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Thread Number: 29917
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| Post# 332824 , Reply# 1 8/30/2015 at 16:04 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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I started by removing the handle and tools. | ||
| Post# 332825 , Reply# 2 8/30/2015 at 16:05 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Close up of some gouges. Unfortunately I couldn't remove these. Luckily they blend in pretty well.
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| Post# 332827 , Reply# 4 8/30/2015 at 16:09 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Meant adding this one (up top) first. Oh well, I'll just stick it ere.'
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| Post# 332828 , Reply# 5 8/30/2015 at 16:11 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Nice thin layer of carbon dust. Infact,in all of this machine that's mainly all I found(in the motor area of course.) Hardly any dirt. Just shows how good these must be then. | ||
| Post# 332829 , Reply# 6 8/30/2015 at 16:12 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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| Post# 332830 , Reply# 7 8/30/2015 at 16:13 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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All stripped. Now, you know whats coming up next! ;)
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| Post# 332831 , Reply# 8 8/30/2015 at 16:14 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Wishy~Washy! Did you guess right? :P
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| Post# 332832 , Reply# 9 8/30/2015 at 16:14 (3,160 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
 I really like the Sebo dusting brush. It's triangled shape means it's very easy to get into corners and it twists to it can be used at different angles. | ||
| Post# 332834 , Reply# 11 8/30/2015 at 16:17 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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@Turbo500 It does look a gooden' to be honest. | ||
| Post# 332835 , Reply# 12 8/30/2015 at 16:18 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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| Post# 332836 , Reply# 13 8/30/2015 at 16:20 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Surprisingly the commy looks quite clean. Bearing in mind this is how it is before I touched it. Looks like it hasn't been used a great deal.
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| Post# 332837 , Reply# 14 8/30/2015 at 16:21 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Nearly everything done in the chassis.
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| Post# 332839 , Reply# 15 8/30/2015 at 16:22 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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I regret saying these look "blocky" (in a different thread) They look quite nice to be honest,nice and sleek. I love how flat it lies too!
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| Post# 332840 , Reply# 16 8/30/2015 at 16:24 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Ta~da! All done! Well, she still needs a nice polish and wax tomorrow. Sorry these aren't the best pictures. I'll take better ones when Iv'e polished/waxed. Oh also ~ Please excuse the clutter again on the harth. Even though most is mine :P
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| Post# 332841 , Reply# 17 8/30/2015 at 16:25 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Bet that feels better. Nice brand new filters and bag attached.
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| Post# 332842 , Reply# 18 8/30/2015 at 16:27 (3,160 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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You've gone a great job there, Emma, well done! As you know, I luuurrve my Sebo. Looking forward to hearing how you get on with it. They're nice, solid machines and very easy to use. The auto height adjustment makes a nice balance between deep cleaning and ease of use, so whilst the cleaner purs and glides along the carpet, it still gives great results. | ||
| Post# 332844 , Reply# 20 8/30/2015 at 16:29 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Thank you. :) | ||
| Post# 332848 , Reply# 21 8/30/2015 at 17:33 (3,160 days old) by Madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK) | ||
Great job there Emma, looks great. Hope you enjoy using it, look forward to hearing what you think.
SEBO's are lovely vacuums to use, maintain too. So easy and effortless in use. I first discovered SEBO 8 years ago when I got my Felix Classic. Never looked back and it was this vacuum that got me back into bagged vacuums again. They certainly do lay flat and have a slim body. Not many modern vacuums can lie flat! Would love an X series one day. The dusting brushes are great I have a small one for my Felix. Would like to get the larger one too. The mini turbo head is good to especially for per hair. The upholstery tool does a great job too. | ||
| Post# 332849 , Reply# 22 8/30/2015 at 17:34 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Thank you. | ||
| Post# 332873 , Reply# 23 8/31/2015 at 03:53 (3,160 days old) by beko1987 (Stokenchurch, United Kingdom) | ||
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Looking good Emma! Has come up very well! | ||
| Post# 332874 , Reply# 24 8/31/2015 at 04:07 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Ta. Just in case anyone is interested, I used her properly today. I love it! | ||
| Post# 332875 , Reply# 25 8/31/2015 at 04:19 (3,160 days old) by Madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK) | ||
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| Post# 332876 , Reply# 26 8/31/2015 at 04:50 (3,160 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Don't worry I don't mind you asking. The auto height adjustment ~ I honestly thought I wouldn't like it,but infact i quite like it :P Just from downstairs it picked up way more than i thought it would. Going to vacuum upstairs later so I'll get a picture later. | ||
| Post# 332880 , Reply# 27 8/31/2015 at 07:08 (3,160 days old) by Madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK) | ||
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Thank you.
