Title: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 11, 2018, 10:08:58 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 11, 2018, 10:08:58 PM
So, I thought maybe a cordless handheld vac could handle these duties. This Dirt Devil was on sale, so I picked one up and gave it a try today!
Everything worked out of the box, and after fully charging the battery, I was off to see what this thing could do!
Suction was adequate for the job... for about three seconds. Herein lies the flaw with any 'bagless' design. The filter clogged. In literally seconds. This required me to constantly remove the filter, tap dust off, and reassemble. Every three to five seconds. Clogged filter = no suction.
So, this vac will NOT work for my purpose. I don't blame this particular Dirt Devil model, as I can see ANY bagless handheld cordless suffering from the same problem. These things may work great for Mom to vac up a few Cheerio's from the floor after the kid spills them, but they won't handle dirt properly.
I suppose the only solution would be to find a cordless with the classic 'tried and true' bagged collection system, like my full-sized Miele I use at home has, but I'm not even sure if a bagged cordless handheld is even made... I'd have to look into this.
Bright, shiny & new!
Got mud?
Five seconds of run time... Filter clogged.
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: kiebers on November 11, 2018, 11:05:14 PM
Post by: kiebers on November 11, 2018, 11:05:14 PM
So, I bought one (actually the business did) because I wanted something to make my life easier when it comes to cleaning the floor of my mud buggy. My job means tons of mud is tracked into truck often, and sweeping it out once dried, while somewhat effective, creates a LOT of dust when I do so. The lot I park it in is 'off the grid,' so I do not have access to electricity.Quote from: "Chuck Bronson"
So, I thought maybe a cordless handheld vac could handle these duties. This Dirt Devil was on sale, so I picked one up and gave it a try today!
Everything worked out of the box, and after fully charging the battery, I was off to see what this thing could do!
Suction was adequate for the job... for about three seconds. Herein lies the flaw with any 'bagless' design. The filter clogged. In literally seconds. This required me to constantly remove the filter, tap dust off, and reassemble. Every three to five seconds. Clogged filter = no suction.
So, this vac will NOT work for my purpose. I don't blame this particular Dirt Devil model, as I can see ANY bagless handheld cordless suffering from the same problem. These things may work great for Mom to vac up a few Cheerio's from the floor after the kid spills them, but they won't handle dirt properly.
I suppose the only solution would be to find a cordless with the classic 'tried and true' bagged collection system, like my full-sized Miele I use at home has, but I'm not even sure if a bagged cordless handheld is even made... I'd have to look into this.
You could check this one out. Start at 1:07. Only $99.00 if you have the battery and charger already. Otherwise it is kinda pricey at $248.00. It does seem to work better than what you had.
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Vancouver on November 12, 2018, 12:00:37 AM
Post by: Vancouver on November 12, 2018, 12:00:37 AM
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 12, 2018, 12:07:25 AM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 12, 2018, 12:07:25 AM
You could check this one out. Start at 1:07. Only $99.00 if you have the battery and charger already. Otherwise it is kinda pricey at $248.00. It does seem to work better than what you had.Quote from: "kiebers"
I just happen to already own that Milwaukee battery and charger set, since my Milwaukee impact gun (which works AWESOME) uses the same batteries!
Will check it out!
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Anonymous on November 12, 2018, 12:35:09 AM
Post by: Anonymous on November 12, 2018, 12:35:09 AM
So, I bought one (actually the business did) because I wanted something to make my life easier when it comes to cleaning the floor of my mud buggy. My job means tons of mud is tracked into truck often, and sweeping it out once dried, while somewhat effective, creates a LOT of dust when I do so. The lot I park it in is 'off the grid,' so I do not have access to electricity.Quote from: "Chuck Bronson"
So, I thought maybe a cordless handheld vac could handle these duties. This Dirt Devil was on sale, so I picked one up and gave it a try today!
Everything worked out of the box, and after fully charging the battery, I was off to see what this thing could do!
Suction was adequate for the job... for about three seconds. Herein lies the flaw with any 'bagless' design. The filter clogged. In literally seconds. This required me to constantly remove the filter, tap dust off, and reassemble. Every three to five seconds. Clogged filter = no suction.
So, this vac will NOT work for my purpose. I don't blame this particular Dirt Devil model, as I can see ANY bagless handheld cordless suffering from the same problem. These things may work great for Mom to vac up a few Cheerio's from the floor after the kid spills them, but they won't handle dirt properly.
I suppose the only solution would be to find a cordless with the classic 'tried and true' bagged collection system, like my full-sized Miele I use at home has, but I'm not even sure if a bagged cordless handheld is even made... I'd have to look into this.
