Vax Slim Vac

TheGreenMile

Less than half price at 129€ (can't seem to post actual link) :

https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5444410/Trail/searchtext>Vax+slim.htm

Lashes28

Is the battery life all the same on those hand held Hoover? 5hours charge for 24 minutes seems alot

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

Equivalent from the likes of Dyson v6 and Black & Decker with ORA tech. - charge time is about the same 4hrs for up to 20 mins usage.
The VAX wouldn't be far off that.

893bet

I have one reserved!

Is this one any good?

corks finest

TheGreenMile wrote: »

Less than half price at 129€ (can't seem to post actual link) :

https://m.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5444410/Trail/searchtext>Vax+slim.htm

My own experience with Vax isn't very good,different type of hoover,but really crap

lawred2

Reserved. Worth picking up? Been looking for a dyson v6 for a while now but keep baulking at the price tag

lawred2

corks finest wrote: »

My own experience with Vax isn't very good,different type of hoover,but really crap

This particular hoover or VAX in general? We've a VAX steam cleaner which is decent..

TheGreenMile

Just done the whole house. Takes bit of getting used to the sound. Gives the impression of a lack of suction but the job was completed as good as my previous corded Dyson. 10/10 for convince and ease of movement. Can be used as a hand vac which is ideal for cobwebs and the stairs.

Shefwedfan

http://www.vax.co.uk/air-cordless-2-in1-upright-vacuum-cleaner?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20161226_JanuarySale&utm_source=Vax&utm_content=http%3a%2f%2fwww.vax.co.uk%2fair-cordless-2-in1-upright-vacuum-cleaner

You can buy direct at these prices, will need parcel motel or something similar as they deliver in UK only

Shefwedfan

http://www.vax.co.uk/sale?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20161226_JanuarySale&utm_source=Vax&utm_content=Shop+Now+Button

List of everything

TheGreenMile

Shefwedfan wrote: »

http://www.vax.co.uk/air-cordless-2-in1-upright-vacuum-cleaner?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20161226_JanuarySale&utm_source=Vax&utm_content=http%3a%2f%2fwww.vax.co.uk%2fair-cordless-2-in1-upright-vacuum-cleaner

You can buy direct at these prices, will need parcel motel or something similar as they deliver in UK only

Direct works out to be 165€ plus delivery

lawred2

TheGreenMile wrote: »

Just done the whole house. Takes bit of getting used to the sound. Gives the impression of a lack of suction but the job was completed as good as my previous corded Dyson. 10/10 for convince and ease of movement. Can be used as a hand vac which is ideal for cobwebs and the stairs.

Good to know. Picking it up right now.

corks finest

lawred2 wrote: »

This particular hoover or VAX in general? We've a VAX steam cleaner which is decent..

Normal Vax,vost less than e100 in a sale,filter kept blocking,overhesting got a miele,,,what a difference

Shefwedfan

Anyone use this? is it anygood?

micks_address

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Anyone use this? is it anygood?

I've just reserved one... Be interested to hear others opinions

lawred2

It's decent. Definitely happy with it. Perfect for those jobs where taking out the main hoover just isn't going to happen.

micks_address

lawred2 wrote: »

It's decent. Definitely happy with it. Perfect for those jobs where taking out the main hoover just isn't going to happen.

Charge lasts due 20 minutes?

Shefwedfan

lawred2 wrote: »

It's decent. Definitely happy with it. Perfect for those jobs where taking out the main hoover just isn't going to happen.

Thanks, I have robo hoover which does a spin each night, then main hoover...

Really I was looking at this for cleaning up around table after the kids make a mess.....just bits like that, would it work?

How does it charge? Does it have wall mount?

4068ac1elhodqr

Had a regular corded bagless orange and grey type 1,600w Vax. Lasted 10 goes then overheated, lost all power and blocked up.
Even after washing the triple filters it was useless, went to the skip and thus probably is on the way back in parts to where it came, Chinatown.

