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Importing US vacs to UK? |
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Post# 273714 , Reply# 1   3/27/2014 at 17:52 (3,654 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)   |   | |
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Post# 273719 , Reply# 2   3/27/2014 at 18:07 (3,654 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota)   |   | |
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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# 273743 , Reply# 5   3/27/2014 at 21:29 (3,654 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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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# 273788 , Reply# 8   3/28/2014 at 08:56 (3,653 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 273789 , Reply# 9   3/28/2014 at 10:02 (3,653 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)   |   | |
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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.
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Post# 273793 , Reply# 10   3/28/2014 at 10:58 (3,653 days old) by jade_angel (Fort Collins, CO)   |   | |
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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# 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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Post# 273812 , Reply# 14   3/28/2014 at 13:14 (3,653 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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Post# 273817 , Reply# 16   3/28/2014 at 14:09 (3,653 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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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.
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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.
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Post# 273837 , Reply# 20   3/28/2014 at 15:40 (3,653 days old) by madabouthoovers ()   |   | |
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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# 273840 , Reply# 22   3/28/2014 at 15:52 (3,653 days old) by baglessball ()   |   | |
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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)   |   | |
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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# 273854 , Reply# 25   3/28/2014 at 17:22 (3,653 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )   |   | |
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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.
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Post# 273855 , Reply# 26   3/28/2014 at 17:28 (3,653 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 273868 , Reply# 28   3/28/2014 at 17:46 (3,653 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )   |   | |
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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,
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Post# 273869 , Reply# 29   3/28/2014 at 17:50 (3,653 days old) by parwaz786 ( )   |   | |
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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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Post# 273871 , Reply# 31   3/28/2014 at 17:58 (3,653 days old) by parwaz786 ( )   |   | |
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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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