The first "Dyson" Cannister

[seamusuk]

Hey Guys
I won this this evening.... It's created a fair bit of interest lol...
Seamus


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141459115049?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[dysonman1]

That machine is the 'mate' or match to my Johnson Professional "Vectron" dual cyclonic upright that would become the Fantom Thunder.

You are VERY lucky to have that machine. Congratulations. Even I don't have one of the canister models.

 

[seamusuk]

Can't wait.......

Really can't wait for it to get here and to give it a Spa treatment. I think it may be worth the attention. Classic example of the seller being totally unaware of what they are selling.......
Seamus

 

[parwaz786]

Awesome!
May we also see pics of the refurbishment?

 

[suctionselector]

Hang on

Was this the one Dyson were working on with Vax before they chucked in the deal before he got off on his own feet?

 

[ultralux88]

Take some good pictures of the cyclone setup and everything, I'm curious to see how its designed.

 

[sebo_fan]

Eh.. a "please" wouldn't go amiss.

 

[hydralique]

Congrats on this . . .

I’m not too knowledgeable about plastic vacs or Dysons but this one is clearly interesting, especially the “dual cyclonic” part. What makes it dual as opposed to regular cyclonic like a Compact or Filter Queen? From the FQ style layout it surely looks like a machine that could pull some serious suction with a powerful motor. 

I’m confused on what it has to do with Dyson though: the machine is labeled both Johnson and Victor, while the seller thinks it’s a Hoover. Did Dyson design for Johnson/Victor or Hoover before starting his own company? Did Hoover actually manufacture it for Johnson/Victor?

 

[gsheen]

I think the seller referred to it as a Hoover because thats what allot of people call a vacuum in the UK.

As far as I can remember James dyson developed this machine for Johnson/Victor

 

[gsheen]

Sorry Seamus I meant to say Congratulations that is a awesome find

 

[dysonman1]

James Dyson designed a commercial upright as well as a commercial canister, for Johnson Wax's commercial division, called Johnson Wax Professional. The upright was sold in the USA, and called the VECTRON. It was made by IONA for Johnson Wax. After Johnson discontinued it, it was relabeled the Fantom Thunder.

The Canister was sold in Europe. Unlike a Filter Queen or Compact, the dual cyclone machines use two different types of cyclones, spinning at different speeds, to separate the fine dust from the airflow. Way before the air gets to the pre-motor filter. The Victor is also a wet/dry machine.

 

[super-sweeper]

Gosh, you got lucky, the word 'Dyson' is not meant for the vintage forum, but this is just un-Dyson enough to pass! Move on, and congrats on your purchase! 

 

[parwaz786]

Actually Dyson is allowed in the vintage section as the DC01 is from 1993 making it 21 years old, as it was launched in June 1993.

 

[marks_here]

I was just going to say that

 

[parwaz786]

XD beat ya to it lol

 

[marks_here]

Yes just like ️

 

[kirbylux77]

Seamus, that is a great find there! You certainly have a rare piece of vacuum history on your hands now.

Tom - Since it has been mentioned in the past that James Dyson designed a dual-cyclonic machine for Filter Queen, but they turned it down, was this design the one that was offered to Filter Queen & they rejected? Or was there a second canister design that was offered to them here in North America?

Rob

 

[super-sweeper]

Oh I knew somebody would play the technical card! I could never see a Dyson as vintage, it never went out of style! 

 

[parwaz786]

Yes, they look so modern don't they?