OT:Hoover repair - Dyson

Nothing sucks like an Electrolux.

mine only does dysons and henrys. Largely because die-soons are expensive so a £70 bill is acceptable, and Numatics are so simple that you can refurb one in half an hour.

And how long did it last. During the more than 20 years I had a DC01, it needed a new hose for the wand, and I had to cut a few inches off the mains lead where it entered to machine as it has frayed a bit. That's it.

In fact, it was still working when I took it to the tip, but the rotating bush housing that picks up the grot was badly worn. Also management was complaining that it was a bit heavy. So we got a newer model some 5 years ago which has given no trouble.

So I conclude that they must be very popular and the other makes aren't. Afer all, My Dyson is worth a bob or two, that doesn't happen from selling stuff that doesn't work.

I can't remember. But I wasn't compelled to get another. And I think I took umbrage to the sticker on it that said "100% suction 100% of the time" which isn't true is it?

Most of my vacuums have died at least partly as a result of demanding the kids help with chores. I've a Miele that's not currently in use that I can't bring myself to chuck that's never been the same since I had to pull it to bits to get an entire biro out of it.

We've 2 Shark NV680s that i've been very happy with.

He was very good at publicity - how many people think he invented the cyclone?

And 'digital' motors!

I've never been sure how he got a patent for his cyclone technology, as it had been used in industry for God knows how long.

His ballbarrow was an innovative idea though - less likely to sink into soft ground and less likely to tip over when maneuvering.

Very good at 'designer' devices. Which many are happy to pay through the nose for.

Is it really a problem to buy and change a bag on an upright cleaner once in a while?

Would you pay a lot extra for a car where the cabin air filter never needed replacing?

Yes, my father installed cyclone dust extraction systems through the

However, after a few years of "what a good idea" they seem to have stopped being made, presumably because they aren't actually all that good.

There are because no domestic cleaners use a true vacuum (like in 'the vacuum of space'), they use 'suction' that at best causes a pressure drop / partial vacuum, along (often) with vibration / physical aggravation (or even cleaning fluids). ;-)

Cheers, T i m

Near everyone seemed to say what a good idea they were - yet I've never seen them used on a building site. Although I've never seen a Dyson vacuum cleaner used by a pro either.

That sounds interesting. What did they do?

..except Monica Lewinski

Interstingly, our Monica, aka a mouth organ, is the only instrument which you suck as well as blow.

Probably both. There's very good parts availability, both from Dyson themselves and on the aftermarket (plus plenty of used ones to buy and part out). Whereas you might get an Electrolux in and then not see another one for ages - not worth keeping the parts in stock.

Theo (currently watching ebay for bits to upgrade his Dyson)

Sabotaged them so they didn?t have to do the chores.

My Morphy Richards Bulldog vac (looks like a Henry) imploded a few days ago. Luckily I only had one more bag for it and they are now unobtanium.

Whenever the hose kinks the lid visibly dips as the internal pressure drops. Finally the lid imploded and fired plastic shrapnel all around.

Pity, it had a variable speed and was very good at picking up DIY debris.

Anyone seen the hamster recently ?

Perhaps because it sounds like something a farrier would do?

Andy