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Post# 239571   7/10/2013 at 04:18 (3,915 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Staying in camber sands caravan park this week. Went to put the rubbish bag in the big bin, and found this staring back at me. Near empty bag, looks very clean and runs well! All we have in the caravan is a Tesco value cylinder, so at least I have an ok vacuum! |
Post# 239582 , Reply# 1   7/10/2013 at 06:30 (3,914 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Post# 239584 , Reply# 2   7/10/2013 at 06:38 (3,914 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Not used either yet, will try and do a humerous comparison! My mum was after a lightweight upright so that's her sorted! |
Post# 239603 , Reply# 3   7/10/2013 at 11:02 (3,914 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)   |   | |
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What a great find mate!! |
Post# 239664 , Reply# 4   7/10/2013 at 14:18 (3,914 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()   |   | |
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We have one of those - I am going to sell it though as it's not very good on tool use which isn't great. But still better than a Tesco vac! |
Post# 239665 , Reply# 5   7/10/2013 at 14:26 (3,914 days old) by ultraperformer (Derbyshire, UK, Europe)   |   | |
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Post# 239667 , Reply# 6   7/10/2013 at 14:45 (3,914 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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Post# 239671 , Reply# 8   7/10/2013 at 15:20 (3,914 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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The best one for suction I found was Argos Value bagged upright though I see Argos are no longer selling it. Primarily a Vax though not sold as a Vax in the UK, it has decent power, isn't a chore to push and has a 7 metre length cord. I found it easier to use than the Electrolux Powerlite - the hose isn't as difficult to use as well as a better quality hose. Only downsides were the bags could only be bought from Argos (pushing the desire to wonder why the hell Vax doesn't do their own bagged version?!), it didn't have a HEPA filter and it lacked a dust brush - cue Dyson DC01 dust tool - a perfect match due to its 3.2cm/32mm sizing.
There was Bush version with a pet hair turbo brush and the HEPA filter. |
Post# 239673 , Reply# 9   7/10/2013 at 15:37 (3,914 days old) by ultraperformer (Derbyshire, UK, Europe)   |   | |
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Post# 239674 , Reply# 10   7/10/2013 at 15:41 (3,914 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()   |   | |
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After the ASDA vac incident, I haven't bought a cheapy one since, only reconditioned ones or ones off a car boot where you can find some real good stuff! |
Post# 239688 , Reply# 11   7/10/2013 at 16:38 (3,914 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()   |   | |
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Cheapy vacs perform well...while they last |
Post# 239692 , Reply# 13   7/10/2013 at 17:22 (3,914 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()   |   | |
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The Panasonics are good performers, but am selling as I have an Electrolux Cyclone Power Plus Stairmaster which I am impressed with. |
Post# 239695 , Reply# 14   7/10/2013 at 17:30 (3,914 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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And yes, tiny blue thing, looks like a screamer. |
Post# 239697 , Reply# 15   7/10/2013 at 17:35 (3,914 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()   |   | |
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I have been after one for a while - & got it for £6 at a carboot last Sunday |
Post# 239699 , Reply# 16   7/10/2013 at 17:54 (3,914 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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The z61? I paid £45 new last year, and that was a bargain! Good job at 6 quid! Did it need a new filter or was it ok? I have a habit of cleaning my filter off after every big use and itsgrey but clean |
Post# 239740 , Reply# 18   7/10/2013 at 21:07 (3,914 days old) by dustin (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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Sounds like you are having fun, especially finding such a nice vacuum in the trash. I'm guessing you are doing what we call camping, and your caravan might be what we would normally call a camper, or rv (recreational vehicle). I would also guess a caravan park would be like our campgrounds (or rv parks). I would love to see some pictures of your caravan and of the caravan park, if you get a chance.
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Post# 239999 , Reply# 20   7/13/2013 at 18:29 (3,911 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()   |   | |
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If you want another of those Panasonic Uprights, let me know. Those Tesco Vacs aren't bad, pick the bits up like. Also what a lovely caravan you have! |
Post# 240002 , Reply# 22   7/13/2013 at 21:39 (3,911 days old) by dustin (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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Post# 240013 , Reply# 23   7/14/2013 at 03:47 (3,911 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom)   |   | |
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Yep, we were next door to Pontins at the park resorts place. I think the skip had been used to clear out a hjome after it was vacated, was lots of other bites in there too. They were being moved about all week on low loader trucks, deffo no way of towing oneà |