Sunday, October 27, 2013

2 Dirt Devil F5 Washable Vacuum Filters Fit Dirt Devil F5 Filter For Scorpion Hand Vacs Models 08200, 8201, 08210, 08215X & More; Replaces Dirt Devil Part # 3-DEA950-001 (3DEA950001); Designed & Engineered by Crucial Vacuum



Identical to filter in my new Scorpion
The price is very good for TWO filers. I received the two filter plastic bag the same day as my new red Scorpion. I am not giving this product five stars because there were no instructions as how to clean it. I had noticed when viewing other filters for the Scoprion that it said the filter was washable. What does washable mean? Under the faucet, washing machine, etc. I had to go to another Dirt Devil, dust cup filter, site on Amazon to read it was washable plus was able to read a review that a lady put it in her washing machine. I do have allergies this time of the year and using a damp paper towel, as another lady recommended, to clean would defeat the purpose, since the motion created by rubbing with a paper towel would send dust into my nose.

I wonder how this would clean in a dishwasher? I could put it in my GE inside the silverware bin that has a flap cover for some light items not to bounce around. I will review later if the filter comes out all right from a...

A little flimsy
These work fine, but they are a little flimsy and have to be changed quite often for the best suction from the dirt devil scorpion.

love the clean up
just rinse out under arunning kithen tap with warm water...simple air dry and good to go for a million and one chumbs and dust

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Anion Air Purifier with LED night light. This newest Ionic Air Purifier, Anion Ionizer, Air refresher cleaner with SGS Test Report of Ion detected range: 1 - 1,236,000 single/c.c.. Designed in Japan. This direct plug-in Purifier for your home or office recharges your mind and body while eliminating odors, dust and pollen. Anion (negative charged ion).



It Works for Me
I bought this one because it was the only air purifier I found that used negative ions, didn't produce ozone or have a lot of negative comments. My wife suffered from allergies daily before we bought this product and since then has had maybe two or three bad days in the two months since we bought it. I plugged it in at the kitchen island across from the sink. The garbage pail is under the sink behind two doors. When the garbage doesn't get taken out right away or dishes are allowed to remain in the sink too long it would start to smell. Since I put this air purifier nearby I would say it has reduced the smell during those times by 95%. I can't say that I have noticed any great improvement in my mood or anyone else's but they haven't gotten worse. The only negative is the night light is too bright for my liking. It is a distraction when we want to watch TV and that eliminates many of the places in the downstairs area where I would otherwise put it. Even so, knowing what I know...

Air Purifier
It's easy to use and makes me feel comfortable. Having the LED light is a plus. It turns on when it's too dark and shuts down when it's bright enough. I have a big air purifier that cost me over a hundred dollars and I feel this one works just as good.
Overall, I'm satisfied with this product.

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, I recommend this Anion Air Purifier
I purchased this item from Amazon a week after my wife read in some magazines about the benefits of negative ions during the winter time. I am a Principal Electrical Engineer, so I wanted to look at some of the proof. After reading some of the articles claiming the benefits of negative ions, there is science backing the idea up. However, there are some things you have to realize with this product. It is not a magic cure. I did not smell any "after rain" smell, nor did this make me miraculously happy. What it has done consistently is improve my mood. Emphasis on IMPROVE. My job is very stressful, and when I get home, pluging this in next to a humidifier. Most nights I found myself in a better mood than without. It took the edge off. It did not make me happy, but it took the edge off the stress. As a result, my family have been happier for the past week. Alo the LED light is super powerful, and I am very enjoy this product. Hope this helps you.

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Air King PWC8R Professional Hood Wall Cap, 8 Inch Round



Not a spring-loaded damper, but good if you don't need it
I called AirKing customer service and they confirmed that there is no spring in this vent. It seems well made with heavy gauge metal, but I could see a problem with wind making that noise like other reviewers mentioned. I guess you can put some foam weatherstripping or equivalent to stop the noise if you experience any. I also ordered the Broan-Nutone 641. I will edit this review once I get it to compare the two.

