My first Windsor

[gmerkt]

It may well have been. On the Norwegian Sun, they had dozens and dozens of them. Each cabin steward and his assistant had one for their section. Multiply that by X number of sections per "residential" deck, X decks for the entire compliment of the housekeeping department, well that adds up to well over 39. Then the restaurant department had their own.

The last ship we were on, Holland America's Oosterdamm, they had very few vacuum cleaners. The housekeeping dept. used canisters (made in Great Britain, I forget the brand) but none of the cabin stewards/assistants used them. The vacs were only used in the common areas, such as passageways, carpeted stairs, etc. The cabin floors were cleaned strictly with brooms. Low pile carpet, but a vac would've been preferred in my mind.

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Wow!  What a great find!  Great job bringing it back to life as well!  Looks like a completely different machine.  The jury is still out for me on my Sebo Felix that Robert gave me for Christmas.  It's definitely a nice vacuum, but there are some things I don't like about it.  But that's another thread. 


 


Good job with your Windsor!  Enjoy using it!!  Thanks for the awesome thread!

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

Thanks!

Thank you Fred... I've actually fallen in love with this machine. The hose is the perfect combo of flex and stretch and so easy to activate... the handle release is so simple (though it's on the wrong side much like the Hoover Platinum Lightweight Bagged), and I love that you can turn the middle stop position for the handle on or off. I learned that the reason the inside of the motor compartment stays so clean is because the main air filter actually precedes the motor, instead of coming after it like on most machines! What a great idea. This thing just screams quality all the way around. It pulls itself across my flat carpet (but stops on the shag rug!).... The way the hose retracts back into the wand is awesome. It's not loud at all... the switch is right where it belongs, though it lacks a brushroll off bare floor feature. The carry handle is really uncomfortable.

You know, used to have a vacuum friend that had a Sebo Felix and I tried it out and it didn't impress me one bit... I don't remember what I didn't like about it, but there were a few things that just put me off! I couldn't understand what all the hype was about.

 

[sebo_fan]

The Felix is a different upright altogether; I'm a fan of the original X series/Windsors. I tend to clean hard floors with my X's anyway, regardless of the fact that the brush roll doesn't switch off - the brush roll doesn't hurt the floors but if you wanted to, you could buy one straight suction tube, the extension hose and the hard floor brush that gives you that cleaning feature alone. Just means you can leave the upright against a wall and stretch the hose over alone with the extension hose attached, inserted into the top of the hoister wand, straight tube attached at the bottom and then the hard floor brush.


 


See Ry-ry's video of his Sebo uprights in other threads. Check 1:27 where you'll see the extension hose being used and straight tube.

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

video

Hey guys, I finally got around to making a video if anyone is interested ;o)

 

[sebo_fan]

Good video  - this is where if you had the extra extension hose and straight tube, you could easily vacuum your thick pile shag rug using the T shaped upholstery brush and the thin strip taken out, which slips out easily for cleaning. Provided you put the Sebo/Windsor against a chair to prevent it falling off, the hose and the extra extension hose can stretch beyond. It also gives the T shaped tool 2 versatile cleaning actions - with or without the brush strip added. The thin brush strip can easily be pulled out by pushing your finger at the back of it and pushing it outwards.


 


Alternatively Windsor/Sebo used to produce a suction only 2 way floor tool for the Sensor/X1 which can clean these rugs in mind.

 

[dial-a-nap]

I have had both the sensor model (wide-path) and the smaller, manual height adjusting model. I like the manual knob on the side better, no waiting to start cleaning - though the sensor adjusted itself pretty quickly. The sensor one I had met with a water "accident" at a job site, so it's a goner now but I only paid $50 so didn't mourn for too long. The smaller one I still have but it needs a tear-down and rebuild. I wish the filters & OEM parts weren't so expensive!

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

Sebofan, I did see that combo tool, it had a pedal with retractable bristles. I used it again after work tonight, and I just can't believe what I've been missing out on my entire life. This thing totally rocks... if anyone has a chance to buy one, I'd recommend it without reservation!

 

[sebo_fan]

Ive often thought about our UK G2 equivalent (and now the U.S have it under the "G Essential" moniker) when it used to be on sale but the Sebo Felix commercial, the Dart now takes its place. I find the Felix is great on carpeting but it doesn't have such a smooth gliding feel, no matter what selections I put the dial at - the auto sensor on the X1 is just terrific - but aside from that it is a well thought out machine. Sebo have had no intention to put anything major to the basic design, just different colours, smoother edges and in time, uprated the motors but still to satisfy the environmentalists or those who wish eco-friendly vacuums with less motor watts.


 


Personally though, a brush stop button on the floor head like the Felix would be handy as well as a variable suction control on the handle. 

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

Hey guys....

My "stuff" came, so I'll share some pictures of that too....

I also e-mailed Sebo and told them what I thought of their vacuums, and actually got a response from the CEO.... I thought it was a pretty cool response... I didn't expect the CEO of the company to respond... I'll share it here:

Dear Mr. Pearce,

Thank you very much for your comments that are so supportive of SEBO and Windsor vacuum cleaners. I must say that, although we receive a good number of accolades for our products, it is rare to receive one as glowing as yours! In addition, I watched your You Tube video, and, again, your supportive comments are appreciated.

As you may know, SEBO does not currently advertise our products on national TV or radio. It is only through end-user word-of-mouth referrals and our dedicated dealer network that people discover us. I believe you are now one of our advocates!

