Black & Decker CCV900 Dustbuster CycloPro Corded Cyclonic Vac
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Brand: Black & Decker EAN: 0028877517766 Manufacturer: Black and Decker Model: CCV900 Release Date: 2005-12-10 Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.7 Dimensions (in): 20.75 x 7.25 x 7.5
Black & Decker CCV900 Dustbuster CycloPro Corded Cyclonic Vac Features
Cyclonic action spins the dirt, keeping the filter clean and the suction power strong
Patented dual dirt chambers separate the fine dirt and dust far away from the filter ensuring continuous power 2X longer than any other hand vac in the market
Easy empty dirt chamber so hands don't touch the dirt
On-board crevice and brush tool
Cord wrap system for quick and easy storage
Black & Decker CCV900 Dustbuster CycloPro Corded Cyclonic Vac Description
CYCLONIC ACTION SPINS THE DIRT, KEEPING THE FILTER CLEAN & THE SUCTION POWER STRONG; PATENTED DUAL DIRT CHAMBERS SEPARATE THE DIRT & DUST FROM THE FILTER; EASY-EMPTY DIRT CHAMBER; ON-BOARD CREVICE & BRUSH TOOL; CORD WRAP SYSTEM FOR QUICK & EASY STORAGE
Trade up from your dustbuster! Cordless is overrated! I finally got sick of using a dustbuster that I paid about $40.00 for only to have it fail to hold a charge after about a year. A dusbuster with a specialized, hard to find battery that costs almost as much as the dustbuster! So, I decided to buy this new corded hand vac because I figured that I wouldn't mind plugging in a vacuum and having it actually work!
This vacuum really sucks, but in a good way! It works at least as well as the top-of-the-line 14 volt dustbuster it replaced. It's a bit larger and heavier, but it's lighter than I thought it would be from looking at the pictures. It really is no more difficult than a dustbuster to use. I just used it to suck the pine needles off my carpeted stairs and to suck up the paper shreds on my carpet that I always spill when I empty the bin on my shredder. So, I'm happy with the performance.
Emptying the dirt container is still potentially messy, but as easy as with my dustbuster and way easier than with my little shop vac.
Oh yeah, before I forget, the power cord is nice and long.
However, this product isn't perfect. Here's some other stuff you might want to know.
First, the brush tool broke after a couple minutes. The metal assembly that holds the brush came out of the plastic brush tool assembly. I pushed it back in and it stays in there, but I was rather surprised that something would break right out of the box.
Second, the unit heats up quickly while you're vacuuming. How hot can it get? I don't know and I'm not sure I care to find out.
Third, it can double as a hair dryer. The unit blows very warm air out the back on to your wrist, so if you put your head down a bit while you are vacuuming, your damp head will likely be dry very quickly.
Fourth, there is no "Cord wrap system". There really is only one logical way to wrap the cord around the vacuum. Most people wouldn't need directions to figure it out. The lack of a place for the cord is a limitation, not something to advertise.
That brings me to some suggested improvements.
How about a bracket so I can put it on the wall? My old dustbuster had a bracket that doubled as a recharger, and my little shop vac has a wall bracket so the user wouldn't have to leave it on the floor where it gets lost or tripped over. So, why can't I put this thing on the wall? Wow, maybe the Black & Decker brainiacs could even provide a wall mounting bracket and a little double hook thingy to wrap the cord! I could then actually mount the little vacuum near an outlet where I use it most and it would be always ready to go, at least in that area. Then I might by several and position them around the house.
But nooooo. You just wrap the cord around the vacuum and lay it somewhere. Real convenience there.
Finally, give the little vac a cute name. It kind of looks like an anteater or an aardvark. Or, the Amazing New Batteryless Dustbuster.
Anyway, vacuums continue to evolve, and this is a step in the right direction. Simply Awesome Hand-Held With A Handy Slim Nose! I bought the Black & Decker CCV900 Dustbuster CycloPro Corded Cyclonic Vac and its much-praised cordless sibling, the Black & Decker 18-Volt Pivoting-Nose Cordless Handheld Vacuum. Although both are very, very good, I give the edge to the corded model.
I despise dust, crumbs, dead bugs, hair strands that have shed, grass or leaves that may stick to stilettos, little things that visiting babies find then fling to the floor, and all other mysterious (and possibly unseen) things flopping and dropping from the air to hard wood floors, lovely forest green short-fiber carpets and white sheepskin rugs. You know! Wheewhh!
I have had two of the metallic blue corded hand vacs. The first one was great, but the second never picked up unless you took the hose loose and used it moving over the carpeting half-dollar spot by half-dollar spot. How tiresome! Then I got the corded bright yellow hand vac that was a good sucker but so hard to maneuver across carpeting that I seriously contemplated physical therapy for both arms! I had another, forgettable, hand vac that stopped holding a charge two weeks or so after purchase. How utterly yukky!
I feel this Black & Decker CCV900 Dustbuster CycloPro Corded Cyclonic Vac can easily topple the over-promoted Dyson Animal, hands-down. I think the only thing impressive about Animal is the name! I came to see it as nothing more than an over-priced, glorified, purple, hard plastic broom!
This compact CycloPro, like its sibling, is utterly divine!
The long suction nose holds the crevice tool on top. If it is not snapped carefully and properly in place, it will slip out its holder. I think it was positioned there for handiness and smoothness of design, but it has to be snapped in just right.
The long nose and, if needed, the crevice tool can grab up every little critter around the edges of armoires, partner desks, scanners, shredders, pool tables, escritoires, books stacked on the floor, car seats, every where!
And, there is a dark, translucent dust bin, so dust - carrying nasty, voracious mites - can be watched whirling around as CycloPro picks up every little, itty-bitty anything that I don't want around! Splendiferous!
Emptying the CycloPro is easy. Simply push the little release, turn the vac on its side over a trash bin, and pull the door free.
Hanging the charger is no problem. I did it myself!
If you must deal with dust and the ikky stuff it carries, do yourself a favour and get one!
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