Friday, November 1, 2013

Dirt Devil Style 10 Vacuum Belt



Just what you'd expect
Well, the package is of what amounts to two large "rubber bands." They are new and clean and really taut, compared to the old one that I had to replace. The simple instructions on the packaging are clear enough that I was able to get the new band on right away. And since my last band was the factory original, I expect the new band to last another 2-3 years, and then I have an extra band in storage!

Broker after 5 minutes!!!!
Both belts in the package broker after just a few minutes of use. For the record, yes, they were the same replacement belts for the vacuum as listed. $ down the drain.

Perfect Fit
I was wary when I received this. It was just two belts in an envelope. No "real" package. But, they fit perfectly. The vacuum is working again and we are happy.

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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Package of 100 Replacement Aerus / Electrolux Type C Bags



Not such a great deal
I've bought bags for Electrolux vacuums for 20 years. I ordered these, because they were such a great deal. But after using several, I've found the seal doesn't always work. The rubber has torn on them, allowing them to leak inside the vacuum. Not good! This can ruin your motor. So I have to recheck them to make sure they are not leaking.

Not happy
I'm not happy with this product. I believed they were "real" bags for my electrolux, not a knock off. I have to change the bags during every vacumn, and they are only 1/4 full, but will not work. From now on all my bags will come from the electrolux store. I bought 100 of these bags, but it looks like it won't take long for me to use them up.

Genuine Multi-Filter, DVC Brand, Made in America
Four Ply Filter Bags. Look like the ones we've bought for years, from a local dealer.
Thanks for the deal. That meant free shipping, all you have to do is buy the 26 bag plus the 12 bag, and you are just over the free shipping threshold. Thanks to vendor and Amazon. BD

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Ninja Complete Kitchen System Mega Blender & Food Processor



🌟 Excellent
I love it. So fast to make my smothy. It's made with good quality matirals, feals that this will last a life time. I use all the other gadgets. Well thought out.
Thank you

LOVE IT
great for my morning shake where I can just use the single serve cup and be ready to be on the go in minutes



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Speedy Sharp



Has *many* uses - sharpening, survival, firestarting, engraving
This is a _must have_ for the outdoorsman or survivalist type. It's rock-simple with no moving parts. Those in the metalworking industry will immediately recognize this as a disposable carbide lathe bit, albeit a little thinner. The uses I've found so far:
1. Sharpening - yes indeed. It does the trick, and fast. It works best on longer straighter blades (lawnmower blades, machetes, etc), won't sharpen serrated blades. No biggie, tho. Will shave mild steel so effectively it actually makes a curl ("swarf") of steel, you're actually whittling the steel. WARNING-steel swarf is very flammable. I noticed that harder steels and cast iron make more of a fine powder residue. Will also sharpen shovels for ease of use in the garden. It's best for touching up edges, but not for a fine, keen edge or initial sharpening. For razor-sharp edges, angular control is essential. The DMT sharpening kit worked far better for this purpose. Also, as in machining-watch out for "chattering". This is...

Everyone in my household has one!
I love how fast the speedy sharp sharpens my pruners, hori-hori, and other gardening tools. After using a file to sharpen, which is harder to do and takes a couple minutes, using the Speedy Sharp was a revelation - just a few strokes put a fresh edge on my blade and kept me pruning away happily with cleaner cuts and less effort.

My favorite thing is that the Speedy Sharp fits in my pocket, so for marathon days of pruning, I can sharpen every hour or so and keep a good edge on my pruning shears and lopper. It works on everything, scissors, knives, garden tools.

And it's made of some material that is supposedly so strong that only a diamond can scratch it. They have a lifetime guarantee, so if you do manage to nick it with your giant diamond ring (yeah, like that's gonna happen), you'll be all set to pick up a freshie from the company.

Seriously - this is an awesome tool. Every gardener should have one.

Amazing
Wow, sharpens quick or hones just as quickly. Lightweight, takes up little space and really works well. If you get a tad too aggressive with your sharpening it will take off more steel quicker than you might think, go easy. I bought several for gifts and all my knife carrying friends are ecstatic.

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Westinghouse 7812700 Industrial 56-Inch Three-Blade Ceiling Fan with Ball Hanger Installation System, White



Best ceiling fan at ANY price
After a month of 24/7 use, I now have some experience. By far the best ceiling fan at any price. At $55, it moves more air and looks more contemporary & sleeker than any $500 designer fan. Same fan as the brushed nickel model so read those reviews as well. Set to the lowest speed, it moves as much air as some residential fans move at their highest speed.

