Would it work?

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:56 pm

I would prefer a dyson myself.

Post by **docchevron** » Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:04 pm

Talking of Dyson, we like the "blade" alot, but really, what IS the point of the vacuum with the ball shit?
I mean, I've never struggled to use a vacuum cleaner that doesn't have a fucking ball, so whats the jist here?
Actual technical improvement, or just a gimmick?

sub777w · Post by **sub777w** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 12:07 am

got wor lass to sit on engine and turn her hair dryer on and shoved it down the bxs throat ,worked well

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 12:29 am

I guess that's of limited use though, unless you have a really long extension lead...

Mike E (uk) · Post by **Mike E (uk)** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 12:30 am

It is possible to make an electric supercharger.

But you would need a massive alternator and an equally massive electric motor for the fan to pump the air required.

Plus an intercooler too.

Given the losses in the motor/generator combination, perhaps 50%, it is best to use a simple mechanical linkage to the crank,or fit a turbo in the exhaust.

If Dyson made one, it would weigh 1000kg, be unbelievably noisy, and burn out when it sucks up your cat's furball.

Mike

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:35 am

docchevron wrote:bah ha ha!
I wonder if anyone has actually been stupid enough to buy one of these?

You'd be better off getting one of those little hand fans and shoving that in the air filter box.

+ a million. These waste-of-space things ahve been much talked about on the net. Complete waste of money, you'd need your bumps feeling to buy one of these.

rayfenwick · Post by **rayfenwick** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:12 am

docchevron wrote:Talking of Dyson, we like the "blade" alot, but really, what IS the point of the vacuum with the ball shit?
I mean, I've never struggled to use a vacuum cleaner that doesn't have a fucking ball, so whats the jist here?
Actual technical improvement, or just a gimmick?

I like my ball cleaner (!) a lot - it is easier to manoeuvre than a wheeled cleaner, and you can lean the body to allow cleaning under the front of sofas etc. It's quite intuitive, and helps lots in a small room with lots of stuff in it.

The opposite is my brother's Kirby - a big metal brute that weighs a ton. Yes it cleans well, and with the motorised drive it is very easy to push - in straight lines - cornering requires muscles like Schwarzennegger. Cleaning a hotel lobby with it would be great I think - cleaning a small council house living room however....

rayfenwick · Post by **rayfenwick** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:16 am

sub777w wrote:got wor lass to sit on engine and turn her hair dryer on and shoved it down the bxs throat ,worked well

That was far more exciting at first glance than it was when I read it properly

rayfenwick · Post by **rayfenwick** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:20 am

Just to add my 10 roubles, these things are completely useless, except for their bling factor (if shiny plastic appeals to you, that is...).

The best thing you can do for your engine breathing is to fit a decent air filter, and keep it clean. It's better if the filter sucks in cold air from outside the engine bay, but most originally fitted filter boxes do that anyway....

rayfenwick · Post by **rayfenwick** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:21 am

Roverman wrote:I would prefer a dyson myself.

Seconded.

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scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:54 am

Get a broom - I got my ex. a really nice one for her birthday and explained that it would help her to lose weight too

Post by **mat_fenwick** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 1:11 pm

Was this immediately before she became your ex?

cavmad · Post by **cavmad** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:37 pm

Mine uses her's for a taxi!

scarecrow · Post by **scarecrow** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:55 pm

mat_fenwick wrote:Was this immediately before she became your ex?

No, she agreed with me, eventually. What's the point of a vacuum on a wooden floor anyway? A decent soft broom does a much better job, doesn't cost electric and doesn't cost an arm and a leg to replace