Vax Zoom Reach Upright or Hoover Turbo Power Upright?

[sebo_fan]

Yes, well, they tell you that as well as the fact that apparently, bagless vacuums seem to get the British Allergy Foundation approval. That gets me every time - when you have to empty it, the HEPA filter won't save you then!

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Meh - never mind. Turbo Power Upright it is then - when I sell a couple of mine. Which should be in a week or twos time.

 

[sebo_fan]

But if you have a Hoover Freedom already (assuming it is the AirVolution type upright) why would you want to go for the Turbo Power? May as well just buy the Dustmanager Greenray which is a low powered Freedom in silver and green?

 

[hi-loswitch98]

That's why I asked about the TP Cylinder but why would I go for a different version of the cleaner I already have?

 

[sebo_fan]

Well.. this one has an eco efficient motor.. 



I suppose if you want longer, greater suction get a bagged Hoover cylinder, like the TeliosPlus model.

 

[hi-loswitch98]

I guess I could get the DM Evo, get a more effecient vacuum than the one I already have & sell the freedom (AIRVOLUTION)

 

[sebo_fan]

Or snap up the old Slalom if the noise doesn't appeal from the Globe. The Slalom's main problem (aside from a few others) is that you have to compromise on the suction/pushing it as per the three stage suction disc on the soleplate. Its a pity Hoover never put that disc somewhere else. Its like the old Electrolux suction dial on the back of their Z500; just basically lets out air for less suction in use.

I quite liked the Slalom's motor noise though - its rated at 1200 watts and has the same Handle combined hose like the Freedom. I find it quieter than the new Globe.

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Actually, i'll choose the Purepower Greenray Cylinder

 

[sebo_fan]

I did think about that one, but it doesn't feature tools on board behind a flap with the Telios Plus like Miele cylinder vacs. Let us know how you get on.

 

[sebo_fan]

Well, after much thinking I decided to wave goodbye to my Hoover Junior Deluxe upright. Though it was impossible to find a back plate cord hook for it, the person concerned who took it much prefers bagged vacuums and already has a Miele cylinder to do the rest of the home. She adored the orange colouring and its pretty good condition. Managed to sell it for £40 which isn't really that bad - I'd have been able to sell it for far more if it had the ruddy bottom cord hook! She's picking it up this afternoon, so I thought I'd add a pic. The Slalom isn't that higher in height compared to the Junior.

In its place, I have played devils advocate - I bought a "used"/new Hoover Slalom SL8123. I had one many years ago bought from Hoover UK. This one from Amazon UK stated that it had a cosmetic blemish on the side but had never been used, was brand new and for £80 with free delivery, well, who was I to argue? When it arrived this morning. I spotted the "only blemish" concerned of a Sellotape marking down one side, of which I've now removed. Far easier to use than the Vax Mach Air though - and a bit better built. PIty the old bugbears remain like having to compromise light gliding with light suction and being bagless means it won't get much used unless I transfer it to my holiday home.

 

[hi-loswitch98]

You can still buy the Slalom off Hoover.co.uk, in their limited stock range. Alongside the Freedom, Freemotion & other cleaners.

http://www.hoover.co.uk/small-appliances/limited-stock-special-offers/

 

[sebo_fan]

Thanks for that. I thought the Globe was supposed to be the Slalom's successor - there seems to be a drop in power as well as load of inaccuracies - the Slalom hose is about 4 metres when fully stretched.

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Well Hoover seem to have a fair few older models on their Limited Stock page but I am thinking about buying their Floor Polisher.