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On Fri, 21 Apr 2006 21:37:49 GMT, "Doug Kanter"

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"RG" wrote in message
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This is for one use: Hair on the bathroom floor. 60 seconds every 2
days,
when I don't want to haul out the big canister vac.

It's been a very long time since I've owned one, but for that use, I'd
be
tempted to look into a wall-mounted cordless unit. Used to be called
Dustbusters back in the day. I'm usually not a fan of cordless units,
they typically don't have the suction of 110v units. But hair off a
tile
floor (I presume it's tile or some hard surface) is an easy pickup. Not
a
lot of suction required. I'm thinking that battery technology has
improved greatly since I owned one of those things. For your specific
use, I think I'd go with the convenience of a nearby wall-mounted
cordless
rechargeable unit. No messing with cords and potential electrocution
hazards, and no bothersome belts to worry about going up in smoke.


I've had several of those Dustbuster things. I was given one as a gift
last
Spring - one of the "improved" Black & Decker things. As with all the
previous ones, the battery died an early death. I won't own them any more.


They last much longer if you just turn them on and let them run down to
nothing once in a while. We've had one for about five years now that works
quite well. It's a Eureka, 'the BOSS'.
--
'Til next time,

John H

It does that all by itself, in about 15 seconds.

On Fri, 21 Apr 2006 21:37:49 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
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"RG" wrote in message
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This is for one use: Hair on the bathroom floor. 60 seconds every 2 days,
when I don't want to haul out the big canister vac.

It's been a very long time since I've owned one, but for that use, I'd be
tempted to look into a wall-mounted cordless unit. Used to be called
Dustbusters back in the day. I'm usually not a fan of cordless units,
they typically don't have the suction of 110v units. But hair off a tile
floor (I presume it's tile or some hard surface) is an easy pickup. Not a
lot of suction required. I'm thinking that battery technology has
improved greatly since I owned one of those things. For your specific
use, I think I'd go with the convenience of a nearby wall-mounted cordless
rechargeable unit. No messing with cords and potential electrocution
hazards, and no bothersome belts to worry about going up in smoke.


I've had several of those Dustbuster things. I was given one as a gift last
Spring - one of the "improved" Black & Decker things. As with all the
previous ones, the battery died an early death. I won't own them any more.


You can't leave it on the charger all the time. It will cook the
batteries, and quickly. Charge it up, take it off, then use it
intermittantly until it gets slow. Then place on the charger,
recharge, and repeat.

Jack

On Fri, 21 Apr 2006 22:30:19 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
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"JohnH" wrote in message
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On Fri, 21 Apr 2006 21:37:49 GMT, "Doug Kanter"

wrote:


"RG" wrote in message
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This is for one use: Hair on the bathroom floor. 60 seconds every 2
days,
when I don't want to haul out the big canister vac.

It's been a very long time since I've owned one, but for that use, I'd
be
tempted to look into a wall-mounted cordless unit. Used to be called
Dustbusters back in the day. I'm usually not a fan of cordless units,
they typically don't have the suction of 110v units. But hair off a
tile
floor (I presume it's tile or some hard surface) is an easy pickup. Not
a
lot of suction required. I'm thinking that battery technology has
improved greatly since I owned one of those things. For your specific
use, I think I'd go with the convenience of a nearby wall-mounted
cordless
rechargeable unit. No messing with cords and potential electrocution
hazards, and no bothersome belts to worry about going up in smoke.


I've had several of those Dustbuster things. I was given one as a gift
last
Spring - one of the "improved" Black & Decker things. As with all the
previous ones, the battery died an early death. I won't own them any more.


They last much longer if you just turn them on and let them run down to
nothing once in a while. We've had one for about five years now that works
quite well. It's a Eureka, 'the BOSS'.
--
'Til next time,

John H

It does that all by itself, in about 15 seconds.


Well, that's 'cause you didn't treat the battery right!
I also leave phones off their cradles and let them run down every so often,
and cameras, and anything else rechargeable I can think of. I'm sure some
battery experts will tell me I'm foolish, but I'm getting old and senile
and can do what I want.
--
'Til next time,

John H

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On Fri, 21 Apr 2006 22:30:19 GMT, "Doug Kanter"

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"JohnH" wrote in message
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On Fri, 21 Apr 2006 21:37:49 GMT, "Doug Kanter"

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"RG" wrote in message
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This is for one use: Hair on the bathroom floor. 60 seconds every 2
days,
when I don't want to haul out the big canister vac.

It's been a very long time since I've owned one, but for that use, I'd
be
tempted to look into a wall-mounted cordless unit. Used to be called
Dustbusters back in the day. I'm usually not a fan of cordless units,
they typically don't have the suction of 110v units. But hair off a
tile
floor (I presume it's tile or some hard surface) is an easy pickup.
Not
a
lot of suction required. I'm thinking that battery technology has
improved greatly since I owned one of those things. For your specific
use, I think I'd go with the convenience of a nearby wall-mounted
cordless
rechargeable unit. No messing with cords and potential electrocution
hazards, and no bothersome belts to worry about going up in smoke.


