Thread Number: 37201
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Post# 397153   8/23/2018 at 13:49 (2,044 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)   |   | |
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Hey all,
With all of us being fans of vacuums and related products, it seemed like a natural fit. Does anyone own, or has anyone used a Flowbee? I tried an archive search, but I mainly found references to the turquoise hose from the pet version being a good replacement for a vintage vacuum. I've been mildly intrigued by them since they were introduced, but never knew anyone who owned one. Now that the woman who had cut my hair for about the last 30 years has retired, I'm seriously considering getting one and cutting my own hair at home. Now, they even offer their own American-made mini vacuum to use with it. Barry |
Post# 397179 , Reply# 1   8/23/2018 at 20:23 (2,044 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 397197 , Reply# 2   8/24/2018 at 07:31 (2,043 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)   |   | |
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Post# 397201 , Reply# 3   8/24/2018 at 08:52 (2,043 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 397215 , Reply# 4   8/24/2018 at 19:35 (2,043 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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I've heard of it and been meaning to get the VHS tape for it (I collect VHS tapes as well as vacuums). I've only ever heard about it in jest and as the butt of a joke whenever I have heard about it. I would be curious to try it but a bit nervous lol
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Post# 397216 , Reply# 5   8/24/2018 at 20:29 (2,043 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)   |   | |
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You usually hear people making jokes about it.
But then I've read reviews by people who actually own it, and they all seem to rave about it. They say the only people who joke about it are people who have never tried it! I think I'm too OCD to find a new person and salon after going to the same one for so long, and my hair is getting ridiculously long. This just might be the time for me to try it! Barry |
Post# 397224 , Reply# 6   8/25/2018 at 03:53 (2,043 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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I have that problem too. Hairdressers never seem to stick around. I go to chain-store haircut shops and I had one woman that was reliable and she stayed there about 6 years, moved and I followed her to the other location, then she moved back to the one near me, and then she left altogether. So I've just been stuck with whoever is there on the day I need to go in, and usually they are all terrible, no experience.
I have a basic hairstyle that is very 1950's, and I only like to at least keep it above my ears and neck, so it shouldn't be hard to cut. Maybe I should look for one of these, but I'd probably have to take it apart and boil it before using, just to make sure its all sanitary. I bought electric dog shavers at a yard sale before and I haven't even used them yet because they are just packed solid with hair. It's so gross. |
Post# 397229 , Reply# 7   8/25/2018 at 07:12 (2,042 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)   |   | |
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I looked at used ones on eBay, but I thought the same thing.
First of all...ewww? I don't know who or what it's been used for. Second, it could have missing parts, or be on its last legs. If I go for it, I'm just going to pay a little more and buy it brand new, directly from the company. Honestly, I was a little surprised when I found out that they still make them! And in the USA! Barry |
Post# 397239 , Reply# 8   8/25/2018 at 08:39 (2,042 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 397661 , Reply# 9   9/2/2018 at 19:27 (2,034 days old) by Josh1998 (Colorado )   |   | |
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Post# 397663 , Reply# 10   9/2/2018 at 21:30 (2,034 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)   |   | |
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Post# 397674 , Reply# 11   9/3/2018 at 06:57 (2,033 days old) by Josh1998 (Colorado )   |   | |
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I did a google search for flowbee. Wow. That thing looks like a hair tragedy waiting to happen. I can maybe see doing a clipper cut or really short all one length cut with this thing but I don't see doing any kind of actual cut with it. Cutting hair is about layering and blending. If anyone actually uses this thing please post a picture of the finished cut. The fact it sucks up the cut hair seems cool but it's not practical for serious hair cutting. We have a hair collection system at work. A hose attached to the clippers that ties into a central vacuum system. It seems like a cool idea but I hate the stupid thing. It really slows you down. The clippers cut through the hair faster than the vacuum sucks it up. If you're clipping through long hair it collects at the hose intake and you have to slow down to let it suck it all up. I also can't believe the prices for this thing. The ones I saw on ebay are 80 to 100 bucks.
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Post# 397677 , Reply# 12   9/3/2018 at 08:52 (2,033 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 397679 , Reply# 13   9/3/2018 at 09:29 (2,033 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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Same here. When I started going bald in my mid 20's, I still went to a haircutter. But by the time I was 35, when most of the hair on top was gone, I bought my own Wahl hair clipper set from Walmart & now I do it myself at home. Just have to be careful it's all even & not too long on one side. Even my landlady said one time that, to her, she couldn't tell that I cut it myself. I guess that's the one good thing about going bald, one less thing I have to spend money on LOL.
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Post# 398057 , Reply# 15   9/10/2018 at 20:56 (2,026 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)   |   | |
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Welcome, and thanks for sharing your experience with the Flowbee!
I haven't tried mine yet. I had SERIOUS mop head going on, and my wife took the electric clippers to it. The instructions for the Flowbee stressed not to take more than 1/2 inch of hair off at a time. So, I thought since I needed to take so much off, to save time, we'd use the clippers this time, and maybe the Flowbee would be good for "maintenance" cuts. Now that you went ahead and signed up, hopefully you'll be inspired to jump in some vacuum discussions too! Barry |
Post# 398130 , Reply# 16   9/12/2018 at 14:18 (2,024 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)   |   | |
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Post# 398131 , Reply# 17   9/12/2018 at 14:19 (2,024 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)   |   | |
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Post# 398137 , Reply# 18   9/12/2018 at 16:17 (2,024 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)   |   | |
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Post# 399766 , Reply# 19   10/19/2018 at 16:27 (1,987 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)   |   | |
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Post# 401931 , Reply# 20   12/4/2018 at 16:32 (1,941 days old) by ridgidwd0670 (se wood co ohio)   |   | |
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there are folks who make their own version of 'diy flowbee' using regular electric hair clippers & makeshift nozzle/hose connector
so i saw a Y. T. vid about someone converting their ordinary clippers into vacuum clippers & decided to do the same i own a wahl corded color pro clippers & cut off the top of a gallon plastic milk jug then i tape the top of milk jug onto clippers near the blades (be sure to throw out the jug cap) i then connect the clippers into shop vac hose (ridgid 6000rv 6 gal vac) |
Post# 402035 , Reply# 21   12/5/2018 at 20:56 (1,940 days old) by ridgidwd0670 (se wood co ohio)   |   | |
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Here's my 'homemade' flowbee
Costs less than the real deal; but you'll need to find or make your own connector for vac hose It saves me $$ & time; now my kids & I no longer go to barber shop😀 |
Post# 402130 , Reply# 22   12/7/2018 at 14:29 (1,938 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)   |   | |
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Post# 402158 , Reply# 23   12/8/2018 at 01:37 (1,938 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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I would think pet groomers you see on YouTube would like these "flobee" conversion for the electric clippers.You see them or the assistant sweeping huge mounds of hair off the groomer tables. |
Post# 403191 , Reply# 24   12/27/2018 at 21:25 (1,918 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)   |   | |
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