Interesting observation about the 'drag' method on the foot-operated power switch. As you know, we have done videos on this CE12 and also the UK BP60 cordless version. We even have one on display in our showroom, and nobody had yet noticed that is a better way to switch it on. I'm going to mention this to the Sebo rep here too. Good video.

Service manager here at ohio's largest volume sebo dealer, Darke County Vacuums. I love the new ce12 with only one complaint, the power switch needs to be IN THE HANDLE! 80% of the buyers in that demographic of vacuums are seniors that struggle with their balance and that handle switch is VITAL for them in turning the unit off . Currently it pulls away from them while trying to access the current switch. For younger folks its not a problem at all, but then again they're only about 20% of my buyers in that lite weight market. If they put it in the handle I wouldn't even handle the tacony lite weight vacuums because other than the switch location the ce12 is SUPERIOR IN EVERY WAY!!! ❤❤❤

I hope these machines will succeed in the market here. I really like how SEBO has come out with a direct air upright that's got a manual height adjuster, clean out port, easy access to the brushroll, and a true lifetime belt yet lighter weight. Not to mention that I really like the looks of these, it reminds me of a basic Panasonic upright lol. I know it's a fairly new design but I think improvements could be done eventually if they succeed in the market. Despite it's flaws like the power switch, I think these are by far the best direct air design out in the market today. And if these would succeed, I think SEBO should develop a small companion canister with this upright similar to Oreck and Riccar. That'd be easy to make I'm sure.

I didn't even know this exists, thanks for making this!

You are uploading very good content. Best wishes to you. Hope you go far.❤😊

I absolutely love mine!

a cordless direct air sebo? I want it immediately.

It’s an interesting machine that I wasn’t aware of until this first look video. It’s interesting that the impeller is belt driven instead of directly connected to the motor itself and that a separate belt drives the brush roller. I wonder if the impeller stops when the handle is in the upright position along with the brush roller. It appears that the brush roll is identical to that in my G4 and the one in the ET-1 powerhead. If so it’s a good option for my house with my wool area rugs when my Oreck finally bites the dust (or stops eating dust as it were.) I find it odd that Sebo only employed a four stage bag instead of their Hospital Grade level bags that they supply in the rest of their lineup. I’ve had a Riccar Supralite that was troublesome where I needed replacements in the fans three times so I traded it in for a Miele Pure Suction canister that I use on my first having already floor purchased another Pure Suction for my second floor at BB&B before they’d closed. I was using my Oreck on my first floor for years and my Kirby on my second floor but then bought my Sebo G4 and was using it downstairs for a while until I got scared of ruining my glass statues when I was using the hose end attachments and it tilted so now I’m using the Sebo G4 upstairs, retired the Kirby because I’d too heavy and I bought a Riccar R25 since the hose comes out of the bottom but I didn’t like the machine and I had a problem with it within three months so I sold it on FB Marketplace and I’m using my Oreck downstairs again. It’s fifteen years old now and I expect that I’ll need to replace it soon. This looks like it might be a good choice. Maybe I’ll buy a robot for the kitchen floor after dinner and chill out for a change.

Its funny because in the UK we get the cordless version but not the corded one, but other EU countries get both

Began as sliding your foot across the on/off to beating up the unit🤣

It is interesting that the fan isn’t mounted directly to the motor but rather the motor just drives it via a belt. But I can see that as beneficial as the motor theoretically shouldn’t ever get dust into it. That power button is super weird, but I’m sure if you buy this machine you will get used to it. Time will tell how this holds up but since it’s a Sebo I’m confident it’ll hold up very well. It looks like a great alternative to an Oreck or Tacony lightweight.

ce12 Is shown on Sebo's Canadian website. Any estimates as to the life of the direct impeller fan?

Do you think the switch is designed to to save stress on the motor at startup. If you tilt the head oppersite to the switch, does it work better. Basically, there's no resistance due to the brush roller not making contact with the carpet.

I saw a video on this the other day. I think it is pretty neat, but I do think that the switch is awkward. Like you, I wish they had put it in the handle.

I believe this is the same machine I just ordered as well. I hope I like it. lol 😂 Ooops I’m am wrong I ordered the Karcher model.

... but is it any good?

Jesus who designed that side button

I wish the outer bag had more design to it, like I prefer the Riccar r10s bag design better than this one.

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I would buy it if not for the side switch - that’s just horrible design.

i have to say a little disappointed i expect more out of a 500 dollar vacuum also that on off switch is bad

I wonder how this compares to the Karcher model