HEPA Filter Conversion for DYSON V7, V8 Cordless Battery Powered Vacuum - Replace Foam Filter SV11

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  • @flibbertygibbette
    @flibbertygibbette 3 роки тому +70

    So, just a pro-tip that I discovered by chance after watching this video and struggling with popping the back off... if you remove the back piece from the bottom rather than the sides or top, you can use just your thumbs to pop it right up and off. Literally just get your thumbs on either side of the underside, push out and up and it comes right off. Very easy, no damage, no need for any tools.

    • @flibbertygibbette
      @flibbertygibbette 3 роки тому +7

      But also THANK YOU for making this video because it showed me what part I needed to modify my V7, and got me started with understanding that the back had to be pried off. Sorry about your thumb!

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks for the tip! I will give that a try.

    • @fierox88
      @fierox88 3 роки тому +3

      Mine was so stuck, couldn't get it to open using the above method. Couldn't do it with just my thumbs from they underside either. But the a mix of both worked for me. Some pushing/prying from the underside definatly helped so thx!

    • @brentf9616
      @brentf9616 3 роки тому +2

      This. Absolutely this thank you. Screwed with cards and after breaking twp this work in. 3 seconds

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  2 роки тому +5

      Posted a new video showing how to do the filter removal based on your method. Thanks! ua-cam.com/video/Km3aQJT9aF8/v-deo.html

  • @AmazingArnoldVoice
    @AmazingArnoldVoice Рік тому +9

    Need to say a couple things here. First, thank you! Your video doesn’t edit out mistakes so we can see the various methods you used to remove the original filter. Honestly I tried to twist it originally and was thinking how the heck is it held on, watches your video, piece of cake! Your video was very easy to follow, informative and I will be upgrading mine tomorrow to Hepa. Honestly my favorite and most used vacuum ever in my life. I was just replacing the battery and noticed the filters they sold on Amazon which kinda started this extra venture. Thank you so much, you sound like a real nice guy and we all appreciate your video

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, I also published an updated video with an even easier method to remove the foam filter. ua-cam.com/video/Km3aQJT9aF8/v-deo.html

    • @AmazingArnoldVoice
      @AmazingArnoldVoice Рік тому

      @@engineerable wow, even easier! Thanks man

  • @erikerin2016
    @erikerin2016 3 роки тому +11

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Thought I could just "twist" the original housing and was about to give up. I used auto trim removal tools which worked well as a normal screwdriver started to damage the housing.
    Again, many thanks!

  • @EWLTANG
    @EWLTANG 3 роки тому +9

    Finally someone made this

  • @lahonymanor2927
    @lahonymanor2927 3 роки тому +6

    I have a nearly 4 year old V8 and find there fine dusting from the exhaust seal even though I wash them regularly, pleased to see can convert a V7 to a HEPA filter type.

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  3 роки тому

      Is the exhaust seal that you speak of the one that is in between the body and the HEPA filter cartridge?

    • @lahonymanor2927
      @lahonymanor2927 3 роки тому

      @@engineerable Yes that's the one.

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  3 роки тому +1

      @@lahonymanor2927 On the conversion kit I used, I noticed that there were some molding features on the HEPA cartridge side that contacts the seal that could allow a small amount of air to bypass. I sanded that surface flat with very fine sandpaper. I thought that the OEM Dyson HEPA filter would be better and smooth, but when I looked at my V7 that came with the HEPA filter, the surface was even worse, being more uneven and less smooth than the 3rd party filter cartridge.

    • @sycksyn
      @sycksyn 3 роки тому +2

      @@engineerable - I would love if you had a particle meter to test the effectiveness of the aftermarket hepa filters to see if this is simply marketing or the true deal.

  • @MissionMattersBusiness
    @MissionMattersBusiness Рік тому +2

    I used a butter knife which provided a little more surface area to leverage from and it was easier to hold the butter knife than a card. I also used an oven mitten for protection to hold the butter knife to prevent injury.

  • @janetvictoria6001
    @janetvictoria6001 3 роки тому +3

    Wallet Ninja works very well to open it up!

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  3 роки тому +1

      Nice! And no damage to the plastic?

