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Post# 273691   3/27/2014 at 16:39 (3,654 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

I am after a DC17 as I would like a deep cleaning Dyson for my 1 inch thick (approx) carpet in my bedroom and for the new carpets we will be getting throughout the house.

So, What's the best way I can get a DC17 in the UK? Lowest price?

Many thanks
PS I would like to see brushbar pics


Post# 273714 , Reply# 1   3/27/2014 at 17:52 (3,654 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)        

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If your carpet is 1 inch thick, then you need a "Direct Air" cleaner, Not a Dyson.


Post# 273719 , Reply# 2   3/27/2014 at 18:07 (3,654 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota)        
Don't do it!

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The DC-17 has extremely sharp and stiff bristles they are actually painful to the touch. I actually sold my off to a pawn shop a few weeks ago i stopped using it because i felt it would cause damage to the carpeting.

Post# 273722 , Reply# 3   3/27/2014 at 18:18 (3,654 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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when I imported my dc28 it was quite expensive but as the dc17s are going cheap on ebay the only real cost you will have to factor in would be the import tax, what I always do is look at the cost of shipping and add £100 to it this will probably be lower than that but its always good to expect the worse. My dc17 still needs repairing I hope to fix it up.

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Post# 273726 , Reply# 4   3/27/2014 at 18:54 (3,654 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

Stan I would like a powerful vacuum with the design of a Dyson because Dyson is my favourite bagless vacuum. I want a bagless machine that does a good job and has nice features

Devin
I have been using a Dyson DC07 Origin on this carpet (3 rows of bristles and 290 AW) and I still need to go over the carpet a few times to pick all the durface dirt up. The carpet has dust inside it, I know it. I am currently using a DC04 with super glued brstles on it and that's still not aggressive enough but does a good job picking dust up.

Michael: Nice :D Hope your DC17 goes well, Thank you so so so much for sharing the link, I would like a DC28 but am worried about techy probs I might have in an exensive vac, and Am not sure if the brushbar is as still as the DC17? Thanks

BTW we have very thin pile carpets downstairs which are approx 1 cm and nothing lifts the pile up, even a brand new Dc25 out of the box couldn't lift the pile.


We have a busy household and my cousins who come over like to make mess all the time so we vacuum a lot but the carpet gets worn down. Looks like I need more than a beater bar


Post# 273743 , Reply# 5   3/27/2014 at 21:29 (3,654 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
you want a bagless machine.....

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That does a good job, and you're picking a WHAT? 

 

If you must have a 'bagless' machine, do yourself right and import a Fantom or Amway, those are the only two bagless cleaner I could ever recommend. All that Dyson will do to that thick carpeting is tear out fibers, that's all my Dyson ever do (I'm surprised I own two of them, maybe 2 1/2). 

What makes you think a Dyson is going to lift carpeting? There would never be enough sealed suction on such a cleaner to constitute carpet lifting.


Post# 273785 , Reply# 6   3/28/2014 at 08:44 (3,653 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)        

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Don't forget that if you do import a cleaner from the US, you will also need a converter to be able to use it as the voltage is different.

Why don't you just buy a vacuum in the UK that deep cleans better than a Dyson instead of importing one? It'll be a lot cheaper. If your Dyson is leaving surface dust behind (and we all know they leave a lot of embedded dust and dirt behind), then why not opt for a different brand? A Miele S7, Sebo upright, a recon Kirby or even something like a Vax Mach upright as they all have much better brushroll's than the Dyson and would subsequently pick up more from a deep carpet (despite the Vax's cyclone not being quite as efficient).


Post# 273786 , Reply# 7   3/28/2014 at 08:51 (3,653 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

I have a Dyson DC04. If that can lift carpets OK (Dual cyclone) then imagine a root cyclone! the DC07 was almost impossible tpo move, especially my Dc04 Absolute+ which we had in 2008.

I just want a DC17 cos that's a Dyson and Dyson has nice designs which are suitable for our home. I dont want a fragile brittle vacuum, we have a 5 bedroom 3 story house and it had loads of mixed flooring with different carpet thicknesses.



Post# 273788 , Reply# 8   3/28/2014 at 08:56 (3,653 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)        
I dont want a fragile brittle vacuum

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...then don't get a Dyson.

Post# 273789 , Reply# 9   3/28/2014 at 10:02 (3,653 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)        
An affordable machine...

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That would do a much better job cleaning that thick carpet in the bedroom would be a reconditioned Kirby which should be available in the UK.

 

What's more important to you, Looks or performance? It sounds like you would rather have a vacuum cleaner that looks cool and pretty and made out of cheap colorful plastic than a good "Direct Air" cleaner that can get your thick bedroom carpet really clean in just one or two passes. It just doesn't make any sense to me.

