Taking the vaccum cleaner?
May 3rd 2004, 5:18 pm
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Taking the vaccum cleaner?
Can we take them? We have a dyson and as long as we give it a good clean will it be ok to take?
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May 3rd 2004, 6:15 pm
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Yes we are taking ours - as long as you give it a really good clean - all the removal companies said it was OK. I am going to replace the brushes ets before we go - that way it is less to clean!!!!
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Yes we are taking ours - as long as you give it a really good clean - all the removal companies said it was OK. I am going to replace the brushes ets before we go - that way it is less to clean!!!!
cheers
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May 3rd 2004, 6:42 pm
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Yes our shipper said we could take our Dyson too .Im not taking ours though its already had 2 replacement heads and this one is cracking now ,as we are renting our house here Ill leave it for the tennents to break 
May 3rd 2004, 11:47 pm
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I steam cleaned ours before we came and it WAS checked by customs. So just make sure its spotless and you should be fine:lecture: 
May 3rd 2004, 11:52 pm
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Wouldn't have left my Dyson behind!!!! In fact, when they packed I had a 20ft container and and overspill which they said would arrive at a later date.......they were going to put the Dyson in that......in the end it was put in right at the back of the container.....last thing in - first thing out 
May 3rd 2004, 11:56 pm
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You gota take the Dyson... We did and had no problems.
May 4th 2004, 12:01 am
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You lot are reminding me that I have to find the bags for the Bosch we brought over.
May 4th 2004, 12:13 am
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HAVE to take the Dyson! Forgot to clean mine properly before it was packed away so ended up bringing loads of English dust with me, no problems though....couldn't live without it!
May 4th 2004, 12:17 am
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For those of you who have not yet seen the light and got a Dyson, they do sell them here. We have just bought one.
I left our old one to the rellies when we came over, but as soon as i saw them on sale over here i pounced!!
I left our old one to the rellies when we came over, but as soon as i saw them on sale over here i pounced!!
May 4th 2004, 12:29 am
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We left our vacuum cleaner in the UK and bought a new one when we got here.
It is 220Watt and the bloody suction is so strong that if I have it on full power I can't lift the head off the floor. Have to have it on the lowest suction. It even lifts the vinyl off the kitchen floor when I get into the corners!!
Of course I have no idea what brand it is, but it was on special and only cost $175.00.
Never saw one in the UK with 220 Watts. Is this normal?
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It is 220Watt and the bloody suction is so strong that if I have it on full power I can't lift the head off the floor. Have to have it on the lowest suction. It even lifts the vinyl off the kitchen floor when I get into the corners!!
Of course I have no idea what brand it is, but it was on special and only cost $175.00.
Never saw one in the UK with 220 Watts. Is this normal?
Regards
May 4th 2004, 12:53 am
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I wonder where the point is that a vacuum stops being useful and becomes a liability. I would imagine you are close with that one.
I remember having an old 286 DX computer with a turbo button...
I remember having an old 286 DX computer with a turbo button...
May 4th 2004, 2:12 am
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Seems rather strange that people can become so excited about a vacuum cleaner or cyclonic cleaner, whatever it is. I havent seen the light and probably wont. Do you still have to buy those filters for them every couple of weeks or months? And what is the attraction with having to view all the crap you have collected in it, I cant think of anything worse than seeing it all. I can see that you know when its full, but does it really have to be on view?
May 4th 2004, 2:15 am
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Never brought a new filter in 4 years just clean it out.
The perspex view is good as you can see the dirt in there rather than on the floor!
The perspex view is good as you can see the dirt in there rather than on the floor!
May 4th 2004, 2:20 am
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Originally posted by migrantoz
Seems rather strange that people can become so excited about a vacuum cleaner or cyclonic cleaner, whatever it is. I havent seen the light and probably wont. Do you still have to buy those filters for them every couple of weeks or months? And what is the attraction with having to view all the crap you have collected in it, I cant think of anything worse than seeing it all. I can see that you know when its full, but does it really have to be on view?
Seems rather strange that people can become so excited about a vacuum cleaner or cyclonic cleaner, whatever it is. I havent seen the light and probably wont. Do you still have to buy those filters for them every couple of weeks or months? And what is the attraction with having to view all the crap you have collected in it, I cant think of anything worse than seeing it all. I can see that you know when its full, but does it really have to be on view?
Once you've had a Dyson NOTHING else will do!!!! Had mine for 5 year (or more?!) never replaced the filters etc. It feels very satisfying to know that you've sucked so much dust from you carpets!!! It always amazes me how much there is!! I used to think there muct be a magic dust maker built into the vacuum somewhere
May 4th 2004, 7:15 am
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Would definitely agree that once you've owned a Dyson no other vacuum cleaner will do!
Good to hear they're available in Aus now - thanks for that info
Good to hear they're available in Aus now - thanks for that info
