welovemarmite Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 yes ok, totally unrelated other than both gone wrong this weekend. so i have a blocked drain which means i cant use the dishwasher, the washing machine and minimal use of the sink.... so i have to try and find someone good and no rip me off on monday morning and... the vacuum has gone wrong. the roller bearings went and we replaced that part, but now thats lasted about 2 weeks and its severely on its last legs. looking at various ones they are so expensive. Looking to do tesco direct (clubcard points) or argos (nectar) have about £40 to put towards one. are pet hair ones really worth the extra money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 ... and the third thing to go wrong... ? Sorry I have a Miele cat and dog vacuum; I resisted getting a 'good' vacuum cleaner for ages but this really is worth the money and does an excellent job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 i know.. that is how i feel at the moment, waiting for the next one. i think thats what my mum and dad had years ago and it was really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I bought This this morning, it is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Leia Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 These are very good and also on special offer if you order straight from Vax. http://www.vax.co.uk/vacuum-cleaners/upright-vacuum/air-pet-upright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 well i have ordered a non pet vax from argos, hubbie going to pic it up today. With our nectar points it will cost use just over £30. I would love a swish one, but not go the money at the moment, particularly with the drains going as well. Someone i know has some rods, so hopefully going to pick them up today to see if we can clear it ourselves before having to get a man out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Caustic Soda will clear the drain perhaps... just pour in a tub of it and wait... it 'eats' everything in timebut stand back... it can fizz and can also heat up quite a bit, depending on what it finds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 i do have some that i got in for making soap. A friend is lending me some rods so will try that first. Thing is I think the blocked part of the drain comes off at right angles to our access, so not sure whether the caustic soda would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I bought This this morning, it is awesome Same one as me! I have had mine for about 6 years now - its an amazing machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 borrowed some rods and cleared the drain, ended in a 'good life' moment with me covered in the contents of the drain.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Niiiice! I can go one better than that... I had a blocked drain on Christmas Day a couple of years back.... up to my armpits in smelly drains (kitchen one) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
