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M00seUK


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Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Original Message   Jun 25, 2009 10:06 am
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.

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CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #198   Aug 10, 2009 6:53 pm
Hello Severus:

WRT the potential advantage of a dyson handheld over the Dirt Devil in a blackout, consider this option:  For almost the difference in prices between a dyson DC31 and Dirt Devil [$280], the DD handcleaner user can purchase the best rated portable generator by Consumer Reports.  Pretty spivy!

Carmine D. 

Basic portable generator, 3,000 watts

Blue Max JD4000 *Est. $280 
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CarmineD


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Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #199   Aug 10, 2009 6:56 pm
Venson wrote:
Hi CArmine,

Please tell Mrs. D. -- Danke schön!

Best,

Venson



Hello Venson:

Jawohl.  Ich woll.  Sehr gut Deutsch mein Herr.

BTW, when Norma read my post to see if I had it all just right:  When she came to the part about the HOOVER Floormate, she quipped:  "And I never will!"  Stubborn German Fraulein. 

Carmine D.

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procare


Joined: Jul 16, 2009
Points: 192

Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #200   Aug 11, 2009 12:15 am
                      One of the big things that I hate about DC-16, DC-31 ,B &D, Douglas and other battery powered hand vacs is the life of the batteries and the cost to replace them.  I have not heard any of this in your conversation. It is said to have a cahrge of only 6 minutes at full charge. With 2 performance levels that means the higher performance will eat up the power faster. Hence a shorter use time. Batteries take time to charge. When I use a hand vac in my house I use it longer than 6 minutes. So a corded hand vac works better. ,so much for Dyson's high price 6 minute hand vacuum.

                                                                                                                                                      Procare

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #201   Aug 11, 2009 6:58 am
Hello Procare:

Very true on the battery life.  When I read the reviews about dyson's DC16 operation time, most users criticize the short time and in fact question whether it's actually even 6 minutes, saying it to be more like 4-5 minutes.  What really can be done in that short time for a household clean up application?  Severus has the best answer to date:  Polish the dyson with a dust cloth. 

Carmine D.

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #202   Aug 11, 2009 7:09 am
PS:  If I recall the cost of battery pack on the DC16 is $45.  More than the price of a Dirt Devil.

Carmine D.

procare


Joined: Jul 16, 2009
Points: 192

Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #203   Aug 11, 2009 11:48 am
 Back less than 20 years ago Electrolux had a decent handvac that was battery powered and two speed and lasted 15 minutes. The big problem was the battery life and cost to replace them. People I sold never left me because I acknowledged the problem early on and wouldn' sell them one unless they really wanted them.

                                                                                                                                              Procare

CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #204   Aug 11, 2009 1:02 pm
procare wrote:
 Back less than 20 years ago Electrolux had a decent handvac that was battery powered and two speed and lasted 15 minutes. The big problem was the battery life and cost to replace them. People I sold never left me because I acknowledged the problem early on and wouldn' sell them one unless they really wanted them.

                                                                                                                                              Procare


Procare:

You name says it all in this business:  You are a 'pro" and you "care."  A winning combination for going the long distance.

I sold Westinghouse canisters for a brief period after I threw HOOVER products out.  W-House were not the best vacuums on the market by a long shot.  I liked the sales rep.  A young Jewish college grad who got shafted by HOOVER and suffered a terrible personal tragedy: The unsolved murder of his 5 year old daughter.  When he jumped to W-House I put the entire line in my store.  I stood behind the products and that was the best selling feature I could make to the customers who bought them.  One of the best personal and professional experiences and joys in my entire business career.

Carmine D.

DysonInventsBig


Location: USA
Joined: Jul 31, 2007
Points: 1454

Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #205   Aug 11, 2009 6:34 pm
Not one bad-mouther has been able to belly up with a brand name and model from the cordless handheld category that out-sucks and out-filters the DC16.  Surprise, surprise.


DIB


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CarmineD


Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #206   Aug 11, 2009 7:40 pm
Belly up yourself DIB and tell us how many you bought/used and/or gifted away at $150-$200.  Before you criticize the splinter in your neighbor's eye, remove the plank from your own.

Carmine D.

 

 

DysonInventsBig


Location: USA
Joined: Jul 31, 2007
Points: 1454

Re: Dyson DC31 Handheld cleaner
Reply #207   Aug 11, 2009 8:17 pm
  DysonInventsBig wrote:
 Not one bad-mouther has been able to...  Q: [Can anyone] belly up with a brand name and model from the cordless handheld category that out-sucks and out-filters the DC16?  Surprise, surprise.


DIB

CarmineD wrote:
Belly up yourself DIB and tell us how many you bought/used and/or gifted away at $150-$200.  Before you criticize the splinter in your neighbor's eye, remove the plank from your own.

Carmine D.


Carmine’s out.

Anyone else have the answer to my straightforward and fair question (quoted above)?...   Anyone?


DIB
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