Bright, shiny & new!(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://i64.tinypic.com/2eevqxy.jpg%22%3Ehttp://i64.tinypic.com/2eevqxy.jpg%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Got mud?(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://i63.tinypic.com/8xq974.jpg%22%3Ehttp://i63.tinypic.com/8xq974.jpg%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Five seconds of run time... Filter clogged.(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://i67.tinypic.com/rmjy35.jpg%22%3Ehttp://i67.tinypic.com/rmjy35.jpg%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
It's not meant for heavy dirt.
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 12, 2018, 12:37:26 AM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 12, 2018, 12:37:26 AM
It's not meant for heavy dirt.Quote from: "Velvet"
Yes, that fact has been discovered.
And have you ever considered posting in a thread, WITHOUT quoting the entire text and images associated?
I mean, you can just simply post a question or a statement, without having to quote the entire OP.
You don't have to quote anything at all, in fact!
White people like me are surprisingly astute at being able to decipher your questions, or intent, regarding questions or answers. We're not as dumb as you think we are!
I don't want to sound like an asshole... Can you explain what I mean in Mandarin, Fash?
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Anonymous on November 12, 2018, 03:55:00 AM
Post by: Anonymous on November 12, 2018, 03:55:00 AM
So, I bought one (actually the business did) because I wanted something to make my life easier when it comes to cleaning the floor of my mud buggy. My job means tons of mud is tracked into truck often, and sweeping it out once dried, while somewhat effective, creates a LOT of dust when I do so. The lot I park it in is 'off the grid,' so I do not have access to electricity.Quote from: "Chuck Bronson"
So, I thought maybe a cordless handheld vac could handle these duties. This Dirt Devil was on sale, so I picked one up and gave it a try today!
Everything worked out of the box, and after fully charging the battery, I was off to see what this thing could do!
Suction was adequate for the job... for about three seconds. Herein lies the flaw with any 'bagless' design. The filter clogged. In literally seconds. This required me to constantly remove the filter, tap dust off, and reassemble. Every three to five seconds. Clogged filter = no suction.
So, this vac will NOT work for my purpose. I don't blame this particular Dirt Devil model, as I can see ANY bagless handheld cordless suffering from the same problem. These things may work great for Mom to vac up a few Cheerio's from the floor after the kid spills them, but they won't handle dirt properly.
I suppose the only solution would be to find a cordless with the classic 'tried and true' bagged collection system, like my full-sized Miele I use at home has, but I'm not even sure if a bagged cordless handheld is even made... I'd have to look into this.
Bright, shiny & new!(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://i64.tinypic.com/2eevqxy.jpg%22%3Ehttp://i64.tinypic.com/2eevqxy.jpg%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Got mud?(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://i63.tinypic.com/8xq974.jpg%22%3Ehttp://i63.tinypic.com/8xq974.jpg%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Five seconds of run time... Filter clogged.(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://i67.tinypic.com/rmjy35.jpg%22%3Ehttp://i67.tinypic.com/rmjy35.jpg%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
They are good for a personal vehicle.
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 12, 2018, 03:57:10 AM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 12, 2018, 03:57:10 AM
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Anonymous on November 12, 2018, 11:55:03 AM
Post by: Anonymous on November 12, 2018, 11:55:03 AM
So, I bought one (actually the business did) because I wanted something to make my life easier when it comes to cleaning the floor of my mud buggy. My job means tons of mud is tracked into truck often, and sweeping it out once dried, while somewhat effective, creates a LOT of dust when I do so. The lot I park it in is 'off the grid,' so I do not have access to electricity.Quote from: "Chuck Bronson"
So, I thought maybe a cordless handheld vac could handle these duties. This Dirt Devil was on sale, so I picked one up and gave it a try today!
Everything worked out of the box, and after fully charging the battery, I was off to see what this thing could do!
Suction was adequate for the job... for about three seconds. Herein lies the flaw with any 'bagless' design. The filter clogged. In literally seconds. This required me to constantly remove the filter, tap dust off, and reassemble. Every three to five seconds. Clogged filter = no suction.
So, this vac will NOT work for my purpose. I don't blame this particular Dirt Devil model, as I can see ANY bagless handheld cordless suffering from the same problem. These things may work great for Mom to vac up a few Cheerio's from the floor after the kid spills them, but they won't handle dirt properly.
I suppose the only solution would be to find a cordless with the classic 'tried and true' bagged collection system, like my full-sized Miele I use at home has, but I'm not even sure if a bagged cordless handheld is even made... I'd have to look into this.
Bright, shiny & new!(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://i64.tinypic.com/2eevqxy.jpg%22%3Ehttp://i64.tinypic.com/2eevqxy.jpg%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Got mud?(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://i63.tinypic.com/8xq974.jpg%22%3Ehttp://i63.tinypic.com/8xq974.jpg%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Five seconds of run time... Filter clogged.(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://i67.tinypic.com/rmjy35.jpg%22%3Ehttp://i67.tinypic.com/rmjy35.jpg%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
You should sweep your truck first and then use the Dirt Devil.
