laszlopanaflex
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Hello,
I'm a long time lurker, first time poster, and for the time that I've been reading posts here, I've also been keeping tabs on any info I can find on the Dyson Big Ball. Well, I finally got mine several days ago, and I figure I'd share my findings with you, should anyone here also be looking into buying one as well.
First and foremost: Size and Weight.
This machine is noticeably bigger and heavier, especially the Ball itself. It's 20 pounds, which makes it heavier than any of its predecessors, with the exception of the original DC15 Ball. Personally I don't mind the extra weight, for it really does make it feel better planted on the flooring surface. I look at it as the spiritual successor to the DC15, personally.
Refinement and Quality:
The spine of the machine is reinforced, and has no cutouts like with the DC40/41/50/65. Therefore, it feels much more sturdy and less flexible. The acoustics have also been improved dramatically. The motor is far quieter than previous models, and if anything, is drowned out by the sound of the airflow passing through the wand when upright, or the cleaner head when engaged.
Intriguing design bits:
I was rather intrigued that this machine has dual exhaust design with dual HEPA filters as well. I believe this design improves overall airflow by reducing back pressure, in addition to muting the sound from the motor. The dual HEPA filters work concurrently to dampen the exhaust air flow as well; you can hardly feel any airflow leaving the Ball. I also liked how each HEPA filter had its own polycarbonate enclosure....seemed like a nice quality touch when they could have just simply twisted them on their and left it at that (a la - DC40/41/50/65)
The cleanerhead now uses a soleplate that has no rugstrips, much like the DC50 cleanerhead. Although I have no doubt that improves cleaning performance dramatically, I have no scientific proof to back up that assertion.
The shroud has been downsized dramatically, and now employs a fine metal mesh screen. This definitely will help keep out sand and other particles from bypassing the outer cyclone.
An finally, the big question....does Cinetic Science actually work?
Yes, at least, from what I've seen so far. After several days of thorough vacuuming and a good amount of filth collected, there is no sign of dust bypassing the high efficiency cyclones. I have shined by LED flashlight into the downtube, and nothing can be seen lining the walls of it, not even super fine dust. This is the first Dyson that I've ever seen not have fine dust line the airways past the high efficiency stage, so this is definitely a victory for Dyson and their team of researchers and scientists. I hope the Cinetic will be able to maintain this superb performance for a very long time.
I'm a long time lurker, first time poster, and for the time that I've been reading posts here, I've also been keeping tabs on any info I can find on the Dyson Big Ball. Well, I finally got mine several days ago, and I figure I'd share my findings with you, should anyone here also be looking into buying one as well.
First and foremost: Size and Weight.
This machine is noticeably bigger and heavier, especially the Ball itself. It's 20 pounds, which makes it heavier than any of its predecessors, with the exception of the original DC15 Ball. Personally I don't mind the extra weight, for it really does make it feel better planted on the flooring surface. I look at it as the spiritual successor to the DC15, personally.
Refinement and Quality:
The spine of the machine is reinforced, and has no cutouts like with the DC40/41/50/65. Therefore, it feels much more sturdy and less flexible. The acoustics have also been improved dramatically. The motor is far quieter than previous models, and if anything, is drowned out by the sound of the airflow passing through the wand when upright, or the cleaner head when engaged.
Intriguing design bits:
I was rather intrigued that this machine has dual exhaust design with dual HEPA filters as well. I believe this design improves overall airflow by reducing back pressure, in addition to muting the sound from the motor. The dual HEPA filters work concurrently to dampen the exhaust air flow as well; you can hardly feel any airflow leaving the Ball. I also liked how each HEPA filter had its own polycarbonate enclosure....seemed like a nice quality touch when they could have just simply twisted them on their and left it at that (a la - DC40/41/50/65)
The cleanerhead now uses a soleplate that has no rugstrips, much like the DC50 cleanerhead. Although I have no doubt that improves cleaning performance dramatically, I have no scientific proof to back up that assertion.
The shroud has been downsized dramatically, and now employs a fine metal mesh screen. This definitely will help keep out sand and other particles from bypassing the outer cyclone.
An finally, the big question....does Cinetic Science actually work?
Yes, at least, from what I've seen so far. After several days of thorough vacuuming and a good amount of filth collected, there is no sign of dust bypassing the high efficiency cyclones. I have shined by LED flashlight into the downtube, and nothing can be seen lining the walls of it, not even super fine dust. This is the first Dyson that I've ever seen not have fine dust line the airways past the high efficiency stage, so this is definitely a victory for Dyson and their team of researchers and scientists. I hope the Cinetic will be able to maintain this superb performance for a very long time.
[this post was last edited: 3/9/2015-09:46]
