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by mrwgt
January 15th, 2007, 1:23 pm
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: Roomba versus 4 dogs?
Replies: 6
Views: 1584

I only have one dog, but I'm going to throw in my two cents worth re: Roomba overwhelmed. The best way I've found for Roomba to deal with the hair/dirt is to run it frequently. Don't let the hair build up! Twice a week in the heaviest traffic rooms works for me with only one pet, but I've seen posts...
by mrwgt
January 11th, 2007, 9:08 am
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: March of the consumer robots
Replies: 1
Views: 737

March of the consumer robots

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6250621.stm

(Maybe that should be January of the consumer robots! :lol: )

Interesting article primarily about Asimo, but also mentions Roomba and Robosapiens, among others.
by mrwgt
December 21st, 2006, 1:16 pm
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: Civil rights for robots?
Replies: 0
Views: 648

Civil rights for robots?

Reality bytes: Robots could demand independence POSTED: 9:13 a.m. EST, December 21, 2006 LONDON, England (AP) -- Civil rights for robots? It could be coming. A study released by the British government says someday robots might become so advanced, they could demand their independence. The United King...
by mrwgt
December 21st, 2006, 6:43 am
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: brushes not spinning but vacuum stil works
Replies: 7
Views: 1281

I had a similar problem with my Roomba. I noticed it was running much more quietly than usual. I ran it through the diagnostic tests and discovered the brushes weren't turning. I got a regular Bic pen and poked at the brushes with it while in the diagnostic test mode where the brushes should be turn...
by mrwgt
December 19th, 2006, 2:36 pm
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: Roomba getting stuck in corner
Replies: 6
Views: 2816

Could the home base be the problem? You mention the corner is "not more than 3 feet from home base." Could it be that Roomba somehow manages to get past the home base to get into the corner, but it's picking up the IR beam and not getting out? My suggestion would be to move the home base t...
by mrwgt
December 12th, 2006, 2:40 pm
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: Roomba's and Christmas Trees
Replies: 3
Views: 4496

I block off my tree with a VWU, mostly to keep it from bumping against the stand and knocking it over. When I take the tree down I'll run Roomba around. I did use Roomba to clean up after a wreath. It shed all over the floor when I was hanging it. Roomba had no problem picking up the needles. They w...
by mrwgt
December 7th, 2006, 10:22 am
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: Roomba Haiku
Replies: 5
Views: 1077

How about a "dirty" Limerick:

There once was a geek who was a slob.
Everytime she thought about cleaning she'd sob.
The dog would shed
But she'd stay in bed
While the Roomba took care of the dirty job!
by mrwgt
December 5th, 2006, 2:21 pm
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: Does scooba replace roomba or both are needed for perfection
Replies: 4
Views: 1143

Scooba doesn't really vacuum - it blows dust and dirt out of its path into a small filter. Just as you would sweep before mopping, you need to remove large particles from the floor before running Scooba. I would recommend running Roomba first, then Scooba. Scooba is not the be-all-end-all cleaning r...
by mrwgt
December 4th, 2006, 8:11 am
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: Roomba to chase the mice away?
Replies: 2
Views: 4765

Hmm, that's definitely a new use! I don't think it would be very effective, though. Like you said, it would run only about 2 hours, then would charge for 3. So right there it's only working 40% of the time. I suppose you could get 3 Schedulers and program them to overlap so that at least one's alway...
by mrwgt
December 3rd, 2006, 7:37 pm
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: Roomba climbing furniture
Replies: 4
Views: 1497

Do you have dark carpet and/or rugs near the furniture in question? Sometimes Roomba thinks it's on the edge of a cliff on dark/black surfaces and tries to back away from the cliff. I had that issue with a black hall runner - kept finding Roomba trying to climba backwards up the wall. The easiest so...
by mrwgt
December 3rd, 2006, 8:28 am
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: should I get a scooba?
Replies: 3
Views: 1661

You should be careful using the Scooba on hardwood floors - make sure they are completely sealed before use! Otherwise, over time you will get damage as the water seeps into the cracks/scratches. I haven't been brave enough to try my Scooba on my hardwood floor yet (just on tile) because my floors a...
by mrwgt
November 30th, 2006, 3:26 pm
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: Area Rugs and Hardwood
Replies: 4
Views: 1961

I have hardwood floors with several area and throw rugs. Main issue: Tassles! If there are any tassles on your rugs, you'll have to do something so that Roomba doesn't suck them up into his works. There are several suggestions floating around on this forum. Basically, they boil down to cutting them ...
by mrwgt
November 15th, 2006, 11:27 am
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: New Roomba Owner And Loving It!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1313

The VW's can be used with both Roomba and Scooba. I have both kinds of robots and the VW's are used interchangably with both, no problems.
by mrwgt
November 15th, 2006, 8:50 am
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: Half price Scheduler at Buy.com!
Replies: 6
Views: 1724

If you read the description, it doesn't say anything about Scheduling capabilities. The picture is definitely a little misleading at best! Also, the manufacturer's "list price" is $249.99, which is much less than the $329.99 that iRobot is charging.
by mrwgt
November 14th, 2006, 2:31 pm
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: Is there a difference between the new and old virtual walls?
Replies: 4
Views: 1147

That's funny - I think of the skinny ones as the new ones and the pyramids as the old ones! The skinny ones resemble the one I got with my Scooba (except the scooba one is blue). My scooba VW operates exactly the same as the pyramids. Neither has scheduling capabilities. The skinny ones are much eas...
by mrwgt
November 9th, 2006, 11:00 am
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: Upgrading to "easy clean"
Replies: 4
Views: 1585

Upgrading to "easy clean"

I was wondering about upgrading my Discovery to the "easy clean" standard. The upgrade kit costs $40, including the bristle brush, the rubber brush, the side "whisker" brush, a wire guard, and the cleaning tool. My question is whether I really need anything other than the bristle...
by mrwgt
October 15th, 2006, 8:11 am
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: Mini roomba or Roobino?
Replies: 5
Views: 2239

I thought this was a family website! I've heard of smut on the internet, but this is outrageous! :shock:

Did you accidently leave Barry White on the stereo? Leave Viagra scattered on the floor to be sucked up?
by mrwgt
October 11th, 2006, 3:45 pm
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: My robots are ruling my flooring plans!
Replies: 8
Views: 1941

mrwgt and sorka2, do you use a normal Roomba on the rest of your floors? Does it scuff the finish with it's wheels or brushes? I've never had any problem with scuff marks from either the wheels or the brushes. I'm more concerned with the water from the Scooba getting down into the wood and staining...
by mrwgt
October 11th, 2006, 8:30 am
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: My robots are ruling my flooring plans!
Replies: 8
Views: 1941

I have hardwood floors throughout my house (except for the kitchen and bathrooms) and I haven't got up the nerve to use Scooba on the wood. I'm afraid that any scratch or gouge would let water in and poof! there go my nice floors! I just use roomba and occasionally a Swiffer cloth, with an occasiona...
by mrwgt
October 9th, 2006, 6:49 am
Forum: iRobot Roomba and Scooba Chat
Topic: Cleaning the roomba brushes of hair
Replies: 8
Views: 2333

I use a pen knife to cut the hairs. It's easier to get into the tight spaces at the ends of the brushes. The sharp tip works much better than the Roomba cleaning tool, which is too fat to fit between the hair and the brush sometimes. I would think the suggestion of the seam ripper would work pretty ...