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  • #452
    s7ryf3925pivug
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,007 ✭✭✭s7ryf3925pivug


    Is there a robot vacuum available with a filter rated as hepa 13 or better?

    I've ordered a roborock s5 which is rated HEPA E11, but that would not filter pm2.5, which is a health hazard. I haven't found a better filter in a robot though.


  • #453
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    Xiaomi Mi Robot 1st gen. definitely got better filter ( SDLW01RR) not washable though,not sure about HEPA rating.
    Roborock s5 filter
    (SDLW04RR) washable.
    They are exactly same size , could use in both vacuums.


  • #454
    The Black Oil
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 18,513 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    I responded to TomTop asking what do if cleaning it won't work...which we know it doesn't.

    OK, was on a half day in work, went home and impatience got the better of me. I opened the S50...took a while. I was able to put it back together (it still has the start chime and talks to me, phew). Unfortunately, I didn't see any debris in the fan and on the whole it still sounds unhealthy, even if it does move. I've two screws leftover after putting it back together. :o I'd say the warranty's gone now as there was some white plastic tape on some of the screws. Plus, I did break a little piece of plastic where the fan is and that'll be obvious. If I send it back they might just say I broke it and it's not their problem. Maybe just order one of these and see if that helps. Dunno. https://www.ebay.ie/itm/132998595973 It does still clean...

    It doesn't seem terribly responsive between the different clean up modes from quiet to max. Whether that's the machine itself, or a lag in the app, I don't know. I tried to record some sound. Maybe sounds fine here, but eh, not sure much when you're standing near it. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BxY8CWEundvVVcbZJDdliJXLc9eLO9EW

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  • #455
    s7ryf3925pivug
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,007 ✭✭✭s7ryf3925pivug


    alec76 wrote: »
    Xiaomi Mi Robot 1st gen. definitely got better filter ( SDLW01RR) not washable though,not sure about HEPA rating.
    Roborock s5 filter
    (SDLW04RR) washable.
    They are exactly same size , could use in both vacuums.
    Cool, thanks... I get it - washable versions of the higher rated filters are expensive, and most people would probably prefer the convenience and power of a washable but lower rated filter.... I mention power because the strongest filters impede suction, which is probably why that robot struggled with carpet a bit from what I can see.


  • #456
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    I believe it is faulty fan , seems like damaged brushes to me,should be replaced...
    Get one at AliExpress, why would you bother with eBay ? I don’t think it is original part and they ship from China anyway.
    All these fans supposed to be Nidec (made in Japan )..Well, they used to be in 2016 ... It is only cheap Chinese dirt now...

    ps.Cheer up , postage to China would cost you €75-80 and 2 months of waiting ..
    No harm done , make sure you put those 2 screws back in place.
    Don’t overtight them too..


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  • #457
    The Black Oil
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    Thanks alec. This one OK? I untangled something from the orange brush after the run through earlier. I'll pick up one or two other bits just in case.

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  • #458
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    The Black Oil wrote: »
    Thanks alec. This one OK? I untangled something from the orange brush after the run through earlier. I'll pick up one or two other bits just in case.

    Seems fine to me... probably not original, It is AliExpress, no bother to get refund if new fan faulty too. It’ll take 3-4 weeks to get it ...€21.90 with free postage..not bad


  • #459
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    Those are genuine Xiaomi parts:
    http://s.aliexpress.com/vmaMZnqE

    Bought not genuine side brushes and orange main brush from amazon once, didn’t like them at all. Side brush didn’t last , main brush’s ball bearings were stiff .


  • #460
    The Black Oil
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    Ordered yesterday, shipping email came this morning.

    Edit - one part of the order shipped...not all.

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  • #461
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    The Black Oil wrote: »
    Ordered yesterday, shipping email came this morning.

    Got the motor for the main brush from the same store, took 14 days only .
    Genuine , original motor RP390-ST, fits perfectly my Mi Robot Vacuum 1st gen.. I have 2 robots now :)


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  • #462
    The Black Oil
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 18,513 CMod ✭✭✭✭The Black Oil


    One parcel arrived in Ireland at 8:30 this morning. Hopefully won't be much longer now and the other shouldn't be too far behind.

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  • #463
    neillerz
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭neillerz


    hi all

    been looking at the roborock s50 for a while now. the lack of multi floor map saving made me wait and see if a new model was coming out.

    Happy to say there is a new roborock T6 released! It is very similar in hardware but has quick release brush, disposable mop cloths and SD card storage for multi floor maps!

    The international version will be called S6 from what I've read online.

    anyone else have heard of a international release date?


