iRobot Scooba experience

[uno_bliss]

What about the 330 with tge new 4100mah battery? Can it do two wash cycle?

Thanks tekster for verifying what I wrote on 07-09-2010, 01:06 AM (pg 471)

 

[Kain999]

i've managed 2 washes with my 330.

filled up the tank twice and ran it twice.

Thanks for the reply.
In that case i think Scooba330 with the new batt is the better buy.

 

[Jubooo]

which means halfway thru the cleaning I will neeed to refill or empty the tank?

You're right

 

[ashley21]

You're right

Oooh thanks!Arghhh cant they just make a bigger tank.LOL!

 

[tekster]

Thanks tekster for verifying what I wrote on 07-09-2010, 01:06 AM (pg 471)

i think it's easier if you also add in the message post number. easier to find. any luck about my batteries? still dead?

anyway, i also see the model number 5800 labeled on the scooba.

 

[Jubooo]

i think it's easier if you also add in the message post number. easier to find. any luck about my batteries? still dead?

anyway, i also see the model number 5800 labeled on the scooba.

5800 is the equipment number for 330. 6000 is 350 & 6050 is 380.

The latest batch of 540 from woot also seems to have the same battery problem as yours. They had been sitting inside the robot for 3.5 years and some cells are already bad. I already had 4 cases coming to me.

 

[Jubooo]

Oooh thanks!Arghhh cant they just make a bigger tank.LOL!

Then you would be running a TANK in your house and it can't maneuver under sofa and around furniture.

 

[uno_bliss]

i think it's easier if you also add in the message post number. easier to find. any luck about my batteries? still dead?

I've been using non-invasive method to cycle battery using my computerised charger, as mentioned before in my post on:
02-08-2010, 11:40 AM, #6938
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showpost.php?p=47702246&postcount=6938

Battery revival is very time-consuming, so I'll need more time plus also very busy. If non-invasive doesn't work, then it's time to slice & weed bad cells.

 

[ashley21]

Then you would be running a TANK in your house and it can't maneuver under sofa and around furniture.

LOL quite true never occur to me fwhahha....

 

[android]

5800 is the equipment number for 330. 6000 is 350 & 6050 is 380.

The latest batch of 540 from woot also seems to have the same battery problem as yours. They had been sitting inside the robot for 3.5 years and some cells are already bad. I already had 4 cases coming to me.

The 540 battery from sellout woot got problem? I tht they are new sets? Almost wooted one the other time....

 

[Laneige]

when do u know yr battery starts to die

is it the situation where it used to run ie 50mins, then a 40mins (2 cycles)

and then become a

50mins, then 20mins....(2 cycles)

or it will probably be 40min, 20mins. which one is making sense

btw......

my scooba 380 never finish 2 cycles. not even when i get my machine during the intiail usage. it always like left 1 fifth or so in the clean tank.

 

[Jubooo]

The 540 battery from sellout woot got problem? I tht they are new sets? Almost wooted one the other time....

If I'm not wrong, this batch is all manufactured in year 2007. The battery is sitting inside for more than 3 years.

 

[android]

If I'm not wrong, this batch is all manufactured in year 2007. The battery is sitting inside for more than 3 years.

wah... clearing old stocks for the roomba... how about the warranty? can make use of the warranty to get irobot to send another new battery? since irobot regonise the warranty by woot right?

 

[ktee]

wah... clearing old stocks for the roomba... how about the warranty? can make use of the warranty to get irobot to send another new battery? since irobot regonise the warranty by woot right?

I claimed from irobot before for a scooba battery. The machine cant be from ebay (even 'new' set also cant). Must be from a retailer (woot is). Best is to say it is a gift.

Oh, dont ever try to use vp0st to ship. U will nvr get your batt.

 

[tekster]

I claimed from irobot before for a scooba battery. The machine cant be from ebay (even 'new' set also cant). Must be from a retailer (woot is). Best is to say it is a gift.

Oh, dont ever try to use vp0st to ship. U will nvr get your batt.

can share how to make this claim? they never ask you send back? just send you another battery?

so did you request them to send to a freight forwarder? no questions asked from irobot?

 

[Jubooo]

wah... clearing old stocks for the roomba... how about the warranty? can make use of the warranty to get irobot to send another new battery? since irobot regonise the warranty by woot right?

Yup, recognise. Just pay shipping to get it back. It incurred extra cost for us overseas buyer but US citizen is free.

 

[android]

Yup, recognise. Just pay shipping to get it back. It incurred extra cost for us overseas buyer but US citizen is free.

can share which forwarder u used? I think majority of the fowarder dun ship battery alone?

 

[android]

SG sold Clorox which u see from supermarket is a toilet cleaner bleaching agent, so PLS don't use that.
Clorox is just the company name, the actual solution is called Clorox Scooba Solution, which was specially formulated for Scooba. PH neutral, no bleach, low sud (ie. less foam).

Rule of thumb for Scooba: No bleach & no wax. Don't use on laminate floor.
Bonus attributes: PH neutral, low foam, less soapy

Many alt solution to use, my favourite is Kiwi Kleen. It's cheap, the large 3L value pack is only ~$5.5 (milky blue Superactive). It's less foamy & soapy.
Just DON'T use Kiwi Kleen OXY FORCE cos I'm sure it contains bleach (Oxidizing agent). I believe Mr Muscle & Easy Off Bang are too toxic for Scooba.

I've used Magiclean & I find it's more soapy than Kiwi Kleen milky blue, so Scooba may loose traction & skid when turning.
I use Sunshine D28 for marble floor, it's more ex.
I know a few Scooba owners using Dettol & Amway LOC Multi-Purpose Cleaner (organic), don't ask where to buy LOC cos I oso dunno, maybe online.

What about the kiwi kleen with anti bacterial? Issit safe for use on scooba?

 

[uno_bliss]

What about the kiwi kleen with anti bacterial? Issit safe for use on scooba?

I quote myself:
Rule of thumb for Scooba: No bleach & no wax. Don't use on laminate floor.
Bonus attributes: PH neutral, low foam, less soapy

So android, the anti-bacterial one u mentioned is fine.

 

[android]

I quote myself:
Rule of thumb for Scooba: No bleach & no wax. Don't use on laminate floor.
Bonus attributes: PH neutral, low foam, less soapy

So android, the anti-bacterial one u mentioned is fine.

thanks....