Posted on 08/22/2014 4:16:37 AM PDT by Timber Rattler
A consumer group is predicting a rush for powerful vacuum cleaners as an EU ban on many best-performing products looms.
Which? said that from September 1, companies will be unable to manufacture or import any vacuums with motors above 1,600 watts under rules designed to boost energy efficiency and tackle climate change.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.sky.com ...
“When powerful vacuums are outlawed, only outlaws will have powerful vacuums.”
I see a new cottage industry in the making. Offering “hop up” kits for your vacuum. Sell 2,000 watt motors on the black market! Kinda like high-cap mags for your AR!
Knock Knock
Who’s there?
SWAT Team - Come out with your vacuums unplugged!
“SWAT Team - Come out with your vacuums unplugged!”
Charge, Felony Possession of a High-Powered Vacuum!
Morons. Vacuuming will just take twice as long. Same total energy used.
They really need to work on making the bureaucracy suck less and vacuuming up some of their powers.
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