Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

In the press today:-
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23711862-details/Dyson+with+more+revs+than+F1+racer/article.do

Product details:-

• Motor goes at 106,000rpm 'three times faster than any other motor'
• 200 watt motor
• 65/38 air watts (switchable power??)
• £129.99 GBP RRP, powered brush version £149.99

I think the devil will be in the other details, as we learn them. Presumably it's using the Dyson Digital motor? From the photo, the collection bin looks slightly deeper and has a more prominent release switch. It has improved max suction (DC16 has 36 air watts) so I'm presuming (nay hoping) that it can run in standard mode for more than 5mins and switch to a 'turbo' mode as needed?

I have prefectly good DC16, but I could be tempted by something with a longer run time and twice the already impresive suction for car cleaning.

M00seUK wrote:
Thanks for the post/news.

DIB

What is the noise level on this new dyson hand held?

Carmine D.

James Dyson Unveils DC30 and DC31

Model2 wrote:

Hello Model2 and thanks for the YouTube clip.  I was disappointed by it.  Despite its length its lacking a good demo of the new product.  Couldn't hear the questions and even answers on occasion.  James looks terrible in the video considering he is pitching his latest technology and product. 

My question about the noise level was answered.  My 12 year old lab was half asleep/awake about 3 feet away from the computer.  I turned the speakers on low [my dear Wife is asleep], when James hit the power button on the handheld, the motor squealed like a trapped pig, and my lab jumped up and ran out.

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

I opined that the noise and my lab's reaction was an anomaly.  So after my dear wife awoke, I tried again.  Lab in position about 3 feet away from the computer but this time awake and laying down.  Speakers on normal.  James hit the power switch with the revolving brush engaged.  Same reaction.  My lab was up and away in a flash.  She gave me a look from the hallway that asked why I was torturing her like this.  This is the very same pooche that follows me around the whole house when I vacuum with my upright ORECK!

Carmine D.

Hi Model2,

I also thank you much for the video link but have to say I am also unimpressed by Dyson's presentation. A lot of talk but little action.

I guess I'm beginning to think like Carmine. The thing I was waiting to see here was a real-deal demo. I am not overly concerned about the high-filtration capability of a battery operated hand vacuum as they are not used for long periods of time. This also negates Dyson's mention of the brushless motor and no carbon emissions -- a silly point for this type of vacuum. Furthermore, his even bothering to lend even five seconds attention to those issues made me doubt the man's line of thought. Too much science and too little practicality.

What I did notice, per Dyson though he did not say so outright, was that the battery/electronic system, as claimed, emulates the set-up for the Hoover Platinum stick vac -- it runs full speed for ten minutes and stops once full power can't be delivered.

I'll stick with my ten-dollar plug-in thingy and be happy for the time being I think.

Best,

Venson

Venson wrote:

Can i get a polisher attachment so i can clean and polish my woodwork?. Can i hook up my optima deep cycle battery  and use it allday,can i use an adapter and run it off 240 volts?. Can i use it for a cordless drill?. My, My,MY, how desperate dyson has become,Whats next the laundry stuff that runs on steam power??????

regards

MOLE

mole wrote:

I think Kirby is what you need.  It does everything.  

CarmineD wrote:

There was no smoke-and-mirrors "demo" of the product. All in attendance - media reps, journalists, etc. were gifted DC31s, allowing them to try the product out in their own home environment, and subject it to any task or performance test they should wish to.

Venson wrote:

I'm very sorry - what did the doctors say?