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My new DC39 Animal |
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Post# 259722 , Reply# 1   12/16/2013 at 17:34 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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So firstly the machine is very easy to pull around thanks to its steering mechanism... The front hose outlet along with the bin twists from side to side to allow the machine to 'turn on the spot' |
Post# 259723 , Reply# 2   12/16/2013 at 17:35 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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A better look at the hose outlet design and steering mechanism |
Post# 259724 , Reply# 3   12/16/2013 at 17:38 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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The machine is classed as 'full size' and has a reasonable sized capacity. Although the carry handle for when emptying is a little small |
Post# 259726 , Reply# 5   12/16/2013 at 17:45 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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A potential blockage issue with this machine lies within the steering design. Where the hose connects to the machine the dirt passage then narrows as you can see in this pic. If you were to vacuum up something large it would become stuck here. The hose unclips very easily though so this is nothing major |
Post# 259727 , Reply# 6   12/16/2013 at 17:47 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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A nice feature I like about this machine is the way you release the cyclone / bin for emptying. You push the small round button and it sort of 'ejects' Here it is fitted |
Post# 259728 , Reply# 7   12/16/2013 at 17:50 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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When you push the button and the machine disengages from the bin the filter cone also springs up. I think this is Dyson's way of maybe trying to draw attention to the filters existence so that neglectful owners don't forget to wash it. It's as if it pops up shouting "I'm here! I'm here!" |
Post# 259729 , Reply# 8   12/16/2013 at 17:52 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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A lot of the reviews I have read for this machine say that the telescopic tubes are too short... I'm 6tf 3 and find them an adequate length... |
Post# 259730 , Reply# 9   12/16/2013 at 17:53 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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I'm a big fan of the new Triggerhead as I find it very efficient |
Post# 259732 , Reply# 10   12/16/2013 at 17:54 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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It is also VERY easy to steer into tight spaces as it uses ball technology |
Post# 259733 , Reply# 11   12/16/2013 at 17:56 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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A number of reviews have said that the head clogs very easily however I've found the opening in it to be no smaller than any other air driven brush an have so far had no issues |
Post# 259734 , Reply# 12   12/16/2013 at 17:57 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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The base of the head also articulates to maintain contact with the floor |
Post# 259735 , Reply# 13   12/16/2013 at 17:58 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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Post# 259736 , Reply# 14   12/16/2013 at 18:01 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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I'm not a huge fan of the new era style hand tools... The stair tool looks RUBBISH but actually does a decent job (although it is a little on the small side) I won't comment on the combi crevice and dusting brush. Would much rather have separate dedicated crevice nozzle and large dusting brush as found on the DC08 |
Post# 259737 , Reply# 15   12/16/2013 at 18:03 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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I really like the detachable handle design. For delicate jobs you can leave the handle attached to make use of the suction release valve |
Post# 259738 , Reply# 16   12/16/2013 at 18:04 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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Or attach directly to the hose for more confined jobs like the car |
Post# 259739 , Reply# 17   12/16/2013 at 18:07 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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The air outlet is very low down on the machine so no air is blown towards the user. It does however blow across the floor behind the machine.... I imagine this could cause 'dust bunnies' to be blown around on very dirty hard flooring |
Post# 259740 , Reply# 18   12/16/2013 at 18:10 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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The 'ball' idea on this machine is mainly just for show. A lot of the steering work is done by the two smaller wheels either side of the steering mechanism. There is also a smaller castor at the very front |
Post# 259742 , Reply# 19   12/16/2013 at 18:11 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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The hose is an adequate length... not the longest but certainly not the shortest... You soon get used to it |
Post# 259743 , Reply# 20   12/16/2013 at 18:13 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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The Triggerhead control is a very good idea... How reliable it will be only time will tell. The brush is controlled by this button on the handle - |
