iRobot Scooba experience

[alanseah]

the current irobot promotion abit sianz.... buy scooba 380 and roomba 370 and get a free dirt dog...

A dirt dog is useless to be in SG... I dont have any workshop... sianz... why can't they just give offer or a 100 deduction will do..

 

[taligence]

yeah pls advice what transformer

The step down transformer to avoid is Vinstar NF70

I'm now in a fix dunno how to get my scooba power supply working again haiz...

Seems that relying on a step down transformer is not tenable in the long run better to modify it for local voltage!

Would appreciate any help and advice regarding my current predicaments. Thks.

 

[blurrblurr]

Since is burn maybe you can try to modify it to a 240V input adapter. Replace the C1 to 400V one. The D1 D2 D3 may need to change also since it is burn. Any other component that is burn just replace accordingly. If success you will get a 240V input adapter.
Actually I experience even a newstar step down transformer burn my 110V electric appliances. Is true that for long run a step down treansformer is not recommended as you never know when the convertor go haywire.
I run my Roomba on the 240-110 Convertor, I realise that converting 240-110 lose a lot of energy. Meaning 100% input only 50% output.
For those who have basic knowledge on electronic try replace the C1 to 400V one. save energy and lesser risk actually.

 

[thewiseone]

I believe i've already warned people NOT to purchase a step down transformer to operate at its limits 24/7. A 70W transformer is rated at its max, often OVERRATED in its specs. Coupled to a Scooba P/S that can hit as high as 41W of consumption, u are simply threading on a thin line. U'll simply be triggering the over temp thermal cutoff often (some do not even have a thermal shutoff for lower spec models). Whats worse, the supply output will not be stable at the extreme, possibly killing the Scooba P/S! Bottom line, u need at least a 100W or above step-down transformer for the Scooba!!!!!!!! For those who are contemplating of modifying the capacitors, fine if u r prepared to take the risk. There have been known cases of P/S failing after modification (& thats not immediately). Some members here can attest to that.

In short, IMO your solution now is (select 1 of them)

1) get a 240V P/S (either from local iRobot or piggyback on someone here who has purchased their Scooba locally)

2) Use a notebook power supply that can output similar specs to Scooba P/S

3) get a Scooba 110V P/S from overseas and get a better step down transformer locally.

The step down transformer to avoid is Vinstar NF70

I'm now in a fix dunno how to get my scooba power supply working again haiz...

Seems that relying on a step down transformer is not tenable in the long run better to modify it for local voltage!

Would appreciate any help and advice regarding my current predicaments. Thks.

 

[croc1977]

I believe i've already warned people NOT to purchase a step down transformer to operate at its limits 24/7. A 70W transformer is rated at its max, often OVERRATED in its specs. Coupled to a Scooba P/S that can hit as high as 41W of consumption, u are simply threading on a thin line. U'll simply be triggering the over temp thermal cutoff often (some do not even have a thermal shutoff for lower spec models). Whats worse, the supply output will not be stable at the extreme, possibly killing the Scooba P/S! Bottom line, u need at least a 100W or above step-down transformer for the Scooba!!!!!!!! For those who are contemplating of modifying the capacitors, fine if u r prepared to take the risk. There have been known cases of P/S failing after modification (& thats not immediately). Some members here can attest to that.

In short, IMO your solution now is (select 1 of them)

1) get a 240V P/S (either from local iRobot or piggyback on someone here who has purchased their Scooba locally)

2) Use a notebook power supply that can output similar specs to Scooba P/S

3) get a Scooba 110V P/S from overseas and get a better step down transformer locally.

how much is the local step down sell?

 

[mosmos]

how much is the local step down sell?

For newstar brand selling at homefix, $25 for 100w, $29 for 150w. That's the price in 2007.

http://chitlink.com.hk/product_category.php?catid=48

 

[alanseah]

Just purchase throught HSN for a new Scooba and Rooma...

Hope I can get the 340 series one which is the same as 380...if not for the price from HSN and get a 350 is still a better deal then getting from irobot.

 

[thewiseone]

A Newstar 100W or a SK 120W will be around $25. If u have an intention of adding more devices to the step-down transformer, suggest u get a bigger one. I'm using my SK 120W to power both my Roomba and Scooba.

how much is the local step down sell?

 

[ktee]

I am now using Newstar 230W to power 2 roombas (via home base) and 1 scooba (via external charger). I bought 230w with the initial intention to power more 110v products from usa. I also hv a 100w which is idle now.

 

[alanseah]

for the scooba... do you guy charge it all the way or going by 3 hour change only??

 

[jipnggc]

Just purchase throught HSN for a new Scooba and Rooma...

Hope I can get the 340 series one which is the same as 380...if not for the price from HSN and get a 350 is still a better deal then getting from irobot.

Hi Alanseah,

Can I know how you managed to buy your robots form HSN since HSN dun accept SG CC ?

Thks

 

[alanseah]

Hi Alanseah,

Can I know how you managed to buy your robots form HSN since HSN dun accept SG CC ?

Thks

dont know... me still waiting for them to process. Maybe like you say will be rejected... well still crossing my finger..

I got through the whole payment thing.. and I got email saying confirm order and then stating the estimated shippment date etcs...

