9/2013 at 09:30 (3,946 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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Funnily enough Im about to make a video of my old Felix too - so it will be good to compare, Roger.

Post# 235811 , Reply# 17   6/9/2013 at 09:39 (3,946 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Nice! Should be fun

Post# 235824 , Reply# 18   6/9/2013 at 11:59 (3,945 days old) by sensotronic (Englandshire)        

"Funnily enough Im about to make a video of my old Felix too - so it will be good to compare, Roger. "


Well my video will be a bright colourful affair with plenty of innuendo and tight leather shorts. What will
you be wearing Ryan?


Post# 235908 , Reply# 19   6/9/2013 at 18:01 (3,945 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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Just you wait and see lol I was going to wear a dress but the old Felix exhaust might blow it up and cause embarrassment. My movie player crashed earlier today whilst adding wording etc and realised the video is 20 bloody minutes long!!


Post# 235910 , Reply# 20   6/9/2013 at 18:13 (3,945 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Oh My

Post# 235985 , Reply# 21   6/10/2013 at 13:04 (3,944 days old) by sensotronic (Englandshire)        

I have made my video and is currently being processed. I hope to upload it today or tomorrow.

Unfortunately my leather shorts are being dry cleaned, so I had to wear some old Wrangler jeans with
a rip in the knee. There is some innuendo in the video, but nothing too filthy. Most of the filth was on my floor and carpet but the Felix naturally gobbled it all up.

Roger


Post# 236006 , Reply# 22   6/10/2013 at 13:56 (3,944 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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At least the hole is at the knee - too far down for the exhaust to make any difference!

Post# 236103 , Reply# 23   6/11/2013 at 04:31 (3,944 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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Video now posted - hope you like my T shirt, Roger!


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Post# 236114 , Reply# 24   6/11/2013 at 06:53 (3,944 days old) by sensotronic (Englandshire)        

Very good review. I think if David watches both videos he'll be very well informed but of course he needs to see if he can try one out for himself first.

The T shirt would go very nicely with my Sebo holdall.

You could do with some new socks ;-)

The link to my video is below.


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Post# 236115 , Reply# 25   6/11/2013 at 06:54 (3,944 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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I knew you would say something about the socks lol. I have the holdall and one of many soft bags for carrying my shopping in - I dont use the soft bags for carrying tools.

Get the Duo P powder on that stain 29 mins in though! : )




This post was last edited 06/11/2013 at 07:11
Post# 236128 , Reply# 26   6/11/2013 at 10:25 (3,944 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Nice videos guys! Very interesting.

Post# 236286 , Reply# 27   6/13/2013 at 04:55 (3,942 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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Shortened and updated.

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