iRobot Scooba experience

[jc777]

using modded iRobot's charger. do you know what's wrong?

Are you using iRobot's charger or a 3rd party one?

 

[uno_bliss]

using modded iRobot's charger. do you know what's wrong?

I've offered my help here: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/75476288-post9960.html
Just contact me.

 

[jc777]

could it be the modded irobot charger spoilt? but still got green light when plug in.

how much do you charge for the repair? what spare parts need to be replaced?

I've offered my help here: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/75476288-post9960.html
Just contact me.

 

[uno_bliss]

could it be the modded irobot charger spoilt? but still got green light when plug in.

how much do you charge for the repair? what spare parts need to be replaced?

Pls email me unobliss@yahoo.com to discuss

 

[Vachel Chan]

Hi, are you from Autovac?

I just ordered a Scooba for my mother and realised that we have to prep the floor prior. Is it really necessary?

Thanks.

Hi,
The Scooba can be used on hard flooring as a stand alone. Unless the floor is covered with pet fur, it is not necessary to vacuum the floor prior to use. You may want to do slight preparation prior to use like removing rugs or loose objects off the floor. You may also want to set virtual wall to confine the robot to areas of cleaning. Other than that, the Scooba should work fine without prior preping.
For direct queries, please PM or contact us directly. Thank you.

Hope the Scooba is working well for your Mum and Thanks for supporting Autovacstore.com !!

 

[303jun]

Hi Autovacstore, interested to get roboking or irobot. pls recommend. thks.

 

[bakasa2002]

Roomba, Scooba and Neato on woot ... Seems like a good deal ...

You Robot

 

[Jubooo]

using modded iRobot's charger. do you know what's wrong?

Modded charger's failure would normally gives you an err 5. However it might also be the culprit. The battery and board also could be the reason of your error.

You might want to contact me at 81254240 for a diagnostic or what Uno had offered.

 

[Fufufu]

Making a decision

Hi all,

Been reading the replies on this thread and I still can't make up my mind.

My hdb about 154 sq m, it's exe apt. All marble floor except regular tiled kitchen.

I need something to pick up the daily dirt but my issue is Noise level. No one seems to have mentioned this factor I guess u let the machine run when no one is at hm? I'm a stay home mum, #2 coming out end of year. Really no energy to clean regularly esp the floor area not the smallest.

What I'm looking for:
- competent at sucking up daily debris - food bits, hair, dust (also those eraser rubbings)
- noise level at a minimum, or at least wont startle a newborn
- good at wet cleaning for a clean mopped feel
- low maintenance

I'm guessing I would need two machines, one for the dry and one for the wet cleaning functions.

Also, do the machines (dry vacuum) have issues of getting stuck when sucking up kids toys (like small Lego bits)?

Dunno if I'm asking for the sky but my life would be greatly improved if I can find competent machines to save time! I really don't want a live in helper, machines would be better, heh.

 

[blueside]

Hi all,

Been reading the replies on this thread and I still can't make up my mind.

My hdb about 154 sq m, it's exe apt. All marble floor except regular tiled kitchen.

I need something to pick up the daily dirt but my issue is Noise level. No one seems to have mentioned this factor I guess u let the machine run when no one is at hm? I'm a stay home mum, #2 coming out end of year. Really no energy to clean regularly esp the floor area not the smallest.

What I'm looking for:
- competent at sucking up daily debris - food bits, hair, dust (also those eraser rubbings)
- noise level at a minimum, or at least wont startle a newborn
- good at wet cleaning for a clean mopped feel
- low maintenance

I'm guessing I would need two machines, one for the dry and one for the wet cleaning functions.

Also, do the machines (dry vacuum) have issues of getting stuck when sucking up kids toys (like small Lego bits)?

Dunno if I'm asking for the sky but my life would be greatly improved if I can find competent machines to save time! I really don't want a live in helper, machines would be better, heh.

It really depends on the baby sleeping habits. Some babies would startled at the slightest noise while some could sleep through even though with the tv or pple talking.

Scooba is definitely OUT if noise is your top concern. It's very loud. Roomba still acceptable except I've to close the babys room while roomba vaccums the other rooms.

 

[ViosAngel]

Which robot to get

I have been reading, comparing and considering for a while now and I can't decide on which robot to get. Some of my concerns are the suction/cleaning power, the battery (Nicad vs Li-tium), the noise level, etc... Can anyone enlighten me?

 

[bakasa2002]

Hi all,

Been reading the replies on this thread and I still can't make up my mind.

