Saturday, October 26, 2013

Dyson Aftermarket DC07 All Floors Hose Silver/Yellow #904125-14



You get what you pay for - not worth the money
I read the other people's reviews, the complaints about the size of the tube, the loose plastic clip, etc... and I thought, "It can't be that bad. Plus it's almost 50 dollars less than the Dyson hose, so it has to be worth it."
Well, I was wrong. And the others were right. I had to fight just to get the wand to slide down the tube. Then I had to force the handle clip down to lock in place. Now it is on the vacuum, but I am hesitant to try and use the hand attachment because I don't want to have to fight to put it back together.
My advice is: don't look at spending 50 dollars more with Dyson as a waste - look at it as a guarantee that you will get a hose that fits properly. Don't buy this one.
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DO NOT BUY THIS HOSE!!!!!
When my original hose broke, I used duct tape to make it work until I got a new one (that was mistake number 1). When I received the new hose, I removed the broken hose from the wand, and the old hose ripped and the plastic got stuck up in the wand. SO, now I had a new hose with a broken wand. I was frustrated and was NOT going to buy anything else at that moment. I finally decided to buy a new wand (from Dyson). It just arrived and I was soooo excited to have a good wand and a good hose. Well, the Dyson wand does not fit into the hose. I used a little bit of Pam to slide it in. And the hose is too long. I cannot snap the wand onto the vacuum. And I am afraid that if I use all of my weight and shove the wand into the hose onto the vacuum, the hose will get stuck in the wand and I will have to buy another wand! Unfortunately, since I bought the hose a couple of months ago, I am sure that the return policy is null and void! I might check since I have nothing to lose...

Great price and speedy shipping
This is the product I needed at the price I was willing to pay. It was 10$ cheaper than the "genuine" Dyson product and it works just as well. It shipped quickly and fit easily onto the Dyson. I had the old hose off and the new one on in less than a minute.

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Emerson HDC-12 Replacement Moistair Wicking Humidifier Filter, 4-Pack



Stop wicking quickly
I have an Emerson console-type humidifier that is allegedly capable of putting 13 gallons of water into the air in a 24-hour period. It came with filters from the factory that seem to stand up to this claim. The factory filters are pleated paper, not these fibrous, spongy type that are commonly described as "OEM" replacements.

These honeycomb, fibrous filters work well for a couple of days and then start to lose their ability to draw water up into themselves. Within two weeks they are hard as a rock and no longer wick. This is my second season with these things. I go through an entire case of them (8 sets of 4) in 3 months. The original-style filters, while more expensive, would last me almost 2 months and put much more water into the air (10 gallons a day on the 'medium' fan setting).

It is now difficult to find the pleated, accordian type filters but they are the only ones that work. My advice is to try to find the originals.

Not What I Expected
The product was listed with the title "HDC-12 Emerson Humidifier Replacement Filter". I assumed the filter was made by Emerson. It was not. It was a generic replacement and it was in my opinion of lesser quality than a genuine Emerson filter. I sent an email to the seller. The seller immediately sent a return mailing label (prepaid) and promptly refunded my full purchase price upon return of the item. So, my experience with the "merchant" was excellent and was all that I could have expected. BE CAREFUL THAT YOU UNDERSTAND EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE PURCHASING.

They seem to be better than other filters in my humidifier
These filters I believe are improved over whatever ones I bought last year. The box says they'll repel bacteria and that's a real plus in a humidifier.

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Friday, October 25, 2013

Aprilaire Manual Digital Control Humidistat



Arrived and works
Arrived on time and works, matched my existing one. No warranty information provided, fixed the issue of the water valve not opening.

It was just what I needed, easy to install and it worked from the start. Arrived in a timely fashion and saved me $130.
Arrived in a timely fashion and saved me $130, repairman wanted to charge to install the part. I will be ordering the filters online too.

just as expected
wanted to convert the automatic (digital) controls on my aprilaire 700 to manual...this did the trick without any issues...quick delivery

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Rada Cutlery Quick Edge Knife Sharpener with Hardened Steel Wheels (Designed for Rada Knives), R119



Excellent for steeling any knife
This product is listed as a knife sharpener but that isnt what it really does. Its similiar to a butcher's steel. Its purpose is to take a knife that is already sharp and put a stright edge on it. You should only have to sharpen your knife once a year or so but should steel it frequently. When you use your knife the sharp edge gets bent over at the microscopic level and it no longer feels sharp. Using a steel realigns the edge and restores its sharpness.

The photo looks more imposing that it is. Its actually small and lightweight, made out of plastic. Its composed of two steel wheels. Draw the knife between them a few times and your edge will be restored at the proper angle. Its a good buy and recommended for any knife.

