WitchHazel Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Hi Guys Been trying to stay out of this link as we have owned and sold Roombas for about 4 years now. All I can say is the new 530 and 560 are MUCH better than any of the previous Roomba incarnations. Many of the problems with Roomba taking dirt inside itself have been rectified and it is more powerful now. We have had Scoobas and they have not been very sucessful, sadly as it is a fab idea. Angela angela, sorry to be cheeky, but clearly I;m going to be anyway: could you tell me the diameter and height of the 530 and 560 please. I haven't been able to find that info on any of the websites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehallfamily Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Hi Ok I have measured my Roomba it is a 560, I don't have the 530 here so I will check at work but I think they are the same size !! Diameter 13" or about 33.5cm, height, is 3" or 8cm, but it does have a sticky up bit on top that takes the true height to about 9.5 cm. Mine happily goes under coffee tables and computer desks, but not the sofa! We do sell all the spares for Roomba but as we get them from DOMOTEC who are the UK distributors we sometimes have supply issues. "Ooops, word censored!"ody in the UK has received their filters yet, which is a pity as it does make Roomba work better! We had a delivery of spinning side brushes last week, but will have to check tomorrow and get back to you if there are any left. (have to admit to nabbing some for myself ahem). As for Sccoba we have had two now one from Irobot and one from Domotec and the floor was wetter and dirtier after it had "cleaned" and they only ran for about 15 mins so never finished a room. They are not for sale in the UK yet officially, any you buy will be grey imports. Hope this helps!! Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Chocchick had problems to start with when she got her Scooba.....but it is fine now I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 You have to add more cleaning fluid than it says in the instructions. It works perfectly since realising that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Thanks for measuring, Ang. Don't worry about measuring the 530, one set is enough for me to see if it'll go in between my dining room chairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 What do you all do now, with the extra time you've all acquired by having a roomba? Or is that a daft question? I suppose it gives more time for watching the chooks? Hmmm Hubby's latest want is a rechargable black & decker alligator saw I bet they sell roombas at b&q too. I'm not a one for housework - I think it's pants - ironing..yes, hoovering & dusting - ugh! We just need Snowy to rustle up a chicken roomba cover on her sewing machine & we'd all want one! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 What do you all do now, with the extra time you've all acquired by having a roomba? Or is that a daft question? It's a daft question!! More forum time and hen gazing of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Logical thinking....if I get a roomba..that means more time...more time to watch chooks......means get more chooks! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehallfamily Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hi there We have side spinning brushes for new Roomba series in stock, but still no filters. I know I am not allowed to post our web address but our firm is Magic!! and to throw in another lure we also sell robotic lawnmowers which are kind of cool! Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 What do you all do now, with the extra time you've all acquired by having a roomba? Or is that a daft question? I suppose it gives more time for watching the chooks? Hmmm Hubby's latest want is a rechargable black & decker alligator saw I bet they sell roombas at b&q too. I'm not a one for housework - I think it's pants - ironing..yes, hoovering & dusting - ugh! We just need Snowy to rustle up a chicken roomba cover on her sewing machine & we'd all want one! Emma.x Don't go giving me ideas!! (Anyone got the dimensions??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 (Anyone got the dimensions??) 3 1/2" x 13" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 What do you all do now, with the extra time you've all acquired by having a roomba? Or is that a daft question? It's a daft question!! More forum time and hen gazing of course! just what I've been doing again today SAffy was having a great time in the sun, I'll have to take a trip with OH at the weekend to Bewdly & get 2 battery hens to keep her company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I'd like a magic machne like snowy. The creations that come from that sewing machine are tremendous! You could write a story about Snowy and her Marvellous,magical, mending machine! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 It would knock spots off Harry Potter! I bet between us we could cobble together a half decent story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I have ordered a replacement brush for my Roomba I got it from **mowermagic.co.uk** I notice they sell those robotic lawnmowers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 And nice big chainsaws too........ *looks all dreamy* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
