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    Euro vs American Sebos

    I had a D4 Premium many years ago and didn’t have any issues with the attachments falling out. I’ve had no issues with my current D8 either. They clip in nice and snug
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    Euro vs American Sebos

    It’s hard to choose a favourite… that’s why I have all 3 haha The Felix or commercial Dart has a 3.5 litre bag. The domestic X series range or commercial XP range have a 5.3 litre bag. The D series in both domestic and commercial variants have a 6 litre bag. Today for example I’ve vacuumed...
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    Euro vs American Sebos

    They are also considered premium here in the UK. I've no idea why there is such a big price difference as the machines are essentially the same bar a few minor changes. You have a version of the Felix called the Dart. From what I've seen on YT your Dart doesn't have a swivel neck but has the...
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    New daily drivers - Sebo, Bissell & Numatic

    Hey guys! It's been years since I posted on here but I thought I'd log on and share with you my current setup. So my house vacuums are all from the Sebo commercial range. I have the D8 with optional turbo brush, large dusting brush and twin care nozzle. The upright XP20 with optional...
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    I really like the new Dyson's

    Without taking sides because I know both brands have their strong points and weaknesses - I've had more Sebo machines that I've owned from new develop faults and need warranty work than I have Dyson vacuums recently. All mechanical issues relating to the drive belt system with cogs and bearing...
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    My Sebo cleaning trio

    Thanks for the kind comments guys :) In regards to the machines being an expensive trio.... Sebo aren't as expensive in the UK as they are in the USA.... All 3 machines together cost less than £1000. The Felix was only £240. I think all 3 will of cost me around £850 or there abouts. Maybe...
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    My Sebo cleaning trio

    Thought I'd come out from the shadows and make a little thread showing my latest daily drivers LOL FYI I think the last time I posted on here I had two Kirby Avalir's as my daily drivers. While I loved the quality of these machines I ultimately found them a bit too big and awkward for our UK...
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    Electrolux Velocity

    Turbo500 has two Electrolux Velocitys. A white one in his loft that doesn't work any more and a blue coloured one in his house that he uses most days.
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    How does a Kirby not draw in moisture when in shampoo mode?

    I've used Kirbys to shampoo loads over the years. My last was a Sentria II, my current is an Avalir. Firstly they never get water / foam into the fan chamber or any internal part of the machine. There is so little air movement through the fan chamber due to the shampoo tank blocking the exhaust...
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    My Kirby Avalir adventures

    haha I just couldn't justify keeping the 3rd. Plus selling it meant the two I have kept are even more of a bargain as I've recouped some money
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    My Kirby Avalir adventures

    Well...... Machine 3 just sold for £185. Not as much as I'd expected but then again I had it set to 'collection only' and it has miss-matched accessories so I can't complain too much. This means that my TWO 'new' machines with full set of correct accessories only owe me a total of £85...
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    My Kirby Avalir adventures

    Have spent the day giving my new daily machine a good run :)
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    My Kirby Avalir adventures

    So that leaves me with my two..... So far Avalir number 3 is on eBay at £140. Even if it only sells for £150 it means my two factory fresh Avalirs with a complete set of unused tools will only owe me £120 all in. £120 for two practically new Avalirs. Fair enough I only have one set of...
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    My Kirby Avalir adventures

    Avalir number 3 cost me £200. The machine itself was hardly used. Again, still had its original bag inside. But it had been stored in a filthy garage for a decent period and the metal was starting to tarnish. BUT it had a full set of UNUSED dry use tools inc zip brush. Unused Miracle Shine kit...
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    My Kirby Avalir adventures

    I was so pleased with my bargains and how little they owed me I decided to keep them. Both. One to use as a daily and one at the back of the cupboard for spares. Kirby parts in the UK are mega expensive - for example when I had a Sentria II the switch failed once the warranty had expired and...
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