One of those bog standard Henry numatic industrial type hoovers would probably outlast 95% of the fancy new stuff.

rambunctious1

Currys have reduced this too €129.99 also but it's the TBTTV1P3 model, as opposed to TBTTV1P2.
Same vacuum but with an additional "Up Top" tool and accessories bag.

http://www.currys.ie/Product/vax-slim-vac-pets-and-family-tbttv1p3-cordless-vacuum-cleaner-titanium-and-green/339819/396.0.7

bluedoor27

I bought the one from Argos and it too has the accessories bag and the up top tool!

rambunctious1 wrote: »

Currys have reduced this too €129.99 also but it's the TBTTV1P3 model, as opposed to TBTTV1P2.
Same vacuum but with an additional "Up Top" tool and accessories bag.

http://www.currys.ie/Product/vax-slim-vac-pets-and-family-tbttv1p3-cordless-vacuum-cleaner-titanium-and-green/339819/396.0.7

lawred2

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Thanks, I have robo hoover which does a spin each night, then main hoover...

Really I was looking at this for cleaning up around table after the kids make a mess.....just bits like that, would it work?

How does it charge? Does it have wall mount?

That's all we are planning on using it for. Did a quick whizz around the living room last night and was surprised with the amount that it picked up.

It has a wall mount but charging isn't tied to the mount... Obviously if you put the mount on the wall near a power supply you can charge when mounted. But you can charge wherever you like.

micks_address

lawred2 wrote: »

That's all we are planning on using it for. Did a quick whizz around the living room last night and was surprised with the amount that it picked up.

It has a wall mount but charging isn't tied to the mount... Obviously if you put the mount on the wall near a power supply you can charge when mounted. But you can charge wherever you like.

Any more reviews? Still undecided on whether to go for it or not.. Have a dyson for main heavier hoovering..

rambunctious1

I picked this up yesterday, so haven't given it a proper test drive, but I'm impressed.
I'm sure the build quality isn't the same as a Dyson V6 but with a two year warranty I think it's worth the punt.
Suction is better than my old bagged Electrolux and at least now, there's a chance I might tackle the stairs once in a while.
The amount of stuff it picked up from the carpet was astonishing and the powered brush head has given new life to the old landing carpet.
If I didn't live in a tiny apartment or if I had pets or very thick carpets, I would have considered going with a corded, cylinder vacuum, but this is perfect for me.
Handy for the car too and way better than those woeful petrol station hoovers, I always want to beat the absolute sh*te out of.
Is a Dyson better? Yeah, of course it is.
Is a Dyson €170+ better? It's difficult to tell so far, but I'd say no. The Dyson rep in Curry's failed to convince me otherwise.

micks_address

rambunctious1 wrote: »

I picked this up yesterday, so haven't given it a proper test drive, but I'm impressed.
I'm sure the build quality isn't the same as a Dyson V6 but with a two year warranty I think it's worth the punt.
Suction is better than my old bagged Electrolux and at least now, there's a chance I might tackle the stairs once in a while.
The amount of stuff it picked up from the carpet was astonishing and the powered brush head has given new life to the old landing carpet.
If I didn't live in a tiny apartment or if I had pets or very thick carpets, I would have considered going with a corded, cylinder vacuum, but this is perfect for me.
Handy for the car too and way better than those woeful petrol station hoovers, I always want to beat the absolute sh*te out of.
Is a Dyson better? Yeah, of course it is.
Is a Dyson €170+ better? It's difficult to tell so far, but I'd say no. The Dyson rep in Curry's failed to convince me otherwise.

Did you buy in curry's? Were you able to demo the Vax?

Weyhey

Quote:
Originally Posted by rambunctious1 View Post
Currys have reduced this too €129.99 also but it's the TBTTV1P3 model, as opposed to TBTTV1P2.
Same vacuum but with an additional "Up Top" tool and accessories bag.

http://www.currys.ie/Product/vax-sli...339819/396.0.7

bluedoor27 wrote: »

I bought the one from Argos and it too has the accessories bag and the up top tool!

So what is the difference between the two?

rambunctious1

micks_address wrote: »

Did you buy in curry's? Were you able to demo the Vax?

Yup, bought in Curry's but bluedoor27 said above, the one from Argos was the same.
The Vax on display had no battery so I didn't try it out but I'm sure they let you have a go if you asked. They might keep giving you batteries till you've done the whole shop floor

micks_address

rambunctious1 wrote: »

Yup, bought in Curry's but bluedoor27 said above, the one from Argos was the same.
The Vax on display had no battery so I didn't try it out but I'm sure they let you have a go if you asked. They might keep giving you batteries till you've done the whole shop floor

Popped into curry's they out of stock so picking up in argos..