  • #464
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    neillerz wrote: »
    hi all



    Happy to say there is a new roborock T6 released! It is very similar in hardware but has quick release brush, disposable mop cloths and SD card storage for multi floor maps

    Multi floor maps, are you for real ?
    2 Xiaomi Mia Vacuums 1st Gen( one for each floor ) would be better and cheaper option.
    I own 1st Gen and Roborock s5 .Last one has exactly same hardware ( motors, leadar etc) cost €100 more and it is not cleaning any faster or better than 1st Gen.


  • #465
    neillerz
    Registered Users Posts: 13 ✭neillerz


    alec76 wrote: »
    Multi floor maps, are you for real ?
    2 Xiaomi Mia Vacuums 1st Gen( one for each floor ) would be better and cheaper option.
    I own 1st Gen and Roborock s5 .Last one has exactly same hardware ( motors, leadar etc) cost €100 more and it is not cleaning any faster or better than 1st Gen.

    aliexpress EU pricing :
    1st gen is approx €250
    S50 is approx €350

    T6/S6 will be set at almost the same price as S50 according to online reviews. so more expensive to buy 2 older models.

    https://en.techreviewer.de/roborock-t6/


  • #466
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    neillerz wrote: »

    T6/S6 will be set at almost the same price as S50 ...

    https://en.techreviewer.de/roborock-t6/
    $499 I almost could bet on it ...For the first few months anyway..
    I don’t think it would climb the stairs too....


  • #467
    The Black Oil
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    Not much of an update since the parcel arrived in Ireland. Revenue have no record and it's not on An Post's tracker yet, if there's nothing on it tomorrow that pushes it into next week. Only thing is in my AliExpress account it says this...

    Arrived at destination country
    2019-04-16 10:58:00

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  • #468
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    You won’t see it on An Post tracker until day of delivery AFAIK.
    I would expect delivery in 3-4 working days since you’ve got email notice from AliExpress.


  • #469
    The Black Oil
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    Well, parcel arrived this morning. Slightly confusing as I had three tracking numbers which is odd since I'm only expecting two and the one AliExpress emailed about (Apr 14th) said 'Package arrived in destination country' is not what came today. The spare brush, etc, will come whenever. Anyway, changed the fan and (used all the screws this time!) she's sounding much healthier, phew. :) Thanks for your help. I've only done the landing and it picked a good bit of stuff. Will try some rooms later. Still couldn't see what's wrong with the old fan.

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  • #470
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    Glad you've sorted,I presume fan's brushing after wearing down .( blocked filter, fan working at max power with the full bin , defective fan etc)
    It is the bad idea to wash the filter too, just clean it with the tooth brush or other vacuum.


  • #471
    Newtown90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,607 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    Going to pull the trigger on the Eufy 30c on Amazon.es... 209 seems to be the best price at the moment!

    Oh the excitement!


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  • #472
    kennM
    Registered Users Posts: 603 ✭✭✭kennM


    Newtown90 wrote: »
    Going to pull the trigger on the Eufy 30c on Amazon.es... 209 seems to be the best price at the moment!

    Oh the excitement!

    Just got mine about a week ago... really great piece of kit! Best piece of home tech I've gotten. Enjoy!


  • #473
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    I am surprised this hasn't been mentioned earlier. For the spec it looks great value.

    https://www.storececotec.com/en/robot-vacuum-cleaners/336-conga-serie-3090.html


  • #474
    kennM
    Registered Users Posts: 603 ✭✭✭kennM


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    I am surprised this hasn't been mentioned earlier. For the spec it looks great value.

    https://www.storececotec.com/en/robot-vacuum-cleaners/336-conga-serie-3090.html

    Sure does... I assume it's quite new? Only 1 review on Amazon for it.... capabilities look good but devil is always in the detail. Not sure I like the idea of camera pointing upwards from the floor running around the house.... not that I care about someone seeing my hairy legs, it's the other family members


  • #475
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,718 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    kennM wrote: »
    Sure does... I assume it's quite new? Only 1 review on Amazon for it.... capabilities look good but devil is always in the detail. Not sure I like the idea of camera pointing upwards from the floor running around the house.... not that I care about someone seeing my hairy legs, it's the other family members

    A lot more reviews in the spanish amazon, https://www.amazon.es/Cecotec-Conga-Serie-3090-inteligente/dp/B07HNMN7TM/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_es_ES=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=Conga+3090&qid=1556055779&s=gateway&sr=8-3

    I guess it is popular there since it's spanish designed. A couple of colleagues at work got one and they are very happy with it. I don't think it has a camera, it's more of a "sonar" type of thing.


