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Hoover Handivac Wet & Dry 9.6v $29 at Godfreys

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Hoover Handivac Wet & Dry 9.6v $29 at Godfreys
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dealspider on 23/06/2013 - 09:05 godfreys.com.au (2828 clicks)

I have been looking for a decent hand-vac for sometime. Found this deal at Godfreys.

Generic brand at Kmart priced around $39.

Good build quality this one.

Key Features

9.6V rechargeable power
Dual chamber bagless technology
12 minutes operating time
Permanent washable filter
Wall-mountable power docking station
Charge indicator light
Wet and dry pickup functionality

The 9.6V Handivac comes complete with a wet-use squeegee tool to help with liquid spills, and the wall-mountable base allows easy storage and charging.

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  • ibfragalot on 23/06/2013 - 10:16
    +2

    Great price, and a higher quality product too.

  • ujwols on 23/06/2013 - 10:22
    +1

    how is the suction and build quality of this? planning to purchase one for the car.

  • monicaaar on 23/06/2013 - 10:22
    +1

    Good price seeing as BigW sells it for $69.78
    http://www.bigw.com.au/home-garden/small-appliances/vacuums-…

    • [Deactivated] on 23/06/2013 - 10:33

      Its not the same product. The big w one is a Hoover 9.6V Handivac Plus

      • ujwols on 23/06/2013 - 10:41

        Both are same.. There is nothing like a Plus variant..

        http://www.hoover.com.au/vacuum-cleaning/convenience-vacuum-…

        • [Deactivated] on 23/06/2013 - 12:52
          +4

          They're not the same. Just been to my local Godfreys. The plus variant is $69 and the normal price for the non-plus one is $59.The salesperson couldn't tell me what the difference was though….

        • montorola on 24/06/2013 - 00:16
          +3

          If I was the salesperson, I'd have put in a smart comment like 'oh one has plus written on it and the other one doesn't, that's the difference' lol

        • [Deactivated] on 26/06/2013 - 14:55

          I was going to say, if you're that smart, you wouldn't be working at Godfreys…. but that would be nasty ..so not going to say it;)

    • BuyNow Think Later on 23/06/2013 - 11:14

      The equivalent could be this for $47.98:
      http://www.bigw.com.au/home-garden/small-appliances/vacuums-…

  • ilostnemo on 23/06/2013 - 10:51
    +25

    The plus stands for plus $40

    • billybrown on 23/06/2013 - 20:31

      you forgot to hit reply.

  • INFIDEL on 23/06/2013 - 10:52
    +5

    Um… as I understand it, Godfreys brought the trademark "HOOVER", so these would be rebadged generic.

    • rawm on 23/06/2013 - 11:09
      +1

      Yep, confirmed. search 'Godfrey' within the Wikipedia page. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hoover_Company

    • ozy on 23/06/2013 - 17:45
      +4

      Bought*

      • INFIDEL on 23/06/2013 - 20:43

        Blame the spell checker on my phone that sometimes changes my words just as I post, and my lack of interest in occassional minor spelling mistakes that do not detract from true understanding, except by pedants ;)
        We all are prone to minor errors. In this case, either bought or brought could be used as the trademark is contained in physical form, but the former was intended.

        • dtc on 23/06/2013 - 21:18
          +3

          occasional*

          :)

        • INFIDEL on 23/06/2013 - 21:38
          +1

          Enjjoy ;)

  • kfrankiw on 23/06/2013 - 12:00

    Leaving to get one now! Two dirty car carpets to clean :)

  • alphaomega on 23/06/2013 - 12:24
    +1

    Just got one. They said they've sold heaps but the sale is only on for a few more days.

  • LittleMiss on 23/06/2013 - 13:12
    +2

    Good deal but I have a 12V handheld and even then it's not all that strong/powerful. If you're looking for one that is powerful consider investing a bit more $ :)

    • Josh81 on 24/06/2013 - 05:52
      +2

      I bought a Hoover dust buster thanks to OzBargain (catchoftheday) and it's a 7.2V. Bought my mum a 12V Kambrook from Kmart and it's not as powerful.
      Moral of the story; voltage don't define the buster.

      http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/53705

  • petestrash on 23/06/2013 - 13:14
    +2

    What are these like?

    Things might have changed, but I have previously had 9.6v vacs and found them too weak, I have been happy with the 12v or 14.4v ones.

  • ibfragalot on 23/06/2013 - 13:20

    Just bought one now in fountain gate, can confirm high quality product by the outside appearance, certainly way better than the older model I got from COTD which broke inside its box.

  • Ippo on 23/06/2013 - 13:34

    I've got a handheld hoover that i got from cotd…suction is not that great, i use it when I'm too lazy to get the powered full size vacuum out. Definately not strong enough to clean car carpets unless its just sand…

  • DEvok on 23/06/2013 - 13:36

    You saying Hoover is a Chinese product branded with hoover?