Post# 259744 , Reply# 21   12/16/2013 at 18:15 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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As you can see here when the button is pressed it briefly opens a larger air release valve on the handle. This activates a valve inside the cleaner head that stops the brush from spinning |
Post# 259745 , Reply# 22   12/16/2013 at 18:18 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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The Articulating Hard Floor Tool is superb and slides into the tightest gaps. I mainly use this for the bedroom to get under the bed ect ect |
Post# 259746 , Reply# 23   12/16/2013 at 18:21 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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It has a good sweeping action to make sure all dust is swept away while also having larger openings at the front for larger bits of dirt and grit. It also has no wheels to ensure a better contact with the floor surface - something that I prefer |
Post# 259749 , Reply# 25   12/16/2013 at 18:26 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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We had new carpets fitted the other day and I managed to over fill the Dyson to the point of suction loss on the landing alone! |
Post# 259750 , Reply# 26   12/16/2013 at 18:27 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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I kept a closer eye on it when vacuuming the new living room carpet - still over filled but not quite as bad.... |
Post# 259755 , Reply# 30   12/16/2013 at 19:28 (3,755 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 259756 , Reply# 31   12/16/2013 at 19:40 (3,755 days old) by vintagerepairer (England)   |   | |
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I did wonder this. As someone who would prefer to use the dedicated hard-floor tool for all hard floors as opposed to switching off the brush on a turbo nozzle, I couldn't see the value in the design for myself. |
Post# 259758 , Reply# 33   12/16/2013 at 19:48 (3,755 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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Nice Volvo S40/V40 there! I recognise the doors and side passenger fan vent at the front..
Try to remember that though whilst reviewers state otherwise, its all about what you find at the end of the day. I remember many moaning about the Sebo Felix hose clogging up - never found a problem yet with mine in 7 years and it has never stuck down with dirt. |
Post# 259760 , Reply# 35   12/16/2013 at 20:08 (3,755 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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Post# 259797 , Reply# 36   12/17/2013 at 05:06 (3,754 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 259799 , Reply# 37   12/17/2013 at 05:21 (3,754 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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I've got a DC41 going cheap... you should buy that instead of getting a 39 lmao |
Post# 259809 , Reply# 38   12/17/2013 at 06:18 (3,754 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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I absolutely Love my Dc37 ( our version of the 39 ) it was my favorite of all the newer dyson cylinders until I got my dc52 Cintec. Very nice machine
BTW I really liked the fact that on the Trigger head design you could switch the brush off to clean the hardfloors. Here in SA most houses have hardflooring and large rugs so you were constantly having to switch heads on previous models. It was one reason I always preferred dyson uprights. The new Cinetic has a the carbon fiber brush strips like the dc45 so you dont switch it off on hardfloors, It works a fantastically |
Post# 259811 , Reply# 39   12/17/2013 at 06:36 (3,754 days old) by Adamthemieleman (North Yorkshire )   |   | |
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Nice machine Matt. I would comment on the car too but, I'm more interested in your kitchen, looks lovely! I'm surprised the us and sa already have the cinetic and the hard, it surely can't be long before we get them? How are you finding the tangle free tool? Brilliant isn't it! |
Post# 259815 , Reply# 40   12/17/2013 at 06:58 (3,754 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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It amazes me how they change the mod number and spec slightly for different countries. Cute cat BTW! And Adam - the tangle free tool is superb... much more effective than a tradition mini turbo brush! |
Post# 259816 , Reply# 41   12/17/2013 at 07:17 (3,754 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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Adam
SA doesn't have the Cinetic yet :) I specially imported this one just couldn't wait That Tangle free turbine head the best thing since sliced bread, I can never get the cat hair off the blankets even with washing. This is the only thing that gets it off without sucking in the blanket the whole time. |
Post# 259939 , Reply# 42   12/17/2013 at 17:51 (3,754 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh)   |   | |
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Post# 259974 , Reply# 43   12/18/2013 at 06:45 (3,753 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 259984 , Reply# 44   12/18/2013 at 09:06 (3,753 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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LOL I'm thinking of sticking it on the bay for £200..... or I might just keep it.... not sure yet.... |
Post# 259985 , Reply# 45   12/18/2013 at 09:16 (3,753 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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