  • #476
    bren2001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,016 ✭✭✭bren2001


    AstraMonti wrote: »
    A lot more reviews in the spanish amazon, https://www.amazon.es/Cecotec-Conga-Serie-3090-inteligente/dp/B07HNMN7TM/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_es_ES=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=Conga+3090&qid=1556055779&s=gateway&sr=8-3

    I guess it is popular there since it's spanish designed. A couple of colleagues at work got one and they are very happy with it. I don't think it has a camera, it's more of a "sonar" type of thing.

    There's no camera on it, using image processing would be far too expensive and complete overkill. This uses LIDAR (like most of these things).


  • #477
    Newtown90
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,607 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    My Eufy 30c arrived today!

    Some job in fairness.

    I've tried adding it a few times to my Google home and it doesn't work. Anyone got any experience of this issue?


  • #478
    thecivvie
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    Newtown90 wrote: »
    My Eufy 30c arrived today!

    Some job in fairness.

    I've tried adding it a few times to my Google home and it doesn't work. Anyone got any experience of this issue?

    I think I tried 5 or 6 times and then suddenly it was there. Not sure what the issue was. Works perfectly since

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  • #479
    kennM
    Registered Users Posts: 603 ✭✭✭kennM


    Newtown90 wrote: »
    My Eufy 30c arrived today!

    Some job in fairness.

    I've tried adding it a few times to my Google home and it doesn't work. Anyone got any experience of this issue?

    If needs be get onto their Support team, it's excellent. I've followed up with them on minor question and couldn't have been more helpful!


  • #480
    ctlsleh
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭ctlsleh


    Is Eufy 30c considered the best value connected robot vacuum out there right now?
    Thinking about what to buy....?


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  • #481
    kennM
    Registered Users Posts: 603 ✭✭✭kennM


    ctlsleh wrote: »
    Is Eufy 30c considered the best value connected robot vacuum out there right now?
    Thinking about what to buy....?

    Bought one a couple of weeks back and recommend highly. We'd be quite particular about the house being clean... my wife is in the medical field so instinct at this stage. I'm surprised at how much stuff it finds! Alexa integration, can set a schedule for it to head off and do it's work each day. Once batter starts running low it'll find its way back to charging dock.

    I found a promo code and got it for £208 off Amazon. Their customer support are superb too.


  • #482
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    alec76 wrote: »
    $499 I almost could bet on it ...For the first few months anyway..
    I don’t think it would climb the stairs too....
    I was actually wrong about it ... $599



    http://s.aliexpress.com/rmuA7Ffy


  • #483
    ctlsleh
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭ctlsleh


    Anybody got an opinion on the roborock S50....?
    Seems pretty good spec for the money....?


    https://m.gearbest.com/robot-vacuum/pp_954639.html?lkid=12056599


  • #484
    Shaunoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 521 ✭✭✭Shaunoc


    ctlsleh wrote: »
    Anybody got an opinion on the roborock S50....?
    Seems pretty good spec for the money....?


    https://m.gearbest.com/robot-vacuum/pp_954639.html?lkid=12056599

    have one - works great
    S6 out now/soon but much more expensive


  • #485
    ctlsleh
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭ctlsleh


    Shaunoc wrote: »
    have one - works great
    S6 out now/soon but much more expensive

    Is there a difference between the Xiaomi Mi and the Roborock? They look the same without the wet mopping which I probably wouldn’t use anyhow?

    I have a large tiled and hardwood floor area and a lot of dog hair(golden retriever sheds a lot)

    Any recommendations?


  • #486
    Shaunoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 521 ✭✭✭Shaunoc


    ctlsleh wrote:
    I have a large tiled and hardwood floor area and a lot of dog hair(golden retriever sheds a lot)

    Golden retrievers are the reason we got s50. Collects their neverending hair well. Mop is average but I set the mop to our tiled area by zone and get it to repeat zone twice, does the trick. Floor gets manual mop from time to time.
    Anyway for retrievers, ticks the box


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  • #487
    ctlsleh
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭ctlsleh


    Shaunoc wrote: »
    Golden retrievers are the reason we got s50. Collects their neverending hair well. Mop is average but I set the mop to our tiled area by zone and get it to repeat zone twice, does the trick. Floor gets manual mop from time to time.
    Anyway for retrievers, ticks the box

    Sounds perfect.......do you mind if I ask how much and best place to buy?


