Thread Number: 35573
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Sebo Felix suction |
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Post# 382212 , Reply# 2   12/5/2017 at 18:12 (2,305 days old) by blackheart (North Dakota)   |   | |
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It's a nice machine the cleaning power is definitely superior to the X4
Airflow at the base X4: 59.11 Felix 73.96 In terms of suction the Felix again beats the X4 X4 hose 70" Felix hose 79" You also gain the ability to shut off the brushroll, variable speed control, a handheld canister mode, a manual height adjustment, and a swivel neck. The felix is hands down a better machine in my book. In regards to the canisters vs the Felix the D4's airflow at the PN is about the same but the suction measures in at about 70" due to the bag guage leaking. I do slightly prefer the D4 though it's a little quieter plus there's no fighting with a stretch hose. |
Post# 382213 , Reply# 3   12/5/2017 at 19:13 (2,305 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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The Felix is a super cool and funky machine! It definitely has as much airflow and I think more water left being that the motor is not running a brush roller and suction at the same time. 2 motor unit!
Definitely get yourself a Felix hopefully somebody is going to offer you a discount for being a collector! It sucks when vacuum shops aren't honest. It's been a good seller at the stores I've worked at over a years. But hard to train older employees to like it for some reason especially or it guys. There's also a buffer attachment that's kind of cool call the Disco. |
Post# 382215 , Reply# 4   12/5/2017 at 19:57 (2,305 days old) by ocscott3085 (DMV)   |   | |
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Thanks guys, the only reason I'm on the fence with buying it is because nobody is selling it locally for me to try in person. It looks like it could be top heavy like the Shark. |
Post# 382218 , Reply# 6   12/5/2017 at 21:01 (2,304 days old) by carolinaguy1996 (Candler, NC)   |   | |
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I agree, the Felix is very versatile. |
Post# 382310 , Reply# 8   12/8/2017 at 06:57 (2,302 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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In current Consumer Reports ratings of upright vacs, there are 2 Sebos which were tested: Felix Premium and the Automatic X5. The Felix scored better than the X5 in many areas: carpet cleaning, airflow thru the hose for tool use, pet hair removal, filtration and ease of use (it’s lighter and has a suction control). The Felix is a “recommended” upright but the X5 is not.
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Post# 382359 , Reply# 9   12/8/2017 at 15:56 (2,302 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 382389 , Reply# 10   12/9/2017 at 10:18 (2,301 days old) by Madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK)   |   | |
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I’ve had mine just over 10 years without any issues and still performs as new! It’s very versatile which is one of the reason I went for it at the time over the X series! Variable power, brush roll on/off, adjustable handle height. I did miss not having an onboard wand but I got use to it as the main unit detaches from the Powerhead! The new synthetic bags are great, better airflow. I’ve got the older 1300w version (UK) but have tried the new 700w (UK) and it is just as if not it seems more powerful! The Powerhead ET-1 is amazing with it manual height control it does groom the carpets very well!
I have since to go with my Felix got 2 X4’s, X4 Extra and X4 Eco Pet Boost which I love using. The Boost button on the Pet version in my opinion as it lowers the head deeper into the carpet pile gives about the same performance as the Felix Powerhead. I would buy another Felix without a doubt, you can’t go wrong with one! I believe SEBO brought the Felix out to be a lighter, more modern vacuum as an alternative to the X series and to appeal to a different market sector! Don’t let one person put you off! |
Post# 382430 , Reply# 11   12/9/2017 at 23:08 (2,300 days old) by Sharky (Germany)   |   | |
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You may want to try it out before purchasing. I have bought one for my collection, but I haven't even filled up an entire bag, because I hate it. It is SO heavy, for me it is bulky, cumbersome and a pain to use. |
Post# 382437 , Reply# 12   12/10/2017 at 02:30 (2,300 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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I tried a Felix,too a few years ago-they are cumbersome as a "canister" vacuum.The neck that connects to the floor tool can break-esp if the machine is dropped.Like other types of vacuums better.Too me the Felix was a VERY expensive "broom" vacuum.I returned mine. |
Post# 386051 , Reply# 14   2/14/2018 at 10:17 (2,234 days old) by Mike811 (Finland)   |   | |
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I have Felix with the eco motor (only 700 watts). Suction isn't impressive, but the airflow is considering the motor size. Nearly 100 cfm from the hose end is very good.
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Post# 386053 , Reply# 15   2/14/2018 at 10:36 (2,234 days old) by HonestJoe68 (Mansfield, Ohio)   |   | |
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That is why I’m SO glad I live in the USA, they don’t (yet) regulate any of that and we still get the powerful 1475 watt motor! I only agree with the UK governing the decible level as I hate LOUD vacuums, but the other items I guess are to make the planet better. ;( |
Post# 386068 , Reply# 16   2/14/2018 at 13:32 (2,234 days old) by Mike811 (Finland)   |   | |
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These EU regulations really hurt the performance. Felix is powerful enough with the 700 watt motor, but my K1 Airbelt canister with the same 700 watt motor is a bit underpowered.
So I ordered new 1200 watt motor to it from the Germany. I don't like the idea, that someone regulates how powerful vacuums we can have. Very annoying. |
Post# 386071 , Reply# 17   2/14/2018 at 13:47 (2,234 days old) by Hank (Cali)   |   | |
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Post# 386076 , Reply# 18   2/14/2018 at 14:19 (2,234 days old) by Mike811 (Finland)   |   | |
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Here is what they say:
"Vacuum cleaners are subject to EU energy labelling and ecodesign requirements. By switching to one of the most energy efficient vacuum cleaners, you can save €70 over the lifetime of the product. With more efficient vacuum cleaners, Europe as a whole can save up to 20 TWh of electricity per year by 2020. This is equivalent to the annual household electricity consumption of Belgium. It also means over 6 million tonnes of CO2 will not be emitted – about the annual emissions of eight medium-sized power plants." |