Lastly, if you ever need product support or have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us.

Thanks again for your kind words.

Best Regards,

John Van Leuven, CEO
SEBO America, LLC

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

OK

So, the bags and filters and attachments came from govacuums.com, but there is a problem. The exhaust filter is for a newer machine than mine and is too small. I'm going to e-mail Govacuums and see if they can correct this for me, I hope so.

On the left is the old filter, and on the right is the new one they sent that is the wrong one...

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

The service kit came with a HEPA filter instead of a regular micro filter... I was surprised by that, but I think it's a good thing....

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

in the machine.... I like the looks of the original better, but I am sure this one will filter better....

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

attachments... they look like good quality attachments, but I'm surprised the dusting brush has plastic instead of horse hair bristles... still need another wand and floor tool...

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

On the vacuum they stick out like sore thumb.... I may get some gray Krylon and spray them to match... we'll see. I did order the clip for the dusting brush so I can keep it on board too, but it didn't come yet... that was an afterthought for sure!

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

bags

Apparently these are 4 ply, and the original ones were 3 ply... they came with the sealing caps. Hopefully, that will eliminate the smell from the previous owner that emanated from the machine when it was running... it wasn't a terrible smell, but slightly annoying... he did have a pet bird.... better than if he had a dog or was a smoker though... machines from those environments never smell good!

 

[sensotronic]

What a shame about the cleaning tools. Go Vacuum do the crevice tool and furniture nozzle in light gray which is the colour of the originals, though they didn't seem to have the light grey dusting brush. The dusting brush you bought is the smaller version which seems to only be available in dark gray though the larger (and better in my opinion) dusting brush is available in light gray.

http://www.sebo.co.uk/store/x-series/1094gy-large-dusting-brush-grey.html

 

[sebo_fan]

Nice of SEBO U.S to send you a CEO response. 


 


Keep the smaller tool though - I was using my X4 yesterday and the larger tool was doing its best on dusty cupboard shelves, but with the 1300 watt motor on board, the bristles kept getting sucked in. The smaller dusting brush is better to prevent this - but you should keep it incase you get a front clamp for it and have two optional brushes on board at the top of the vac, one behind above the hose and one in front. Or keep it for use with the extension hose if you get one. 

 

[Sanifan]

Great find!

I've always wanted wanted one of those. You lucky duck!

What is the performance difference between the Sensor series and the Versamatics, by the way?

Congrats on finding a great deal!

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

Sanifan, if you have the opportunity, I'd highly recommend to get one

I thought the machine was powerful before, but with a new bag and HEPA filter installed, it will truly suck the paint off the floor!


I called Govacuums today, and they are sending me the correct exhaust filter, but requested that I return the one that doesn't fit... I likely will as I can't use it anyway... the were nice and apologized for the mistake. I also called Top vacuums because I still haven't gotten the dusting brush clip yet... they are in Florida just as I am and I thought it should have shipped by now... they said they are moving stores and "forgot" to ship it, but will tomorrow! Thank goodness I called!

Sebofan, I have a question... In the link below, is a floor tool that I am considering buying... I just wonder if this will fit my upright, or is it only for the canister models? I like it better than any of the ones I've seen, but I don't know if they have different size diameters for the canisters and uprights....


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Floor-Tool-...221?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20bba9f535

 

[sebo_fan]

It should be able to be used on the wand with an additional straight tube but just make sure whoever is selling this floor tool is a "friction fit" only. Sebo canisters and uprights use the same tools and thus the same sizings - but the X uprights have friction fit tools as opposed to click button release locks on the canisters. So if you were to buy a Sebo floor tool destined to fit a C, D or K model, it would fit the bottom of the wand but it would slide around as it requires a lock to let it stay in place. 


 


I have the hard floor tool that Sebo sell specifically for the X series. Sebo U.S sell it too. Its called the wall and floor brush code 1325HG in the U.S, 1325DG in the UK - but they also make a friction fit parquet brush under the code number of 1359ER.


 


There's one in the following U.S Ebay link.


 


 



http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sebo-Parque...aultDomain_0&hash=item2eb1e31962#ht_500wt_922

 

[vacuumman206]

The guy was probably elusive because he, like I, probably didn't want to say that he's making 100% profit on that machine because he garbage picked it or was given it. I like big foot vacs better, such as my s15. I paid $40 for that, but the clog/bag sensor is bad so it shuts itself off every couple minutes...flip the switch and turn it back on,no biggie. Picked up 2 versamatics for $40 too. Honestly, I don't see any difference between the sensor and versamatic, besides designs and the versamatic is louder, heavier and it doesn't have any height adjustments. Heck I think they both take the same bags. Makes me wonder why anyone would get a versamatic, when the sensor is 200% better.

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

I like the Sensor better too... I can't believe I've had this vacuum for so long, over a year, thanks for bringing back up the trip through memory lane! LOL I still like it and used it just last night, but I seriously prefer the Miele S7 to anything at the moment.

I don't know if he found it in the garbage or not because he had two of them and they were in pretty darn good shape to be garbage find... I've still not seen any for sale since I bought this, so I'm glad I picked it up when I did... I did eventually get a clip for the dusting brush so it rides on the handle now...

 

[parwaz786]

VERY NICE MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[loganvac]

Nice!

I have never seen one of these in that condition for a great price like that. I have wanted a Sebo like that forever, but could never find one at a price suitible to me.Great Ebay find!