When I'm checking my status online it just mention "not yet ship"

The thing that I'm trying HSN is because there are many whom claim that their order of scooba in Jan come in as a 340 which is the same as 380...

while those who order in Dec got the 335 one...

So i think never buy thing during holiday season cause everything will be in mess.

 

[whypurplishblue]

for the scooba... do you guy charge it all the way or going by 3 hour change only??

I keep mine plugged in as recommended by irobot

 

[alanseah]

I keep mine plugged in as recommended by irobot

Thanks.. cause I'm confuse by the others whom post and mention only changing it for 3 hours if not damage to the battery will happen.

So which mean for all new scooba be it what model now can have it change all the way then....

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Lastly my HSN order had been cancel sianz... guess no luck. End up order direct from irobot instead...
place my order for

1 x scooba 380
1 x roomba 370
1x red roomba
1 x free scooba replenish kit

I never go for the free dirt dog cause no use in SG.. instead I use using the 10% discount and it work with google check out (which sometime it dont work and I have to try a few time to get it work)

So now I guess is the waiting only..

 

[destin]

hi everyone,
I am seriously considering buying 1 x vacuum and mopping irobot. Does anyone wants to buy together to enjoy some discount? There is some discount at irobot store...the only place where I have found suitable and trustworthy so far. I have signed up with comgateway as I think google chkout n stuffs should be the same as cgw however i am not sure how to appy the promo code for cgw....dont have an option in the cgw website....
My current plan is to get:
1) iRobot Roomba
570

$399.99
Buy 2, Save $75 ==> each person save S$50 - 60

2) iRobot Scooba
380

$499.99
Free Replenish Kit with purchase
850 sq. ft

Does anyone have any advice? I only target the new ones as I hear that the older models are quite noisy and not so efficient in cleaning....
Also what is with the modifications and buying btty separate? Do I know to do so also? I am not comfortable with doing mod!
Also what if there is faulty irobots? anyone can advise ?
Anyone interested?Please reply here or pte msg me. I am a serious buyer and will proceed to buy real soon...well have to as my wife has been pestering me for months! :~(

 

[destin]

woot.com

anyone knows if there are discount for irobots on woot.com now? i cant seem to search any....the website interface is confusing...

also are these robots new? where does woot.com get the robots?

 

[silversurfer]

hi everyone,
I am seriously considering buying 1 x vacuum and mopping irobot. Does anyone wants to buy together to enjoy some discount? There is some discount at irobot store...the only place where I have found suitable and trustworthy so far. I have signed up with comgateway as I think google chkout n stuffs should be the same as cgw however i am not sure how to appy the promo code for cgw....dont have an option in the cgw website....
My current plan is to get:
1) iRobot Roomba
570

$399.99
Buy 2, Save $75 ==> each person save S$50 - 60

2) iRobot Scooba
380

$499.99
Free Replenish Kit with purchase
850 sq. ft

Does anyone have any advice? I only target the new ones as I hear that the older models are quite noisy and not so efficient in cleaning....
Also what is with the modifications and buying btty separate? Do I know to do so also? I am not comfortable with doing mod!
Also what if there is faulty irobots? anyone can advise ?
Anyone interested?Please reply here or pte msg me. I am a serious buyer and will proceed to buy real soon...well have to as my wife has been pestering me for months! :~(

I got the Roomba570 and the Scooba380 (comes with a free roomb400) last month using the 25% discount code (which has expired).

Used the Roomba570 3 times and love it, especially playing with the remote control. Didn't have the chance to use the scooba yet though. Sold the roomba400 to a nice gentleman.

Take note. my three robots were packed together in a big box by irobot. CGW used the volumetric weight of the box instead of the nett weight when calculating the shipping charges. Maybe you can add some other small stuff in your order as they might not affect your shipping charges.

 

[alanseah]

haha.. thanks for the information.... me will be using vpost because of the 12% discount from uob..

Anyway my plan is to use the red roomba in the morning and then in the afternoon run the 570 and then evening when I'm back home to run the scooba.....

Ny house very easily dusty one plus got a dog somemore...

Lastly for those of you who uses the latest roomba 500 series do take note that the old problem in the 400 series still exists. Meaning all the hairs and dust will still trap inside the body of the roomba and you roomba will fail to work one day and you will need to take the roomba apart to clean do.

 

[thewiseone]

The charging issue only applies to older 5800s and 5900s which are not OSMOed. Later versions are all fixed. However, if u r using the external charger to charge the battery, the same 3 / 3.5hrs charge practice still applies.

Thanks.. cause I'm confuse by the others whom post and mention only changing it for 3 hours if not damage to the battery will happen.

So which mean for all new scooba be it what model now can have it change all the way then....

 

[destin]

help~~~

I got the Roomba570 and the Scooba380 (comes with a free roomb400) last month using the 25% discount code (which has expired).

Used the Roomba570 3 times and love it, especially playing with the remote control. Didn't have the chance to use the scooba yet though. Sold the roomba400 to a nice gentleman.

Take note. my three robots were packed together in a big box by irobot. CGW used the volumetric weight of the box instead of the nett weight when calculating the shipping charges. Maybe you can add some other small stuff in your order as they might not affect your shipping charges.

oh sianz.....should have bought earlier...now so ex..haizzzz
just wondering if the units happened to be faulty...what to do?

Can I know how much were your shipping charges too?
Thanks