Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

The rap against all bagless is the loose dirt and daily dumping.  Supposedly LG has the solution with its "compression" technology which compacts the dirt and allows more pick up and less bin dumping.  I note the price is already lower at HOME DEPOT from $399 to $359, a 10 percent discount.  I suspect price will come down more too in the current bad economy.  I plan a trip to HD to scope the LG out and if so will post my impressions.  The theory sounds interesting.  But, too often with consumer goods like vacuums the real world usage doesn't match up with the words.

Carmine D.

Technical Specs

	Cord Length: 9m Self Retracting Cord Aluminium Telescopic Wand Stretch Hose BAF Certification Dust Full Indicator Max Power: 2000W Dust Compression System Double Chamber Turbo Cyclone Colour: Blue White Body Power Control: Handle Slide Variable Speed Control HEPA Filter (Carbon H13) Cleaning Reach (Up to 24m) Dust Container: Dust Compression with Rotor Blade Dust Capacity: 2.2L (when compressed up to 9 L) Dust Level Indicator On Board Tool Storage Nozzles (Included): Carpet & Floor Nozzle (NZ66) Dimensions (WxDxH): 290 x 492 x 338mm Weight: 6.5kg Warranty: 2 Years Also: Specifications Assembled Depth (In Inches) 15.15 In. Assembled Height (In Inches) 36.8 Assembled Weight (In LBS) 27.5 Lbs. Assembled Width (In Inches) 12.5 Country of Origin South Korea CSA Certified Yes Item Depth 43.3 In.  Item Height 16.3 In.  Item Weight 22 Lbs. Item Width 14.6 In.  Warranty 5 Year Parts and Labour. For more details please There appears to be a contradiction on the warranty: 2 years and 5 years.  Also SEARS on-line does not list the LG kompressor 300 yet.

Hi Carmine,

I'm wondering if they've gotten their act together at LG with this new model.  The first Kompressors, canisters caught flack from Which magazine I believe.  Following is a link to a 2007 article from Gizmodo.com.  Two links to YouTube videos also follow.

http://gizmodo.com/253971/lg-compressor-vacuum-really-really-really-sucks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lH15LCtzbY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAEPUvoSFp8&NR=1

Venson

Hi Venson:

Thanks for links and videos.  I hjave several reservations about compressing dirt and allowing to remain in the bin for long periods.  1.  Odors.  2.  Added weight of the motor needed to activate the bin lever to compress the dirt. 3.  Added burden on motor to filter air through the compressed dirt packs.  4.  The effect of number 3 on motor heat/degradation over time.  5.  The effect of 3. and 4. on suction power, notwithstanding the 2000 watt motor.

Having said this I opine that the compression feature MIGHT serve well in a commercial cleaning environment and usage, if the above technical difficulties could be minimized.

Carmine D.

2000 watts of power is quite impressive to say the least.....one would think . but i am curious as to the lift and cfm that this unit can produce with its wattage/power....
odors are and will always be a problem in the cyclones of the bagless vacs......i would think that with proper airflow/ventilation that the 2000 watts would be cooled dwn....

turtle

Venson

Venson, Procare:

I think you're right.

Carmine D.

Product specification :

General

Vacuum Type

Upright

Warranty

Warranty Information

5 Year Limited Warranty

More Info

URL	LG Electronics LuV300B Kompressor Blue Upright Vacuum

Detailed Info

Amperage (amps)	12 A
Cleaning Path	14.5 in
Power Cord Length	40 ft
Weight	22 lbs

Features

HEPA Filter	Yes
Attachment Features	Brush|Crevice Tool|Upholstery Nozzle

Here is a link from the above URL that features a slide show of the LG Kompressor models.  BTW note the 3 suction adjustments on the handle grip with finger tip controls. 

http://www.lg.com/us/vacuum/index.jsp#/300

Carmine D.

B-I-N-G-O.  You were right turtle.  In the SEARS MEMORIAL DAY NEWS PAPER supplements.  $399.  Home Depot is offering for the same price PLUS a 10 percent MEMORIAL DAY SALE discount.  $359

Carmine D.

SEARS has the LG Kompressor 300B on line now for a discount of $120 at $329.  Beats the Home Depot sale price for Memorial Day.

Carmine D.

Venson