The UK/Ireland version actually isn’t grounded. The plug / socket system used here does not have a 2 pin version - all plugs are 3 pin, even mobile phone chargers have 3 pins. Where an appliance isn’t grounded, the 3rd pin is always present but is not connected. This is because it is required to open the interlocking shutters on the socket outlets. These were in introduced in the 1930s to prevent children from inserting objects into outlets. The continental European version would have a 2 pin ungrounded CEE 7/17 “contour” plug which is part of the “Schuko” standard. It has two round pins and circular shape that fits closely into a recessed grounded socket. The shape and the recess completely covers the pins, preventing finger contact. Power in Europe is 230V 50Hz in all of the EU, UK and neighbouring countries following CENELEC standards. 220V is an older spec, still used in some countries eg China and a few places like Korea may use 230V with 60Hz. You can get a mix of both historical US and EU influences eg half of Japan actually uses 100V 50Hz, hence you’ll see 100-120V 50/60Hz on some North American appliances too. Some appliances don’t care whether it’s 50/60Hz, so I assume they just produce a model for the global 220-230V 50/60Hz market. The frequency will tend to matter for AC induction motors running directly off mains power, or where there are electronics that are particularly sensitive to frequency. Vacuum cleaner motors are often brush commutator designs so will happily operate on any normal mains frequency or in theory even DC. Wall to wall carpets were common in this part of the world (certainly in Britain and Ireland) but have largely gone out of fashion. They were very common in the 1950s-maybe 1990s, but are generally considered to be dated and unhygienic / a source of allergies these days. Some people still use them but they’d be considered a rather dated and often a cheap finish compared to hardwood flooring. There’s a big influence of Scandinavian and Northern European minimalism in interior design, which doesn’t tend to like carpeting. There’s a strong design preference for wood but sometimes tiles too, and for the ability to wipe floors clean. You’ll also find that in very eco friendly house designs, underfloor heating is common. It’s suited to northern European climates where high temperature weather is rare, and it’s very compatible with hydronic heat pump heating systems. These use lower circulating temps for the water, and a very large surface area to transfer gentle heat, rather than hot radiators or forced air. You get really nicely warm surfaces, no allergens circulating and have no radiators or ugly heaters / ducts / registers - it’s completely invisible. Miele’s parquet brush in this market is still made from horse hair bristles to prevent scratching. The main reason you’re charged more is probably simply that Miele is a niche, high end brand in the US. It’s an upper end of market but mainstream brand in Europe so it has to be more competitive as it doesn’t have the same degree of snob value pricing.

Thanks for the kind words and viewership !

@@PerformanceReviews you are welcome!

Hi, I am wondering if you know how I can turn my German Miele cannister vacuum WHITE PEARL (model # S448i-2) 230V and 50-60hz into a USA version. It has the European plug........ Is there an adapter I can buy that would allow me to run this 230v in our 110v outlets here in the US? Thanks

Vacuums aren't grounded anywhere in Europe, in the UK we need an earth (what we call ground) pin to work the socket, even if the appliance itself isn't earthed

Miele needs to bring back power nozzles to Australian market Mieles.

@@davidperry4013 definitely I'd buy one straight away

I know you used the Bosch one but this one looks different

Indeed, the box in a box symbol on the UK model's label means double insulated, so no earth.

That's old enough it probably should be replaced the parts are really no longer available past the filters. Yes you can run it with an adapter as shown in the video. But it will run it slightly faster and eventually ruin the machine within a year's time.

You talking about the c1 compact models? If so yes. Every other model is German made though it appears

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Because the EU .

@@PerformanceReviews no, the EU has no laws banning powerheads and you certainly can get them on vacuums, and actually more often in other EU countries than in the UK, and the UK isn't in the EU anymore

I guess because upright vacuums are quite common here and tend to have a brushbar? You can get them with brushes

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Im pretty sure nothing would happen cos it doesn’t have the power takeoff socket, at least all of mine don’t, just a blanking pice. I’m pretty sure PR’s was just an older model that was made when we got only 2 powerhead models. The 2models CAME with the powerhead, but the lower spec, non-powerhead models still had a PTO

However, the power of a vacuum cleaner is really not everything Henry hoovers are 620W, significantly less than the EU maximum and they're very popular in homes and commercial settings alike because they do the job really well

We only ground appliances that aren’t double insulated but I agree it’s stupid we don’t have fuses on most of our plugs

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@@8bitter696 well the UK only has earth on appliances that are double insulated, it's just that we still need an earth pin for our sockets, and fuses aren't needed in other countries because of how British homes are often wired

The reason for the fuse in UK plugs is the 32 amp breaker in a standard UK ring main, so our plugs need a fuse suitably rated to protect the appliance flex.

Thank you for your concern see the FAQ video where that's talked about. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qsdmZ9h0m7Kph4U.html