SEBO "Lower Motor" models 2014

[turbo500]

Well, that's one theory to this label issue!

Whilst I fully support the lowering of the wattages, the problem with the ratings is that there is no consistency in how these are tested. Each manufacturer is left to do it's own testing based on guidelines written by Brussels. But there are too many variables. For example, you could get 2 different sets of results from the same cleaner just by using a different test carpet. There really needs to be strict consistency and tests done all in the same place by the same people using the same types of flooring, timings and the same types of dirt to test with.

 

[dys0nb0y]

I think the sebos test I agree is filtration and hard floor as hard floor is hard floor I never really felt the filtration was that good as it doesn't have a have a HEPA filter Bart this is just my opinion

 

[blakaeg]

I found the SEBO Felix filtration to be excellent. Never had an issue with it.

 

[turbo500]

it doesn't have a have a HEPA filter

No, it has S-Class Filtration, which is only 0.001% of a micron difference. You must have a very sensitive nose.

 

[madaboutsebo]

I've never had any issues with the filteration on my Felix either. I've yet to change both filters on my Felix.

I agree with you Turbo500 the tests are not consistent across the board.

I wish SEBO would announce their new world premier vacuum cleaner. Must be in the next few days...can't wait.....!

 

[dys0nb0y]

Never had one i'm sure the filtration is good I would prefer it to have a HEPA filter but hopefully And they bring out a new model it has one

 

[turbo500]

I would prefer it to have a HEPA filter

Because you're obviously very affected by the 0.001% of a micron difference in filtration level.

 

[dys0nb0y]

Yes

 

[DesertTortoise]

I'm looking at the mystery object hanging on the wall and I think I am seeing some sort of pedal on a steel arm to the right of center. It almost looks like the height adjuster pedal on some powered floor brushes. Why would a canister vacuum have that on it's body?

 

[madaboutsebo]

My guess is the left hand side is where the tools go in particular a crevice tool the other side the cable/plug from the cable rewind.

 

[gsheen]

I love to see prototype machines but back to the topic of lower wattage motors. Now before I start this I am in no way implying that sebo has  done this at all.


 


One of the things that has been worrying me about this law, Remember in the 70's leaded petrol was banned, How poor the performance was on some of these cars until they started to come up with more efficient engines.


 


Now in another thread on this forum their was a post about a Journalist creating panic but by saying that powerful machines were going to be gone forever. 


We all made fun of this but their may be a thread of truth about it. 


How many manufacturers are simply going to dump smaller motors into machines designed for more powerful ones. 


 


Small motors are all good and well but if the machine they are fitted into was designed for a bigger one their could be a real lack of power. 


 


Most manufacturers have been very lazy They simply put more and more powerfull motors in machines instead of designing a machine that didn't need a 2000watt motor to suck properly I fear many will simply put a smaller motor into these older design machines to save money for now creating some really bad machines. This is especially a problem in Europe were most vacuums and Canister style machines and are straight suction. 


 


 

 

[sebo_fan]

Well, it all goes back to the 1960s and may I say it, even before that where brands constantly used "extra suction power," or "higher power" to sell the product. It all got out of hand in the 1990s IMHO.

Even modern vacuums in the U.S were advertising "ESP" on some certain brands (Eureka?)...

Im not sure what you are seeing DT, best to leave it until SEBO actually reveal the vacuum in question.

As for filtration - HEPA and S-Class are nearly the same. S-Class came first before HEPA - even Miele used S-Class before they changed to HEPA - there is very little difference. An actual HEPA filter compared to ones used in vacuums are completely different, any way.

Also, the U.S markets have HEPA filters for the X series, but SEBO in Germany have tested them and found them to be below their preferred S-Class filters in terms of emissions. They may well make HEPA eventually but I think SEBO's hospital grade branded filters add a lot more weight to actual professional filtration standards.

 

[super-sweeper]

Yep, ESP was Eureka's big thing in the 1980s, they even had a an entire line-up called ESP! I have one of the first 1978 versions, it's a great vacuum but the self-propulsion isn't the best! The amps craze really did get out of hand in the 90s, especially Hoover's 'performance rating'system! Some people thought Hoover was selling a 28 Amp vacuum!! 

 

[v6jme]

E series

The new sebo E series should be in the UK by the end of October, will sit between K & d, bag 3.5 litre, remote and power head on top model : )

 

[turbo500]

in the UK by the end of October

ooooohh interesting. What's your source?

 

[sensotronic]

Picture of Sebo E

First pic.

 

[sebo_fan]

Woop Woop - finally!

Thank you for posting this Roger! Im hoping that's a cord rewind button below the main function dial button.

 

[sebo_fan]

Info from SEBO Germany

As you will see, info regarding the E is given from the same photo taken from SEBO Germany site.

http://www.sebo.de/en.html

 

[madaboutsebo]

Yeah finally it's revealed!!! I did wonder what it would be called or if they would use the letter E after the D series or L after the K series. Looking good.

 

[sebo_fan]

What I like about it is that it has a simple elegance about it. But then so does the D series.