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Avg. price:~£60Power:1200 WCapacity:20 LWeight:4.8 kgNoise Level:?Tank Material:steel

TOTAL TAVC12201 Review: Compare 37 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Ash Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Ash Vacuums category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Ash Vacuums category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

▲Better than 53% of ash-vacuums
7.5

Technical Score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Ash Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Design, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Ash Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 60% of models
Score components

60%

8.2

Performance

25%

7.4

Filter & Accessories

15%

4.8

Design

▲Better than 60% of ash-vacuums
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Ash Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Ash Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £60
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Verdict

The TOTAL TAVC12201 is a specialized 1200W ash vacuum cleaner designed for safely clearing debris from fireplaces, pellet stoves, and barbecues. It features a large 20-liter iron tank, an 18 kPa suction capacity, a 30mm diameter suction hose measuring 1 meter in length, an attached 200mm aluminum tube, a washable HEPA cartridge filter, and 3 integrated wheels for smooth mobility. Key advantages include its lightweight 4.8 kg build, robust suction power, and a large tank capacity that reduces emptying frequency. However, its operation is constrained by a relatively short 2-meter power cable and a strict requirement to only vacuum cold ash below 40°C to prevent internal damage.

Technical Specifications of ash vacuum TOTAL TAVC12201

Technical Score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Ash Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Design, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Ash Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 60% of models
Score components:

