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Thread Number: 8344
What about a nifty Dyson "Automatic Vac Wash"? |
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| Post# 92754 3/3/2010 at 07:57 (5,160 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
I just saw some video on YouTube showing how much fine dust is left in the cyclonic cones and shrouds of a Dyson dust container even after you dump the dirt. The guy was obviously trying to sell the benefits of bagged vacs over bagless. He was using a pressurized air pump to blow clouds of fine dust out of the nooks and crannies of what appeared to be a Dyson cyclonic assembly. Here's an idea for Jack, our Dyson King over in the UK (or shall I say Dyson "Prince"): Wouldn't it be great if Dyson invented a special washer/dryer that each dealer would have that could wash and dry the entire assembly in 10 minutes or less? Once a buyer bought a Dyson cleaner, s/he would be entitled to stop by any Dyson dealer as many times as they wanted, to have their dirt bin cleaned professionally by a self-service Dyson Vac Washer. While waiting, they could enjoy a cup of British tea and biscuits and watch TV in a nice little lounge! Kind of like a car-wash, but just for Dyson vacs. Now that would be customer service! | ||
| Post# 92755 , Reply# 1 3/3/2010 at 08:23 (5,160 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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Or even better..... | ||
| Post# 92759 , Reply# 2 3/3/2010 at 09:59 (5,160 days old) by shanonabc () | ||
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I don't see the need... Under normal household use there is not really any need to clean it out IMHO. I have a DC02 from ages ago... Still working brilliant... Same with my DC15 (which I have put so much dust through). | ||
| Post# 92782 , Reply# 4 3/3/2010 at 17:39 (5,160 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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I see what you are saying Jack....but....
I guess my thought was that Dyson could get more customers if they made it easier (and maybe fun) to clean their dirt bins. Some older folks and single widows, or people who just aren't mechanically inclined, might be more interested in the Dyson line if they knew that their dealer or retailer would take care of washing and sterilizing the guts of the vac every so often. It's not really about solving a problem in vacuuming - it's more about helping the customer have a nice clean Dyson to work with all the time. It would be a nice service especially for those who find it unpleasant or inimidating or impossible to clean it themselves.
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| Post# 92783 , Reply# 5 3/3/2010 at 18:02 (5,160 days old) by shanonabc () | ||
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There is no real need to sterilise the cyclone assembly... Its only going to be come a) unsanitary as soon as it is placed in the machine, and b) Average Joe shouldn't be cleaning it themselves... | ||
| Post# 92785 , Reply# 7 3/3/2010 at 18:16 (5,160 days old) by vintagehoover () | ||
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Lift off filter compartment casing. 
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| Post# 92786 , Reply# 8 3/3/2010 at 18:17 (5,160 days old) by vintagehoover () | ||
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Lift off the upper section... 
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| Post# 92787 , Reply# 9 3/3/2010 at 18:18 (5,160 days old) by vintagehoover () | ||
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Then you're at this stage...lift off the rubber gasket - this just sits in place. 
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| Post# 92788 , Reply# 10 3/3/2010 at 18:18 (5,160 days old) by vintagehoover () | ||
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| Post# 92789 , Reply# 11 3/3/2010 at 18:19 (5,160 days old) by vintagehoover () | ||
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Finally, the shroud assembly and the cyclone pack can be pulled apart. 
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| Post# 92790 , Reply# 12 3/3/2010 at 18:20 (5,160 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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OMG Jack - you are doing this just for little 'ol me? | ||
| Post# 92791 , Reply# 13 3/3/2010 at 18:20 (5,160 days old) by vintagehoover () | ||
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| Post# 92793 , Reply# 14 3/3/2010 at 18:22 (5,160 days old) by vintagehoover () | ||
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Voila! The complete cyclone assembly. It looks simple, but it's taken over 30 years of continuous development to GET this simple! The cyclone pack must be reconfigured for each new model to work with the precise dynamics of each machine. 
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| Post# 92798 , Reply# 16 3/3/2010 at 18:34 (5,160 days old) by vintagehoover () | ||
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Then we find 7 more torx screws to remove... 
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| Post# 92799 , Reply# 17 3/3/2010 at 18:35 (5,160 days old) by vintagehoover () | ||
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...and from here on, it's pretty much the same. 
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| Post# 92800 , Reply# 18 3/3/2010 at 18:36 (5,160 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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Again I say...it would be great if Dyson could invent a way
you stick the whole assembly in a nice automatic vac washer at the store, attach two hoses to the assembly where the air normally enters and exits, and voila - you've got a way of sending water through the system where the air once went. Then after a few cycles, the vac washer sends air through the same channels to dry it. You could even make the washer transparent so people can watch the process while they wait! Just thinking creatively here......it might add a whole new dimension to the Dyson concept. Even if this never sterilizes the cyclone assembly, at least customers will know that they are walking away with a freshly cleaned Dyson dirt bin. Maybe with some nice scented aroma as well! | ||
| Post# 92804 , Reply# 20 3/3/2010 at 18:59 (5,160 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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Gotcha.... | ||
| Post# 92991 , Reply# 22 3/6/2010 at 16:51 (5,157 days old) by hooverbaby (Dalton in Furness, UK) | ||
'Sleep is for humans' | ||
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