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Lucky1

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Hybrid Vacuums
Original Message Sep 7, 2009 10:27 am

Not sure if this was mentioned yet:

http://www.gizmag.com/miele-hybrid-vacuum-cleaner/12680/

Is there really a market for a plug/battery vacuum?

Not sure how I feel about it yet. I mean who hasn't cussed the vacuum when the plug fell out but worth additional cost....

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CarmineD

Joined: Dec 30, 2007
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Re: Hybrid Vacuums
Reply #30 Sep 11, 2009 2:48 am

Battery powered vacuums is the next frontier for the vacuum industry. I said this when Westinghouse intro'ed its cordless full size upright [actually with the WH brand name but sourced]. Same same. As battery technology improves so will the cordless powered vacuum products.

Carmine D.

Severus

If my vacuum can remove even one spec of dirt that yours misses, then mine is better than yours - even if there's no proof that mine would have picked up as much dirt as yours...

Joined: Jul 30, 2007
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Re: Hybrid Vacuums
Reply #31 Sep 11, 2009 6:30 am

fyi

http://resources.bnet.com/topic/fuel+cell+and+hydrogen.html

MANHATTAN SCIENTIFICS TO DEVELOP FUEL CELL POWERED VACUUM CLEANER PROTOTYPE.

Manhattan Scientifics, Inc. MHTX of New York announced that it has entered into a joint agreement with Electrolux LLC and Lunar Design, Inc. to develop an evaluation prototype of a fuel cell powered vacuum cleaner for the home. Manhattan Scient Manhattan Scientifics,...

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Venson

Joined: Jul 22, 2007
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Re: Hybrid Vacuums
Reply #32 Sep 11, 2009 6:40 am

retardturtle1 wrote:

HI VENSONMy wife usually sweeps out onto hallway carpet..dusts all by hand then does deep cleaning....and mops by hand with bucket, same in kitchen..twice a wk ...kinda old fashioned -very ocd- but i figure why ask why......i just go with the flow...stay outta her way.. i cant think of any 30 yro that do it that way still...... turtle1

Hi turtle1,

No big deal. She probably finds, as a lot of people do, that it's faster for her especially if she doesn't have a lot area to cover. Lots of people get on quite well only using their vacuums for floors. Please note that I don't pull the vac out just to do the bath but if I am already cleaning to me it's just as simple to use my vacuum in place of the broom.

Also, I've hated teeshirts since I was a kid and in a household of one I never have enough old and used ones around to make for a steady supply of dust cloths.

Venson

CarmineD

Joined: Dec 30, 2007
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Re: Hybrid Vacuums
Reply #33 Sep 11, 2009 9:08 am

Hello SEVERUS:

Thanks for the info and link. Very interesting. Nice to see Electrolux as a main partner/participant along with others to bring the prototype to market. I'm convinced that the best and most useful technological developments and products are the result of joint efforts among different disciplines/fields/product makers in concert for a common good/goal.

Carmine D.

CarmineD

Joined: Dec 30, 2007
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Re: Hybrid Vacuums
Reply #34 Sep 11, 2009 9:12 am

Venson wrote:

Hi turtle1,

Also, I've hated teeshirts since I was a kid and in a household of one I never have enough old and used ones around to make for a steady supply of dust cloths.

Venson

Hi Venson:

Old socks with the tube part cut off and put over your hand/lower arm work pretty well too. With dusting/painting etc. I am OCD.

Carmine D.

Trebor

Joined: Jan 15, 2009
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Re: Hybrid Vacuums
Reply #35 Oct 22, 2009 7:58 am

Electrolux has dabbled in cordless vacuums since the 1205.

They also had a hydrogen powered prototype in 2000.

Battery technology is still not there for full, long-running, fade free power

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