Maybe my rating is unfair because I don't think the description mentioned that it was spring loaded, and maybe the designers felt that the spring would be problematic over time. So if you only want a gravity damper, then you won't go wrong with this product.

EDIT 8/25/11: I just got the Broan 641 (for 6" round duct) wall cap. Now this is a thing of beauty. Full weatherstripping around entire damper for no noise and a gentle spring to keep damper closed. Might be a touch lighter guage metal than the Airking, but I'm going to go with the Broan...

Nice Wall Cap But Missing Parts Or Design Issue
I ordered this wall cap because it's hard to find 6" wall caps in the hardware stores. The first one I ordered was missing a spring or "spring wire" to help keep the damper closed. Most wall caps have a stiff wire that goes from the damper to the hood to act like a spring to keep the damper closed when not in use. Otherwise it will hang open letting bugs and critters in. These in particular stay slightly ajar due to their "hinging mechanism". Also whenever the wind blows it will just slap around make a noticeable sound since it's metal. The damper has a hole in the center which I assume was meant for the spring, unless it's a tooling hole. So I sent this one back and got another one, and sure enough the one I got was missing the spring as well. So I contacted Air King directly and talked to their parts department to make sure it was supposed to have something to keep the damper closed when not in use. They talked to their engineering department and according to them ALL wall...

Effective vent - minor rattle in high winds
The wall vent is easy to install and allows great air flow. It is connected to a new Samsung Microwave and provides much more airflow than a powerful hair dryer. It is hard to find these 6 inch vents now that home construction has slowed. None of the majors or local hardware stores carry this type anymore. The flap closes when the vent fan is off and keeps out flying insects.
One minor issue with this type of vent is a minor rattle when a strong wind blows the auto closing flap. A strong spring could prevent that rattle but would reduce air flow.

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General Electric WB02X10956 Charcoal Filter



GE Microwave Charcoal Filter
The GE Microwave Charcoal Filter arrived on time and well packaged. It is constructed well, matter of fact I think better than the authentic filter. And, I can't forget excellent price -- It really met my expectations.

DON'T DO BUSINESS WITH THESE PEOPLE
TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE. WRONG PRODUCT; WRONG P/N, WHICH THEY PROVIDED; WRONG PHONE NUMBER TO CALL FOR C/S. THEY HAD NO CLUE. I GOT MY REFUND BUT HAD TO PAY TO SEND THE WRONG PRODUCT BACK. IF THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN MY FIRST PURCHASE ON AMAZON, IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MY LAST!!

As good as you would expect
I bought to replace the charcoal filter for my GE Profile microwave. This fit perfectly and installed easily. No issues.

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The Sharper Image 8217 Super Wave Oven Halogen, Infrared & Convection Tech 1300watt 16 Quart



My New Preferred Cooking Appliance
Like any tool or appliance, you will need to "learn" how to use it correctly. The week that I bought this, I cooked:

* a leg of lamb;
* a ham;
* a whole roasting hen;
* chicken wings, thighs, and drumsticks;
* pork spare ribs;
* Texas style ribs;
* bacon;
* asparagus;
* tomatoes.

Most of the time, the portions are too small to justify firing up the oven/range or to hop outside and clean then get the charcoal grill going. So, if I need to bake, broil, "grill", or roast, I use our new Super Wave Oven. I like this appliance and use it more than I do our oven and the small convection toaster oven.

WHAT I LIKE ABOUT IT:

* does not burn what it is I am cooking;
* does not fill my house with the smell of burning grease;
* cooks very quickly and evenly;
* no burnt-on grease (carbonized grease);
* easy to use;
* almost a "set-it-and-forget-it" cooking...

Won't last long...
I loved this oven for the one month that I had it before the fan stopped working. The bad news is that when I contacted the company they said that I had to send the oven back at my own expense. This appliance is not light. When I questioned why I should have to invest any more in their defective product, they said that they didn't offer free return shipping to Amazon customers...only to customers who purchased directly from them. Hey Amazon...sure you want to carry this product?