I've had several of those Dustbuster things. I was given one as a gift
last
Spring - one of the "improved" Black & Decker things. As with all the
previous ones, the battery died an early death. I won't own them any
more.


They last much longer if you just turn them on and let them run down to
nothing once in a while. We've had one for about five years now that
works
quite well. It's a Eureka, 'the BOSS'.
--
'Til next time,

John H

It does that all by itself, in about 15 seconds.


Well, that's 'cause you didn't treat the battery right!
I also leave phones off their cradles and let them run down every so
often,
and cameras, and anything else rechargeable I can think of. I'm sure some
battery experts will tell me I'm foolish, but I'm getting old and senile
and can do what I want.
--

I think you will find that occasional deep discharging is (was) recommended
for NiCad type batteries. The newer lithium types used in laptops and cell
phones do not have the same characteristics and are not affected by being
fully charged all of the time.

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Anyone own a very small AC powered vacuum cleaner that you're happy with?
Or, one that you hate? That's useful information, too.


Craftsman 2 gal. wet/dry, with an extra length of (1-1/2"?) hose. Small
enough to store, but a "real" vacuum that'll git 'er done. about $30. Very
pleased.

Doug Kanter wrote:
Anyone own a very small AC powered vacuum cleaner that you're happy with?
Or, one that you hate? That's useful information, too.

Get a small wet/dry shop vac. You will want high HP for a lot of
suction, but see if you can find one that has a small "gallon" rating
to facilitate stowage. If you have to do any sanding, you can run a
hose to the shop vac and keep the marina manager happy. We have tried a
series of toy vacuums over the years with less than spectacular
results. Nothing works as well as a small shop vac. You can get
fittings for carpets, etc, of course.

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Doug Kanter wrote:
Anyone own a very small AC powered vacuum cleaner that you're happy with?
Or, one that you hate? That's useful information, too.

Get a small wet/dry shop vac. You will want high HP for a lot of
suction, but see if you can find one that has a small "gallon" rating
to facilitate stowage. If you have to do any sanding, you can run a
hose to the shop vac and keep the marina manager happy. We have tried a
series of toy vacuums over the years with less than spectacular
results. Nothing works as well as a small shop vac. You can get
fittings for carpets, etc, of course.


I already have a small shop vac. This has to fit in the towel closet.

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Doug Kanter wrote:
Anyone own a very small AC powered vacuum cleaner that you're happy with?
Or, one that you hate? That's useful information, too.

Get a small wet/dry shop vac. You will want high HP for a lot of
suction, but see if you can find one that has a small "gallon" rating
to facilitate stowage. If you have to do any sanding, you can run a
hose to the shop vac and keep the marina manager happy. We have tried a
series of toy vacuums over the years with less than spectacular
results. Nothing works as well as a small shop vac. You can get
fittings for carpets, etc, of course.


I already have a small shop vac. This has to fit in the towel closet.

Dumb question: Why do you need two AC powered vacuums aboard your boat?

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Doug Kanter wrote:
Anyone own a very small AC powered vacuum cleaner that you're happy
with?
Or, one that you hate? That's useful information, too.

Get a small wet/dry shop vac. You will want high HP for a lot of
suction, but see if you can find one that has a small "gallon" rating
to facilitate stowage. If you have to do any sanding, you can run a
hose to the shop vac and keep the marina manager happy. We have tried a
series of toy vacuums over the years with less than spectacular
results. Nothing works as well as a small shop vac. You can get
fittings for carpets, etc, of course.


I already have a small shop vac. This has to fit in the towel closet.

Dumb question: Why do you need two AC powered vacuums aboard your boat?


It's for the house, not the boat.

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Doug Kanter wrote:
Anyone own a very small AC powered vacuum cleaner that you're happy
with?
Or, one that you hate? That's useful information, too.

Get a small wet/dry shop vac. You will want high HP for a lot of
suction, but see if you can find one that has a small "gallon" rating
to facilitate stowage. If you have to do any sanding, you can run a
hose to the shop vac and keep the marina manager happy. We have tried a
series of toy vacuums over the years with less than spectacular
results. Nothing works as well as a small shop vac. You can get
fittings for carpets, etc, of course.


I already have a small shop vac. This has to fit in the towel closet.

Dumb question: Why do you need two AC powered vacuums aboard your boat?


I think he is saying that although he already owns a small shop vac, it is
too big for storage on his boat.
He's looking for a smaller alternative.

I have a small "Dirt Devil" vacuum that I keep on the boat. The handle
retracts into the plastic vacuum housing making it compact for storage. It
has a powered brush head, so it's effective in cleaning (boat is carpeted
inside), yet is only about half the size of the smallest shop vacs when the
handle is retracted into the housing. Probably something like 18" H by 9" W
by 7" deep. I think I got it at Sears a couple of years ago.

RCE