Dyson DC 41 MK11

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Thanks marcusprit it's something I thought about before in the past about cyclone technology and variable suction power. If it could be done without compromise on performance not sure Dyson would have that option on his vacuums, after all he has stated he doesn't like unnecessary buttons and dials on vacuums! Not that variable suction is can be very useful.

Like Parwaz mentions I was going to say they had a suction release button on the hose cuff on the clutch DC04's, they could put one of them on again. I don't recall my DC07 having one and the vents on the cuff (not sure my DC07 at the time had them!) don't think they do anything. Thats why the tools where designed with vents on them (crevice and upholstery tools) to stop them from sticking.

Dyson doesn't always carry over some of the good design features from older models I have found in the past when designing the new ones. The Engineers look at the old models to see what can be improved and a whole new machine is designed and engineered and that appears. They should take the good features from the older models and put into the newer ones! Unlike the DC41 MK2 which has just be improved upon!

Marcusprit do you find the DC41 MK2 to generate much heat from the exhaust air out of the side of the V Ball? Do you have hard flooring? If so how do you find the V ball (plastic) on the hard floor? I would be scared it would scratch it!
 
The exhaust air doesn't generate much heat, i've noticed the Felix can get quite warm but not the Dyson.
And yes i've used the ball on hard floors it hasn't scratched them. i can't see that being a problem.

You need to try one out. I really like this machine! :)
 
Thanks for backing up my personal findings as well. I also mentioned about the heat, or lack there of on the dyson compared to the felix. Also, I have yet to accumulate carbon dust on the post motor filter even after a months worth of use.

You will grow to love it. I still love my felix as it is a smart looking vacuum, great performance and easy to use, but I think at the moment, I am certainly leaning toward the dyson, which I never would have thought I would do.
 
Yes I'm starting to lean that way too.
One thing I've noticed is most of the exhaust air blows upwards and very little downwards which is a good thing as you don't want it blowing the dust away from the carpet and especially hard floors as you're vacuuming.
 
Yes, very good point worth mentioning.

One thing I have found is the hose tends to snag if you pull up on the extension wand to use the hose, and you make like a right angle at the hose, the hose collapses and the suction release valve kicks in, so what I do is place one hand round where the hose joins the connecter, and the other on the wand. NO fuss at all, second nature now, and it doesn't tip over when you use the hose, but follows you around, especially if you are using the hose from behind the cleaner.
 
Some of the Dysons have Carbon fibre filaments for cleaning hard floors. I wonder if they will add them to the DC41 brushroll?
 
Thank you marcusprit for answering my questions. Interesting to know there is no noticeable heat from the exhaust and its ok on hard floors. Yeah I know what you mean about the Felix but I've lowered the variable power so it's not on full I find half to three quarters power is fine for carpets and tool use less heat. I will go and try one out very soon. Glad your enjoying yours.

I know you mentioned the heat oliveoiltinfoil from your DC41 MK2 as well. I thought I'd asked you all that have one of these Dyson's what it was like. I wonder what the new DC40 would be like!?

One thing I do miss using my Felix is a hose and wand setup. The Felix is fine though and I have a Miele S7 for the extra reach when I can be bothered to use it. That's why I was looking at a SEBO X series. Thing is I do love my Felix for it flexibility. I must admit the DC41 MK2 looks good. Glad your liking yours too oliveoiltinfoil.
 
Oh don't get me wrong I still love my Felix too. I'm keeping mine.For bagged uprights you can't beat Sebo! :-)
 
You certainly can not beat SEBO for bagged vacuum cleaners!

I dont like the look of the DC50 brushroll think the full length nylon brushes are to thin compared to the normal brush turfs and I think they are not as stiff as other brushrolls. They could put a carbon fibre strip at the back of the soleplate to help reduce static on hard floors!
 
See, I quite like the look of the combo brushes that Dyson have added here - they're not original - but rather reminds me of the first Electrolux Ergorapido ZB271 I owned back in the 2000s.

As you can see, the thin brush roll was made up of squeegee rubber strips and then paint brush like bristles. It was useless on carpets unless the rubber squeegee strips were taken out (and either could be done for cleaning purposes). What the ZB271 lacked was mains power and extra suction power, both of which the Dyson DC50 has.

Im all for soft bristles with a home full of wool carpets.

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lol Sebofan, you beat me to it, I was about to call un-original on Dyson! 
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I hope that those brushes are for hard-floor use only, those bristles look like they wouldn't stand a chance on carpeting! but who uses an upright on hard floors? I have my Kenmore follow me anytime the tile needs a clean-up! 
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Hang on

BLAME the Panasonic Icon? Blame it? The fact it was slower was a GOOD thing! The faster the brush spins the less deep down the brush agitates! The fact it went slower was a good thing.
 
Actually I clean hard floors with a moving brush roll all of the time - unless the model I'm using has a brush roll on/off that actually works well with both functions. Here's where the joys of TTI's Vax Mach Air spring to mind again! Brush roll was terrifically soft, yet on hard floors with the brush roll off, impossible to move as it sucked down on the hard floor. Like moving a bag of potatoes with your feet!
 
I know, LOL but the faster it goes, the lesser the chance of it getting jammed, with similar brushbars :)
I do like the Panasonic Icon though
 

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