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Black and Decker CHV1410L 14.4-Volt Lithium Ion Dust Buster
- Smart charge technology uses up 50-percent less energy
- Charges upto 5 times faster then nicd
- Rotating, slim nozzle targets dirt in tight spaces
- 50-percent more reach than the previous dustbuster design for less bending and better accessibility
- Brush and crevice tool accessories are located on-board so there are no loose items to misplace
The black and decker chv1410l 14.4-volt lithium ion dustbuster hand vac has 50-percent more reach than the previous dustbuster design for less bending and better accessibility. It is lightweight and portable for quick clean-ups. The rotating, slim nozzle targets dirt in tight spaces. Brush and crevice tool accessories are located on-board so there are no loose items to misplace. The wide mouth design means this vac can effortlessly scoop up large debris. Cyclonic action spins dust and debris away from the filter so suction power stays strong. A translucent, bagless dirt bowl makes it easy to see dirt and easy to empty. Removable, washable dirt bowl and filters allow for a thorough, hygienic cleaning. This dustbuster is powered by a lithium ion battery that can hold a charge for up to 18 months so it is always ready when needed. The long lasting battery gives outstanding performance and charges up to 5 times faster than nicd. The smart charge technology uses up to 50-percent le
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Dustbusters have come a long way,
I’ve owned some type of Dustbuster/handvac for the last twenty years and I don’t think I’ve ever ever had one that I didn’t hate. Too little suction power, not enough charge time, the suction nozzle is awkward to use, and the batteries are always dead after a couple minutes. I can keep them plugged into the wall all the time, but that kills the battery and wastes electricity. I have found it much more effective to just use the suction hose on my upright, even though that means lugging my vacuum around. So I decided to see what is new in handvac technology and if they have improved at all over the last ten years. Fortunately, I can say that they have.
The Black and Decker 14.4v Lithium Ion DustBuster is the same handvac as the Black & Decker CHV1410 Dustbuster 14.4-Volt Cordless Cyclonic Hand Vac except it contains a Lithium-Ion (LIB) battery, whereas the standard CHV1410 contains a nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery. If you’re trying to decide between the two devices, I would recommend this Lithium-Ion model due to the advantages of the battery:
1. Higher energy density – this means that the LIB battery can hold more energy per volume. In this case the CHV1410L holds about twice the amount of energy as the CHV1410.
2. Greater power density – this refers to bursts of power the battery is capable. It works well when combined with the higher energy density mentioned above.
3. No memory effect – this is something you might have noticed with a Ni-Cd battery. These batteries work best when you fully discharge the battery and then recharge it. With a Dustbuster, you’re almost never going to do this. You’ll use it for a few minutes then put it back on the mount to charge. This can sometimes product a memory effect, where the cadmium inside the battery forms crystals and the battery will hold less of a charge. A LIB battery does not experience a memory effect.
4. Non-toxic – Ni-Cd batteries are toxic and classified as hazardous. LiB aren’t, so disposal is much better for the environment.
LiB do have a couple small disadvantages, but in this application and with the frequent recharging the Dustbuster will see, I feel that it is definitely the right choice. Not to mention the toxicity factor alone makes me feel better about using this type of battery.
USE AND OPERATION – I evaluated both the CHV1410L and the standard CHV1410 at the same time to see what the real difference was between the devices and how the battery affected them. The main thing I like about the CHV1410L does have to do with the battery. It will supposedly hold a charge for up to 18 months. I can’t confirm if this is true, but the first time I had it, I gave it a full charge and then removed it from the power source and let it sit uncharged for 30 days. When I tried it out, it seemed to be completely charged and worked great. With my previous Dustbuster, it would have been dead after two days. I did the same 30 day test with the CHV1410. Although it did still have a powerful charge in it and seemed to work fine, I did notice it was less powerful than the CHV1410L. I tested this by putting two small Styrofoam balls in front of the Dustbusters at a specific distance, and then gradually moved the Dustbusters closer to the peanuts until they sucked them up. In repeated tests, the CHV1410L grabbed the ball slightly before the CHV1410, demonstrating more power. For the remainder of my use and testing, the two units performed the same.
The main thing I noticed about using the Dustbuster is how powerful it is. I was not expecting much out of it, but it performed almost as well as my upright. It has a narrow opening on the front of it to concentrate more of the power. That little green piece on the end pulls out and extends the dustbuster so you can get in hard to reach places. This worked great for cobwebs and getting dust from under furniture like sofas and dressers. The crevice tool also has a small brush attached to it. I tried it out on a sofa covered in dog hair, but did not find that the brush helped much at all. It was just as easy to use it without the brush. The only way I see that the brush might be handy is for my ceiling fans, which allows me to press down on the crevice tool without pressing into the blade. Otherwise it’s not very useful.
CLEANING – The CHV1410L is very easy to clean. It’s bagless, and uses a plastic filter. You just press in the tabs and it unlocks and you can shake it out into a trash can. One problem I did have with it is that dog hair seemed to collect in the filter holes and I had to pull these out by hand. But I’ve used a lot of bagless vacuums like this with these types of filters and I would say this is one of the easier ones to clean.
Overall, I’m…
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|The best hand-held vacuum ever!,
I have had several hand-held vacuum cleaners and Dustbusters over the years. They all had one glaring problem – the battery. Battery life is not very long on these devices, and that is to be expected, but once the battery is completely depleted (which if it is a NiCad, it should always be depleted), it takes many hours (sometimes an entire day) to recharge. And since you shouldn’t recharge the battery unless it is completely depleted, you most often have a device that is never fully charged, and thus will only run for a few minutes at a time. This new Dustbuster eliminates that problem by using a Lithium-Ion battery. Not only does it hold a charge much longer, it recharges VERY quickly. Best of all, you can leave it in the charger all the time, so your Dustbuster is always fully charged and ready to go. And you don’t have to wait until the battery is completely depleted either. Besides that great feature, virtually everything else (the extending nozzle, brush attachment, rotating nozzle) work perfectly.
PROS:
1.Great battery (long lasting, no memory issue, quick recharge, leave in the charger so you always have a full charge).
2.Powerful suction
3.Very easy to empty and clean the dust bowl and filters – something other vacuums don’t do well. The dust bowl is visible due to the clear plastic covering that area.
4.Good accessories – extending nozzle, flip-up brush, rotating nozzle work exactly as they should
CONS:
None at all. Black&Decker has finally made the perfect hand-held vacuum! Even the price is great – I bought it on sale at Home Depot for $67.
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|Best Yet.,
I have owned many similar items (haven’t we all!?), and I have been waiting for the Lithium battery to arrive! It eliminates the worst part about dust busters with nicad rechareable batteries – you only use them sporadically, you leave them plugged in all the time, and the battery soon loses most of its functionality. When you really need it to suck hard for a while, it poops out just when you need it not to! The new design is easy enough to use and the battery is GREAT! Note that the “ready and charged” light is very bright. Don’t plan on storing it near your bed. It makes for a great night light in the pantry.
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