Great to hear you like the auto height adjustment, not everyone likes it. From my brief go of an X series I liked it. Looks like it surprised you what it picked up then, the brush roll is very good on the SEBO's. Same one fits the Felix power head same power head (ET-1) used on the Premuim Cylinder/Canister models. You can get a delicate version of the brush roll which is softer for delicate flooring. Great idea! See what it picks upstairs later! | ||
| Post# 332904 , Reply# 28 8/31/2015 at 12:51 (3,159 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
Excellent job, Emma! From stripping it down, cleaning it off and reassembling it, to even trying it.
The black muck on the underside of the bin release before the floor head is just carbon dust, when evidently the filter hasn't had a change. I hope you'll keep the SEBO as you'll find out in time just how long lasting those dust bags are - the synthetic ones last a bit more than the paper ones in my experience, but also plenty of other X1 owners who report the same. Basically a box of bags should last you around 2 years, but then it really depends on what you'll put your X1.1 through. | ||
| Post# 332906 , Reply# 29 8/31/2015 at 13:01 (3,159 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Thank you. I'm defiantly keeping it. | ||
| Post# 332917 , Reply# 30 8/31/2015 at 15:09 (3,159 days old) by Madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK) | ||
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| Post# 332919 , Reply# 31 8/31/2015 at 15:24 (3,159 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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I only used it briefly to suck up some small plant leaves and it was very easy and handy to just pull the hose up and do what you need to do. I love the handle on it too,very comfy to hold in my opinion. | ||
| Post# 332920 , Reply# 32 8/31/2015 at 15:37 (3,159 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Picture time! After her nice polish and wax. I could of probably left the wax to give it a better shine but I didn't have the time. | ||
| Post# 332923 , Reply# 34 8/31/2015 at 15:54 (3,159 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 332924 , Reply# 35 8/31/2015 at 16:18 (3,159 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Thank you. I love how the suction is at the side. | ||
| Post# 332925 , Reply# 36 8/31/2015 at 16:43 (3,159 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
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| Post# 332928 , Reply# 37 8/31/2015 at 17:39 (3,159 days old) by Madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK) | ||
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Glad to hear you've had a quick go with the hose/wand. Not many uprights that have a comfy built in wand/handle setup.