60%

8.2

Performance

25%

7.4

Filter & Accessories

15%

4.8

Design

7.5
TOTAL TAVC12201 has a technical score of 7.5 points, which is higher than 59.6% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Ash Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Ash Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Ash Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Ash Vacuums category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
TOTAL TAVC12201 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 77.7% of products in this category.
1.0
TOTAL TAVC12201 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 77.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Ash Vacuums category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Ash Vacuums category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.2
TOTAL TAVC12201 has a value-for-money score of 8.2 points, which is higher than 47.9% of products in this category.
Wet & Dry
no
Wet & Dry
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This ash vacuum is limited to dry cleaning; this feature is present in 9.6% of ash vacuums.
Cordless
no
Cordless
no
▼ Worse than 7% of models
This ash vacuum requires a power cable; this feature is present in 7.5% of ash vacuums.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This ash vacuum operates without a dust bag, a feature found in 98.9% of ash vacuums.
Power
1,200 W
Power
1,200 W
▲ Better than 46% of models
Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
This ash vacuum has a rated power of 1,200 W, which is higher than that of 46.2% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 45.2% of them.
Capacity
20 L
Capacity
20 L
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <10 L – >20 L
This ash vacuum has a container capacity of 20 L, which is larger than that of 55.3% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 37.2% of them.
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Tank Material
steel
Tank Material
steel
▲ Better than 54% of models
This ash vacuum uses steel for its tank, which is more durable than the tank materials used by 54.3% of ash vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 24.5% of them.
Power Cable Holder
yes
Power Cable Holder
yes
▲ Better than 44% of models
This ash vacuum includes a power-cable holder, a feature found in 56.1% of ash vacuums.
Power Cable Length
2 m
Power Cable Length
2 m
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
This ash vacuum has a power cable measuring 2 m, which is shorter than that of 54% of ash vacuums and the same length as that of 21.1% of them.
Operating Radius
3 m
Operating Radius
3 m
▼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
This ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3 m, which is smaller than that of 57% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 19% of them.
Suction Hose Diameter
30 mm
Suction Hose Diameter
30 mm
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
This ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 30 mm, which is narrower than that of 95.7% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 1.4% of them.
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HEPA Filter
yes
HEPA Filter
yes
▲ Better than 13% of models
This ash vacuum includes a HEPA filter, a feature found in 86.8% of ash vacuums.
Sponge Filter
no
Sponge Filter
no
▼ Worse than 6% of models
This ash vacuum does not include a sponge filter; this feature is present in 6.4% of ash vacuums.
Washable Filter
yes
Washable Filter
yes
▲ Better than 11% of models
This ash vacuum uses a washable filter, a feature found in 89.4% of ash vacuums.
Automatic Filter Cleaning
no
Automatic Filter Cleaning
no
▼ Worse than 12% of models
This ash vacuum requires manual filter cleaning; this feature is present in 11.7% of ash vacuums.
Reinforced Metal Hose
yes
Reinforced Metal Hose
yes
▲ Better than 3% of models
This ash vacuum includes a reinforced metal hose, a feature found in 96.8% of ash vacuums.
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TOTAL TAVC12201 vs the average ash vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceDesignFilter & Accessories
  • 2 L more container capacity
    Capacity
    20 L
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 L – >20 L
    This ash vacuum has more container capacity than the average ash vacuum (20 L vs 18 L). The average ash vacuum has a container capacity of 18 L.
    20 L vs 18 L
  • 1 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction Pressure
    18 kPa
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <10 kPa – >20 kPa
    This ash vacuum has a higher suction pressure than the average ash vacuum (18 kPa vs 17 kPa). The average ash vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa.
    18 kPa vs 17 kPa
  • More durable tank material
    Tank Material
    steel
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This ash vacuum uses steel for its tank, a more durable choice than the average ash vacuum’s metal.
    steel vs metal
  • 3 more wheels
    Number of Wheels
    3
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This ash vacuum has more wheels than the average ash vacuum (3 vs 0). The average ash vacuum has 0 wheels.
    3 vs 0
  • 2 L more container capacity
    Capacity
    20 L
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 L – >20 L
    This ash vacuum has more container capacity than the average ash vacuum (20 L vs 18 L). The average ash vacuum has a container capacity of 18 L.
    20 L vs 18 L
  • 1 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction Pressure
    18 kPa
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <10 kPa – >20 kPa
    This ash vacuum has a higher suction pressure than the average ash vacuum (18 kPa vs 17 kPa). The average ash vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa.
    18 kPa vs 17 kPa
  • More durable tank material
    Tank Material
    steel
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This ash vacuum uses steel for its tank, a more durable choice than the average ash vacuum’s metal.
    steel vs metal
  • 3 more wheels
    Number of Wheels
    3
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This ash vacuum has more wheels than the average ash vacuum (3 vs 0). The average ash vacuum has 0 wheels.
    3 vs 0
  • No blower function
    Blower Function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This ash vacuum does not include a blower function, while the average ash vacuum includes a blower function.
  • 23.1% heavier
    Weight
    4.8 kg
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% heavier: this ash vacuum is heavier than the average ash vacuum (4.8 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    4.8 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • 5 mm narrower suction hose
    Suction Hose Diameter
    30 mm
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
    This ash vacuum has a narrower suction hose than the average ash vacuum (30 mm vs 35 mm). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    30 mm vs 35 mm
  • 0.5 m shorter power cable
    Power Cable Length
    2 m
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
    This ash vacuum has a shorter power cable than the average ash vacuum (2 m vs 2.5 m). The average ash vacuum has a power cable of 2.5 m.
    2 m vs 2.5 m
  • 0.5 m smaller operating radius
    Operating Radius
    3 m
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a smaller operating radius than the average ash vacuum (3 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    3 m vs 3.5 m
  • 6.33x less popular
    TOTAL TAVC12201 is less popular than the average ash vacuum (1 vs 6.3).
    1 vs 6.33
  • 33.3% more expensive
    TOTAL TAVC12201 is more expensive than the average ash vacuum (£60 vs £45).
    £60 vs £45
  • 6.33x less popular
    TOTAL TAVC12201 is less popular than the average ash vacuum (1 vs 6.3).
    1 vs 6.33
  • 33.3% more expensive
    TOTAL TAVC12201 is more expensive than the average ash vacuum (£60 vs £45).
    £60 vs £45
  • No blower function
    Blower Function
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This ash vacuum does not include a blower function, while the average ash vacuum includes a blower function.
  • 23.1% heavier
    Weight
    4.8 kg
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% heavier: this ash vacuum is heavier than the average ash vacuum (4.8 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    4.8 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • 5 mm narrower suction hose
    Suction Hose Diameter
    30 mm
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
    This ash vacuum has a narrower suction hose than the average ash vacuum (30 mm vs 35 mm). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    30 mm vs 35 mm
  • 0.5 m shorter power cable
    Power Cable Length
    2 m
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
    This ash vacuum has a shorter power cable than the average ash vacuum (2 m vs 2.5 m). The average ash vacuum has a power cable of 2.5 m.
    2 m vs 2.5 m
  • 0.5 m smaller operating radius
    Operating Radius
    3 m
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a smaller operating radius than the average ash vacuum (3 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    3 m vs 3.5 m

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about TOTAL TAVC12201?

  • Powerful 1200W motor provides strong suction power (>= 18 kPa) for fine dust and ash.
  • Large 20-liter steel collection container allows for extended use without frequent emptying.
  • Equipped with transport wheels and a carrying handle for easy mobility.
  • Dual-filtration system featuring a pleated filter and pre-filter effectively traps fine dust and prevents rapid clogging.
  • Sturdy iron tank and durable construction designed for safe ash containment.

What customers dislike about TOTAL TAVC12201?

  • Short 1-meter suction hose limits the reach and flexibility when cleaning deeper areas.
  • Short 2-meter power cord often requires an extension lead for convenient placement.
  • Only intended for cold ash removal and cannot handle hot embers or glowing debris.
  • The 30mm tube and hose diameter may struggle or get blocked by larger bits of unburnt debris or charcoal clumps.

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