I have it mounted above my bed. On the highest speed, it moves so much air it blows the Sunday paper apart & off the bed. Standard installation will lower the fan blades almost 2 ft so if you have 8ft ceilings, it's too dangerous for residential installation. The blades are metal, move at an incredible speed & could probably slice a tomato. You do not want them clipping your hand. BUT ... the down rod can easily be cut in half (with only modification being to drill a new cross mounting hole in the rod, keeping the blades safely above 7ft. Have never had to sleep with the fan set to "high" but the dogs love...

Great Product Great Service
We looked all over for a product like this to put in our stalls for our mini horse & donkey. It is just what we needed and the price,sevice and delivery was fantastic.

Great
I love the fan. I installed it on my patio. I'm enjoying it very much. I like everything about it. It
is exactly what I was looking for. I would recommend it to everyone looking for an outdoor fan.

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32 BTL Electric Wine Cooler Cellar Chiller Single Zone Blk AZ-ea45ec-75



Wonderfully Quiet
Why would you want to have a wine refrigerator? Wine tastes better when served at the proper temperature. I don't know why people start out with the 6 to 8 bottle chillers. I think a better value for your money is to spend more and get the larger cooler. This holds 32 bottles, and it has adjustable shelves. The only drawback is that if you have extra long bottles, this cooler will not handle bottles that ice wine is shipped in.
This cooler is extremely quiet, and has a nice finish. It does not have dual cooling zones. You can set the temperature that you like. I tend to leave mine set at 50, and if I am serving a red I take it out and let it warm for a few minutes before serving. My old cooler was 20% larger, and held only 28 bottles. I think this is a great value for its price. I am looking forward to many years of service from this electric wine cooler.

So far so good!
Bought this cooler to save my wines from the Texas heat. Unit arrived well packaged and couldn't have been simpler to set up. Took about 24 hrs to get (approx 20 bottles) down to 55 deg F. Temperature is steady and unit is quiet. I was apprehensive about buying such a relatively inexpensive cooler, but the reviews are very positive and so far I am very happy with my purchase. I hope it continues to be reliable but the unit looks to be well made so I have no reason to expect any problems. This chiller was perfect for my current needs

great wine cooler
This wine cooler is so quiet i can't hear it run. The only problem I have is the shelves are little bit to narrow between shelves but they work ok for my wine.this would be a five star rating if it wasn't for that.

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DeLonghi Nescafe Dolce Gusto Piccolo Plus Coffeemaker, Produces Gourmet Coffees, Lattes, Cappuccinos, Iced Drinks and more



Wow! I love this little machine.
I love this little machine. It is very fast and brews rich, dark coffee, espresso, and fancier coffee house drinks. I would definitely recommend it if you are looking for something that is quick, convenient, and goes beyond just black coffee options. I was looking for a single brew system, because even a small pot of coffee can go wasted in our household. This system lets you brew one (small) cup at a time so you have fresh coffee when you want it. As a super-bonus, this one cup system allows you to make lattes, caramel macchiato, mochas, hot chocolate, and tea as well. This has virtually eliminated my daily Starbucks run. Here are a few things I think you should know before you make a decision to buy...
1. Brewing an 8oz cup of coffee takes only one capsule, and will cost you around 0.50 to 0.60 per cup.
2. Brewing a 7 to 8 oz coffee house drink takes two capsules, so it costs double. This is also true for the hot chocolate and chai tea latte.
3. The espresso...

Expensive investment
This little machine spits out a nice cup of coffee. A nice small cup of coffee. If you look at the instructions for each variety it reads that they all are under 8 ounces. Some are closer to the 6 ounce mark. If you go over that then you're just brewing water because the capsules run out of coffee and milk after a certain amount of water flows through them. You'll actually see it flow clear. The machine itself brews quickly and hot. It does make fancy coffee drinks (mocha, latte, cappuccino, chai, etc), but these drinks can be very expensive. A single box of capsules for a latte drink is $9.99 and only brews 8 cups (8 milk capsules, 8 coffee capsules) and these are small cups. If you want a larger mug you're going to have to use two of each. It would be fun for an office or for a dorm if you have the money to keep buying the capsules. I'd think of it as more of a once in a while thing and not something to use daily.

Works Beautifully!
I bought the Piccolo in black, which came with a box of assorted pods to get me started. It makes a very good espresso for a little, automatic maker. I still go to Starbucks when I want the best, but this funny looking contraption is my everyday espresso machine, and it keeps me satisfied.

I have used every pod they offer and made every drink possible, and they are all very good. I like that I can control the coffee to milk ratio, which lets me customize my drinks according to my mood. I use only water from my reverse osmosis system, which enables me to not have to use the descaling solution, and I am sure the coffee tastes better that way. The quality of the coffee and milk in the pods is very good.

One of my favorite drinks is the dark roast espresso. I make a dopio with a single pod, and the crema is wonderful. I can't say it is as good as Starbucks, but I also can't say that many other coffee house coffees are as good as the Dolce Gusto coffee. We...

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