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 12, 2018, 03:09:34 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 12, 2018, 03:09:34 PM
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 12, 2018, 03:24:52 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 12, 2018, 03:24:52 PM
Oh well... since the Dirt Devil is essentially brand new, maybe I'll just clean it up, pop in the new filter, and see if my ex wants it as a Christmas gift.
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Anonymous on November 12, 2018, 05:02:48 PM
Post by: Anonymous on November 12, 2018, 05:02:48 PM
Kiebers gave me the idea, and it just so happens Home Depot has the Milwaukee vac in stock. Since I already have the 18V batteries and charger, I really wish I would've thought of this before the I bought the Dirt Devil!Quote from: "Chuck Bronson":sad:
Oh well... since the Dirt Devil is essentially brand new, maybe I'll just clean it up, pop in the new filter, and see if my ex wants it as a Christmas gift.
You are so thoughtful.
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 12, 2018, 05:45:32 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 12, 2018, 05:45:32 PM
You are so thoughtful.Quote from: "Velvet":001_rolleyes:
She doesn't want it... I'll just mail it to one of my cousins as a gift then.
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 12, 2018, 05:49:08 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 12, 2018, 05:49:08 PM
Might not get a chance to test it out today, but will post my thoughts on its function when I get around to it!
First impressions are good though... Seems well built, and has MUCH more suction than the Dirt Devil.
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Anonymous on November 13, 2018, 11:19:01 AM
Post by: Anonymous on November 13, 2018, 11:19:01 AM
Picked up the Milwaukee 18V vac. Got the last one (even though Home Depot claimed they had five in stock)...Quote from: "Chuck Bronson"
Might not get a chance to test it out today, but will post my thoughts on its function when I get around to it!
First impressions are good though... Seems well built, and has MUCH more suction than the Dirt Devil.
We have a shop vac..
I believe it is made by Craftsman.
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 13, 2018, 12:17:39 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 13, 2018, 12:17:39 PM
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Anonymous on November 13, 2018, 12:53:50 PM
Post by: Anonymous on November 13, 2018, 12:53:50 PM
Shop vacs are good, if one has a power outlet nearby!Quote from: "Chuck Bronson"
It's necessary when my husband is working in the garage or in the house.
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Blazor on November 13, 2018, 03:11:15 PM
Post by: Blazor on November 13, 2018, 03:11:15 PM
So, I bought one (actually the business did) because I wanted something to make my life easier when it comes to cleaning the floor of my mud buggy. My job means tons of mud is tracked into truck often, and sweeping it out once dried, while somewhat effective, creates a LOT of dust when I do so. The lot I park it in is 'off the grid,' so I do not have access to electricity.Quote from: "Chuck Bronson"
So, I thought maybe a cordless handheld vac could handle these duties. This Dirt Devil was on sale, so I picked one up and gave it a try today!
Everything worked out of the box, and after fully charging the battery, I was off to see what this thing could do!
Suction was adequate for the job... for about three seconds. Herein lies the flaw with any 'bagless' design. The filter clogged. In literally seconds. This required me to constantly remove the filter, tap dust off, and reassemble. Every three to five seconds. Clogged filter = no suction.
So, this vac will NOT work for my purpose. I don't blame this particular Dirt Devil model, as I can see ANY bagless handheld cordless suffering from the same problem. These things may work great for Mom to vac up a few Cheerio's from the floor after the kid spills them, but they won't handle dirt properly.
I suppose the only solution would be to find a cordless with the classic 'tried and true' bagged collection system, like my full-sized Miele I use at home has, but I'm not even sure if a bagged cordless handheld is even made... I'd have to look into this.
Bright, shiny & new!(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://i64.tinypic.com/2eevqxy.jpg%22%3Ehttp://i64.tinypic.com/2eevqxy.jpg%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Got mud?(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://i63.tinypic.com/8xq974.jpg%22%3Ehttp://i63.tinypic.com/8xq974.jpg%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
Five seconds of run time... Filter clogged.(//%3C/s%3E%3CURL%20url=%22http://i67.tinypic.com/rmjy35.jpg%22%3Ehttp://i67.tinypic.com/rmjy35.jpg%3C/URL%3E%3Ce%3E)
You should sweep your truck first and then use the Dirt Devil.
I just wanted to quote the entire post one more time
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 13, 2018, 03:39:56 PM
Post by: Chuck Bronson on November 13, 2018, 03:39:56 PM
Title: Re: Dirt Devil Quickflip Pro 16V Cordless Vac Review...
Post by: Blazor on November 13, 2018, 03:56:33 PM
Post by: Blazor on November 13, 2018, 03:56:33 PM
No more quoting the entire damn post!Quote from: "Chuck Bronson":t1929: :t1929: :t1929:
:roll:
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