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Yep, the original wash head was probably the best performing of all. I did find it backbreaking to use though, having to stoop in order to keep it at the correct angle against the carpet while also working against the suction of the machine. In those respects I found the Ultra Rapide much more...

Sam, If the head you speak of is the black Ultra Rapide one as pictured below, it will work just fine with your 121. The Rapide 5130 I had years ago came with one of these, and that was a gravity fed machine too. Both this and the standard clear wash tool are fully interchangeable, although...

Glenste, First of all, may I ask what vacuum you wish to use the turbo brush with? As others have mentioned, airflow is important so it would be useful to know if your particular cleaner is powerful enough to drive a turbo brush satisfactorily. Also, while the majority of cleaners use a...

It's a good idea to switch the pump on for just a couple of seconds every month or so, as this will help to prevent it seizing up. Briefly running it dry like this won't cause any harm whatsoever. Vax used to recommend doing the same thing for their canister machines, which use a similar type of...

Oh, just remembered this video clip (see link below) showing a brief demo of the Host system. As you will see, it involves a fair amount of agitation, but the results are excellent for what is basically just an absorbent powder moistened with detergents and solvents. I'd kill for one of those...

Mieles7, Vorwerk brush rollers have indicator bristles for exactly that purpose. Note in the pic below the shorter tufts of red bristles at the end of the roller. Once the black bristles have worn down to the same length, you know it's time to swap them for a new pair.

Dry cleaning does have its place, although like any method, it suits some applications more than others. I used to use the Vorwerk system with Kobosan powder, and while it won't bring up a really filthy carpet, when carried out once or twice a year it does help to prevent soiled areas forming in...

The impact test is impressive to watch, but people don't replace the bin on their Dyson because a hefty lump of metal got dropped onto it from a height. They replace them because the bin flap hinges are thin and break easily. As for the "designed to survive 10 years" claim, I'm not entirely...

Always had great luck with Parcelforce when sending goods, and their depot is easy for me to get to which solves the problem of waiting in all day for goods to be collected. I don't mind paying a little extra for the convenience, and knowing that the parcel will usually arrive on time at the...

Judging by what I can see on the film clip and website, I can't see any reason why this couldn't be purchased as a spare part and used on any other Dyson with click-fit tools. It uses exactly the same fitting as every other attachment they currently produce. First thing that crossed my mind...

If there are no signs of blockage, the first thing I would check is the fan. Occasionally they can wear out in the centre, where they thread onto the motor shaft, causing a loose fit. The result is a fan that either slips or doesn't turn at all, even though the motor and brush roll work fine...

Oh yes, bagged all the way for a daily driver. But a bagless does come in handy for the occasional task that would otherwise use up a new bag at a rate of knots. It's rather like having a wet vac... I don't particularly like them for day to day use, but they're handy to have around for specific...

Sebofan, I've used a Corby and they are great for trousers and even jeans. The unit does switch off automatically once the selected time has elapsed, but don't feel you have to immediately remove the trousers afterwards. Leave them clamped inside to cool off until needed (overnight is fine), and...

It does depend on which Dyson model, as some had better separation than others. I know some early DC07s were notorious for letting all sorts of crap through to the prefilter, and have seen some that even had sand and hair on them. Mine has the "type 2" (rerooted) cyclone, and the filters do stay...

Nice score! These machines are very expensive to buy new, and the hallucinogenic graphics on the container are a hoot too. I know on the conventional 3-in-1 version, the black recovery spout can be removed and a dust bag fits in its place for dry vacuuming. Is the same possible with this model...

The Turbo Electric head shown in the eBay listing won't work with this particular cleaner unfortunately. It's actually intended for use with later Numatics that have the 24 volt power take off system, identifiable by a "figure 8" style socket on the front of the motor unit. Models with the red...

When using bagless cleaners I never overfill them. Once the dust passes the maximum fill level it often gets stuck around the shroud, and is a mess to clean out. As a general rule I just empty it when the fill line has been reached, or more often if I've just picked up something that I want rid...

Also, don't forget that direct air cleaners are typically of the soft bag type, and these do have a bit of an image problem. In many people's eyes they are considered to be old fashioned, like something your grandmother would have had. For example, during the 90s when I worked in sales, my...

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - in that order. That's what being "green" is all about, if it truly is your thing. But that would probably mean going without, or having old stuff instead of something shiny and new. This would, of course, never do. Wouldn't it be better if we could still buy nice...

Perhaps there needs to be an energy labelling scheme for vacuum cleaners, to include performance ratings. Subject them all to the same standardised dust pick-up test, and show the result as a percentage. Grade the cleaner on a scale from A-to-whatever, according to how well it cleans versus the...