  • @larenaromero7119
    @larenaromero7119 2 роки тому +2

    This worked great on my dyson v8! The max suction function had stopped working and I was just about to donate it because the suction wasn't enough for our home of 3 messy kiddos anymore. I'm so glad I found this video! Very helpful.

    • @jkrvrs
      @jkrvrs Рік тому

      Just out of interest, did doing this make the max suction work again? Thanks

    • @larenaromero7119
      @larenaromero7119 Рік тому +1

      @@jkrvrs No, unfortunately. But the regular suction is much better than before...so all good!

  • @mingli1241
    @mingli1241 Рік тому +1

    Got a v7 for free from a friend that had a bad battery. Replaced that and then the filters. Didn’t realize I got the wrong filters so ordering the adapter now.

  • @ramonmichaud3004
    @ramonmichaud3004 2 роки тому +4

    I found the pre filter comes off with a twist . great video.

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  2 роки тому

      Thanks! You must have a strong twist!

  • @cyndiclark9657
    @cyndiclark9657 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you! This is prob easier with strong hands but the old credit card and screwdriver worked perfectly! It's just scary snapping this stuff in and out of place 😬

  • @pamelalove6907
    @pamelalove6907 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this!! Managed to change mine out.

  • @gregleach5833
    @gregleach5833 Рік тому +3

    I just turned mine clockwise and it came right off

  • @bandbporter
    @bandbporter 2 роки тому +1

    A small thin metal spatula works well. Get it partially loosened and then turn over and pop off from the bottom

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  2 роки тому

      Thanks 👍 gotta be careful to not slip and cut hands or fingers.

    • @bandbporter
      @bandbporter 2 роки тому +1

      @@engineerable yes! I held the spatula in both hands with the vacuum held on the counter but against my body, and pushed down and away from myself. Also, I wore gloves

  • @dl123abc
    @dl123abc 3 роки тому +2

    My Dyson V6 mattress with HEPA filter does have a short tube. About half the size of that part.

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  3 роки тому

      Yeah, I wonder why they made the tube so much longer. I have another video for converting the Dyson V6 to HEPA ua-cam.com/video/GNX1-Kio86I/v-deo.html

  • @jafinch78
    @jafinch78 2 роки тому +2

    My V7 SV11 came in the mail today and looks like is working and will only need the HEPA upgrade kit that's on the way in the mail and the plastic repaired carefully where broken on the cyclone. I'm also thinking I'll get a V6 accessories to V7 adapter so I can use the V6 tools I have. Thanks for sharing and wondering how the back of the DC56 I also have back will pop off for further testing where that one didn't come with a battery charger and I'm debating investing in one for stock potential use since the pack is still good and only discharged... or hack in a DeWalt 20V adapter or maybe hack the pack to double the number of cells or invest in some new high drain 26650 cells where that stock charger will be useful.

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  2 роки тому +2

      Nice! For the battery situation, check out my recent video about quick change battery clip ua-cam.com/video/IINl51YPMcc/v-deo.html (for the V6, but I will make a video for V7, V8, V10 later). This way you can use normal Dyson batteries, but extend runtime by swapping them like a drill battery. I'm also going to make a video for a charging dock for the extra batteries. Stay tuned!

    • @jafinch78
      @jafinch78 2 роки тому

      @@engineerable Awesome! Will do. I wound up at this point investing in a V6, V7 and V8... breaking down and investing in the DeWalt 20V Battery to Dyson Tool Adapters I found online (Amazon & Aliexpress). Now, all that is left is the DC56 to either custom make a Dyson DC56 power supply adapter with BMS (low voltage protection) to the DeWalt 20V Battery... or I might try just leaving the five 18650 cells for now in the battery and just parallel connecting the DeWalt switchable battery connector positive and negative leads to the respective connections on the DC56 battery BMS board. I haven't gotten around to the photogrammetry to make STL's for custom homebrew adapters as I was planning. Found the adapters and was like... man... that is too easy. Thinking I might still try to do that with the DC56 since there are none to be found.
      Reads like similar with the V10's. Someone still has marked pending for me a V10 and another V6, though they haven't replied regarding shipping to me... so hopefully they don't retract their claim to ship to me as I was thinking the Kobalt 24V batteries might be better for those V10's and later... or maybe using a boost converter and low voltage protection design BMS custom adapter for using the 20V DeWalt batteries.