You've done a great job Emma it looks fab. Great pictures too. That bag will last a while, and with the top fill and unique side suction it will compact as it fills as Chris says like a brick!! Great design is the side suction setup. It's amazing how old this design is for SEBO but it continues to sell and people who are new to the brand today love them, as well as existing SEBO owners. Just goes to show simple, effective, intuitive design and engineering stands the test of time. | ||
| Post# 332930 , Reply# 38 8/31/2015 at 18:00 (3,159 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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@Alexhoovers94 ~ Thank you. I was wondering if you still had it. Got to admit that did make me chuckle :P @Madaboutsebo ~ Thank you. | ||
| Post# 332931 , Reply# 39 8/31/2015 at 18:01 (3,159 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
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| Post# 332932 , Reply# 40 8/31/2015 at 18:22 (3,159 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Lol. Just curious,why do you hate it? Hope you don't mind me asking. | ||
| Post# 332933 , Reply# 41 8/31/2015 at 18:32 (3,159 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
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| Post# 332935 , Reply# 42 8/31/2015 at 18:48 (3,159 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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No worries,everyone is entitled to their opinions. I agree on the commercial looks,though it's grown on me a bit. "Might upset some people." Agreed,shame some people have to be so sensitive. Oops,Iv'e probably pissed someone off now! | ||
| Post# 332954 , Reply# 43 9/1/2015 at 00:41 (3,159 days old) by Madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK) | ||
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| Post# 332958 , Reply# 44 9/1/2015 at 02:06 (3,159 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Oh well what's done is done. At least there isn't any arguments. :) | ||
| Post# 332967 , Reply# 45 9/1/2015 at 07:25 (3,159 days old) by SeamusUk (Dover Kent UK) | ||
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@ Alexhoovers94 If you hate it so much why keep it... The X series is IMO the best upright - bagged or bagless on the market today. Seamus | ||
| Post# 332969 , Reply# 46 9/1/2015 at 08:31 (3,159 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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After Video Here's an after video. Just in case anyone is interested I plan on doing a video on my thoughts about it on Sunday. Oh also please excuse all the shoes in the video! | ||
| Post# 332971 , Reply# 47 9/1/2015 at 08:56 (3,158 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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Of course, the proof is in the pudding as they say. No one vacuum will work for everyone and everyone's own experience is different. The Sebo works brilliantly for me and always has. That doesn't discredit Alex's experience, but the only way to form your opinion really is try the machine out in your own home and see for yourself. | ||
| Post# 332973 , Reply# 48 9/1/2015 at 10:19 (3,158 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Agreed,and will do! | ||
| Post# 332987 , Reply# 49 9/1/2015 at 14:43 (3,158 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
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Believe me Seamus I would but it is my mothers, so it just has to stay there cluttering the cupboard.
In my experience the Miele Dynamic U1 is a far superior cleaner to the Sebo X Upright. For best bagless, I would say the DC40, 41. All 3 of these machines I just mentioned have stair hoses and better attachments than the Sebo, in my experience and opinion.
I am sure you people think I say this just to get at you but I am not, that is just my honest opinion. | ||
| Post# 332989 , Reply# 50 9/1/2015 at 14:48 (3,158 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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"I am sure you people think I say this just to get at you but I am not," I don't. It doesn't faze me,it's your opinions and views from your experience :). It would be different hadn't you ever used them. | ||
| Post# 332990 , Reply# 51 9/1/2015 at 15:02 (3,158 days old) by Madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK) | ||
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| Post# 332992 , Reply# 52 9/1/2015 at 15:08 (3,158 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Ta. | ||
| Post# 332993 , Reply# 53 9/1/2015 at 15:10 (3,158 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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The Miele uprights are being phased out due to low sales. They're great cleaners, but very heavy, expensive on consumables and difficult to repair. For example, the whole motor has to be taken out just to replace the handle release and the cleaner has to be completely dismantled just to remove a blockage. | ||
| Post# 332995 , Reply# 54 9/1/2015 at 15:27 (3,158 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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You might find this interesting, Emma. A few vintage Sebo's on this one. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Turbo500's LINK | ||
| Post# 332996 , Reply# 55 9/1/2015 at 15:33 (3,158 days old) by Madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK) | ||
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| Post# 332997 , Reply# 56 9/1/2015 at 15:33 (3,158 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
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I agree the Miele is Heavy and difficult to work on and parts are indeed expensive.
I don't agree the performance of the Sebo is high. I would say it is rather average. Just skims over the carpet...I don't feel that cling and agitation on the Sebo, which I find to be the case when I use my DC40 or Dynamic U1. | ||
| Post# 332998 , Reply# 57 9/1/2015 at 15:36 (3,158 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
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| Post# 332999 , Reply# 58 9/1/2015 at 15:38 (3,158 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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Well, as I said, the proof is in the pudding. I'm sure Emma will be able to make up her own mind using the Sebo in her own home. Seems to be doing just fine so far, and leaving nice track marks in the carpet. | ||
| Post# 333001 , Reply# 59 9/1/2015 at 15:48 (3,158 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
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| Post# 333002 , Reply# 60 9/1/2015 at 15:48 (3,158 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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The huge irony with SEBO is that they have secured worldwide sales of their commercial vacuums before developing the domestic X model. Like every other brand, SEBO also used components from the previous to build the next and so on.