  • #488
    Shaunoc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 521 ✭✭✭Shaunoc


    I paid 360 from AliExpress. Link in previous posts on this thread. Others have done similar


  • #489
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    ctlsleh wrote: »
    Is there a difference between the Xiaomi Mi and the Roborock? They look the same without the wet mopping which I probably wouldn’t use anyhow?
    They both made by Roborock. Hardware parts almost identical, sharing same app Mi Home,but some software features are locked for the first robot though ( carpet mode,map saving mode ,abilities to avoid some rooms on the map during the scheduled cleaning)
    There is also a newer version,
    Xiaomi Mi 1S ( made by Roborock for Xiaomi ), software features similar to Roborock S6 ( ....Identifies rooms after cleaning. When it finishes the job, it automatically divides the map by rooms....you could set different power mode for each room during the scheduled cleaning after...), some tiny hardware improvements over the first version...
    If you don’t have many carpets, go for the very first version and safe some money I would say....
    Mopping mode ( s50/s60 )only a gimmick anyway.


  • #490
    paddylonglegs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,550 ✭✭✭paddylonglegs


    Any recommendations on dual vacuum and mop robots? Large enough area throughout the house to cover. Very hard to know if these things even work in your situation. 3 kids under 5 and cream tiles just don’t work well together for cleanliness!


  • #491
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    paddylonglegs wrote: »
    Any recommendations on dual vacuum and mop robots?
    not sure if there is such a thing ... Most of them got only tiny water tank ( 100-200 ml ) surely it can’t replace mopping bucket.
    ps . Barely use my Roborock s50 for mopping


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  • #492
    Roen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,620 ✭✭✭Roen


    Not sure is this a good price or bot but it's on special today. Eufy 30 £179.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07M8GDQ2R/

    Have an S50 myself and find the mopping functionality fairly limited. Better than a kick in the hole but you're still going to want to get the mop out.

    Edit. Also a Neato on special.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01KV1C1C2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_D7q4CbR8YEH4M


  • #493
    The Black Oil
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    ctlsleh wrote: »
    Anybody got an opinion on the roborock S50....?
    Seems pretty good spec for the money....?


    https://m.gearbest.com/robot-vacuum/pp_954639.html?lkid=12056599

    My first take on it after it arrived. https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=108585756&postcount=264

    I had to replace the fan recently a few weeks ago, after it started to sound strained and unhealthy (posted earlier in the thread). Apart from that, it's been good. I don't use the mop that much, tbh. Don't have a dog myself, but it's well able for the hair from my sister's Bernese after he's been over.

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  • #494
    ctlsleh
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭ctlsleh


    The Black Oil wrote: »
    My first take on it after it arrived. https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=108585756&postcount=264

    I had to replace the fan recently a few weeks ago, after it started to sound strained and unhealthy (posted earlier in the thread). Apart from that, it's been good. I don't use the mop that much, tbh. Don't have a dog myself, but it's well able for the hair from my sister's Bernese after he's been over.

    Just got my Roborock S50, works very well...... came with 3.3.9_1702 firmware, seems there’s a newer version 1720, however the upgrade fails.
    Has anyone else experienced that and is there a workaround or just stick to 1702?


  • #495
    The Black Oil
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    I'm on 1720. Think the software was a little stubborn when I first got it the device...
    Is it telling you it's failing?

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  • #496
    ctlsleh
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭ctlsleh


    The Black Oil wrote: »
    I'm on 1720. Think the software was a little stubborn when I first got it the device...
    Is it telling you it's failing?
    Yes, it’s telling it’s failing........I have it set for Ireland as location....have tried it multiple times now


  • #497
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    Have you got decent WiFi coverage in there ? You might need to shift dock station to different corner.
    It is probably overcrowded servers anyway , try some other time .
    There is always FloleVac app, third part alternative to MiHome, you could flash any firmware with this one, including latest Chinese beta (v1856)


  • #498
    ctlsleh
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭ctlsleh


    alec76 wrote: »
    Have you got decent WiFi coverage in there ? You might need to shift dock station to different corner.
    It is probably overcrowded servers anyway , try some other time .
    There is always FloleVac app, third part alternative to MiHome, you could flash any firmware with this one, including latest Chinese beta (v1856)

    Yes, I’ve got good WiFi, I’ll try that app. Is the v1856 stable? Any new features?


  • #499
    alec76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,603 ✭✭✭alec76


    beta , not a stable release. 1768 would be the latest stable AFAIK


  • #500
    ctlsleh
    Registered Users Posts: 787 ✭✭✭ctlsleh


    alec76 wrote: »
    beta , not a stable release. 1768 would be the latest stable AFAIK

    Thanks, will upgrade to that one


  • #501
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,385 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    Anyone got a Neato D3?

    I've drawn out a few criteria for a robot vacuum:
    Google home integration
    Floor mapping / Ability to draw virtual lines
    Ideally home assistant integration too.

    The D3 looks to tick these boxes, though I did see someone linked to a review stating that it requires, pretty regularly, a new filter and brush etc. $100+ yearly maintenance costs :confused:


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