Has anyone tested the strength of the vacuum, i.e. what the air pressure inside it actually is? I'm curious to know and also a little skeptical.
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strong enough you can't pull the lid off without releasing pressure. it's a mechanical system so it's just a matter of how much you work the vacuum pump.
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I put an barometer inside the Vacu Vin and pumped out the air. The barometer reached its minimum range (couldn't go any farther) at about 228 mm of mercury, which is 30% of sea level pressure, equal to the air pressure on top of Mt. Everest. The pressure in the Vacu Vin goes lower than that but I don't know by how much since my barometer wouldn't read that low.
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Based on my experience, the vacuum only lasts for a day or two when new. Within a few months, no vacuum could be achieved. I would not recommend this item.
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Well the air exaust port is on the top of the canister and is filtered so it pretty much expells air in a straight colum of air.You really have to be over the vacuum to feel the exaust.
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None of these answers seemed very clear to me. The noise level is quite impressive. It is very decently quiet on the lowest setting and yet you still get very strong suction out it. On the highest setting, it is about as loud as most any vacuum. (which is still not bad). If I had a decibel reader, I would give you a more detailed and accurate answer.
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Dear alagaillard, Thank you for asking. While the motor stand is quite sturdy and the foot plate made of metal to give it a save stand during operation, the "tubes" leading to the ring are a quite fragile, lightweighted plastic construct (as is the ring which streams the air in a specific direction). If you have younger children and pets which tend to be on the wild side, I suggest you rather look for a more classic fan which forgives a push now and then. I doubt that the Dyson AM03, should it ever fall over, will survive the crash. The upper ring is so delicately manufactured that it is most certainly an impressive piece of precision plastic, but it remains plastic. When it comes to safety, I think, since there are no visible or touchable fast moving, sharp-bladed parts where kids or pets could get hurt, the AM03 is certainly a safe device. Since the motor is at the bottom and the air inlets are tiny holes around the motor, I would certainly pay attention to it that no liquid is spilled over the device, though (which could easily happen when kids and pets are fooling around, especially during the hot season). Also, you must be aware of the fact that the Dyson AM03 is a very noisy thing, when you operate it on a level where you can feel some air flow at all: the higher the obviously small fan blades of the motor in the stand rotate, which is needed for some decent (not strong) air flow, the more that thing sounds like a vacuum cleaner, which is rather annoying and an absolute no go for a sleeping room. It can even get so loud that you can hardly lead a conversation at a decent voice level. I do hope that my answer will help to to opt for a fan which meets your family requirements. Kind regards, Marco
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Sorry Mike, but in researching all vacuums, there are problems with them all. I cannot decide on one either by reading the reviews. I'm frustrated and wish a woman engineer would invent one so that all the negativity found in every brand would be solved.
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Hey. So how did this go? I'd like to try this as well. Figure it would take dust etc out on the air even with the be best on. Any insight would be appreciate! Thx.
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With my experience with this vacuum, the handle was never strong enough no matter what I did. Check to see if it is clogged at the bottom if the hose where it connects to the bottom of the vacuum (near the bristles). Mine always clogged there.
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I dont know sorry maybe yes its strong i use to suck air for ziploc storage bags only but i clean my sofa and was good
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When I rinse mine with water and dry it for 24 hours it has really good suction.... That doesn't sound right. Maybe you could try a new filter to rule that out, but to me it sounds like a problem with something else in the vacuum.
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Sorry, I don't know. I've only had mine for several months and have had no problem, except that it functions on vacuum overkill.
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It does not have suction. It does pull air in (and came with some little foam beads to suck up) but it's not really effective even with those (and that's just going to be a headache you don't want to get started). I git the impression reading about the vacuum and reviewing the manual that it used to have more legit suction (it's certainly laid out like a real vacuum) but that it was toned down over safety concerns.
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My Kandal HB-SF02 produces nearly 70 cm Hg (27+ in Hg) pressure according to the gauge. The vacuum pump does not seem to be stressed at all at producing this. This is a business-like product built to last.
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Ditto here, I was expecting the geniuses at Hoover to show me the working of their vacuum but once I saw their even more genius product's video, "the amazing box", I'm sold! Update: Unfortunately my husband angrily tore out the precious box, he couldn't figure out how to open it...I should of made him watch this amazing video :( I am now looking for a replacement box.
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If we are talking about my backpack vacuum, the motor is 12 Amps. I have had the vacuum for a year or so and I am still very happy with it. Interesting thing, I found at least four different prices on what seemed to be the same machinePlenty powerful. Lots of suction. If you have lots of deeper rugs, a "power beater" vac may be a good supplement. I have 14 vacuums. (including a couple of shop-type vacs). This is my go to vac because it is so handy. It has a "beater type attachment, but obviously is not as strong as a belt driven one. Plenty powerful though..
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Did you ever get an answer on how the Tempo works on hard wood? I'd love to hear as that's all I have. From the reviews it sounds like a great and reasonably priced vacuum, but it seems to have mixed reviews on the question of bare floors. Thanks very much!
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Not much , it actually works great , Have a cheap vac. with a Hepa filter and have worked with solid surface material for a month ....and opened the vacuum last week ..very little dust !
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I have not noticed any difference in suction, but I'll pay closer attention next time I vacuum to see if there is! (I'm guessing it's a minimal difference, if any, if I haven't noticed it!)