sebo_fan
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SEBO UK are the main company for all SEBO vacuums - they are managed by Justin Binks but they are owned by the German company - I'm a bit puzzled - why do you ask?
Sebos reaction to the new EU regulaitons on vacuum wattage!?
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madaboutsebo
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Sorry if it might have been obvious just wanted to ask if that was the case. Wasn't sure if the UK part of SEBO was a franchise or not like some companies are! I'm just wanting to learn more about SEBO as a company and their vacuum cleaners and SEBO UK too.
sebo_fan
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No probs - if they were a franchise they wouldn't hold a lot of parts and machines.
Also, SEBO offer good pricing and they don't have a premium telephone number but rather, a standard national telephone number for sales advice etc.
There used to be a portrait pdf download of SEBO for many years before the Internet site took off, but the company seem to have removed this. I may have a pdf copy somewhere.
Also, SEBO offer good pricing and they don't have a premium telephone number but rather, a standard national telephone number for sales advice etc.
There used to be a portrait pdf download of SEBO for many years before the Internet site took off, but the company seem to have removed this. I may have a pdf copy somewhere.
sebo_fan
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sebo_fan
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I have the English version - but I don't think it is available to view online.
madaboutsebo
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Thats very true.
I vaguely remember the old SEBO UK Website when I was looking at getting the SEBO Felix or deciding between the X Series and the Felix as they had the promotional videos which are not on the current website (but can be seen on youtube!). Apart from the self help ones. There is a tab under each machine that says video but there is no link!
Thanks for the link to the german portrait PDF of SEBO, appreciate it sebo_fan. Probably the UK version was on the old UK website!
Have you seen on John Lewis website they have the X4 Pet, X4 Excel and K1 Komfort showing again same price but with the addition of a box of free bags. The X4 Pat and X4 Excel out of stock! K1 Komfort is in stock and promotion is until end of May 2014
I vaguely remember the old SEBO UK Website when I was looking at getting the SEBO Felix or deciding between the X Series and the Felix as they had the promotional videos which are not on the current website (but can be seen on youtube!). Apart from the self help ones. There is a tab under each machine that says video but there is no link!
Thanks for the link to the german portrait PDF of SEBO, appreciate it sebo_fan. Probably the UK version was on the old UK website!
Have you seen on John Lewis website they have the X4 Pet, X4 Excel and K1 Komfort showing again same price but with the addition of a box of free bags. The X4 Pat and X4 Excel out of stock! K1 Komfort is in stock and promotion is until end of May 2014
sebo_fan
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Yeah I just visited there to see Alex's post about the Numatic vacuums.
The K1 Komfort is always in stock in the shops themselves. I think it is one of SEBO's highest sellers. Since you chose not to reveal your email addy on here, I can't send the English pdf to you : (
The K1 Komfort is always in stock in the shops themselves. I think it is one of SEBO's highest sellers. Since you chose not to reveal your email addy on here, I can't send the English pdf to you : (
madaboutsebo
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I just seen his post about the Numatic vacuums, they look cool! They should do a special addition of the X Series for John Lewis 150 years celebration!
That's good to know, do like the K Series as it compact and small.
I've made it available now
That's good to know, do like the K Series as it compact and small.
I've made it available now
sebo_fan
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Got it, thanks - you better hide it again, now.
madaboutsebo
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No problem your welcome. I might as well leave it on view, not sure why I set it up like that.
sebo_fan
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Just sent.
madaboutsebo
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Thank you, just received it. Appreciate it thanks.
sebo_fan
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It may well be that SEBO took it offline because it is out of date by today's date. It doesn't give much away - they're a very conservative company.
madaboutsebo
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Your probably right there things change and move on. It's given me a little insight into the Brandcand what SEBO are about. They sure are and don't give toouch away which is good in some ways! They seem to do things there own way which I like and don't blame them. Probably one of the reasons I love the Brand and vacuums as they are different. Look forward to see what SEBO do next or what new machines they may bring out which I know they take time over. Least they are well engineered and built.
Thanks again for the PDF appreciate it.
Thanks again for the PDF appreciate it.
sebo_fan
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No probs, glad I could help.
madaboutsebo
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You certainly did and thanks for the general information you share on here about SEBO vacuums interesting info and I always learn something new about them.
sebo_fan
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What amazes me about SEBO as a brand is that they are very much ahead of their time with a lot of design elements that are now becoming standard across other brands. There's still not another upright on the market that has an easy to inspect brush roll, let alone take the whole thing out when it needs cleaning. About the closest is the Vax Mach Air with its removable clips on the front floor head to get complete access to the brush roll in an instant.