But the difference is, that unlike Hoover Europe, SEBO's parts are largely always available for the X series. I wish I could have got the same kind of widespread availability on other brands' parts - Hoover for example where brush rolls on certain Turbopower uprights are no longer available. The casings, yes, but not the entire brush roll. And sometimes it doesn't feel as good when using a second hand one compared to a genuine new part in a bag ready to go. It's not just Hoover, but other brands that suffer from this too. One has to remember that though most brands are not commercially based, perhaps there's something there in having commercial links to allow almost lifetime parts availability - same with Numatic infact! | ||
| Post# 333003 , Reply# 61 9/1/2015 at 15:53 (3,158 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
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| Post# 333005 , Reply# 62 9/1/2015 at 16:07 (3,158 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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The SEBO C series is no longer available to buy yet all parts are available for that model, Alex.
On Miele's UK site, it has only been in the last three years that parts such as spare bin doors, castors and other wear items on their no longer produced certain models are available to buy. Electrolux also supply a lot of parts for their vacuums no longer produced. Why can't Hoover? Why did I require to order a specialised part for a Hoover vacuum, currently in production but yet had to be bought in from Hoover in Germany when Hoover UK should have stocked the part? | ||
| Post# 333006 , Reply# 63 9/1/2015 at 16:17 (3,158 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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*sigh* I can see this turning into a sour thread. And no,I'm not pointing the finger at anyone. | ||
| Post# 333009 , Reply# 64 9/1/2015 at 16:27 (3,158 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 333011 , Reply# 65 9/1/2015 at 16:51 (3,158 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Hm, I'm really curious as to what you commented now,Chris. :P | ||
| Post# 333040 , Reply# 66 9/2/2015 at 08:36 (3,158 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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back on topic.. Something I meant asking is how often should I change the post motor filter? | ||
| Post# 333043 , Reply# 67 9/2/2015 at 10:26 (3,157 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 333047 , Reply# 68 9/2/2015 at 11:24 (3,157 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Ta. I should imagine 20 bags would last me quite a few years :P | ||
| Post# 333049 , Reply# 69 9/2/2015 at 11:38 (3,157 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 333063 , Reply# 70 9/2/2015 at 14:06 (3,157 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
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| Post# 333069 , Reply# 71 9/2/2015 at 15:21 (3,157 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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I suppose it depends in each home. Mines just under half full. | ||
| Post# 333073 , Reply# 72 9/2/2015 at 15:48 (3,157 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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yes, but you're using paper bags in a dirty fan cleaner. By default of the design, it will need changing more often. The ultra bag coupled with the top fill and filter set up mean that you can seriously cram the bag full. I don't change it until the bag is full to the top.
Emma, it may appear to be half full, but you can keep using it and using it. The top fill design means that the dirt is constantly being compacted and squashed down, so everytime you use it, you'll get more and more in it. The bag will be rock solid by the time you need to replace it. This post was last edited 09/02/2015 at 16:14 | ||
| Post# 333075 , Reply# 73 9/2/2015 at 16:01 (3,157 days old) by Madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK) | ||
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| Post# 333079 , Reply# 74 9/2/2015 at 16:14 (3,157 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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I've put a little sticker inside the bag compartment so I know when I last changed the bag and also so I can see how long each bag roughly lasts me. | ||
| Post# 333082 , Reply# 75 9/2/2015 at 16:49 (3,157 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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| Post# 333084 , Reply# 76 9/2/2015 at 17:10 (3,157 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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@Alexhoovers94 This is beginning to piss me off a little now, it appears to me that you're wanting to spark an argument,why is that? | ||
| Post# 333085 , Reply# 77 9/2/2015 at 17:18 (3,157 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
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| Post# 333086 , Reply# 78 9/2/2015 at 17:26 (3,157 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Haha,no I'm not. | ||
| Post# 333094 , Reply# 79 9/2/2015 at 18:16 (3,157 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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It is actually TRUE that dirty bagged uprights collect far more dust and in turn often require their dust bags to be emptied more frequently. That in turn means more pay out for dust bags, and paper ones at that. Im surprised Hoover hasn't offered a synthetic dust bag but then they're always out to make money...
