Bosch BGS61430 - Comparison Test

The bagless vacuum cleaner Bosch BGS61430 from the series Roxx`x leaves according to the manufacturer after use a jet air "cleaner than indoor air". Now the main task of a vacuum cleaner is certainly not clean the air surrounding it, but it is clear what this statement aims: it is the excellent filters that make these vacuum cleaners in fact suitable for allergy sufferers. But not only because of BGS61430 is test winner at Stiftung Warentest become (test booklet about bagless vacuum cleaner 2011/04). Here we describe what respect the BGS61430 amenities and service distinguishes.:

• The dust container of BGS61430 can stately 3.4 liters absorb dust. In its interior, the way is not only enough space for dust and dirt, but it also houses the smart Self Clean system , which we'll cover in some detail in the next section.

 

• Is powered by a powerful BGS61430 1400 watt motor . Its power can continuously via a rotary knob to change: from "min" to "max" are three graphic symbols the main applications in. The knob is incidentally the same push-button and is therefore used for turning on / off the device.

 

• The handle is connected to either the telescopic tube or directly with the individual nozzles.

 

• Included are also a Fügendüse and upholstery , which are attached to the handle or the telescopic tube as needed. For particularly fast extraction of upholstered furniture the extra wide serves XXL upholstery with a suction width of 18.5 cm. And the floor nozzle is of course, as usual, can be switched between "carpet" and "hard floor".Upholstery and crevice nozzle are housed in a compartment for accessories on the main unit, which is opened by pressing a small release.

 

• The emptying of the dust container is very simple: it removes the dust container out of the machine, pressed the release button of the filter unit and can then turn this remove from the dust container. Thereafter, empties the dust container, the filter unit starts again and then adjusts the dust container by turning the handle. Read the next section about cleaning and replacing the filter.

 

• The radius of action incl. 7.3 meter extension cable is 11 meters, the volume fluctuates 75-78 dB (A), depending on your performance.

The dust container of Bosch BGS61430 is provided with a secure closure system. Its capacity of 3.4 liters supports many Sauggänge. Included in addition to the ground is also a joint and upholstery included. The suction power, which we have already seen above, is on the knob is set which as an on / off switch doubles. If the procedure is now a long time under "full load", ie with a maximum set suction force, so it may be that the plate filter in the dust container "alarm kicks". What does that mean exactly? It points out that the so-called Bosch BGS61430 with. "Sensor Control" function is equipped. This function constantly monitors the power state of the vacuum cleaner. If the power drops too low, signaling a flashing red indication that a cleaning of the disk filter is necessary. And the practical and the nice thing about this vacuum cleaner is now that it automatically activated "Self Clean function"cleaning the plate filter itself carries , A small integrated cleaning motor carries out this cleaning, the vacuum cleaner motor course before - was off - also by the self clean function. If the plate filters cleaned, so you can turn on the vacuum cleaner again, and the indicator light druchgehend blue - the work can continue. of course you can the cleaning process also manually trigger: for there is on the filter unit a Clean button . the sensor control function of BGS61430 signaled a necessary cleaning of the disk filter. then automatically starts in the vacuum cleaner (Self-Clean function) a small cleaning engine and performs this task by. If there is insufficient cleaning process in heavily contaminated filters, so there is the possibility of the plate filter under running water to wash off. According to the fluff, the procedure (the outer part of the filter unit, that can be controlled visually and Best). Another important filter is the HEPA filter of the engine, which need not be replaced, but sometimes (the user manual is recommended every 3 years ) as the plate filters should be washed under running water!.         Since September 1, 2014, all newly sold vacuum cleaners must sein.Hier marked with the EU energy label are now once again all the values of the EU energy label:

• Energy efficiency class: E
• Volume: 77 dB (A)
• Average annual energy consumption: 52 kWh
• Dust Emission Class A
• Carpet Cleaning Class: C
• Hard floor cleaning Class: C

The Bosch BGS61430 cuts to EU parameters are not particularly good. Only the dust emission is with Class "A" very good (as always a consequence of the excellent HEPA filter). The Bosch BGS61430 is an easily operated, modern bagless vacuum cleaner which has an intelligent filter cleaning system and is well prepared by 4 different nozzles for most domestic applications. The only disadvantage of this device is the weight of 8.4 Kg , but the rest yes most of the time on the wheels. The bad EU characteristics bezgl energy consumption are manageable, especially as the EU's high standards apply to the energy efficiency only since 01.September, 2014. In the next version of this vacuum cleaner manufacturers will take this into account for sure. We summarize briefly the essential characteristics of the bagless vacuum cleaner BGS61430 together:

• Dust container: 3.4 liters,
• Operating radius: 11 meters,
• Extension Cable: 7.3 meters,
• Energy efficiency class: E,
• Volume 75-78 dB (A),
• Accessories: crevice nozzle, upholstery nozzle, upholstery nozzle XXL,
• automatic filter cleaning,
• Dust Emission Class A.