vacmanuk

Check it out on You Tube:

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How do I post a pic on here? Only seems to bring up a link?

Karcher and Sebo go back a long long way infact.. 1970s.

OH look at you Patriotic lot! Mind you I am slightly jealous - do wish we could have more U.S brands here in the U.K Im totally disappointed to read of another disaster - Chrysler are to stop putting badges on their cars and replaced with Lancia. What a way to go; : (

Well I don't know about the U.S but certainly in the U.K the S2 series replaces the old S380/S381 that is sold at certain department stores and isn't a direct replacement for the S4; both models lack the integral tool storer built into the body. The S4000 range is still relatively new and Miele are keen to keep it in their range as its the compact style/small shape compared to the S2 that uses the bigger bag from the S5. The S2 has a 5.5 metre cable whereas the S5 has 6.5 metres - both now come with HEPA filters although when I trialled the S2 at the time it came with the standard Super Air clean filter. The S2 also comes with the Flexhose/hose extender which is a great idea (an additional small stretch hose that compacts up into a little holder) but adds 500 g to the overall weight. Miele are really trying to upgrade their systems but I still feel that Sebo's K series cylinder hoses and pipes are much lighter as a comparison.

Also the prices of the Miele HEPA and Active Air Clean filters here are minimal, so in theory you can still buy the old S380 and upgrade it to the same standard filter. Only downside is the smaller bag that is also used in the S4. I bought an S380/381 recently simply because of the tool storer door as the tool clip on the tubes of my S4 means tools do fly off sometimes and it can be annoying!