Works well on thin blades
This works great on thin bladed knives but falls a bit short on heavy blades. Its very well made and easy to operate. My Wife, who tends to ruin blades with a chef's steel, can use this without problems, this was the reason it was bought

Rada knife sharpener
Everyone loves my Rada knives. I have given several sets as gifts and always include a sharpener. It it a MUST have for any Rada knife owner. Easy to use, easy to store and works great! Usually 4 to 5 pulls through the sharpener gives it a "like new" edge. Great product and wouldn't be without one.

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Hamilton Beach 76389R OpenStation Can Opener, Black



Great Can Opener, once you get the sticker off
Like everyone else, I wanted this can opener for all the features it offers. But the sticker is the "kicker". The first one I bought, I simply could not get it off. So I returned it. Then I found somehow who wrote a review saying what to do. And it worked !!!! So for those of you who really want this can opener (and you will love it) first pull off the plastic on the sticker. Next soak the paper part of the sticker and pull that off. This will leave the gluey, sticky part - the part that is impossible....but hang in there. Spread the sticky area with butter - yes butter and let it absorb. Then wipe off. It may take a couple of applications of butter, but IT WORKS. I rated this a 5 because I love this can opener....and although it took a lot of effort to get the sticker of, it's well worth it. Good luck to all of you.

Greatest invention since the Can Opener LOL
Like most of you, I have gone through a multitude of can openers in the past. They just either don't have a long life, or they just don't do the job without frustrating you and making a mess. This one is the best thing I have ever seen. I tested many in the stores before deciding on this one. With all the additional applications like the bottle opener, it's something every household should have. Instead of giving a toaster to a newlywed couple...give them this!!

Good product
My mother has bad rheumatoid arthritis, and just can't use a hand held can opener. I looked through the electric ones that Amazon had, as well as the better hand held. My sister had taught me that it was a good idea to read the buyers reviews before choosing, which I did. This opener also comes with a rubber, size adjustable, bottle top opener. This has proved to be great. Better than any of the other type of cloths, or rubber cloths to open, say, a bottle of pickles, etc. This opener also turns down the sharp edges of the cut top of the cans, so it is not so easy to cut yourself. I am glad that I purchased this one. I live here too, so it has been very good.

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LG Refrigerator Water Filter (ADQ36006101, LT700P), 2-P



Bad taste reducer
The water and ice from the dispenser was beginning to taste funny. I inserted a new filter and the bad taste disappeared immediately. Easy to install. Sure wish they lasted longer and weren't so expensive.

Always use the recommended filter
It is the same as the one provided by the LG Corp. A perfect fit and provides what is says at a lower price than the company (LG).

Perfect Replacement
These are an exact replacement at a great place, better than other brands that are compatible at Home Depot or Lowes, at a better price.

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Vornado Ultra3 Whole Room Ultrasonic Humidifier



Perfect for my needs
I purchased this humidifier 4 weeks ago. I run it 24 hours a day. I go through a gallon of water in 1.5 - 2 days. Sometimes I run it on high and sometimes on low, thus the water consumption varies. I keep it on the floor right next to my bed. The sound does not bother me - although I will write that when I set it on high I have to raise the volume on my TV. I use only distilled water for the humidifier. I have nothing but good things to write about this humidifier. It is the best humidifier I have ever owned. It does not deposit any water at all on the floor or the surrounding area. It is supposed to cover an area of 600 square feet. My condo is 1000 square feet and every single window reflects humidity, so I know it humidifies the entire 1000 square feet. I run it day and night to assist with a respiratory issue and it has helped me tremendously. It has filters that are affordable.

Much better than I thought
It has a filter!! How come I didn't notice before I purchase it? It was not clearly described in the spec!!!

The filter filtrates the water to prevent calcium deposit. The filter is affordable but not a super cheap kind. I don't know how long it will need to be replaced. Actually it's not something bad but it's not I expect so it's kinda one of the reasons I took one star out.

After filling up the tank with water, the humidifier needs a few minutes to be able to see the fog coming out. If you don't want to wait, I guess you can fill some water in the filter so the water can stream into button quickly.

Let's talk about noise. High speed fan setting does create apparent noise, but low fan setting is acceptable. The fan blow the fog up high and circulate well in the room. You won't see any water deposit around the surrounding floor.

Water consumption is satisfied. Set it to auto mode and it last around 2 days.

In regards of...

Wonderful product. Sleeping through the night with no stuffy morning nose.
This is a must have product for everyone. I use to wake up several times a night with dry mouth. No problem immediately since using the humidifier. Thank you for the speedy delivery. Your price was $20.00 less than all the other sites and stores shopped at.

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