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CarmineD
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Re: Why Dyson is different.
Reply #123 Mar 19, 2011 2:29 pm |
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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.
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adamlau
Location: Los Angeles
Joined: Mar 19, 2011
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Re: Why Dyson is different.
Reply #124 Mar 20, 2011 2:09 am |
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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.
This message was modified Mar 20, 2011 by adamlau
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