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iMacDaddy


Electrolux UltraOne EL7070, Bissell BigGreen Deep Cleaning Machine

Joined: Oct 30, 2007
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Americanizing a Dyson DC04?
Original Message   Mar 17, 2009 11:00 pm
I found a brand new Dyson DC04 in the UK selling for $231 USD, and I'm curious to know how easy (or hard) it would be to swap all of the electrical items with those from a US spec DC14. Will this be a possibility? Or would a simple outlet converter box suffice?
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DysonInventsBig


Location: USA
Joined: Jul 31, 2007
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Re: Americanizing a Dyson DC04?
Reply #4   Mar 18, 2009 1:56 am
iMacDaddy wrote:
<BR> <BR>Have you ever bought a refurbished Dyson from Overstock? When Dyson refurbishes a product, does that mean they replace all of the worn parts, including the clear bin and clear floor nozzle cover with new parts to make the machine appear brand new? I never understood what factory reconditioned/refurbished really meant in terms of product condition. I think a friend would be interested in that white DC15 they have on there. I myself just ordered a new DC23, but I thought it would be cool to get a brand new DC04 and own one of the early original Dyson vacs (possibly made in Malmesbury, not Malaysia).

Agreed, owning a DC04 would be cool.  Why not put a 220v outlet in your home, I did.  A 220v. outlet and converting a 110v. extension cord (for the extra length) DIY cost - around $50.  I have a DC05 and it is VERY COOL using a non-American vacuum that I feel out-maneuvers all other canisters and uprights.  It’s the same model James Dyson demoed for the Queen (and it is lavender - lol).

The factory refurbs are supposed to be real good.  A friend bought one from Big Lots and said "It looked new".

FYI, even though the DC15 receives lots of praise from owners, for some it can feel somewhat heavy.

DIB

P.S.  I like your name...  I too am a father and use a Mac (laptop).


bucks03


Joined: Feb 17, 2008
Points: 76

Re: Americanizing a Dyson DC04?
Reply #5   Mar 19, 2009 2:55 pm
That would be good.  I have a Dyson DC04 and love it.  Be careful which DC04 you go for as some are made in Malaysia.  Mine is a Malaysian made DC04 which the Dyson factory put the DC07 printed Brushcontrol head on it.  I'm not bothered (well have had it for 7 years now)  the Dc07 has the same head on it but mine isn't from Malmesbury UK.
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