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BLACK+DECKER Flex Car Vacuum, 12V Corded (BDH1200FVAV), Iron/Red
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Brand | BLACK+DECKER |
Special Feature | Cord wrap,Washable Filter |
Filter Type | Cartridge |
Included Components | Integrated 4 feet flexible hose2-IN-1 Flip-up Brush / Wide Nozzle ToolLong Crevice Tool |
Is Cordless? | No |
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About this item
- Cleans vehicle dust, dirt and debris
- Vacuums hard to reach areas such as underneath and in between car seats
- 12V adapter fits into a Cigarette lighter Socket. Dustbowl Capacity: 19 ounce
- Patented 'motor in the filter' Technology allows the Hand vac to be ultra compact
- Cyclonic action spins dirt away from the filter maintaining optimum suction power
- Included Components: Integrated 4 feet flexible hose, 2 IN 1 Flip up Brush / Wide Nozzle Tool, Long Crevice Tool; Power Source: Corded V DC
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BLACK+DECKER Car Flex 12V Corded Handheld Vacuum (BDH1200FVAV)
The Car Flex 12V handheld vacuum is ideal for cleaning the cramped spaces of a vehicle. Its flexible hose, long crevice tool, and 2in1 wide nozzle tool + flip-up brush let you reach underneath car seats, in between cushions, and over the dashboard. This vacuum can be powered up using an adapter that plugs into your car’s 12V socket, and the translucent, bagless dirt bowl provides hands-free debris disposal.
Features and Benefits of the BLACK+DECKER Car Flex 12V Corded Handheld Vacuum
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Flexible hose4 ft. hose provides extended reach for thorough cleaning. |
Long crevice toolAllow easy access to hard-to-reach spaces, like underneath and in between car seats and over the dashboard. |
Compact convenienceMotor-in-the-filter technology and wraparound 16 ft. cable make this hand vac compact and easy to store. |
Convenient power on the go - handheld vac plugs right into your car
Adapter fits the 12V socket found in most vehicles.
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Product information
Brand | BLACK+DECKER |
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Special Feature | Cord wrap,Washable Filter |
Filter Type | Cartridge |
Included Components | Integrated 4 feet flexible hose2-IN-1 Flip-up Brush / Wide Nozzle ToolLong Crevice Tool |
Is Cordless? | No |
Capacity | 0.14 Gallons |
Wattage | 120 watts |
Form Factor | Handheld |
Color | Iron/Red |
Model Name | Black & Decker Auto Flex BDH1200FVAV Compact Vacuum Cleaner |
Product Dimensions | 11.9"L x 10.8"W x 6.45"H |
Amperage | 12 Amps |
Manufacturer | Black and Decker |
Number of Items | 1 |
Controller Type | Hand Control |
Control Method | Touch |
Style | Hand Vac |
Cleaning Path Width | 1.75 Inches |
Item Weight | 3.3 pounds |
ASIN | B014UZ00YQ |
Item model number | BDH1200FVAV |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #248,076 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #357 in Handheld Vacuums |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Specific instructions for use | Dual action |
Assembly required | No |
Warranty Description | 2 year limited warranty. |
Batteries required | Yes |
Import | Imported |
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Product Description
The black decker BDH1200FVAV 12 volt Flexi auto Vac features a unique integrated hose which allows you to reach all areas of your car where other hand Vacs cannot. The patented 'motor in the filter' technology allows the hand Vac to be ultra compact. It offers a long crevice tool for tight areas such as underneath and in between car seats. The combined crevice and soft brush is all in one tool for ease of use. This Vac has dual functionality it can be used as a traditional hand Vac or the handle can be removed for hard to reach areas. Cyclonic action spins dirt away from the filter maintaining optimum suction power, and a filter cleaning wheel for easy and hands free cleaning of the filter. It also features a transparent dust bowl allows you to know when to empty the hand Vac, and the side empty door is an easy to empty system which means all the dirt goes straight in the bin and your hands don't touch the dirt. The 12V adapter fits into a cigarette lighter Socket, and a 16 feet cable allows you to reach all areas of your car including the boot cable, and can be easily wrapped around the car Vac before storing it away. Includes: integrated 4 feet flexible hose, 2 in 1 flip up brush/wide nozzle tool, long crevice tool.
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Suction power | 3.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
Light weight | 4.6 | 4.3 | — | 4.4 | — | 4.7 |
Value for money | — | 4.6 | — | — | 3.8 | 4.7 |
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power source | Corded V DC | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
special feature | Cord wrap,Washable Filter | Bagless | Lightweight, Portable | Lightweight, Portable | Dry, Wet | Wet/Dry |
surface suggestion | All floors | Car | Carpet | — | Car | All floors |
capacity | 0.14 gallons | 0.5 liters | 1.2 quarts | 16.9 fluid ounces | 0.5 pounds | 2.5 gallons |
voltage | 12 volts | 20 volts | 12 volts | 8 volts | 12 volts | 120 volts of alternating current |
noise level | — | 80 decibels | — | 79 decibels | 70 decibels | 75 decibels |
model name | Black & Decker Auto Flex BDH1200FVAV Compact Vacuum Cleaner | BCHV001C1 | — | REVHV8J40 | — | AA255W |
wattage | 120 watts | 20 watts | 500 watts | 90 watts | 150 watts | 720 watts |
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Customers like the appearance, quality and ease of cleaning of the vacuum cleaner. For example, they mention it's well designed, does a good job and is easy to use. Some appreciate the weight and ease to use, but some disagree on power, value, and suction power.
