Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] The one tool we have never discussed here!

From: Bob Kegel <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 18:21:14 -0800

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We have a Dyson DC07 and are very happy with it. It=E2=80=99s a 2003 model =
and still sucks like new. It rarely clogs, and when it does, can be easily =
cleared without tools.  The crevice tool, brush, and upholstery tool don=E2=
=80=99t come adrift. The cord is really long, enough to do three rooms from=
 the same outlet.

It=E2=80=99s easy to maintain. The main filter is washable; the HEPA filter=
 is supposed to be lifetime. I replaced it last year because it was inexpen=
sive. I=E2=80=99ve had to replace a few parts but they=E2=80=99re easy to f=
ind online.

I like the bagless design. The clear hopper lets you see when it=E2=80=99s =
full and it can be emptied in a few seconds. The money we haven=E2=80=99t s=
pent on bags probably equals the purchase price.
Bob K

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From: John Miller <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 18:36:57 -0800

On 1/31/2016 6:21 PM, Bob Kegel wrote:
> We have a Dyson DC07 and are very happy with it. It’s a 2003 model and
> still sucks like new. It rarely clogs, and when it does, can be easily
> cleared without tools.  The crevice tool, brush, and upholstery tool
> don’t come adrift. The cord is really long, enough to do three rooms
> from the same outlet.

We have a Beam central vac, put it in when we remodeled 2003ish.  Was 
not cheap.  Paid someone to do the plumbing.

The main sucking unit has been great.  The collection bin capacity is 
not industrial-dust-collector sized, so you need to empty it roughly 
monthly.

I've had to replace one wall socket wherein the electrical contacts came 
apart.  Actually, my then-eight-year-old daughter did most of the work, 
with me handing her tools.  That's why it's upside-down compared to the 
rest, but it works fine and I'm not going to change it.

We also put in a couple 'vac-pans' (kick open the duct, turns on the 
motor, sweep your detritus over and it magically disappears) that have 
proven a bit fragile, I've replaced both once and have to replace 
another one now 'cause the electrical contacts have failed.

The Beam power-brush head unit has needed repair a couple of times, 
couple drive belts wore out, power brush clogged up with dog hair and 
broke the cover under the brush once, most recently the neck that 
connects the head to the pipe cracked.  The good news is that it's a 
remarkably simple design and comes thoroughly apart with a total of 
about three snap clips and eight screws, and the 'net drops parts at 
your doorstep quite cheaply, so after paying a local vacuum shop for the 
first belt change none of the subsequent failures has cost more than $15 
to fix.

John.

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From: Richard Beels <[email-masked]> mail.megageek.com>
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 19:22:30 -0500

Go here and read this guy's AMAs: 
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/316tx6

The guy's advice is spot on.  I have a Miele canister and the wife 
loves it.  It was $700 but sucks like a vaccuum should.

If you want to do carpets, you'll want an adjustable-height powerhead.

And we have a $100 B&D dustbuster-type model (BDH2020FLFH) that is 
great for a quick zip around the corners and edges.

At 01/31/2016 at 14:57, Shakespearean monkeys danced on 
[email-masked]'s keyboard and said:
>OK, I need some help trying to buy a new household vacuum.  I have a 
>2 floor house, carpets on the top floor, hardwood, area rugs,  and 
>linelomun on the first floor. (two units isn't out of the question)
>
>I don't mind vacuuming if I have a good unit.  In the past, I even 
>tried a commercial backpack mounted one, but it was poorly designed 
>(and VERY expensive.)
>
>I don't mind if it's heavy, I just want to make sure that it has a 
>quick wand to pull out and get corners and such.  On board tools is 
>a must, BUT they have to be out of the way.
>
>My current dust devil constantly has the tools falling out or in the way.
>
>I don't need HEPA filters or anything (but I did love the Rainbow 
>vacuum that used water as the filter.  I just wish they had a 
>'messenger bag' style canister unit.)
>
>I prefer upright. and I don't want to have to replace bags.  I have 
>no problem cleaning a reusable filter.
>
>I'm even thinking 'whole house unit', but the installation might 
>take a while I need something in the meantime. 8>(
>
>Price isn't a factor FOR A GREAT UNIT.  I don't like 'stick' or 
>'rechargeable' models.
>
>With that said, anyone have any suggests?
>
>OB SHOP CONTENT- If I get a new vacuum, I'll take apart this one and 
>build something stupid with it! 8>)
>
>
>Sent from my Commodore 64 on a 2400 Baud Modem.
>Eric P
>"Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a 
>rational being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your 
>territory." Ralph Waldo Emerson

Cheers!

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