Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

I received this "teaser email today: http://links.mkt2388.com/ctt?kn=1&m=2735925&r=MTgwOTM1MTgzMTcS1&b=0&j=NzgxMTAyODMS1&mt=1&rt=0
Anyone know what's up with this??

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Wow, quite a lot of jealousy here I see!  Once again, if the design of the Air Multiplier was so obvious, why didn't any of y'all think of it first? 

What an awesome fan that is, and watching Jack's (Model2) video demonstrations only makes me want one even more.  I heard about the Air Multiplier around 6 months ago from none other than Tom Gasko.  He was under the impression that it would be a bladeless ceiling fan, and from what I hear there's a ceiling fan in the works, but it now makes sense that Sir James would bring it out as a table fan to gauge the public reaction.  Not to mention giving time to iron out the quirks involved with adapting and producing a light kit for it as well.  And (aside from a select few posts on here and other similar sites...) it seems the public reaction to the AM as a whole has been favorable.  Either way, the AM ceiling fan should be a solution to a HUGE problem that has plagued us for decades...vibrating, dusty, wobbly ceiling fans that produce mostly choppy air, or do not seem to move any air at all on lower speeds.  Offering an optional built-in heater would be a good idea as well, for homes that are either without central heat or overly drafty.  Along with the "jet-engine" appearance, I predict that 40 years from now it will be looked at in the same way we look at "mod" fixtures from the 1960's today.  Sleek, cool, and a perfect combination of design and functionality.  May even add to the value of homes that have them installed!

While we're on the subject of new Dyson innovations, Tom suggested that there are more in the works where this came from.  Among them will be a juice extractor that can juice an entire orange without halving it or adding any of the bitter zest to the juice.  That's been a big complaint of mine for a long time regarding juicing oranges with an extractor and why I've always preferred to use a simple reamer-type citrus juicer.  There will also be a toaster that is completely sealed from the escaping moisture from toasting bread, and a dishwasher that converts hydrogen peroxide into a cleaning agent by means of an ionic charge plate. 

On the vacuum front, the self-propelled MotorDrive is in the process of being test-marketed here in the States.  Not entirely sure what the model will be, perhaps either DC29 or DC32, but I should find out more in the near future.  It is similar in appearance to the DC28 (except no cam actuator to adjust the brushbar), with four motors.  Two DDMs for the suction and brushbar, respectively, and two servo-motors for each rear wheel.  The brushbar will be driven off a simple gearbox, which puts to rest the myth of switched-reluctance motors not being able to produce any torque.  Are they as powerful as traditional carbon-brush universal motors at the moment, no, but they can obviously produce enough torque to drive a gearbox.  In that situation, at least with the DDM, speed is at an advantage, producing enough power off reduction gearing without sacrificing brushbar speed (and subsequently cleaning performance).  The self-propulsion system is what is most unique, addressing the problem of steering difficulty that has plagued Kirby, Hoover, etc.  When the handle is turned either to the left or right, it will engage the respective servo-motor providing effortless power steering.  It is the most responsive and innovative drive system to date, utilizing electronics similar to a joystick to control the drive rather than complex linkage.  Due to the self-propulsion electronics in the handle, this will also be the first Dyson upright not to have the wand in the handle for above-floor cleaning. 

Between Dyson, Tacony, and Miele, it's nice to know someone well-rounded in the industry to provide this great information.

Take care everyone,
MH

P.S. Carmine, I hear where you're going, there will be an amalgam of AM01s to provide air circulation, and DC07s for you, Mole, and David Oreck to clean the place with...what can I say, guess they have good taste in vacuums and fans down there too

Hello MH:

It's nice to know the way of dyson future by way of Tom thru you.  I'll wait to see what comes, if and when it does.  There have been soo many promises made here about future dyson products that never materialize.  We could devote a thread to it. 

On the Air Multiplier press to date, it's been negative primarily for 4 reasons: 

• There most definitely are blades but  are hidden in the stand.
• Very noisey compared with conventional fans.
• Unrealistically high price based on the competition.
• No better for fanned air than a $10 bladed fan. 

These are opinions expressed by the expert sources that review such products and I noted concurred to by the opinions of posters.  Do an internet search and read the latest about the Air Multiplier.  I was kine and gentle by saying hilarious.  Others called dyson more colorful names.

Carmine D.

PS MH:

I should add another poignant comment by an expert about dyson marketing.  And I paraphrase:  Dyson's product approach has been to reinvent existing technology, add a high premium, and watch the cash registers ring. 

I add, with the assistance of others here,:  That may have worked with vacuums [at least up to 2009] which normally cost $200-$300.  But for $10 fans?  That's a huge leap of marketing faith and money from $10 to $330.  Some on the internet have said much less complimentary things than this.  I doubt seriously if jealousy has as much to do with these comments as much as plain old "how will it sell in Peoria" common sense and realism.

Carmine D.

Motorhead wrote:

I won't know first hand what it will be like down there but look forward to the card carrying dyson folks there to let me know.  

Carmine D.

I don't think you're seeing jealousy so much as the stupidity of the new Dyson representative of the forum.  Tom did at least know what he was talking about with respect to the technology.  He might have gotten into a Rainbow like sales pitch at times, but he at least brought something interesting to the conversation.  I do enjoy the updates from Tom, and wish him well in his new job as vacuum cleaner museum curator.  Unfortunately the new Dyson rep is an idiot bore.  Please provide more updates. 

So was the cam used to push the nozzle into the carpet considered a success, or will it be dropped from future models?



Motorhead wrote:

Of course the next benefit that Dyson could take on is a hair dryer. On the basis that most hair dryers have no filters on the back (granted some do) to clean the back fan of dust, the air blade could be used for that, as well as heat producing fans...

vacmanuk wrote:

Really.  No filters in "most" hand held hair driers.  On what do you base your conclusion?   

Carmine D.

vacmanuk wrote:
The next new thing will be the bigger,stronger, supersized ball barrow, there are plenty hanging around not being used,lets see the smart engineers can change the color, maybe use a carbon fibre tub mount a multiplex c d player on the handle. attach the new cordless fan i mean airmultiplier, for keeping the user from overheating, And use the cordless hand vac for the smaller particles that the shovel misses,although you have to get them all in under 6 minuets.

STOP SIR JIMMY JUST STOP., Is goldman handleing the sale to tti...............

regards

MOLE

CarmineD wrote:
A removable mesh 'pre-motor' filter is standard on most hair driers these days. At least the hair drier in our house has such a feature.

vacmanuk wrote:
Not a practical move since hair dryers need all the air they can get especially due to the fact that at least in the U.S. the their big selling point is high-wattage. Also they are devices that people want to use and forget till they are needed again and thus should be kept simple. If you're not accustomed to a maintenance regimen for your comb or brush you're not going to give a moment's thought to a hair dryer. Hair dryers also easily qualify as disposable appliances.

Most that I've seen have metal mesh screens or grills to keep hair and coarse material from being drawn into the area where the fan and heating element are. If patterns are the same as with vacuum owners, users will probably not bother much with the upkeep of a hair dryer with filters for even finer particles. Fine particle filters left uncleaned will quickly lead to decreased air flow thus causing the hair dryer to overheat, catch fire and/or cause the user injury possibly leading to lawsuits. It is not worth a manufacturer's time to "over invent".

Venson