Why don't you own Bosch vacuum ?

vacuumdevil · Apr 17, 2021

I rarely see Bosch vacuum cleaners posted here. Thought I'd spice things up a little bit and post one of mine.

Deleted member 5000 · Apr 17, 2021

Bosching my floor

Bosch make some great budget canisters over here. I'd like to get one at some point.

Bosch GL-20 with red transparent hood:

panasonicvac · Apr 17, 2021

I really like their wet/dry vacs, highly recommend them. I'm hoping to find one of these for my collection someday.

vacuumdevil · Apr 20, 2021

@panasonicvac Yes I really like them too . I have been thinking about buying one for my collection as well. There reasonably priced on Amazon.

luxlife · Apr 20, 2021

I bought the Ultra Premium in 2004 when it first came out.

It came with Wessel-Werk’s large power nozzle. It was a great machine but I had no use for the 3 in 1 furniture/crevice tool. I sold it when the rheostat in the handle stopped working. I gotta admit that I really liked the the cord winder with the electromagnetic lock mechanism. Just unplug it and watch the cord go!

dysonman1 · Apr 20, 2021

I used one for a few weeks about 12 years ago. Had the big Wessel nozzle. One of the Tacony executives who used to work for Bosch sent it to me to try. I gave it back. They haven't sold Bosch in the USA for at least 10 years, or maybe more.

suckolux · Apr 20, 2021

I have a couple of Bosch kitchen appliances but that's it. Have never seen their vacuums.

luxlife · Apr 20, 2021

I was left with the impression that the Bosch vacuums were more style than substance. I do remember that my dealer was a little ticked off when Bosch started selling vacuums on one of the shopping channels.

mike811 · Apr 20, 2021

Latest Bosch Series 8 Pro Animal looks very good, but no powerhead. Only turbo brush available in EU. Made in Germany.

vacuumdevil · Apr 21, 2021

@luxlife I have a one of the XXL machines as well I rather like it. It's a shame you got rid of yours I really think for a classic thing to have now.
That 3 in 1 one tool is definitely terribly unpractical.

@dysonman1 I'm surprised you don't have one.

@suckolux If you can find one definitely get one.

@mike811 We last got Bosch in 2009
I've been eyeballing that machine you posted I've been thinking about importing it.
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luxlife · Apr 21, 2021

Fallible electronics in the hose handle speed control...

This was really my only reason for selling it. It was a real chore to reach the company because the vacuums Customer service was through a different part of the company. Bosch replaced the hose under warranty but the handle was cracked in shipping. I pieced together a decent hose between the 2 but it just didn’t bode well for a daily driver and I saw it as a sign and opportunity to sell. It was and still is a very forward thought design concept.

human · Apr 22, 2021

I had no idea Bosch made vacuum cleaners before reading this thread, but since I mainly tend to concentrate on Kirby and Electrolux, it's not really an area of interest for me. Besides, I always think of Bosch more as a car parts company. I had a set of Bosch wiper blades on one of my cars until recently, when I replaced them because they'd dry-rotted, as wiper blades will do. Long, long ago, when I was into VW Beetles (the real ones with air-cooled engines in the back) the conventional wisdom was to use only Bosch spark plugs and fan belts.

dysonman1 · Apr 23, 2021

I took the plunge

And bought a new in box Bosch can with Wessel Werk power nozzle off eBay. Let's see how I like it. I know the nozzle will clean well.

gottahaveahoove · Apr 23, 2021

Alex, my neighbor has Bosch

appliances. Most of his kitchen appliances have been replaced. He swears by them. But, who knows?

luxlife · Apr 23, 2021

Dysonman1, keep us informed.

I probably would've been better off without the speed control on the hose handle. Overall, it was a nice machine

luxlife · Apr 23, 2021

Just found another one on eBay..............

This seller has an astounding collection of NOS bags for machines that I forgot even existed. He even has a Pigg Industries canister, but I think I'll pass on that.

https://www.ebay.com/str/texasapplianceparts?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

dysonman1 · Apr 23, 2021

That is the seller I bought my Bosch from. It was shipped the same day I bought it. Will take pics and give a review after I receive and use it. Alex put the idea into my head, and now I'll have one.