Brushroll
Is it not possible (and cheaper!!) to buy/import a DC17 brushroll and retro-fit it into a suitable U.K. model of Dyson Vacuum cleaner?? Or has Mr Dyson forseen this possibility and made all parts non-interchangeable??? I would have thought that with all the various models available (and a little ingenuity) it may be possible to build a 'custom' Dyson with all the features that you want, and less of those you don't.
Food for thought??
All best
Dave T
P.S. I do agree, however, that a Sebo or Kirby may clean deep pile more efficiently. ;-)
P.P.S. 110V tool transformers are quite cheap secondhand. buy one with a suitable wattage 'tool rating'. (Unless you intend to run your vacuum 24/7, that is... ;-) )