An example of this is when the original Turbopower bags had the reuseable pull seal on them. I found the reusable shake out style was useful to a point - but the paper still clogged up too much to be relied upon a second time. However, here's where the Junior and Senior fought back "in the day," though. Whereas the Turbopower has something like, 6.5 litre dust capacity, the humble little Junior and Senior offers 9 litres capacity per bag and if you have ever allowed the bags to fill completely on both the Powerplus top fill uprights and Junior U1036 and others fitted with the top fill tube, the bags can be completely choked with dust. Cloth bags were also available for the Junior and Senior. I found it strange that they weren't available for the Turbopower or let alone TP2 series. Nice to see the return on the Purepower Lifetime model though. Im surprised though that brush rolls are not available for the Turbopower, either. You see brush strip replacements are getting scarce now for the Junior and Senior/Powerplus, but they are still available. Not so with the Turbopower though. And lets face it, the Junior and Senior are no longer on sale. This post was last edited 09/02/2015 at 18:51 | ||
| Post# 333149 , Reply# 80 9/3/2015 at 12:23 (3,156 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Just in case anyone is interested again ~ I have a review video up. | ||
| Post# 333150 , Reply# 81 9/3/2015 at 12:57 (3,156 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 333152 , Reply# 82 9/3/2015 at 13:47 (3,156 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Thank you. After filming I noticed that part did get caught. Also ~ @Alexhoovers94 Sorry if what I said offended you etc. What I said was rather daft This post was last edited 09/03/2015 at 14:26 | ||
| Post# 333283 , Reply# 83 9/5/2015 at 02:23 (3,155 days old) by Parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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Nice Sebo! I also want the Felix, or the red X4 | ||
| Post# 333284 , Reply# 84 9/5/2015 at 03:09 (3,155 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Ta. I always thought the red one was a X1.1? | ||
| Post# 333290 , Reply# 85 9/5/2015 at 04:40 (3,155 days old) by Parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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Idk your probably right. Refused the offer even it was for £5, all working and with tools. Got a Dyson instead 😂 | ||
| Post# 333291 , Reply# 86 9/5/2015 at 06:17 (3,155 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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£5?! | ||
| Post# 333292 , Reply# 87 9/5/2015 at 07:06 (3,155 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 333293 , Reply# 88 9/5/2015 at 07:11 (3,155 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 333295 , Reply# 89 9/5/2015 at 07:20 (3,155 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Video ~ As promised! This post was last edited 09/05/2015 at 07:54 | ||
| Post# 333306 , Reply# 90 9/5/2015 at 10:14 (3,154 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
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| Post# 333307 , Reply# 91 9/5/2015 at 10:17 (3,154 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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No worries. Glad you enjoyed 😊 | ||
| Post# 333310 , Reply# 92 9/5/2015 at 11:11 (3,154 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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Some very interesting points Emma, great video! | ||
| Post# 333311 , Reply# 93 9/5/2015 at 11:30 (3,154 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Thank you :) I don't know about anyone else but I feel as if there will be an argument here soon :/ | ||
| Post# 333313 , Reply# 94 9/5/2015 at 11:37 (3,154 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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There will only be an argument if someone makes one. So far, this is a perfectly reasonable, calm discussion of both positives and negatives of a cleaner. Just as it should be. Everything has it's pro's and con's, it's interesting to see that discussed on a mature, rational level.