Excitement to anger in 123 days
I was so excited to have received the Super Wave oven as a Christmas gift.

THE GOOD:
No preheating necessary. Great for quick lunches.
Roasted veggies came out great.
Frozen convenience foods (pizza rolls, egg rolls, quesadillas) came out as desired.
The whole chicken that I roasted was moist and flavorful. It cooked in about 40 minutes.

THE BAD:
Deceptively advertises that food retains moisture. NOT true of all foods, even when using the scanty selection of recipes included with the oven.
Difficult and cumbersome to clean.
Stopped working after 123 days...and I had to pay $25 to send it back to 400 Returns Road, Wallingford, CT (if a company has a street named after it "Returns Road", that should be a clue to steer clear).

THE WORST:
The customer service number included in the box redirected me to two different telephone numbers before I could reach a human...and quite possibly the rudest human on the east...

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Pollen Press T Shaped Handle 3.5" Engineered Brass Cylinder Heavy Duty Metal Keif Kief Shape



This is a nice T Press
Have had the press for over a week works great very durable and simple.would be cool if the had some press die for it though.

good product
works well, has held up great so far, full metal press so you can heat it and then further compress material. only complaint is that the t handle was a bit loose on the screw, but i grabbed the screw tight with a pliers and torqued it on there, hasn't moved since. all in all 5/5

Great product
fast shipment and worked great first time i used it, not cheap like other aluminum products, will be using it for a long time :)

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Saturday, October 26, 2013

George Foreman GRP2841R 5-Serving Removable Plate Grill with Variable Temperature



Great removable plate grill for 2 servings
Purchased May 2013 at W--mart for under $60. At this price you get a good grill to cook two burgers, steaks, etc.

Grills are easy to remove for dishwasher -- wish they offered more than just the standard crosshatch top / ridge bottom grills. Maybe someday?

UPDATE 6/6/13: Great news! I took a chance and ordered the shallow flat plate grill George Foreman GFP84GP Evolve Grill 84-Square Inch Shallow Griddle Accessory Pan and it fits perfectly! This will allow cooking of flat items like fish filets that rally don't need a ribbed surface. Other 84 square inch replacement grills such as the deep pan and cupcake insert MAY also fit. The top crosshatch grill is a slighty different size to overfit the others, so only the bottom grill in 'optionable' as far as I know.

I'm upgrading my rating to 5 stars having cooked weiners, bratwurst, steaks, cubed steaks, hamburgers, fish, and...

Could be better
The George Foreman GRP2841R grill is ok but not one of the better George Foreman grill products. I've owned better and still do. I was looking for a more compact version of the 5-year old one that I currently own. I may have to keep looking. I'll just get to the positive and negative things that I found with this product.

Pros:
- Attractive design
- The grill plates allow for a surprisingly wide cooking area for such a semi-compact grill.
- Of course, the removable grill plates.
- The adjustable cooking hinge which makes it easier to cook thick food items.

Cons:
- I wish this grill had a temperature control that actually read out the temperature instead of a slider that slides from "min" and "max" levels. It takes quite a bit of trial and error to figure which adjustment will work for whatever I'm putting on the grill.
- Not as non-stick as it should be. Older grill plates seemed to have been much smoother and easier to clean. Even...

Decent Economy Level Foreman
This is my third George Foreman grill, having started with one of the early models, then moving up to a larger grill with removable plates. This model works well and I particularly like that it has an adjustable heat setting. Although I would have preferred that it have some heat level indicator beyond "Minimum" and "Maximum", it is an improvement over having only on or off with only one high heat setting (as in the other two models I've owned). It is nice to be able to slow down the cooking process for some foods. I very much like that it has the removable plates, which makes it much easier to clean.

For a relatively low priced grill, the GRP2841R offers quite a few features, such as the variable temperature setting, removable plates and a pretty red color. However, it feels like a little lower quality than my last grill. The mechanism for the removable plates seems a little less solid and the slide that changes the heat setting feels a bit flimsy. This grill...

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