 

 


Post# 273793 , Reply# 10   3/28/2014 at 10:58 (3,653 days old) by jade_angel (Fort Collins, CO)        

Given what you've got, how about a Sebo canister with a power nozzle? In the US I'd recommend a Riccar/Simplicity, but they're not available with 240V motors, AFAIK.

Post# 273797 , Reply# 11   3/28/2014 at 11:21 (3,653 days old) by madabouthoovers ()        

Yes I quite agree with Mr SpTykes - Mr Parwaz should get a Kirby, they are not cheap quality plastic, fragile machines made in Malaysia. Mr Parwaz's life is just not complete without a Kirby.

Where there's pride, there's a Kirby as they used to say.

 


Post# 273807 , Reply# 12   3/28/2014 at 12:23 (3,653 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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Ive known two people who have had the Dyson upright but have gone and bought a second hand SEBO BS36 - a much more traditional vacuum but with infinite variable height control, big dust bag capacity and extremely quiet. It deep cleans too.

Post# 273809 , Reply# 13   3/28/2014 at 12:41 (3,653 days old) by baglessball ()        
Why is everybody trying to..

Talk him out of it?

He doesn't want a Kirby, or a Sebo. He wants a Dyson. Anybody would think you guys recieved commission! :D

I thought about doing this myself. Way back when. I would still love to try one of these machines. And I am pretty fond of Dysons. (What I seem to do now is buy a machine, try it, and sell it on. Just so I know what it's like..)

What I think you should consider is that it will be pricey! (machine + shipping + import charges + transformer) I think this is what put me off. If you get the machine and love it, great stuff!

But what about if you get it, and don't like it? Or get bored of? Or it destroys your carpet? (I went to Florida a few years back, and went straight to wal-mart to look at one of these. The bristles don't have any give in them. Now, I like a stiff bristle, but I think I would be cautious of using this machine regularly) It won't be so easy to sell the machine on, not without, what I would imagine to be, a big loss.

It's your decision to make though, just have a think about all the possibilities first.

I will however wait for the day Michael wants to sell me his DC17 for a fantastic price! :P

There isn't any harm in trying some other machines whilst you are making your decision though. Especially if you can sell them on easily if they turn out not to be the right machine for you.


Post# 273812 , Reply# 14   3/28/2014 at 13:14 (3,653 days old) by madabouthoovers ()        

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Post# 273815 , Reply# 15   3/28/2014 at 13:30 (3,653 days old) by baglessball ()        

Yeah, I get that.

But his question wasn't about what you thought of the Dyson. He has asked how he could get a Dyson imported.

If you were wanting information about importing a Kirby, how helpful do you think it would be for people to try to convince you to get a Dyson?

It wouldn't.



Post# 273817 , Reply# 16   3/28/2014 at 14:09 (3,653 days old) by madabouthoovers ()        

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Post# 273819 , Reply# 17   3/28/2014 at 14:23 (3,653 days old) by baglessball ()        

I don't understand why you would bother to add to a thread that you don't care for?

You don't like Dyson. That's okay, but some folk do. They work for some of us.

It appears childish to fill a thread up vacuum suggestions, when it is completely irrelevant to the topic of the thread.

And it's something I see here, over and over. It's boring.

If it's relevant, by all means brand bash. But otherwise shut up!



Post# 273832 , Reply# 18   3/28/2014 at 15:22 (3,653 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)        

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First off he never asked if you like dyson's He asked about importing one from the USA. 

I love very many vacuums and have a huge collection, Over 400 now.  

I love dysons and always will, being an engineer I appreciate the technology that goes into them. I have a 110v dc28 at home( we are 220v in SA)  and let me tell you something I have not seen a Hoover that can out clean it yet. If you haven't used it then you have no room to speak. 

I have over a 100 hoovers in my collection ranging from really old ones ( 1935) to the latest ones. 

 

I love the way that people say dysons are poor quality, ever owned a Hoover turbo power, They practically fell apart out of the box. When they were still popular here 20 years ago I as replacing 10 -20 back casing assembly's a week and don't think I am bashing your Hoover, I love the turbo power, Its one of my favorite Hoovers. I am busy rebuilding one at the moment. 

 

There are many people out there who love dysons, You Don't, Great, keep it to yourself and leave those of us who do like them to ask questions with out the constant negativity. 

 

 

 

 


Post# 273833 , Reply# 19   3/28/2014 at 15:25 (3,653 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)        

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Sorry Tayyab 

 

I forgot to add , inbox me and I will send you a list of what you will need and the size transformer you will need. I may even have a contact their to help you with this. I would suggest you buy a dyson rebuilt one from their website. Its not going to be cheap but it is fun having a vacuum no one else has. 

 

 


Post# 273837 , Reply# 20   3/28/2014 at 15:40 (3,653 days old) by madabouthoovers ()        

Ok Gsheen, whatever, we'll just have to agree to disagree about Dyson.