I suggest if anyone starts getting argumentative, we ignore it. | ||
| Post# 333314 , Reply# 95 9/5/2015 at 11:45 (3,154 days old) by Parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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Yh it was £5 😆 | ||
| Post# 333317 , Reply# 96 9/5/2015 at 12:11 (3,154 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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@Turbo500 ~ Agreed. @Parwaz786 ~ Tut tut, you should of got it. | ||
| Post# 333320 , Reply# 97 9/5/2015 at 14:24 (3,154 days old) by Parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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I got a Dyson instead 😂😂😆 | ||
| Post# 333327 , Reply# 98 9/5/2015 at 15:52 (3,154 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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| Post# 333331 , Reply# 99 9/5/2015 at 18:43 (3,154 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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Red X4 in the UK - yes.
Actually Chris, not quite true on the red X4. The red X4 was an online special from 2012 in the UK, as was the white and yellow X4 from 2009 (that I nearly bought) which was available on Amazon UK.
I can't remember the white and yellow X4 model number, sadly but the 90559GB appears to still be on sale at a number of UK companies. www.appliancespares-direct.co.uk/... There was also the X1.1 in blue and dark grey that I owned - that appears to be an early Euronics special before the red X1.1
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| Post# 333332 , Reply# 100 9/5/2015 at 18:59 (3,154 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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Here's the dark blue X1.1, or rather a stock photo of it with the wand facing the wrong way!
Nice video though, Emma. About the X wand though - it was designed to be walked around with hence having the top grab wand at the top near the main handle to the upright. I agree that whilst it is bulky for the first time, you’ll soon get used to whipping it out and extending the hose via grabbing and pulling on the wand to get the reach or stretch going. IN all nearly 20 years I have used the X1A, the T shaped tool has never come off due to the friction fit style of it onto the end of the wand. Neither does the stair cleaning turbo brush, when fitted. I also have a straight suction tube, but it gets used with the Felix. I do agree regarding the longer hose - it would be appreciated, even if SEBO went as far to cutting the longer extension hose by at least half to compensate for something that could be stored on the machine but not get in the way. Perhaps that will come in time.
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| Post# 333343 , Reply# 101 9/6/2015 at 01:28 (3,154 days old) by Parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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Lovely! So I think I saw the X4 then, probably😆😂 | ||
| Post# 333347 , Reply# 102 9/6/2015 at 04:10 (3,154 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Something I failed to mention in the video is that I love the agitation. It does it better than I thought it would. 😊 | ||
| Post# 333348 , Reply# 103 9/6/2015 at 05:54 (3,154 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 333354 , Reply# 104 9/6/2015 at 09:23 (3,153 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Agreed. | ||
| Post# 333361 , Reply# 105 9/6/2015 at 10:55 (3,153 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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| Post# 333375 , Reply# 107 9/6/2015 at 13:34 (3,153 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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She better not scratch up my baby!😄 | ||
| Post# 333377 , Reply# 108 9/6/2015 at 13:38 (3,153 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Lol. I have always got to keep an eye on her :P | ||
| Post# 333401 , Reply# 109 9/6/2015 at 20:04 (3,153 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
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| Post# 333409 , Reply# 110 9/7/2015 at 02:48 (3,153 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Lol. Well you really like you Elites 😄 | ||
| Post# 333410 , Reply# 111 9/7/2015 at 02:58 (3,153 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Love* | ||
| Post# 333413 , Reply# 113 9/7/2015 at 09:25 (3,152 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
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| Post# 333416 , Reply# 114 9/7/2015 at 09:54 (3,152 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Well same here. What makes you think we "worship" them? | ||
| Post# 333419 , Reply# 115 9/7/2015 at 10:44 (3,152 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
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| Post# 333420 , Reply# 116 9/7/2015 at 10:55 (3,152 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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I know. It came across as if you're saying that we do. | ||
| Post# 333444 , Reply# 117 9/7/2015 at 17:15 (3,152 days old) by Parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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I thought Sebos were quiet?! | ||
| Post# 333445 , Reply# 118 9/7/2015 at 17:27 (3,152 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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I know right! They aren't whisper quiet but hell what do you expect? Better than a screaming motor. Ah well,she's a delicate little flower! :P | ||
| Post# 333452 , Reply# 120 9/7/2015 at 18:21 (3,152 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Sounds like its all the bearings at fault there. | ||
| Post# 333488 , Reply# 122 9/8/2015 at 10:18 (3,151 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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It just goes to prove that at the end of the day no vacuum cleaner is perfect. You get near perfection with some brands or some models. I loved my SM2 when I got it but the manual height adjustment feels a lot heavier to push the upright across the floor. I know what I prefer - a Sebo Felix instead and being slightly less bulky with its lower like centre of gravity, it feels easier for me to move than putting up with the manual height adjustment X derived SM2.