    • INFIDEL on 23/06/2013 - 14:33
      +4

      It's from wherever Godfreys can buy them cheapest & have the old brand name of "HOOVER" added.

  • rjb on 23/06/2013 - 13:47
    +2

    Good portable cleaner for small areas to be cleaned, will head out now !

  • Agarwal on 23/06/2013 - 14:08
    +7

    This sucks

  • ssjmark on 23/06/2013 - 14:10

    9.6v enough for a car job?
    most things stuck in the car carpet/mats are deep in there!

    • daewoo on 23/06/2013 - 23:38
      +1

      I gave this exact model away to the mother-in-law today!

      It had just enough battery life to vacuum the car. The only crap thing is there is no attachment to reach down the side of the seats.

      It wasn't that great for around the house. Good for a garage.

  • cminez on 23/06/2013 - 14:18

    No stock at Warringah mall.

    • dealspider on 24/06/2013 - 06:50

      Hornsby had it in stock.

  • ezarc on 23/06/2013 - 14:21

    I bought one of these a few months ago, the battery doesn't hold charge very well so unless you charge it right before you use it or always have the power turned on and charging.

    I was thinking about taking it apart and inspecting the battery pack to see if I can make my own using LSD NiMH batteries but its probably more trouble than what its worth.

  • DEvok on 23/06/2013 - 15:18

    Did a search for same items on ebay and dhgate no luck, anyone find the same model for this without the branded badge?

  • chid on 23/06/2013 - 15:59
    +1

    How useful is this for cleaning up wet things?

  • nedorb on 23/06/2013 - 16:17
    -5

    Seems like a decent flip reckon they'd go for 49 quite easily. Low outlay cost per unit as well.

  • [Deactivated] on 23/06/2013 - 19:15
    +10

    Logged in just to say thanks OP!!! Hubby has detailed clean my car and now he's doing the drawers in the kitchen.He's like a kid with a new toy :)

      • [Deactivated] on 24/06/2013 - 00:32
        +3

        Is that you Broden?

        • cruise control on 25/06/2013 - 10:35
          +2

          If you look at his user name backwards it spells "broden"

    • [Deactivated] on 23/06/2013 - 21:07
      +1

      @wicket1120:OP got a "+"…what do I get? :P

      Edit: The vac did an ok job.Would have preferred a little bit more suction power, especially when doing the stairs (because , yes, I also did the stairs!!!)The 14.4 v would have been perfect for the job but wasn't willing to pay $99.

    • dealspider on 24/06/2013 - 06:50
      +2

      No worries :) my misses also very happy with it, we use it for cleaning the kitchen bench and tables.

  • [Deactivated] on 24/06/2013 - 01:00
    +3

    I've had the 14.4 volt version of this Hoover for about a year, having previously owned both a 9.6v Black and Decker of similar basic design (pretty useless) and before that a 4.8v (completely useless).
    Managed to negotiate 10% off the price - with enough difficulty to not make me want to shop at Godfrey's ever again.

    The 14.4v Hoover is a seriously heavy, well built unit and the suction is a pretty big step up.
    Having said that, $29 is very cheap for the 9.6. If it doesn't quite do the job you were hoping for, it's not exactly a great loss (money, not suction).

    If you're looking for a full-on handheld vac - and you can justify the price to yourself - I think the Dyson ones are pretty much the only game in town at the moment.

  • Flex on 24/06/2013 - 12:23
    -5

    Don't buy this cleaner!!! I bought 14.4V one a week ago from Godfreys and it's terrible. The suction power sux. I couldn't pick up sugar from the floor. The problem is the mouth (inline) is too small and the small filter that sits between the motor filter and front compartment gets block very quickly.

    Bargain yes, useful no

    • dealspider on 24/06/2013 - 12:40
      +1

      If you think it is a bargain you can't neg the deal. can you? and of course for $29 you cannot expect a Dyson. And you are comparing this to a different one.

  • dealman on 24/06/2013 - 16:48
    +1

    Does this come with a round suction attachment….

    • [Deactivated] on 24/06/2013 - 17:07

      It comes with 2 attachments: one for dry and one for wet suction. Here's a pic

  • rc681 on 24/06/2013 - 17:12

    just came back from Hurstville store, out of stock =(

    • [Deactivated] on 24/06/2013 - 17:18

      u snooze, u lose :(

  • zaptech-au on 24/06/2013 - 17:39

    Bought one today so far so good

  • OzJD on 24/06/2013 - 20:03
    +1

    Thanks OP! Bought one earlier today.

    Blacktown Westfield (franchise) had none (they always claim to have none when there's a decent sale, and try to upsize you)
    Blacktown MegaCentre had plenty of stock.

    Rather impressed with the unit after trying it. I've seen one previously cheap on OzB but it was shit.
    Thanks again.

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