Shefwedfan

Guys one thing to note with the 2 year warranty. I bought vax hoover, part went in it after a year. Seemingly I had 6 year warranty. I registered and everythign online

I went to vax for fix and they said just bring back to shop and they will replace but I need my receipt. They are able to tell me when I registered etc but will do nothing and just send me back to shop. No idea where receipt was. Had changed credit card. Tried in shop with no luck

So even if you register online and everything you still need receipt...just to note

ThisRegard

I've a corded Dyson animal and picked this up. It can be a pain in the ass getting it out for a quick hoover so have been on the lookout for a cordless a while. I used the Dyson V6 over Christmas and to be honest I haven't noticed much of a difference between it and the Vax. We don't have carpets anymore so we're not loosing the advantage of the corded Dyson when it comes to this.

micks_address

ThisRegard wrote: »

I've a corded Dyson animal and picked this up. It can be a pain in the ass getting it out for a quick hoover so have been on the lookout for a cordless a while. I used the Dyson V6 over Christmas and to be honest I haven't noticed much of a difference between it and the Vax. We don't have carpets anymore so we're not loosing the advantage of the corded Dyson when it comes to this.

Ours is on charge... Will try out later... We only have carpet on stairs in house downstairs is tiled and upstairs is laminate

micks_address

micks_address wrote: »

Ours is on charge... Will try out later... We only have carpet on stairs in house downstairs is tiled and upstairs is laminate

Spun around the parents bungalow.. Well impressed... Good suction and light weight... Easy to maneuver... Recommended at price.. Looked at dyson d6 and couldn't justify price... Independent place said they did Vax before bit had to many returns so stopped... I guess I'll be keeping my receipt safe.. At the price very happy..

wizardman

I picked one up in Omni yesterday. Have 2 dogs and was very impressed with the dog hair it collected on both wooden floors and carpet.

Will be handy for cleaning the car and van too. Lightweight and easy to use. Couldn't justify the price of a dyson so many thanks OP its a thumbs up from me.

Berberis

Gone back up in price to €376.99 http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5444410/Trail/searchtext%3ESLIM+VAX.htm
Still €14 less than there usual price :rolleyes:

micks_address

Berberis wrote: »

Gone back up in price to €376.99 http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5444410/Trail/searchtext%3ESLIM+VAX.htm
Still €14 less than there usual price :rolleyes:

Amazon had similar version at 94 pounds

micks_address

micks_address wrote: »

Amazon had similar version at 94 pounds

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01ISXKN0W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483296309&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=vax+cordless+slim+vac&dpPl=1&dpID=31sOzCePxwL&ref=plSrch

daisybelle2008

This one is reduced at the moment

http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=5556597&authToken=265154173%252cs25zgxU0oStgXGYRIeMA8cK1JWM%253d

murphyebass

daisybelle2008 wrote: »

This one is reduced at the moment

http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=5556597&authToken=265154173%252cs25zgxU0oStgXGYRIeMA8cK1JWM%253d

24 mins runtime seems very exact. I had a vax once. Lost suction after a few months. Got a Hoover after it and didn't look back.

There is a Hoover cordless on group on at the minute that I'm tempted by but probably won't bother.

micks_address

Question re charging... Is it OK to leave plugged in all the time?

reni10

Anyone got a slimvac and a dyson v6 that they could compare the suction power etc and say if the dyson is worth the extra cash?

Weyhey

Just wondering how everyone is getting on with their VAX slim? I read a few reviews were it loses suction after a few weeks and was just wondering...

893bet

murphyebass wrote: »

24 mins runtime seems very exact. I had a vax once. Lost suction after a few months. Got a Hoover after it and didn't look back.

There is a Hoover cordless on group on at the minute that I'm tempted by but probably won't bother.

Mine is %^&^$ already. Taking it back tomorrow!

bluedoor27

How is it f#$&#@?? How long do you have it?

893bet

I have it a week. Loss of suction.

bluedoor27

I have mine about two weeks and still working well and I use it everyday. But I will definitely be keeping my receipt handy!!!

893bet

No issue with return. Did a demo showing loss of suction.

Dyson bought instead.

micks_address

893bet wrote: »

No issue with return. Did a demo showing loss of suction.

Dyson bought instead.

Ours is working well... Hoovered nearly all of house yesterday... Important to empty container to maintain suction... Happy enough for the price.. Very handy for around under table etc after dinner...