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| Post# 333491 , Reply# 123 9/8/2015 at 10:57 (3,151 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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The manual height adjustment has always divided opinion. Some love it, some hate it. In my experience, it's always worked well for me. I've had 2 X series cleaners in 4 different houses now and regardless of the type of house (mill conversion flat, 1950's semi, victorian terrace and a new build town house) and type of flooring I've never had any problems with the height adjustment being too slow or not cleaning properly. Indeed, seconds lost waiting for the height adjuster is made up in the time saved using the quick release wand over certain other brands that half the cleaner has to be dismantled just to use the hose. Everything has it's pro's and con's.
Noise wise, I wouldn't call them whisper quiet. Heck, not even Miele quiet. But the noise is not unpleasant. It's a lower pitched noise and not has harsh on the ears as a screaming Dyson or Vax motor. I'd say more comparable with a Henry on full power. | ||
| Post# 333493 , Reply# 124 9/8/2015 at 11:27 (3,151 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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I thought I would like the manual height version but I just dont find it as light or as effective. I know that sounds weird but its just how I feel about the SM2 in general. It may be the bigger floor head but I have used an ET2 before on the old Dart I used to own and it didn't feel bulky. Perhaps the swivel neck has a lot to do with it, IDK.
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| Post# 333498 , Reply# 125 9/8/2015 at 12:09 (3,151 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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"No vacuum is perfect.." Exactly. | ||
| Post# 333505 , Reply# 126 9/8/2015 at 15:01 (3,151 days old) by parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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I agree with Narayan | ||
| Post# 333509 , Reply# 127 9/8/2015 at 15:42 (3,151 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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As collectors though, would life be great if there was a perfect vacuum cleaner? I think I would stop collecting if that was the case.
Or would I just continue to collect brochures and stop collecting actual machines altogether? Im going all Sarah Jessica Parker all of a sudden now... I do apologise. Could the threat of having a perfect vacuum cleaner spell the end of collecting vacuums? Or do others have other priorities? | ||
| Post# 333535 , Reply# 129 9/8/2015 at 22:02 (3,151 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
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| Post# 333602 , Reply# 130 9/9/2015 at 17:22 (3,150 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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There never will be one perfect vacuum. One person might get a vacuum and think it's their perfect vac another might think it's rubbish. At the end of the day everyone is different. | ||
| Post# 333653 , Reply# 131 9/10/2015 at 16:17 (3,149 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
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| Post# 333657 , Reply# 132 9/10/2015 at 16:51 (3,149 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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That wasn't aimed at just you. It was to everyone... | ||
| Post# 333658 , Reply# 133 9/10/2015 at 16:55 (3,149 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
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| Post# 333668 , Reply# 134 9/10/2015 at 17:59 (3,149 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Never said you aren't. | ||
| Post# 334272 , Reply# 135 9/19/2015 at 14:46 (3,140 days old) by Madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK) | ||
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| Post# 334274 , Reply# 136 9/19/2015 at 14:56 (3,140 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Ta. I absolutly love it. One addition onto the likes is ican get on with the wand alot better now. | ||
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