My hdb about 154 sq m, it's exe apt. All marble floor except regular tiled kitchen.

I need something to pick up the daily dirt but my issue is Noise level. No one seems to have mentioned this factor I guess u let the machine run when no one is at hm? I'm a stay home mum, #2 coming out end of year. Really no energy to clean regularly esp the floor area not the smallest.

What I'm looking for:
- competent at sucking up daily debris - food bits, hair, dust (also those eraser rubbings)
- noise level at a minimum, or at least wont startle a newborn
- good at wet cleaning for a clean mopped feel
- low maintenance

I'm guessing I would need two machines, one for the dry and one for the wet cleaning functions.

Also, do the machines (dry vacuum) have issues of getting stuck when sucking up kids toys (like small Lego bits)?

Dunno if I'm asking for the sky but my life would be greatly improved if I can find competent machines to save time! I really don't want a live in helper, machines would be better, heh.

I would say Roomba is a noisy machine and best use when user is not home. If you want something quieter, the options are Mint, Roboking. Neato is an option if it is not too noisy?

For lego, it should be able to suck up and get into the bin, for duplo, it just push it away, would not get stuck. Hope this helps ...

I forget to add, iclebo is quite quiet but not sure about it's suction.

 

[bakasa2002]

I have been reading, comparing and considering for a while now and I can't decide on which robot to get. Some of my concerns are the suction/cleaning power, the battery (Nicad vs Li-tium), the noise level, etc... Can anyone enlighten me?

If you are getting a roomba, the batt change is about every 1-1.5yr and it's on Nicad.

 

[uno_bliss]

If you are getting a roomba, the batt change is about every 1-1.5yr and it's on Nicad.

Bakasa, I really need to correct u.

Roomba isn't noisy when new, just sounds softer than hair dryer on low power. Most of my customers use words like "Good thing it's not noisy" when they first see it in action.
Over the years, it does get noisier, mainly from the bottom high speed spinning brushes. The vacuum motor can get noisier over the years, but a new bin with new motor settles that.

Earlier generation Roomba (with red "Cleaning Head Module") tends to suffer from gear wear & tear from build-up long hair at the brush ends, but that issue has been significantly resolved in later designs (ie. Green "Cleaning Head Module", or latest Grey "Cleaning Head Module").

Mint is silent, very simply cos there's no spinning brushes nor vacuum motor.
Roboking is quiet, but as I've written in previous posts, vacuum is very weak, all brushes are spinning at low speed. U won't get the same amount of dirt that Roomba collects.
Neato is the noisiest of all! BTW, let's not forget Neato leaves 4.5cm of dust along ALL wall edges & furniture untouched.

If u want a vacuum robot that picks large debris, then Roomba is the only one. Other robots either cannot lift the large debris off the ground, or will choke before the debris can reach the narrow opening to the dust bin.
Some real life eg. of ridiculous things that Roomba picked (by my customers):
- Pizza hut chilli powder entire packet
- Kid's Magnetic alphabet
- Large Metal screws
- Burst ballon after Xmas party
- Lego (size of pen cap)
- Raisin, corn
- Cotton bud stick

Roomba battery is NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) in 2007, then 2010 until now. NiCD (Nickel Cadmium) battery was only used in 2008-2009.
Bakasa, saying battery change is 1-1.5 yrs is totally wrong, unless extreme heavy user (every day use 2 hrs in the morning & use 2 hrs in the evening).

My customers who use Roomba daily for ~1 hr, only replace battery after ~2 yr 3 mths. Now with Version 8 firmware, battery will last even longer.
Using non-original battery is hard to say, battery can become lemon after only 4-6 mths. I personally encountered a defective batch where 70% became swollen and goes flat instantly after 6 mths). Even non-original batteries that don't swell, some can't even deliver >70 mins when new, so it depends on the manufacturer & ur luck.

To: Fufufu & ViosAngel

I've been selling iRobot products full-time on eBay since Aug 2008.
For local ready for delivery items & local round the clock tech support from me, pls visit my eBay iRobot store: uno bliss | eBay

Queries pls PM or email me unobliss@yahoo.com

 

[ViosAngel]

Thank you

Thank you, Bakasa and uno_bliss.

I will consider getting a pair of irobots.

 

[Jubooo]

I also wanted to addon that LG is silent, vacuum is weaker than roomba but it seems to work very well with dust. The amount of dust it picks up is comparable to roomba. However, it is the smaller debris that it is unable to pickup and not larger objects like Uno had mentioned. Small & flat debris is roboking's weakest point. Sometimes even tiny pet fur it can't pickup.

