My Dyson DC14 Animal

[rootcyclone]

Ah right. Thanks. Again, the last time I had a DC07 was ages ago way back in 2004/2005. And that was an animal model too! Although it had the very first mini turbine head Dyson made, it was ok, but not that brilliant. The turbine head with my DC14 is so much better. Although I just want a DC07 because it was so revolutionary with that Root Cyclone technology!

 

[dysondestijl]

Dc07 is brilliant!

 

[parwaz786]

I love my Dc07 Origin,
I am on my 6th Dc07, I had 2 Allergy Dc07's Blue and purple UK/malaysian I think, but one of them was made in 2002
Dc07 Animal 2007 malaysian
Dc07 All floors with the titanium silver, later model malaysian
DC07 standard X2 both 2001 made british
and yh

 

[rootcyclone]

Right then! That's my decision made. DC07 All Floors BLUE it is off ebay (the one I've been looking at). Fully operational, just a bit dusty, that's all. I think it will need a good clean out to be honest, but that is no big challenge!

I'm really liking it here on VL. The people here are friendly and always happy to help! Thanks for welcoming me people!

I'll post a separate thread to this one when I get that DC07 All Floors BLUE off ebay.

Tim.

 

[parwaz786]

No worries mate my name is Tayyab btw, if you want my Skype, or Facebook then I will message you if you want it,
and PS All DC07's are the same, apart from non clutched and clutched models, Clutched models are quiet because theres no vibrating brushroll, and the latter Dc07's are loud because of the derooted cyclones, and the white Dc07 has a HEPA, my cousin got a White Dc07
I like the Dc07's which have purple bodies, like Allergy models, Low reach, Hepa+
etc.
I like the Dc07 animal, and Standard too I hate buying Dysons with a grey cyclone in the bin, it dont look good, I used my Dc07 origin cyclone for a while, then I decided to put the yellow one back on and WOW! it looks nice!

 

[ultimatevacman]

Just wondering guys, how do you find the DC14 compared to the DC07? As I've used a DC07 before, but never a DC14.

 

[rootcyclone]

The DC14 is much easier to get up stairs with it's Telescope reach wand system. It can reach high places easily with user comfort. The DC14 is shorter and a little bit lighter to carry

The DC07 doesn't have a Telescope reach system. But it has more places to store tools on it. It's a bit taller and a bit heavier.

Both machines are very good at what they do, vacuuming and leaving your carpets spotless.

I suppose it's what you prefer. A DC07 or a DC14. I prefer the DC14, but I do like the DC07 as that's where the 'Root Cyclone' technology started

 

[ultimatevacman]

Interesting, thanks for the info!

 

[rootcyclone]

No problem

 

[parwaz786]

Just curious Tim, but are you the guy who added me on FB?

 

[rootcyclone]

Yes I am

 

[madabouthoovers]

The Dyson DC07 is a must for any collector as it was the first ever multi-cyclonic cleaner, and also the most powerful suction model Dyson have made, especially the carpet only non-clutched models. It is also by far the most noisy model Dyson have made and much of the noise is from the cyclone assembly, as well as a very shrill YDK screamer motor with very little sound deadening.
They were also the most popular model selling from 2001 until 2009. They pick up very well and require very little maintenance of the pre-motor filter, but the belts on the clutched models do stretch and start to slip on older models, and are difficult to replace compared to the single belted non-clutch models.
Older models are now very fragile with the cyclone assembly becoming very brittle almost like an eggshell, and other parts liable to snapping off. The Animal model was very prone to the purple plastic getting brittle and also faded in the sunlight.
They were much sturdier than the latest DC40 and 41 models and had metal poles instead of plastic ones.

I would highly recommend acquiring a good DC07 for any collection and also the DC15 as this was the first "Ball" cleaner, and the DC15 is not that common either due to its initial high price and heavy weight.
Here is one of my DC07's and also my DC15, along with a couple of other Early Dysons:
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[madabouthoovers]

Here is a very early 2001 model "Brush Control" DC07, with the clutch driven brushroll, they were later known as the "All Floors". This one was made in Malmesbury in 2001, just before DC07 production was shipped off to the Far East - a very bad move by Dyson in my opinion with the latest models being very cheaply made and flimsy, especially the DC41. The biggest problem for me is that the DC41 is cheap and flimsy, but still demanding £410 - a price higher than that asked for the Miele S7510 which IS a superb quality Vac[this post was last edited: 7/22/2013-08:32]

 

[rootcyclone]

Nice photos! I hope to be getting a blue DC07 All Floors soon. I do agree that newer Dyson's need to made a little bit better.

The other day I found out the reason why Dyson moved production to Malaysia. Apparently James Dyson wanted to extend the current UK factory in order to speed up production and make newer machines. The local council turned down the planning application. So James had no choice but to move production elsewhere in order for a bigger factory.

It's a big shame, I wish Dyson products we're still made here in the UK. Afterall, the bagless Cyclonic vacuum cleaner is a British Invention.

 

[madabouthoovers]

Dyson could have got a bigger factory anywhere in the UK, but he decided to produce his machines in Malaysia solely as labour and production costs were much cheaper there. In other words, he started off well, but then got the greedy bug, and subsequently his machines have become much more flimsy and less durable than the old DC01 - DC14 models. Quality started to suffer from the DC18 onwards really, with the DC24 suffering loads of reliability issues with the brushroll motors, and small falls breaking the outer covers off the "ball" on the DC41 models.
I had a look at the DC41 in Currys and was very shocked at how bendy and pliable the main handle and shaft seemed, and whilst I am impressed with its looks and its design, I just wont buy one solely on the price of £400 for what is essentially a Far Eastern made plastivacs that just wont stand the test of time.

 

[parwaz786]

Cool Tim!
Steve:- I love your Dyson collection! its really nice, a Dc01 would go well in your collection too!

 

[madabouthoovers]

Parwaz, I will be getting a DC01 in due course when I find one locally in good condition, but I wont be driving halfway across the country for one though, nor will I be paying high postage costs, so I am a very patient man, and will wait for the ideal DC01 to come along - I would ideally like the DC01 DeStijl, as this is the most desireable one to have. I am only interested in Upright Dysons though, and the only cylinder ones I may consider would be the DC02 Clear or Re-cyclone, but they are very rare, and I may never find one in good condition.

 

[parwaz786]

Im Tayyab lol, but DW, and I agree with you, I wanted a Dc01 desyijl for like ayear till I was walking at the carboots and saw one there, I was like OMG Im dreaming! but it was actually mine

 

[myles_v]

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The dual cyclonic vacuum was invented by James Dyson. Filter Queen vacuums are bagless and cyclonic and they bought the patent for cyclonic separation in 1939.

 

[rootcyclone]

Patents do expire. Dyson Cyclone technology works a lot better. It is also amazing how James Dyson developed his Cyclonic vacuum cleaner. 5,127 Prototypes, Blood, Sweat, Tears, and lot's of people saying NO to him. But he succeeded. And no one else can make a vacuum like a Dyson vacuum.