ALAN G Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 The 12volt plug in cleaner that we have been using for the past 3 or 4 years has failed completely. I need a new one. They only last about 3 years as they get used daily when we are away. Normally I buy the cheapest from Argos but this year the only one they can offer is too poor to even think about using (the one tool that comes with it won't stay in place and there is no decent brush). Previously I've tried a rechargeable B & D but that is now permanently on charge at home. There are a fair number on the Internet with reviews varying from "Excellent" to "Rubbish". So, what do our members use to keep their carpets clean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don636 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I have a Black & Decker PD1200AV 12v Auto Flexi Car Dustbuster in the van and it works quite well as a 12v cleaner. The best feature is the flexible hose which is much easier to use than the usual 12v car cleaners. It is not very powerful but then none of them are but it is good enough. When we are away I will occasionally take the loose carpets out and brush them down. When I am back home again I take them out and give them a really good going over with a stiff brush then a final Hoover once re-fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgo Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 If the motors OK iit may be worth checking to see if you can get a new battery at a cheap enough price, as it's usually the batteries that give up first. They're all usually easy enough to take apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 We've never found the 12v plug in vacuums much good. A couple of years ago I bought a 12v charger for our Dyson handheld off EBay and we now take that with us. The 12v charger works a treat and so of course does the excellent Dyson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyishuk Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 If you take a wander around Screwfix / Toolstation sites there are 18v vacs that use drill batteries. You could talk yourself into an offer ;-) Rgds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 I have a Black and Decker one. Works Ok for while we are away. Always use the home Dyson when we get back to give a better clean. 12v cleaners are Ok for just a light clean, but you can get just as good clean with a dustpan and brush and a bit of elbow grease! PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alanb Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 While away from home, I use a Black & Decker Pivot Auto (12V plug in). It came with with a hose and brush attachment which are rarely or never used. It does however function better in tight corners, than the alternative dust pan and brush which are also carried. When at home I use a vintage? Hoover Portapower 800. This machine has good suction, if the bag is cleaned properly. It was a Which? "Best Buy" many years ago, and is used for all sorts of post DIY clean up operations. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wills Wagon Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 Over 15 years we have had a B&D and Hoover with no rotating brush which we found ineffective and a Red Devil, with a revolving brush which was good but we couldn't get spares, Now have a four year old Dyson DC34 hand held which has a rotating brush and it is superb. It lives in the van full time and the crevice tool is good for the nooks and crannies and back of cupboards and under heaters. Although 12V it does need a 240V supply for the charger but does charge quickly. Quite expensive at £165 when we bought. Later and more expensive are the V6 and V8 models. If you want to buy need to look out in the sales for a company with a proper sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adiebt Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Dyson handheld with 12V charger and spare battery , job done ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninpalamos Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Where’s the “like” button? I’ve had a Dyson with charger in the van (garage) for 3 years and it does what it is surpose to, unlike many car vacuum cleaners which are a waste of space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Adiebt - 2018-01-21 12:48 PM Dyson handheld with 12V charger and spare battery , job done ;-) We have a Dyson handheld which we use in the van and at home as a supplementary cleaner for minor tasks. Had it for at least 3 years and still going strong. Interested to know what Abiedt uses as a 12v charger and how he inserts a spare battery pack ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adiebt Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Robbo - 2018-01-21 8:53 PM Adiebt - 2018-01-21 12:48 PM Dyson handheld with 12V charger and spare battery , job done ;-) We have a Dyson handheld which we use in the van and at home as a supplementary cleaner for minor tasks. Had it for at least 3 years and still going strong. Interested to know what Abiedt uses as a 12v charger and how he inserts a spare battery pack ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/dyson-dc-16-car-charger/273033789977?hash=item3f92150219:g:35cAAOSwtBdaY1pK The DC16 handheld battery just slides in and out , the newer type require the removal of a couple of small screws to change the battery . Hope that helps . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Adiebt - 2018-01-21 11:15 PM Robbo - 2018-01-21 8:53 PM Adiebt - 2018-01-21 12:48 PM Dyson handheld with 12V charger and spare battery , job done ;-) We have a Dyson handheld which we use in the van and at home as a supplementary cleaner for minor tasks. Had it for at least 3 years and still going strong. Interested to know what Abiedt uses as a 12v charger and how he inserts a spare battery pack ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/dyson-dc-16-car-charger/273033789977?hash=item3f92150219:g:35cAAOSwtBdaY1pK The DC16 handheld battery just slides in and out , the newer type require the removal of a couple of small screws to change the battery . Hope that helps . Many thanks Abiedt. Mine is actually a DC35 and the battery slides out vertically after pressing a button at the back, marked with an arrow. Didn't know that until you mentioned it and checking a utube video. Amazon sell a 12v charger which just plugs into the normal charging inlet on the battery pack. Spare battery packs are also available. Thanks for the heads-up :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veletron Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Hi I use a Black and Decker PD1820 http://www.blackanddecker.co.uk/en-gb/products/home-products/handheld-vacuums/18v-lithiumion-dustbuster-flexi-hand-vac/pd1820l Advantage is that these are 18V, and create 25 air watts vs the 12.5 air watts created by the 12V plugin PD1200 It came from Amazon On battery they run for about 15 mins, but does not have a 12V charger - only mains so would need an inverter to charge up. I modded mine, removing the lithium ion battery, and replacing with an 18V laptop power supply (fits where battery used to go), this gives an unlimited run-time direct off 12V socket in van, and means recharging is unnecessary. It works well as a vacuum cleaner too - pulling about 10A @ 12V == around 120W. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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