I forgot to add that Dyson of the DC01 were known for breaking and plastic parts cracking, snapping. Dyson really got known as being the ‘fragile vacuum cleaner’. I had a DA001, DC02, DC03, DC04 and DC05 and every single machine suffered from broken parts that became brittle over time. The DC04 came with an ABS plastic handle that broke within a WEEK of ownership. Dyson sent out a replacement that noticed was made of Polypropylene that lasted for the 8 years until the machine blew up. That DC01 you have there looks like it’s hardly been used and I doubt very much it would still be working or have all original parts if it were used in a normal household. The plastic also develops a yellow tinge after a few years too and the plastic does become brittle. So whoever had that before you, really looked after it. I’d have no doubt a SEBO may still be working fine with original parts of the same era, but definitely not a Dyson. The Dyson company have finally improved on their poor quality plastic with the Gen5 that I can safely say feels more substantial and better made.
I looked for years to get a DA001. But it was simply impossible. So I went with a standard dc01. This machine is in really good shape. Yes it had gone a bit yellowish green but finding one that hasn’t I’d quite difficult. The only thing broken on this is both of the wheel cover thingys. One was broken before I purchased it and the other broke in shipping. But otherwise it all appears to be completely original and great condition. Thanks for all the info!
@@DillonCleansTo be fair the DA001 is basically a DC01 anyway with minor differences. I'm lucky enough to have 2. One is very green faded now but other isn't. They were great for their time and changed the vacuuming world forever. Just a shame they're soooo brittle nowadays, they really don't like being played with too much.
I have a dc01 from 1997 and the last owner used it all the time and its still good, ignore the comments saying they are fragile the ones that were fragile were usually stored in a hot place for the plastic to go brittle.
It’s not quite the oldest Dyson upright no. I had a DA001 that was one of the originals Made in Chippenham UK. We were proud when they were made in the UK.
I have 2 DA001s, one is from Chippenham and one is from Malmesbury. Great machines even to this day. Both on their original motors. I agree that the dual cyclone Dysons are incredibly brittle, I picked up one of my DC03s the other day and a part snapped off on my hand. Thank god they changed the plastic they use and they got stronger.
@@RJA_World I accidently chipped a piece of my DC01 when reassembly. Luckily, it was the remains of the mudguard. But yes, you're right. The dual cyclone Dyson are easy to break. The Malaysian dual cyclones are, in my opinion, much better than the British counterpart.
This video didn't come to my mind but I bet it would in the future. Thanks for making it.
I forgot to add that Dyson of the DC01 were known for breaking and plastic parts cracking, snapping. Dyson really got known as being the ‘fragile vacuum cleaner’. I had a DA001, DC02, DC03, DC04 and DC05 and every single machine suffered from broken parts that became brittle over time. The DC04 came with an ABS plastic handle that broke within a WEEK of ownership. Dyson sent out a replacement that noticed was made of Polypropylene that lasted for the 8 years until the machine blew up. That DC01 you have there looks like it’s hardly been used and I doubt very much it would still be working or have all original parts if it were used in a normal household. The plastic also develops a yellow tinge after a few years too and the plastic does become brittle. So whoever had that before you, really looked after it. I’d have no doubt a SEBO may still be working fine with original parts of the same era, but definitely not a Dyson. The Dyson company have finally improved on their poor quality plastic with the Gen5 that I can safely say feels more substantial and better made.
I looked for years to get a DA001. But it was simply impossible. So I went with a standard dc01. This machine is in really good shape. Yes it had gone a bit yellowish green but finding one that hasn’t I’d quite difficult. The only thing broken on this is both of the wheel cover thingys. One was broken before I purchased it and the other broke in shipping. But otherwise it all appears to be completely original and great condition. Thanks for all the info!
Hence, why Dyson changed the plastic. I haven't seen a modern Dyson that hasn't had parts break on me.
@@DillonCleansTo be fair the DA001 is basically a DC01 anyway with minor differences. I'm lucky enough to have 2. One is very green faded now but other isn't. They were great for their time and changed the vacuuming world forever. Just a shame they're soooo brittle nowadays, they really don't like being played with too much.
I love these tests. 😍
I really do love this video! ❤
I have a dc01 from 1997 and the last owner used it all the time and its still good, ignore the comments saying they are fragile the ones that were fragile were usually stored in a hot place for the plastic to go brittle.
side by side you can see how much dyson has evolved over these past 20 years
Considering that DC01 was only really running on 600watts instead of the full 1200 it didn’t do to bad
@@davedebang-bang6168 I agree!!
Next video is gonna be shark vs shark the navergater nv22 if you still have it against the stratos
Someone really needs to donate 120 to 240v transformer to you for your DC01. You deserve it.
Well thank you so much for saying that. But I wouldn’t want or expect anyone to do that. I rarely use this vacuum so it’s so big deal to me
It’s not quite the oldest Dyson upright no. I had a DA001 that was one of the originals Made in Chippenham UK. We were proud when they were made in the UK.
I have 2 DA001s, one is from Chippenham and one is from Malmesbury. Great machines even to this day. Both on their original motors.
I agree that the dual cyclone Dysons are incredibly brittle, I picked up one of my DC03s the other day and a part snapped off on my hand. Thank god they changed the plastic they use and they got stronger.
@@RJA_World I accidently chipped a piece of my DC01 when reassembly. Luckily, it was the remains of the mudguard. But yes, you're right. The dual cyclone Dyson are easy to break. The Malaysian dual cyclones are, in my opinion, much better than the British counterpart.
@@jayambermsp8000 Yes the Malaysian dual cyclones are made better but still brittle, the DC03 wand that broke on me was a Malaysian one.
@@RJA_World Isn't the wand on the Malaysian ones a different plastic?
@@jayambermsp8000 Yeah it is, maybe I was just unlucky...