Do Miele HEPA Filters sold in the UK fit Miele vacuums sold in the US? Original Message Apr 25, 2010 6:44 pm
Do Miele HEPA Filters sold in the UK, or the rest of Europe, fit Miele vacuums sold in the US?Specifically the SF-AH50 HEPA filters for the S5 series canister vacs?
GBP 19.95 – Appears to be the MSRP in UK, also listed on Miele’s UK websites.
Conversion to US equivalent priceof UK: £19.95 x 1.538 (today’s rate) = $30.68, i.e. difference of US $ 22.00 per filter.
I’m asking because I may have an upcoming trip to London, which usually included a weekend day exploring, and if so may grap a few of these and save some USDs in the process. Assuming they won’t raise any concerns at customs upon return, “Are you bringing in any fruits, vegetables, live plants, or alcohol?” Why no officer, just some HEPA filters for my German-made vacuum cleaner.
Vacuum history: -- Electrolux 1205 (ran for 28 years, then it needed a new hose and replacement wand!); -- Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner "Vac N Go Hand Vac", 12V (auto power) mini canister x2 -- Miele LEO.