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Black and Decker VPX Cordless Hand Vacuum with Cyclonic Action (Vacuum Only)
- Convenient hand vacuum
- AccuReach extension nozzle, crevice tool and upholstery brush for hard-to-reach places
- Cyclonic action keeps filter clean and suction strong
- On-board accessory storage
- Powered by 2 rechargeable VPX 7-volt lithium-ion batteries, sold separately
Black and Decker VPX Cordless Hand Vacuum Cleaner With Cyclonic Action – VPX2102.
List Price: $ 44.99
Price: $ 19.95
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Great value and it’s powered by Lithium Ion batteries.,
I have several of the older Versapak battery power vacuums and consumer grade hand tools. The original battery powered hand vacuums used Nicads, then they were upgraded to the “gold” version which were NiMH batteries. These each used two drop in packs with a total of 6 sub C cells for a total of 7.4 volts. These worked well but the voltage was adequate but not over powering. The actual vacuums (original Versapak) were built using a hard injection molded plastic which meant if you dropped it the body or battery hold down would break.
The design is similar but the batteries are retained using a spring loaded clip on the battery.
What I really like is the the built-in narrow extension tool which allows the vacuum to get into narrow areas. The built-in feature is a real plus because accessories tend to get separated from tools like this. In addition, there is clip on crevice tool which snaps into the extending nose of the vacuum. It, along with a brush, are stored in the back side of the vacuum. Overall, the vacuum design is similar to older models but improved.
The best part of this battery powered hand vacuum is the use of Lithium Ion batteries. These are small 1300 milliamp hour A123 cells which are extremely rugged and good for a 1000 charges. Best of all is they hold their charge for months, not days or weeks which are typical of Nicads or NiMH cells. Nothing is more frustrating then wanting to use a battery powered tool and when you want to use it the battery pack needs to be recharged. The VPX charger takes longer than I like, but that’s a normal consumer grade charger. It’s a shame because these batteries can be quick charged in 15 minutes with a more powerful charger.
The motor is a brushed motor that takes time to break in, so a new motor needs to be used a bit to get the most out of it.
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