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Customers like the quality of the vacuum cleaner. For example, they say it works great, is easy to use, and clean, and is still working good after one year. Customers also mention that the HEPA filter is nearly brilliant, and the vacuum itself is a perfect and sleek looking travel size. It works great for cat litter and food, and has no problems at all. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...So for now I give it 5 stars for quick delivery, features, functionality, and design." Read more
"...It is great because it does the job and is easier to take out and put away rather than lugging the house vacuum out.[July 26, 2018]..." Read more
"...Despite that, it still does a good job...yes, for heavy-duty cleaning it won't replace a more powerful vacuum, but for most occasions it is..." Read more
"Nice machine! Has good suction. The tools were easy enough to use, and they worked fine. The little tote bag holds everything nicely in storage...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning with the vacuum cleaner. They say it's a great little vacuum for fast clean ups, and is perfect for maintaining the cleanliness of the car. It's also perfect for getting all the dust and hair from your console, dashboard, or instrument. Customers also like the filter can be washed and reused, and it'll suck up dirt and sand.
"...It has a pre-filter screen and a washable pleated HEPA cone filter with spare replacements sold separately...." Read more
"...I also like how you can wash the filter and reuse it. The noise, again, is what you would expect for a vacuum, no louder or quieter...." Read more
"...not have to replace any filters...the pleated filter used in this is washable and re-usable." Read more
"...that get stuck into the carpet fibers of the floor mats are really difficult to clean. I still use the vacuum, but probably wouldn't buy it again." Read more
Customers like the weight of the vacuum cleaner. They mention that it's a compact unit, easy to empty, and has a small form factor. It's small enough to store in the back without taking up hardly any room. Customers also say that it is portable and handy. They say that the vacuum is sleek looking and fits easily under the passenger seat. However, some customers feel that the suction could be stronger.
"...Its compact size, not unlike “Dust Buster” style handheld vacs means the dust container is fairly small and would need to be frequently emptied...." Read more
"...This makes it totally portable inside or outside the car. I just carry the battery anywhere I want to vacuum...." Read more
"...The design is nice. It's a compact unit, easy to empty, and the 12V adapter is perfect for the car, with a long enough cord and hose...." Read more
"What a wonderful, versatile, lightweight wee vacuum cleaner for the car. Does the job as it's described...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the vacuum cleaner. For example, they mention it's well designed, convenient, and well thought out. Some appreciate the quality of the construction and the hose. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...now I give it 5 stars for quick delivery, features, functionality, and design." Read more
"...It's a nice unit and designed very well. I'll update my post if any issues ever come up, but so far this has worked like a charm...." Read more
"Very well thought out design...." Read more
"...The design is nice. It's a compact unit, easy to empty, and the 12V adapter is perfect for the car, with a long enough cord and hose...." Read more
Customers find the vacuum cleaner easy to use. They say the cord provided allows for easy access throughout the car, the tools are easy to put on and remove, and the filter is super easy to change. Customers also say it's convenient to have on hand and quick to clean up a quick mess.
"...I use this vacuum all the time now. It is so quick and handy that I grab it and clean up a quick mess with no problems...." Read more
"...very easy, which is where often more powerful vacs fail...." Read more
"Nice machine! Has good suction. The tools were easy enough to use, and they worked fine. The little tote bag holds everything nicely in storage...." Read more
"...-reservoir/cyclone collector is big.-filter is BIG and super easy to change, water washable no prob, could use a sponge pre-filter..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the suction power of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention it has pretty good suction, while others say it's not good.
"...has the advantage of a larger dust/dirt bin, but the suction is much weaker than this B&D, the latches on the wet/dry canister are easily..." Read more
"...this 5 stars, but like most 12 volt plug in vacs it is a little light on suction power...." Read more
"...That being said, I think it has pretty good suction. It picks up what you would expect, which is loose dirt on the rug...." Read more
"...However, I've found the suction power to be really lacking, and as a result, it's tough to get my car really clean...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it's a reasonable product for the price, well worth the price for quality, and a great investment. However, others say that it was a total waste of money and the most useless item they've ever bought.
"...thousands of items of Amazon and this is by far the #1 worst and most useless item I’ve ever bought...Heck, I’ll send you mine at no cost...." Read more
"...This one is a much better value." Read more
"...but the fact that it only has a cigarette lighter plug, it's useless anywhere else and I want a vac that is versatile...." Read more
"...It can not be used with a regular plug in the wall, so totally limited use." Read more
Customers are mixed about the power of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention it's powerful enough for their needs, while others say it lacks real power.