SEBO of course acknowledge that they have never invented the vacuum cleaner but they have improved on the design from a commercial point of view. That commercial expertise travels to their uprights, which is their main seller. Thus, low motor wattage has always been a SEBO blue print in terms of their requirements, though I don't know what they will do with the SEBO X when the law changes to 900 watts.
The only reason they brought out the X1.1 and X4 was to have an increase in suction power.
However, the Airbelt seen on the C series was also SEBO's first way of absorbing scrapes on the machine itself, plus protecting the home and an additional way to diffuse exhaust air. It too had a lower rate of power when it was first launched.
Only one other brand has since developed a similar air bumper - Bosch with their AirBumper - but it isn't the same since the air is diffused out the top on their cylinder vacs and not all of their ranges offer the Air Bumper.
The only machine that the company have produced by demand of buyers is the K1 - it has always had either 1500, 1600 and 1800 watts until the increase to 2100 watts a couple of years ago. Im pretty sure the next model they do redesign will of course be the K1. It will probably match the similar design of the D series, but possibly with a smaller filter on board and being able to house a few more cleaning tools.
SEBO of course acknowledge that they have never invented the vacuum cleaner but they have improved on the design from a commercial point of view. That commercial expertise travels to their uprights, which is their main seller. Thus, low motor wattage has always been a SEBO blue print in terms of their requirements, though I don't know what they will do with the SEBO X when the law changes to 900 watts.
The only reason they brought out the X1.1 and X4 was to have an increase in suction power.
However, the Airbelt seen on the C series was also SEBO's first way of absorbing scrapes on the machine itself, plus protecting the home and an additional way to diffuse exhaust air. It too had a lower rate of power when it was first launched.
Only one other brand has since developed a similar air bumper - Bosch with their AirBumper - but it isn't the same since the air is diffused out the top on their cylinder vacs and not all of their ranges offer the Air Bumper.
The only machine that the company have produced by demand of buyers is the K1 - it has always had either 1500, 1600 and 1800 watts until the increase to 2100 watts a couple of years ago. Im pretty sure the next model they do redesign will of course be the K1. It will probably match the similar design of the D series, but possibly with a smaller filter on board and being able to house a few more cleaning tools.
madaboutsebo
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They certainly are I agree with you there, SEBO certainly are ahead of their time in both design and technology in the simplicity of easy to use and maintain. Certainly isn't thats for sure, I love that you can inspect the brush roll and easily remove it. Dyson came close with their DC15, DC18,DC24 and DC25 in that you could remove the brush bar but needed a coin or tool to unlock the end caps!
They certainly have improved on the design of the vacuum cleaner. Thats what fascinates me how they use a lower watt motor but still their machines perform great, the brush roll is some of the key to that I suppose and simple air path too. Yes it will be interesting when the new EU law of 900 watts comes into play what they will do with the SEBO X. Maybe a new model or redesign to work with a 900 watt motor who knows only SEBO do!
Was that increase in suction power to compete with others on the market, or was it so the turbo head worked on the hose?
I think the Airbelt is a great idea, how low was the wattage on the C series when it first came out?
Thats interesting to know about the K1, was that because the buyers wanted a compact light machine compared to the C series? Interesting you say that about the K1 in that it could be the next model they redesign, a mini version of the D series that be interesting to see. Do you not think they will redesign the X series or the Felix at some point? Or update them both?
They certainly have improved on the design of the vacuum cleaner. Thats what fascinates me how they use a lower watt motor but still their machines perform great, the brush roll is some of the key to that I suppose and simple air path too. Yes it will be interesting when the new EU law of 900 watts comes into play what they will do with the SEBO X. Maybe a new model or redesign to work with a 900 watt motor who knows only SEBO do!
Was that increase in suction power to compete with others on the market, or was it so the turbo head worked on the hose?
I think the Airbelt is a great idea, how low was the wattage on the C series when it first came out?
Thats interesting to know about the K1, was that because the buyers wanted a compact light machine compared to the C series? Interesting you say that about the K1 in that it could be the next model they redesign, a mini version of the D series that be interesting to see. Do you not think they will redesign the X series or the Felix at some point? Or update them both?
turbo500
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Well, interestingly enough Jon, the Sebo Dart was launched 18 months before the DC15. The Sebo swivel neck pre-dates The Ball.
madaboutsebo
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Thanks Chris thats interesting to know as I didn't know that, SEBO certainly are pioneers.