  • @grahammcdonald
    @grahammcdonald 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome work fella

  • @Manuelatube1
    @Manuelatube1 3 роки тому +3

    A excellent video, many thanks for that 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @philipzanoni
    @philipzanoni 5 місяців тому

    Love your thumbs. Theyre an indicatoon of something else nice

  • @sycksyn
    @sycksyn 3 роки тому +1

    Earned a sub! Thanks for the video!

  • @nicholastopley7611
    @nicholastopley7611 3 роки тому +1

    Great video, thanks really good tips!

  • @petscanner5
    @petscanner5 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks!!!!!!

  • @nsuinteger-au
    @nsuinteger-au Рік тому +2

    The initial gray piece you can just rotate count clockwise and it will come off without the trouble of these credit cards and things...

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  Рік тому +1

      I thought I tried that and it didn't work. Here's an updated way to remove it that works better - ua-cam.com/video/Km3aQJT9aF8/v-deo.html

    • @nsuinteger-au
      @nsuinteger-au Рік тому

      @@engineerable Thanks for the follow up. it's weird though, the v7 I have really snaps right off after small turn & gentle pull. Thanks to your video I now know the hepa filters can be installed inplace of that!.

    • @UndercoverRat
      @UndercoverRat 11 місяців тому

      you are right ! it just needs some force perhaps!

  • @aaronkennedy1468
    @aaronkennedy1468 7 днів тому

    You can twist the back part counter clockwise.... And not snap it off...

  • @JustBens
    @JustBens Місяць тому +1

    Theres a trick...Hold battery against your body so nozzle facing down. Push back of filter straight off with thumbs. Quick and painless.

  • @Drift1
    @Drift1 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! Do you know if this would work for the Dyson V7 Absolute?

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  3 роки тому +1

      Yes it does work for any Dyson V7

    • @Drift1
      @Drift1 3 роки тому

      @@engineerable thank you!! 🙏🏻

  • @j.d.4241
    @j.d.4241 Місяць тому +1

    My back cover feels like it’s got soldered on and won’t come off no matter how hard I push with my thumbs. Credit card method doesn’t work either. Use the iPhone repair kit to pry it open.

  • @gergeb
    @gergeb 2 роки тому +1

    do you think also we can do such conversion on V15 series?

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  2 роки тому +1

      From what I can tell, Dyson V15 comes with HEPA filter standard.

    • @gergeb
      @gergeb 2 роки тому

      @@engineerable it says detect absolute and detect extra has normal filter but detect complete extra has hepa filter.

    • @gergeb
      @gergeb 2 роки тому

      @@engineerable cos of some issues on their supply chain dyson cant offer v15 detect complete extra but we can find detect absolute v15. If we can change the filter type it is ok to get the model without hepa filter. Cos of that I am asking... :( even the filter colours are different. One has light blue other has purple colour.

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  2 роки тому

      @@gergeb I'm not familiar with the V15, but found some interesting info
      "
      -Detect vs detect hepa 0,3 and 0,1 micron filter
      -Detect hepa 20 Airwatt suction less then the standard version.
      Hepa standards in Europe has been changed from 0.3 to 0.1 micron hence the HEPA label on the new filter and not on the old anymore (they use to market hepa!)
      "
      Source (reddit, so take this with a grain of salt, and a shot of whiskey): www.reddit.com/r/dyson/comments/nvhbsa/dyson_v15_detect_not_hepa_dyson_website_indicates/?

  • @diegocvc_
    @diegocvc_ 2 місяці тому

    My back cover doesnt seal propperly. When I twist it on I can feel some wiggle space and it causes my dyson to make a very high pitch noise. Any solutions to this? I mean I could tape it but if theres another solution Id gladly hear it

  • @adriannemiller1875
    @adriannemiller1875 3 роки тому

    Yes thank you so much! I didn’t even realize there was a filter in that housing and I’ve gotten it apart now but I cannot find the product you put on it on Amazon at all. Plenty of things that look like it with no adapter though! Help??
    Thank you!

