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On 2019-04-15 2:21 p.m., Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2019-04-15 11:48 a.m., wrote:
>> On Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:40:40 -0400, Dave Smith
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> On 2019-04-15 7:21 a.m.,
wrote:
>>>> On Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:32:23 +0700, Jeßus > wrote:
>>>
>>>>> Whatever happened to simple, decent vacuum cleaners that just worked,
>>>>> and worked well for a long time? Most all the newer ones have gimmicky
>>>>> technology and seem problematic and unreliable.
>>>>>
>>>>> I bought my Wertheim vacuum cleaner back in 2000 - very powerful and
>>>>> with a simple bag system. Still works perfectly - and I bought mine
>>>>> refurbished, I have no idea of it's true age.Â* It's been used on
>>>>> average twice a week over the years I've owned it. The bristles on the
>>>>> floor attachment wore down to the point where they needed replacing
>>>>> about two years ago, but that's reasonable wear and tear of course.
>>>>
>>>> You're both listening to what Smith says - I have a V10 Dyson and love
>>>> it.Â* I have cleaned the filter once in several months and as I pointed
>>>> out to Dave, at the time, it dried in about an hour because after I
>>>> rinsed it, I stuffed some paper towel into the cavity.Â*Â* I use it more
>>>> and more and the regular vacuum less and less.
>>>>
>>>
>>> I must have got a lemon with a known problem because they are sending me
>>> a new one. I am a pretty handy guy and can usually cope with mechanical
>>> problems. It is constantly clogging up somewhere. It can be the power
>>> head, the vent inside the canister, or the filter.Â* The instructions say
>>> to rinse out the filter and let it dry for 24 hours. After 24 hours and
>>> still not working, I thought something was wrong, but after another 12
>>> hours it was working, so 36 hours rather than 24. Okay...Â* Last week I
>>> had to wash the filter or Tuesday. Thursday, 48 hours later, it was
>>> still not working at all. On Friday it would start but started pulsing
>>> almost immediately and then cut out.Â* I took it out to the shed and used
>>> the air compressor to blow out dust from the unit and the filter. It
>>> should have dried the filter.Â* Yesterday, five days after washing the
>>> filter, it worked fine.
>>>
>>>
>>> I know there is a lot of dust and dog hair.Â* That was why I got the V10.
>>> It claimed to have been designed for that exact job.
>>>
>>> I like the ease of use. It is light and maneuverable. I like that it
>>> does a good job.... when it is working. I don't like that it takes so
>>> much maintenance and that I seem to only be able to use it once or twice
>>> a week.
>>>
>>> Apparently Dyson is aware of a problem because they are sending me a
>>> replacement.

>>
>> What size is the dirt cannister?Â* If less than a quart it will clog
>> easily with fur from multiple or large animals... probably okay for
>> one short hair cat or one small dog (no more than 15 lbs).

>
> It's not much more than a quart. If I am doing the living room and
> family room I can count on having to empty it twice.
>

Christ! A friend's visiting dog managed to clog up the filter on my
central vac. Perhaps you should limit the hounds' access instead!