Robovacs good or not?
Discussion
Slackline said:
Can the boundary strips be fitted under door thresholds? Or do they need to be in view on top of them? Not sure I'd like to see them so much, but hidden might be a good idea
I've just tested a spare boundary strip under a thick carpet in my dining room to check if it stopped the robot for you and it did, I don't know about under wooden or metal threshold strip but it definitely worked under the carpet, hope that helpsMilkbuttons said:
I've just tested a spare boundary strip under a thick carpet in my dining room to check if it stopped the robot for you and it did, I don't know about under wooden or metal threshold strip but it definitely worked under the carpet, hope that helps
Thanks for testing it out, that now makes me think it might be a good idea - could place a strip under the edge of the kids bedrooms so it doesn't go in there. I wouldn't wish that task on my worst enemy 
(Nor can I be arsed with picking bits of lego out of the collector!)Damn, I normally steam in and buy stuff, but this one has me unsure....
Neato now on offer at Amazon and not far from Eufy - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NH3F8C6/?coliid=I36...
Is it better/worse/same as Eufy in terms of performance, as then the laser mapping makes it more compelling?
On a related note, what cordless handhelds are people using alongside? Can't decide between the Vax Blade 4 or Dyson V8 (about £80 price difference)
Is it better/worse/same as Eufy in terms of performance, as then the laser mapping makes it more compelling?
On a related note, what cordless handhelds are people using alongside? Can't decide between the Vax Blade 4 or Dyson V8 (about £80 price difference)
MrChips said:
I’m now looking at these for Black Friday, can see Amazon have a few on today but am sure the offers will be repeated.
So for a large downstairs that’s got 3 reception rooms as well as large hallway, kitchen and utility I’m thinking one with laser mapping will likely work better than the random ones.
Here’s our floorplan:
And to give an idea of size:
Any recommendations on here from personal experience? What features do I need to look out for?
Move that wire as the hoover will swallow it!So for a large downstairs that’s got 3 reception rooms as well as large hallway, kitchen and utility I’m thinking one with laser mapping will likely work better than the random ones.
Here’s our floorplan:
And to give an idea of size:
Any recommendations on here from personal experience? What features do I need to look out for?
xerawh said:
Neato now on offer at Amazon and not far from Eufy - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NH3F8C6/?coliid=I36...
Is it better/worse/same as Eufy in terms of performance, as then the laser mapping makes it more compelling?
On a related note, what cordless handhelds are people using alongside? Can't decide between the Vax Blade 4 or Dyson V8 (about £80 price difference)
I like the idea of the laser mapping as I have a large area downstairs so mapping should make it more efficient, less likely to get stuck. Is it better/worse/same as Eufy in terms of performance, as then the laser mapping makes it more compelling?
On a related note, what cordless handhelds are people using alongside? Can't decide between the Vax Blade 4 or Dyson V8 (about £80 price difference)
everywhere else lists them as D4, D6, D7 etc but for some reason the amazon ones are D450, D650 and D750 have looked but unable to find anywhere that the difference in naming signifies and if there is any difference
MrChips said:
It’s the bane of my life at the mo running an Ethernet cable upstairs now I’m working from home. Vpn ans Skype seem to hate being on the wireless.
I keep meaning to find a route to drop it down the walls but it’s a lot of effort
Get yourself some ethernet over power plugs. I got the Magic 2 ones from Devolo and they are ace. Fast, reliable and expandable in the fiture if you want ethernet in more rooms - just get another plug.I keep meaning to find a route to drop it down the walls but it’s a lot of effort
Chainsaw Rebuild said:
MrChips said:
It’s the bane of my life at the mo running an Ethernet cable upstairs now I’m working from home. Vpn ans Skype seem to hate being on the wireless.
I keep meaning to find a route to drop it down the walls but it’s a lot of effort
Get yourself some ethernet over power plugs. I got the Magic 2 ones from Devolo and they are ace. Fast, reliable and expandable in the fiture if you want ethernet in more rooms - just get another plug.I keep meaning to find a route to drop it down the walls but it’s a lot of effort
Win win
DecoM5 for examole
Just ordered a Eufy G30 edge after a long strategic campaign of trying to convince the wife we should get a robot vacuum, and then waiting for her to decide it was her idea before we buy one.
Eufy seemed to get a lot of praise on here, so hoping this is a decent one. Price seems good with a £90 off code that runs until the 5th I think, so £249.
Hopefully fewer surprise cat litter minefield events in the future. (Not turds, just bits of gravel kicked out over the floor)
Now, just got to think of a name for it...
Eufy seemed to get a lot of praise on here, so hoping this is a decent one. Price seems good with a £90 off code that runs until the 5th I think, so £249.
Hopefully fewer surprise cat litter minefield events in the future. (Not turds, just bits of gravel kicked out over the floor)
Now, just got to think of a name for it...
vladcjelli said:
Just ordered a Eufy G30 edge after a long strategic campaign of trying to convince the wife we should get a robot vacuum, and then waiting for her to decide it was her idea before we buy one.
Eufy seemed to get a lot of praise on here, so hoping this is a decent one. Price seems good with a £90 off code that runs until the 5th I think, so £249.
Hopefully fewer surprise cat litter minefield events in the future. (Not turds, just bits of gravel kicked out over the floor)
Now, just got to think of a name for it...
We have had the G30 for around a week and it is embarrassing the amount of fine dirt/dust and dog hair it collects from just the kitchen/dining/utility (tiled floor around 70m2 used exclusively by the dogs!). Twice a day it goes on a cleaning mission and twice a day it needs emptying!Eufy seemed to get a lot of praise on here, so hoping this is a decent one. Price seems good with a £90 off code that runs until the 5th I think, so £249.
Hopefully fewer surprise cat litter minefield events in the future. (Not turds, just bits of gravel kicked out over the floor)
Now, just got to think of a name for it...
Oh, and ours is called Stewart as per the Michael McIntyre sketch.
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