This post was last edited 03/28/2014 at 16:00
Post# 273839 , Reply# 21   3/28/2014 at 15:50 (3,653 days old) by DaveTranter (Central England, U.K.)        
Brushroll

Is it not possible (and cheaper!!) to buy/import a DC17 brushroll and retro-fit it into a suitable U.K. model of Dyson Vacuum cleaner?? Or has Mr Dyson forseen this possibility and made all parts non-interchangeable??? I would have thought that with all the various models available (and a little ingenuity) it may be possible to build a 'custom' Dyson with all the features that you want, and less of those you don't.

Food for thought??

All best

Dave T

P.S. I do agree, however, that a Sebo or Kirby may clean deep pile more efficiently. ;-)

P.P.S. 110V tool transformers are quite cheap secondhand. buy one with a suitable wattage 'tool rating'. (Unless you intend to run your vacuum 24/7, that is... ;-) )



Post# 273840 , Reply# 22   3/28/2014 at 15:52 (3,653 days old) by baglessball ()        
There is no need to argue.

Keep posts appropriate and set a better example for the younger enthusiasts on here.

Post# 273841 , Reply# 23   3/28/2014 at 15:54 (3,653 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)        
Parwaz786...

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You should read the article at the following link and then think twice about wanting a DC17:

 

voices.yahoo.com/what-think-dyson...


Post# 273852 , Reply# 24   3/28/2014 at 17:17 (3,653 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

Thank you all so much especially Steve, Shaun and Gareth.
Well I think Dyson is not fragile, if you think they are then you must have had more experience with British Dysons which are very old.

How often do you see a DC14 with cracked parts? or a Malaysian DC07 Origin for example with broken bits? It's not as common as a DC01 soleplate or a DC04 crevice tool holder.

The DC17 might be perfect for me, or a DC28 because the Dyson design is the best for our house and we like Dyson. We want a more modern looking vac too, Kirby is kinda not my type. I't just because it's bagged and it doesn't look very stylish. Unless I may consider one if it's better than a Hoover TP1?1


Post# 273854 , Reply# 25   3/28/2014 at 17:22 (3,653 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        
why are people trying to convince him not to get it

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I think if you want something, get it, dont be discouraged by what people are saying Ive found my dc17 does not harm my carpet, this is probably due to the fact that mine is high quality, if you have a really expensive delicate carpet they yes expect some damage to occur, from the description of your carpet you shouldn't really have any issues, the dc17s are really quiet until you recline it aha, and the reverse handle configuration (for me anyway) took some getting used to. I genuinely think you would love a dc28 if you bought one, they are really good, I will get some pictures of mine as well as the dc17+brush roll shots for you, as for the transformer, well those aren't expensive or difficult to get hold of at all, Im sure there are loads of people as well as me who will help you with that.

Post# 273855 , Reply# 26   3/28/2014 at 17:28 (3,653 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
DC07 broken bits,

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Handle release, tubing, bin, I cannot even use my DC07 over such (why would I even use this thing on carpets?). I will vote,however,to the older Dyson cleaners being more quality over newer models, they seem far simpler and better than this cheap modern status symbol the brand has become.


Post# 273856 , Reply# 27   3/28/2014 at 17:29 (3,653 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        
Agreed

Cheers Michael! :) I would love to see pictures, Thank you so much for taking the time to actually show me the pictures of the DC17 brushroll
I would like to find a nice DC17 that works 100% because unfortunately they are not available in the UK :(
I would love a DC28 too, but am worried about the technical Air muscle technology failing, and once it breaks, it breaks


Post# 273868 , Reply# 28   3/28/2014 at 17:46 (3,653 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        
technical Air muscle technology failing

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unless you go over a really thick carpet or jam it purposely I doubt it will break, my one works just fine I got it manufacturer refurbished as they test them rigorously so I know I wouldn't get a dodgy one. and all the airmuscle is, is basically brush roll adjustment, click the link and watch from 5 mins onwards and that is basically the airmuscle, oh god that video is sooo cringey aha,

CLICK HERE TO GO TO thekirbylover's LINK


Post# 273869 , Reply# 29   3/28/2014 at 17:50 (3,653 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

Cheers , but the video don't work :/ Thanks though : )
I agree, I guess Dyson will last if they are treated well


Post# 273870 , Reply# 30   3/28/2014 at 17:52 (3,653 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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okay try this link sorry

CLICK HERE TO GO TO thekirbylover's LINK


Post# 273871 , Reply# 31   3/28/2014 at 17:58 (3,653 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

No need to be sorry :) Thank you for making such an interesting, detailed video I actually favourited it too XD

Post# 273872 , Reply# 32   3/28/2014 at 17:59 (3,653 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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Tayyab - have you checked your local Gumtree?

Post# 273876 , Reply# 33   3/28/2014 at 18:07 (3,653 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

I regularly check my Local Gumtree and eBay atleast 2X a day, if not more and I do not find what I want all the time, only rarely, like once a month


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