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Hertz

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Why Dyson is different.
Original Message Jul 10, 2010 4:06 am

A really cool insight to the workings behind the company and how they develop what I believe to be some the most well designed vacuums with overall good-great build quality in history.

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vacmanuk

Location: Scotland UK
Joined: May 31, 2009
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Re: Why Dyson is different.
Reply #121 Mar 19, 2011 8:48 am

CarmineD wrote:

Hello DC18:

Dual motors combine for a full 12 amps of power. That's probably the most amps for full size USA vacuums, including those rated for commercial grade. Which if translated to wattage would be the equivalent of 1200-1300 max.

Carmine D.

Nope. It isn't as easy as that. The SEBO X4 has 10.8 amps but 1300 watt UK power. 12 amps doesn't equate to 1200 - 1300 but rather 1400 watts or more.

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CarmineD

Joined: Dec 31, 2007
Points: 5894

Re: Why Dyson is different.
Reply #122 Mar 19, 2011 2:26 pm

vacmanuk wrote:

Nope. It isn't as easy as that. The SEBO X4 has 10.8 amps but 1300 watt UK power. 12 amps doesn't equate to 1200 - 1300 but rather 1400 watts or more.

Hi Vacmanuk: The variable is the difference in currents between the USA and UK. 110 vice 220. Wattage on UK vacuums substantially exceeds USA. Appliances listed with wattage greater than 1500 are more than likely wired separately in the USA for 220 volts, like washer, driers, heaters, etc.

Carmine D.

Here's the physics law:

The conversion of Amps to Watts is governed by the equation Watts = Amps x Volts

For example 1 amp * 110 volts = 110 watts

This is a list of USA appliances designed for 120 volts.

Typical Wattages of Various Appliances

Here are most examples of the range of nameplate wattages for various household appliances:

Aquarium = 50–1210 Watts
Clock radio = 10
Coffee maker = 900–1200
Clothes washer = 350–500
Clothes dryer = 1800–5000
Dishwasher = 1200–2400 (using the drying feature greatly increases energy consumption)
Dehumidifier = 785
Electric blanket- Single/Double = 60 / 100
Fans
- Ceiling = 65–175
- Window = 55–250
- Furnace = 750
- Whole house = 240–750
Hair dryer = 1200–1875
Heater (portable) = 750–1500
Clothes iron = 1000–1800
Microwave oven = 750–1100
Personal computer
- CPU - awake / asleep = 120 / 30 or less
- Monitor - awake / asleep = 150 / 30 or less
- Laptop = 50
Radio (stereo) = 70–400
Refrigerator (frost-free, 16 cubic feet) = 725
Televisions (color)
- 19" = 65–110
- 27" = 113
- 36" = 133
- 53"-61" Projection = 170
- Flat screen = 120
Toaster = 800–1400
Toaster oven = 1225
VCR/DVD = 17–21 / 20–25
Vacuum cleaner = 1000–1440
Water heater (40 gallon) = 4500–5500
Water pump (deep well) = 250–1100
Water bed (with heater, no cover) = 120–380

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CarmineD

Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: Why Dyson is different.
Reply #123 Mar 19, 2011 2:29 pm

DC18 wrote:

It was interesting to see both youtube videos, Riccar look impressive! Did anyone read the comments as well on there they were interesting to read too! One thing to look out for and will be interesting over the coming years is European Union want to bring in the Energy Label system to Vacuum Cleaners to show there ratings on similar areas to the Energy label System on other white goods (washing machines, fridges, dishwashers etc....). They also want to bring in max wattage (amps in the USA?) to vacuum cleaners for Uprights and Canisters, as it's been mentioned that the wattage of motors since the 1960 typical 500 watts has increased to over 2000 watts today. So it will be interesting to see where vacuum cleaner technology and design will go if and when this comes in. I personally think motor wattage has gone way too high on vacuum cleaners as it does always mean higher motor wattage better pickup which is what the consumer mainly thinks! It's down to airflow and agitation is it not which equal air watts!? Out of interest where what is the amps of both motors in the Riccar Tandem airflow machines? DC18

DC18 and all:

Here's an interesting recent article with topics related oft talked about here but for washers in the USA. Enjoy. Whenever the gov't gets involved [read Congress] watch out. Carmine's law: Whatever objective the law tries to achieve, just the opposite results.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704662604576202212717670514.html

Carmine D.

adamlau

Location: Los Angeles
Joined: Mar 19, 2011
Points: 21

Re: Why Dyson is different.
Reply #124 Mar 20, 2011 2:09 am

Interesting thread. I figured Dyson to be a dirty dog over six years ago, from day one. From perfecting the Dyson dump-shake-and-run technique to the wiping of the fine dust left along the bottom rim of the canister to the pressure washing of the cyclone unit against the advice of the manual, us longtime owners must surely be aware of its shortcomings by now. Three units later, I can safely say that I will likely never purchase a Dyson again. Chalk up my previous Dyson buys to ignorance. Back then if someone had mentioned Miele, Lindhaus, or SEBO, I would have scoffed. Who? What? No thanks. The most expensive brand of vacuum at the local department store is Dyson. Thus and therefore, Dyson must be the best. And I want the best. Kirby? That is for old-timers like my parents. I am young and I want something shiny and new. Dyson, or bust. Never thought to visit an independent dealer to expand my horizons. Thank goodness for the advent of online forums, review sites and shopping options, less I continue to be caught in the Dyson marketing loop forever.

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