"The reason it didn't work for my vehicles was that it just wasn't powerful enough...." Read more
"...right up including the sand and pieces of asphalt, it is really powerful, you won't be sorry you purchased it." Read more
"Not to impressed!! This vacuum is not very powerful. It kinda sucks!!!" Read more
"...is very small and the suction is such that it takes a very long time to get the job done. Frequent stops to empty the cup...." Read more
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I needed a vacuum for the car and for around the house for quick pickups. I looked at rechargeable vacuums, but didn't like the short battery life. If the battery runs out, then you are left with putting it on the charger. I gave this one a try because it plugs right into the cigarette lighter, which means it is not limited in time of use. To convert the cigarette lighter plug to an power source suitable to use in the house, you can do a couple of things.
1) I already have a battery ups that outputs DC to a female cigarette plug, so for me problem solved ( 3.3lb 100W(Peak 200W) Portable Solar Generator (UPS, Power Inverter) - 40800mAh 150Wh Battery - Solar/AC/Car Charging Cable - 2 AC & 3 DC 12V & 2 USB Ports ). This makes it totally portable inside or outside the car. I just carry the battery anywhere I want to vacuum. I could see this being great for cabins where there is limited outlets. Example: you might want to vacuum out the boat.
2) you could get a wall AC to DC converter ( ALITOVE AC to DC Converter 110V ~ 240V to 12V 10A 120W Power Supply Adapter Car Cigarette Lighter Socket AC/DC Transformer for Car Vacuum Cleaner, Car Refrigerator and other Car Devices ). This would convert the DC cigarette plug into a standard household plug, so you can use it as a regular "pluggable" vacuum for around the house.
Notes: 1) read important comment below about converters. 2) the link to the converter should pull up a page that lists a 10A (amp) car converter. Double check to make sure this is the case as you have the ability to select many different amp converters from the same product page. 3) The battery UPS that I purchased is no longer available. I found another one that is similar for those interested: ACOPOWER 150Wh Portable Solar Generator Power Supply Energy Storage Lithium ion Battery Charged by Solar/AC Outlet/Cars with Dual AC Outlet, 3 DC Ports, 2 USB Ports (HY-S320)
I have read different reviews on the suction and basically, look folks, its running off 12V DC. It's not going to compare to a standup vacuum. That being said, I think it has pretty good suction. It picks up what you would expect, which is loose dirt on the rug. When you put your hand over the end of the nozzle, you can feel the suction against your hand pretty good. For what it is meant to do, I feel it has as good of suction as this type of vacuum could get. I am very happy with the performance.
They were smart about the design in the easy emptying of the unit. I also like how you can wash the filter and reuse it. The noise, again, is what you would expect for a vacuum, no louder or quieter. I am really happy with the purchase, and I am glad I went with this option over buying a rechargeable vacuum and having to deal with batteries dying after a couple of months (as I have read in reviews). I hope this helps! :) If you have further questions, please post and I will try to answer.
[+] Important about using household AC to DC converter:
To convert AC to DC, it is not enough just to perform the conversion. Another aspect you need to consider is the amount of amperage that can be drawn during the conversion. If the converter is only able to draw say 2 amps, this would be okay for powering a cell phone charger, but not a vacuum. The motor of the vacuum pulls much more power than a cell phone charger. Therefore, the converter will need to be able to handle a draw of more amps. A car cigarette outlet usually has a 15 amp fuse making 15 amps the upper limit of power being drawn from a cigarette lighter, so we know this device (or any cigarette lighter device) cannot be designed to draw more than 15 amps based on that alone. I read some other comments that says this vacuum draws up to 10 amps. I looked on my unit and could not find any information on amps or watts (i.e., if you know the watts, then you can calculate the amps). Regardless, I search and the largest AC to DC converter with a cigarette adapter that I found is 10 amps. There were others at 8.5 amps and 5 amps. Anything under 5 amps would definitely not be enough and would likely overload the converter as it would try to pull more amps that it is capable of handling. Under these circumstances, and with this information, I feel comfortable that if you want to power this vacuum indoors by using a household plug, your safest option is to use the 10 amp AC to DC converter that I listed in this review.
[July 31, 2017 update]
I use this vacuum all the time now. It is so quick and handy that I grab it and clean up a quick mess with no problems. Even things like spilling a little sugar or powder on the counter. Instead of wiping and wiping, I just grab this and it's done. It's a nice unit and designed very well. I'll update my post if any issues ever come up, but so far this has worked like a charm.
[October 6, 2017]
Just giving everyone an update. I am still using this vacuum, and it works great! I am glad I purchased it. I highly recommend it.
[June 3, 2018]
I found another use for this vacuum. It is great for picking up hair after an at-home haircut. It is great because it does the job and is easier to take out and put away rather than lugging the house vacuum out.
[July 26, 2018]
I just keep finding more uses for this vacuum. I have actually used this to suck up flies. When a fly is buzzing around a window or light, I just point the nozzle in that direction and try to follow the fly and eventually the fly crosses over the path of the suction. It works better for those little gnats or fruit flies that you get when buying pinnacle. Those babies buzz around a lot slower than flies, and I can usually suck them up pretty easily. It's great because I don't have to worry about knocking stuff over trying to smash them. Pretty cool.
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