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  3 роки тому

      You're welcome, the kit appears to go in and out of stock on Amazon. Alternatively, you can buy just the HEPA adapter here - amzn.to/3aGl7Dc or amzn.to/3cNngwz
      And the HEPA filters separately - amzn.to/3byGeGy or amzn.to/30XCFoM or amzn.to/3tAcKjc

  • @UndercoverRat
    @UndercoverRat 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi, I have a faulty dyson with a hepa filter and a working dyson with the standard filter. I want to remove the filter adapter from the faulty dyson to place on the working dyson. Any ideas how i can do this? I was thinking of using a dremel to cut open the faulty dyson so i can remove the hepa filter adapter. Thanks!

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  11 місяців тому +1

      You can remove the HEPA adapter in much the same way as the non-Hepa filter. Watch this video for easier method to remove the filter. ua-cam.com/video/Km3aQJT9aF8/v-deo.html

    • @UndercoverRat
      @UndercoverRat 11 місяців тому

      @@engineerable thank you! I tried the clockwise twist method before i noticed this video and it worked.

  • @mayb58
    @mayb58 Рік тому +1

    THANK YOUUUUUUUUUU

  • @MpmSuhail
    @MpmSuhail 3 роки тому +3

    Hey! Did you notice any difference with the HEPA filter in terms of air quality? Was the adapter sealed tight enough?

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  3 роки тому +2

      Absolutely, the HEPA reduces the dust smell coming from the vacuum cleaner. The adapter has a tight seal to the vacuum body. I did notice that the molded surface of the removable filter that seats onto the gasket has some ridges that could leave gaps. I sanded this surface smooth. I looked at the original Dyson filter cartridge, and it has the same ridges, and they may be even taller, creating larger gaps. Poor design by Dyson, which allows a small amount of air to bypass the filter. Practically, it's probably inconsiquential.

  • @HEge_06
    @HEge_06 3 місяці тому

    Mavi filtreden önce taktığınız parça bizde yok

  • @deleqtronica8733
    @deleqtronica8733 3 роки тому +1

    Will this conversion work for the V6?

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  3 роки тому

      It will not work with these parts shown in the video. For the V6, you will need to replace the rear motor housing to the one that is compatible with the replaceable HEPA filter.

    • @deleqtronica8733
      @deleqtronica8733 3 роки тому

      @@engineerable thanks for the quick reply! I ended up finding a HEPA filter made for the V6 housing, only concern now is that a review said they noticed a reduction in performance from their V6 after.

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  3 роки тому

      @@deleqtronica8733 Do you have a link?

    • @deleqtronica8733
      @deleqtronica8733 3 роки тому

      @@engineerable not sure how to copy a link from the App, but I’m in Canada and I purchased this this morning “VEVA 6 Pack Premium Vacuum Filter Set with 3 Pre Filters and 3 HEPA Filters Compatible with Dyson V6 Absolute Vacuums, Part # 965661 & 966741” hopefully you can find what I’m talking about

    • @deleqtronica8733
      @deleqtronica8733 3 роки тому +1

      @@engineerable I’m a moron, didn’t realize this was only for the V6 Absolute. Looks like I’ll have to look for a conversion kit if I want to add a HEPA filter after all.

  • @FedericoTrentonGame
    @FedericoTrentonGame 2 роки тому +1

    Do you have a PPM or any particolate tester? To test with and without the mod if it really lowers the emissions

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  2 роки тому +1

      I do not have a particulate tester yet. I would like to have one. However, almost anything is better than the foam "filter". The foam is not good for much more than noise supression.

    • @FedericoTrentonGame
      @FedericoTrentonGame 2 роки тому +1

      @@engineerable I'm scouting how to get this mod from china, as most resellers do US only (I'm from europe) but it will take months to arrive. I might try to tape some plastic bag and some swiffer pads in the end to try and collect the finer particles in the meantime but I don't think it will do much.
      I always wondered why my nose felt funny and my eyes would swell after vacuum the house, I thought it was because of moving furniture around and or opening the windows :(

  • @МаксимЗахарычев-ш6е

    Господи! Спасибо!!!!!)))

  • @laini1
    @laini1 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this! I’m currently trying to install and am having a hard time getting the grey part on. Any tips?

