Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

CarmineD wrote:

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

Looking at the wattage is telling me that something is amiss. In the U.S. the maximum amperage a cleaner can have with the exception of central vacuums that have their own seperate outlet  for electricity is 12 amps. The max 2000 wattage is equal to 16.6 amps. The regular outlet is 15 amps.

I think the 2000 watts has to do with LG's European Kompressor 220-volt mocels.

Venson

Venson wrote:

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.

retardturtle1 wrote:

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.

Turtle:

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.

Point of mention, CR has already rated the LG LuV200 and LuV300 and given both high performance scores.  However, from what I scanned, there appears to be no mention as to the worthiness of the dirt compression feature.

Venson

Had a chance to briefly eye-ball both the LG LuV200 and LuV300 uprights the other day.  LuV200 was nicely quiet in operation even surprising the salesman I made mention of in another post.

Both machines looked a little on the bulky side but actually felt a little lighter than expected.  The two machines are basically similar but not the same.  The lesser priced LuV200 provides a cord reel and the more expensive LuV300 has a cord wrap set-up.  The LuV300 employs its cleaning wand as part of its actual handle and the cleaner's multiple speeds can be accessed through tne handle grip whether attached and employed for standard upright use or detached for above the floor mode.  Remote operation and adjustment from the hose end is not uncommon in canister vacs but a first I think for upright vacuums.  Please note that points off are due here in that the LuV399's remote control is not powered by the cleaners main power source your wall outlet but by two AAA batteries instead.

LuV300 manual in PDF form can be accessed here:

http://www.lg.com/us/appliances/vacuum-cleaners/LG-upright-vacuum-cleaner-LuV300B.jsp

LuV200 manual in PDF form can be accessed here:

http://www.lg.com/us/appliances/vacuum-cleaners/LG-upright-vacuum-cleaner-LuV200.jsp

Venson

Thanks Venson.  What one do you prefer?  LV200 for $319 or LV300 for $419?

Is the dust separators accessible for user cleaning?  How big would you estimate the dirt capacity of the bin?  Is there a full line indicator on the bin?

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

Hi Carmine,

The higher-priced model comes with a 40-foot cord, just 10 feet less than the lesser model.  As well, I never been het up about vacuum accesories that require battery replacement.  The LuV300 does have a manual switch on the body of the cleaner but I found no clear indication whether it allows use of all speeds or one in teh absence of a working remote control.  If I had to buy either I'd probably go for the less expensive LuV200.  The five-year warranty may prove an enticement even before an inevitable price drop.  LG, though a maker of decent appliances and electronics is still attempting to grow its name here in many ways.

I bought an LG room air conditioner only because I'd had an LG refrigerator that does well.  The purchase of the refrigerator -- due to size and design -- was purely a roll of the dice that turned out perfect for my needs.  That encouraged me to be a little venturesome when it came to other products.  I have the canister vac clone LG did for Sears.

Per the user manuals (see links in last post) the new uprights' dust separator is accessible for cleaning by way of a small door on either side of the upper part of the collection bin.  I'd guess the machine can hold a good quart or more but couldn't judge as the floor model's bin was dirty from prolonged use.  There's a "Max" line but with your view abscured by fluff and dust it should be very hard to tell the amount you've collected or how well the "kompressor" works without actually dumping it.  The manual suggests periodically wiping out the collection with a soft cloth or paper towel. 

Venson