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ray2gill Sep 4th 2008 3:51 pm

Vacuum Cleaners
 
Sorry I know this subject has been done to death but -

for anyone who loves their upright Dyson or Maytag and is unable to take it to OZ this info may be of use.

I have just bought the Bissell upright - this machine is awsome. It is a special pet hair cleaning machine with special hair removing attachments. With an 1800 motor it is virtually self propelling.

As Dysons are so expensive over $1,000 this machine was a bargain at $399 with discount $339.

I am so impressed that I am now glad I left my old Maytag behind.:)

Antney Sep 4th 2008 3:53 pm

Re: Vacuum Cleaners
 
Why wouldn't you take your Dyson to Oz?

We brought our DC15 with us and just changed the plug, works fine.

Antney

spartacus Sep 4th 2008 4:03 pm

Re: Vacuum Cleaners
 

Originally Posted by Antney (Post 6750777)
Why wouldn't you take your Dyson to Oz?

We brought our DC15 with us and just changed the plug, works fine.

Antney

Let him down gently man.

Big Galah Sep 4th 2008 4:14 pm

Re: Vacuum Cleaners
 

Originally Posted by Antney (Post 6750777)
Why wouldn't you take your Dyson to Oz?

We brought our DC15 with us and just changed the plug, works fine.

Antney

Ah, the DC15 has a magno-coil - the one that can detect the reverse polarity in the earth's magnetic field in the southern hemisphere.

There are no others with this feature unfortunately i.e. your sucker becomes a blower on this side of the world.

ray2gill Sep 4th 2008 4:43 pm

Re: Vacuum Cleaners
 

Originally Posted by Antney (Post 6750777)
Why wouldn't you take your Dyson to Oz?

We brought our DC15 with us and just changed the plug, works fine.

Antney

Various reasons have been given on previous posts. Too old, want a new one etc..

ozzieeagle Sep 4th 2008 4:55 pm

Re: Vacuum Cleaners
 
Heh, funny you should be talking about Vacuum cleaners.

I'm sick of all the gunk that accumulates behind my entertainment centres and computer stations. Hence I was in the market for a high end handheld vac, Came up with this....http://www.petersofkensington.com.au...604961&cid=488

Retails at 299 bucks


Well blow me down, if Aldi, this week, dont go and do an almost exact replica, only difference I can see being the battery, not being lithium ion... Cost 49 bucks.... 900 watts cyclonic, no bags and lots of accessories.

Voila I've got my Fathers day pressie, and no more crap amongst all the wires behind my "systems"

Aldi to the rescue again.

cheekivimto07 Sep 4th 2008 5:00 pm

Re: Vacuum Cleaners
 
We brought our Dyson DC19 with us, (it's the one you pull along with you as you go) and i am so happy we did, its brilliant for getting in the corners and on the tiles. It has never lost any suction power, and it is also designed for pet hairs.

sapphire3 Sep 4th 2008 10:59 pm

Re: Vacuum Cleaners
 

Originally Posted by cheekivimto07 (Post 6750879)
We brought our Dyson DC19 with us, (it's the one you pull along with you as you go) and i am so happy we did, its brilliant for getting in the corners and on the tiles. It has never lost any suction power, and it is also designed for pet hairs.

How did you get every speck of dust off it?

Pollyana Sep 4th 2008 11:21 pm

Re: Vacuum Cleaners
 

Originally Posted by Big Galah (Post 6750806)
Ah, the DC15 has a magno-coil - the one that can detect the reverse polarity in the earth's magnetic field in the southern hemisphere.

There are no others with this feature unfortunately i.e. your sucker becomes a blower on this side of the world.

:rofl:

EvannTel Sep 4th 2008 11:32 pm

Re: Vacuum Cleaners
 

Originally Posted by Big Galah (Post 6750806)
your sucker becomes a blower on this side of the world.

That has some terrifying implications

crap coffee Sep 4th 2008 11:33 pm

Re: Vacuum Cleaners
 
Two years ago, my brother bought Dyson $1220 :eek: in Auckland. And, I really don't think it's a user friendly machine - It's very very heavy to move around and often get tangled. :mad: apart from you don't have to buy a filter every now and then, what's so good about Dyson? Not a big fan of Yankee's stuff.

I have got a Miele Vacuum in Welly - it's $1000. It does a better job than the stupid Dyson.

spartacus Sep 4th 2008 11:45 pm

Re: Vacuum Cleaners
 

Originally Posted by sapphire3 (Post 6751723)
How did you get every speck of dust off it?

With her vacuum.

spartacus Sep 4th 2008 11:45 pm

Re: Vacuum Cleaners
 

Originally Posted by crap coffee (Post 6751802)
Two years ago, my brother bought Dyson $1220 :eek: in Auckland. And, I really don't think it's a user friendly machine - It's very very heavy to move around and often get tangled. :mad: apart from you don't have to buy a filter every now and then, what's so good about Dyson? Not a big fan of Yankee's stuff.

I have got a Miele Vacuum in Welly - it's $1000. It does a better job than the stupid Dyson.

Totally concur. Rubbish they are.

crap coffee Sep 4th 2008 11:54 pm

Re: Vacuum Cleaners
 

Originally Posted by spartacus (Post 6751839)
Totally concur. Rubbish they are.

surely they are crap, aren't they? Whenever I visit home, Dyson drives me mad enough each time I use. sh!te :curse: and I blame my bro and ask Why hell on earth did you buy this xxxxing machine? I don't wanna vacuum here!

Don't bother buying Dyson. Get Miele. similar price better quality

spartacus Sep 5th 2008 12:00 am

Re: Vacuum Cleaners
 

Originally Posted by crap coffee (Post 6751875)
surely they are bloody crap, aren't they? Whenever I visit home, Dyson drives me very mad each time I use. sh!te :curse: and I blame my bro and ask Why hell on earth did you buy this xxxxing machine? I don't wanna vacuum here!

Don't bother buying Dyson. Get Miele. similar price better quality

"Calm down dear"

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