Overall I would still rate roomba higher than any robovac in the market.

Feel free to visit my site www.RobovacShop.com

 

[smhousefly]

What would be my best choice available if I'm looking for one that vacuum and wet mop at the same time? No pets at home. Only a 4 year old monster

I didn't know that house hold appliances are so advance. Guess I'm too out dated. Any recommendation for something reliable. Hope I don't buy another white elephant or else my wife will be the first one laughing

 

[Fufufu]

Thanks to all who took time to explain!

Noise is a huge factor to me and so roomba, unfortunately, is out of the game for me. I also don't fancy the seemingly random cleaning motion (I know it's not random random per se) but I do have some wood and low tables with my daughters farm and doll house lying around and I don't fancy the robot bumping its way around. That said, I've checked out how the lg hom bot works in an electronic store and love the low noise level and especially the cell by cell/zig zag motion. That's how I clean the house, anal as it might seem, but to have a machine replicate my style is a bonus. I suppose if I run it daily it would be as effective as having a more powerful roomba.

However, I would still appreciate a wet mopping machine. The lg has a dry mopping micro fibre mop attachment, which I understand can be used damp (like really squeeze dry). But it's such a small piece of cloth and I always think dual function machines can really only excel in one area. I just saw a few videos of the mint plus and would like to find out more. It is silent (therefore sorry to scooba) but it seems to take a long time to fully clean a whole house? Any users here use a Mint? Can you provide more feedback on the machine? Also, can u set up a cleaning map/system to clean the whole house (like leaving it to do the job) or do I need to pick it up and bring it to the room that I want cleaned? Any place in sg where I can view demo of the Mint?

Would love to hear from you guys!

 

[wongkc]

What would be my best choice available if I'm looking for one that vacuum and wet mop at the same time? No pets at home. Only a 4 year old monster

I didn't know that house hold appliances are so advance. Guess I'm too out dated. Any recommendation for something reliable. Hope I don't buy another white elephant or else my wife will be the first one laughing

If you are looking at vacuum and wet mop at the same time... i think LG Roboking is the only choice... although the wet mop function is not exactly endorsed by the vendors... i had been using it for months with no problems... just wet the cloth and squeeze out most of the water to leave it slightly damp... it can last at least 1 round of cleaning...

I've set it to run on a daily schedule so no worry that it will become a white elephant...

I have a 3yr old monster as well... the robot comes in handy when she refused to keep her toys and i will just scare her saying the robot will eat her toys if she dun keep it properly... and it works all the time...

Another thing to note is that... like the sellers here have claimed... i feel that the Roboking suction might not be as powerful as Roomba to pick up small objects although the newer one have a "turbo" function for carpets... but personally it suits my usage as i do not have much small objects laying on the floor...

hope this helps...

 

[wongkc]

Thanks to all who took time to explain!

Noise is a huge factor to me and so roomba, unfortunately, is out of the game for me. I also don't fancy the seemingly random cleaning motion (I know it's not random random per se) but I do have some wood and low tables with my daughters farm and doll house lying around and I don't fancy the robot bumping its way around. That said, I've checked out how the lg hom bot works in an electronic store and love the low noise level and especially the cell by cell/zig zag motion. That's how I clean the house, anal as it might seem, but to have a machine replicate my style is a bonus. I suppose if I run it daily it would be as effective as having a more powerful roomba.

However, I would still appreciate a wet mopping machine. The lg has a dry mopping micro fibre mop attachment, which I understand can be used damp (like really squeeze dry). But it's such a small piece of cloth and I always think dual function machines can really only excel in one area. I just saw a few videos of the mint plus and would like to find out more. It is silent (therefore sorry to scooba) but it seems to take a long time to fully clean a whole house? Any users here use a Mint? Can you provide more feedback on the machine? Also, can u set up a cleaning map/system to clean the whole house (like leaving it to do the job) or do I need to pick it up and bring it to the room that I want cleaned? Any place in sg where I can view demo of the Mint?

Would love to hear from you guys!

The "damp" function on the LG is not quite endorsed by the sellers... some claimed that the moist capture back by the vacuum will spoil the parts inside... However i had been using that for months with no problems... and it is the best function i think it has that beats all other competitors...

although it is a small piece of cloth, it covered my area quite well due to its systematic cleaning...