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  2 роки тому +1

      I have an updated method for removing the old grey part. Watch this video ua-cam.com/video/Km3aQJT9aF8/v-deo.html

  • @dannelle6745
    @dannelle6745 2 роки тому

    can i put on the HEPA filter on my dyson v7 without the adapter on? apparently, i bought the HEPA filter without considering if my post filter was able to open

  • @GaelG8158
    @GaelG8158 3 роки тому

    I used a small knife but it did break the tip!

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  3 роки тому

      Hopefully it wasn't a knife you like! Did you get it off?

  • @johngreydanus2033
    @johngreydanus2033 2 роки тому

    It's only a filter for the air cooling of the motor, isn't it? Crikey, foam is good enough for mine!

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  2 роки тому +1

      This filter is a post motor filter. That means it filters the air after it has passed through the motor. The motor is cooled by the same air passing through the vacuum. Therefore this filters all the air passing through the vacuum.

    • @johngreydanus2033
      @johngreydanus2033 2 роки тому +1

      @@engineerable okay, so it filters air that just went into the vacuum, the foam filter is clean enough for me. Probably all the HEPA freaks are Vaping like crazy 🤪

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  2 роки тому +2

      @@johngreydanus2033 Problem is that the foam filter is not catching the ultra fine dust, which get spewed into the air. Ultra fine dust particles can be a health hazard and or it can set off dust allergies.

    • @johngreydanus2033
      @johngreydanus2033 2 роки тому

      @@engineerable Here's the logic, spending heaps of money for that HEPA filter, and yet won't spend $6 for the other filter. Sure, you can wash it, but are you getting those ultra fine dust particles out? It's possible they might be just recycled back into the very air you breathe and are so concerned about. Think about it.

    • @etwilli2
      @etwilli2 Рік тому

      I agree. There seems really a lot of people super concerned about the minute amount of dust the OEM filter might miss. @@johngreydanus2033

  • @reyd4129
    @reyd4129 3 роки тому +1

    The KeeTidy conversion kit seems to be out of stock at Amazon. Anywhere else to get it? How much was it?

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  3 роки тому

      The HEPA conversion kit is also available on Ebay - ebay.us/s9YMkr
      Alternatively, you can buy the HEPA adapter here - amzn.to/3aGl7Dc and the HEPA filters - amzn.to/3byGeGy

  • @denisobrien699
    @denisobrien699 Рік тому

    What’s a hepa filter ?

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  Рік тому

      "high efficiency particulate air [filter]" Filters meeting the HEPA standard must satisfy certain levels of efficiency. Common standards require that a HEPA air filter must remove-from the air that passes through-at least 99.95% (ISO, European Standard)[4][5] or 99.97% (ASME, U.S. DOE)[6][7] of particles whose diameter is equal to 0.3 μm, with the filtration efficiency increasing for particle diameters both less than and greater than 0.3 μm.[8] HEPA filters capture pollen, dirt, dust, moisture, bacteria (0.2-2.0 μm), virus (0.02-0.3 μm), and submicron liquid aerosol (0.02-0.5 μm). SOURCE - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HEPA

  • @konczpeter76
    @konczpeter76 2 роки тому

    Hi, can anybody tell how can I covert back if I had a HEPA version. So the question is really how I can get a non HEPA back ?

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  2 роки тому

      Buy the non-HEPA filter adapter, probably available from a Dyson parts retailer

  • @johne6081
    @johne6081 2 роки тому +1

    My V8 came with a HEPA filter.

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  2 роки тому

      It seems that most V8s are equipped with a HEPA filter. This guide still works with a V8 that only has a foam filter.

  • @ArchiezVidz
    @ArchiezVidz 2 роки тому

    The v8 comes with a hepa filter

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  2 роки тому

      Most, but not all V8s are equipped with a HEPA filter. This guide still works with a V8 that only has a foam filter.

  • @iantucker2161
    @iantucker2161 2 роки тому

    Ouch

    • @engineerable
      @engineerable  2 роки тому

      Here's an easier, less painful way to remove the motor cover. ua-cam.com/video/Km3aQJT9aF8/v-deo.html

  • @Phaeethon
    @Phaeethon Місяць тому

    pls just stop talking and show us how its done. 30 seconds video turned into 8 mins..