suckolux
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So, newish cordless canister, has anyone test driven it yet? Looks handy for car, cat hair, ect. Opinions? David
Black & Decker Flex
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vintagehoover
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Are we talking about this one?
suckolux
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Yes Jack, thanks for the look.
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Black & Decker Flex
Hi David - I like the overall design of the cleaner itself. The onboard 4ft hose is a nice feature, and makes the cleaner pretty versatile. There's a decent selection of tools, and I've even seen a version of the Flex with a little motorised brush-head for pet hair, etc.
The technology, for me, is where the Flex falls down (as a proud DC31 owner!). The 10.8v Flex gives you 20 airwatts of suction when empty, and the 12v Flex gives you 25 airwatts. In both cases, the power will drop off as the cleaner fills, because they rely on a filter to hold back the fine dust. You do get a little rotary manual 'clicker' thing, though, which is "supposed" to help keep the filter clean.
Conversely, the DDM V2-powered Root Cyclone DC31 offers a constant 38 airwatts on low speed, or a constant 65 airwatts on high speed.
At 5.7lbs, the Flex is almost twice as heavy as the DC31, which weighs 2.9lbs.
In the Black & Decker's favour, priced at $65, it's $154 less than the DC31, and $205 less than the DC31 Animal.
I'd consider the Dysons to be superior, but the Black & Decker seems to be a decent enough vac at a reasonable price.
Hi David - I like the overall design of the cleaner itself. The onboard 4ft hose is a nice feature, and makes the cleaner pretty versatile. There's a decent selection of tools, and I've even seen a version of the Flex with a little motorised brush-head for pet hair, etc.
The technology, for me, is where the Flex falls down (as a proud DC31 owner!). The 10.8v Flex gives you 20 airwatts of suction when empty, and the 12v Flex gives you 25 airwatts. In both cases, the power will drop off as the cleaner fills, because they rely on a filter to hold back the fine dust. You do get a little rotary manual 'clicker' thing, though, which is "supposed" to help keep the filter clean.
Conversely, the DDM V2-powered Root Cyclone DC31 offers a constant 38 airwatts on low speed, or a constant 65 airwatts on high speed.
At 5.7lbs, the Flex is almost twice as heavy as the DC31, which weighs 2.9lbs.
In the Black & Decker's favour, priced at $65, it's $154 less than the DC31, and $205 less than the DC31 Animal.
I'd consider the Dysons to be superior, but the Black & Decker seems to be a decent enough vac at a reasonable price.
suckolux
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Wow Jack what a font of information you can produce! I am again impressed. I have an Electrolux Pronto 2 in 1 stick, reaches very little around the car, suction is just ok, without hose. The power would need to be up there a little with a hose I would think, perhaps I should learn to live with some little bits on the floor of the car daily, just too much trouble to drag out the home unit every day. David. Agree on the Dyson superior
szymonrules
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Toshiba has Similar Product
I made a post about a Toshiba Escargot someplace. Except its corded and has a long hose+a shoulder strap.
I made a post about a Toshiba Escargot someplace. Except its corded and has a long hose+a shoulder strap.
suckolux
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wasn't that Japan only for now too? Could be wrong.
hooverbaby
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vac or blower?
I'd say that the inspiration for this design has come from looking at petrol leaf-blowers..
I'd say that the inspiration for this design has come from looking at petrol leaf-blowers..
szymonrules
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Yes
Yeah its for Japan only sadly.
Yeah its for Japan only sadly.
kenmore81
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Dave
I want one too. lol. If I get one soon I will let you know how it works. I used to have a Coleman cordless and the suction just ok,like that of a Hoover Elite with top tool port, hose end. So if its better than that I will really like it. The Coleman was a wet/dry and it was good for the car in betweens and the stairs in betwwn vacuuming,but like I said the suction was so so.
I want one too. lol. If I get one soon I will let you know how it works. I used to have a Coleman cordless and the suction just ok,like that of a Hoover Elite with top tool port, hose end. So if its better than that I will really like it. The Coleman was a wet/dry and it was good for the car in betweens and the stairs in betwwn vacuuming,but like I said the suction was so so.
suckolux
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Interesting! My Blue Magic is small enough to almost leave in the car, but still the cord issue and the crevice tool on it is too short for between seat issues. Damn dark interior.
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eh
magic blue I tossed mine I hated it.
magic blue I tossed mine I hated it.
