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Dyson Big Ball & V7 Trigger

  • 06-05-2020 8:33am
    #1
    paddym1
    Registered Users Posts: 147 ✭✭


    Not for everyone, but if you happen to be looking for a Dyson at the moment (which I was), you can get a Dyson Big Ball Animal 2+ vacuum with free V7 handheld Trigger for €330 (including delivery) in their "Spring Sale": https://www.dyson.ie/offers/dyson-offers.html

    I've checked on HN/Curry's etc., and it seems that €330 is the current retail price of the Big Ball, while the V7 is €230.

    If you were thinking of buying either of these, it seems to be a great deal - but if you weren't, then they are just expensive vacuum cleaners.


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  • #2
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 13,423 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    If I didnt have one already Id be all over that! Thats a great price for 2 of them!


  • #3
    nedd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭nedd


    Thanks for this. Just ordered.


  • #4
    thebiglad
    Registered Users Posts: 1,555 ✭✭✭thebiglad


    Ordered too, have a 10 year old Dyson and been eye out for a replacement - the mini will do for cleaning out the cars so good deal.

    Delivery tomorrow at no additional cost too.


  • #5
    leex
    Registered Users Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭leex


    Is the main engine of this V7 trigger much different to the V7 with the long tube?


  • #6
    paddym1
    Registered Users Posts: 147 ✭✭paddym1


    leex wrote: »
    Is the main engine of this V7 trigger much different to the V7 with the long tube?


    I'm pretty sure they use the same motor (on the website both are listed as having a Dyson digital motor V7....up to 110,000 rpm).

    However, I don't know if you can attach a "stick" to the "trigger" version - I suspect it might be possible using some kind of adapter, but I'm open to correction.


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  • #7
    nedd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭nedd


    paddym1 wrote: »
    However, I don't know if you can attach a "stick" to the "trigger" version - I suspect it might be possible using some kind of adapter, but I'm open to correction.

    I was wondering about this myself.


  • #8
    Ste05
    Registered Users Posts: 7,537 ✭✭✭Ste05


    I have this exact vacuum and it is absolutely terrible. Have it about a year, for maybe a month it was decent, then just basically lost all suction power, we even sent it back to Dyson to have it repaired because we thought there was a problem with it as the suction was so poor. They apparently found nothing wrong with it and sent it back, basically no different.

    We're now buying another vacuum (as this basically doesn't function as a vacuum) after dropping €400 on this about a year ago. I would stay away!!

    In addition, we had a dyson before this one (an upright one) and it was amazing, loved it and hence we were so enamored with getting another Dyson, this is nowhere near the same level.


  • #9
    ChelseaRentBoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 474 ✭✭ChelseaRentBoy


    Yeah iv'e heard similar about these vacuums before. They just don't do as good a job as a proper corded vacuum. That said if you are in the market for one of these this is a decent bargain.


  • #10
    Ste05
    Registered Users Posts: 7,537 ✭✭✭Ste05


    ChelseaRentBoy wrote: »
    Yeah iv'e heard similar about these vacuums before. They just don't do as good a job as a proper corded vacuum. That said if you are in the market for one of these this is a decent bargain.

    Just for clarity I was referring to the Big Ball Vacuum, I haven't used the cordless one, if it on it's own is worth €330 maybe, but I wouldn't go near this TBH!
    OmegaGene wrote:
    Contact dyson and get it serviced under warranty maybe
    We did, they took it back and we received it back from them with no improvement. Warranty was effectively worthless, as the "Service/Repair" did nothing to improve the performance, it's just not a good product.

    I wouldn't go near it


  • #11
    TheSheriff
    Registered Users Posts: 1,108 ✭✭✭TheSheriff


    Thanks OP!! Just ordered. Was on the lookout for a Dyson. 1st One!


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  • #12
    Soarer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭Soarer


    To me, Dyson is about practicality and ease of use.

    If you have to plug it in and drag it around the place, you're as well off getting a cheaper alternative. IMO.


  • #13
    thebiglad
    Registered Users Posts: 1,555 ✭✭✭thebiglad


    Ordered yesterday, already delivered - not bad considering the situation we are in with most places as far as deliveries go!


  • #14
    paddym1
    Registered Users Posts: 147 ✭✭paddym1


    thebiglad wrote: »
    Ordered yesterday, already delivered - not bad considering the situation we are in with most places as far as deliveries go!

    Mine were also delivered today. I'll get to try them when I get home from work this evening. Hope I have more joy than Ste05 seems to have had.....


  • #15
    Hoboo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,517 ✭✭✭Hoboo


    Soarer wrote: »
    To me, Dyson is about practicality and ease of use.

    If you have to plug it in and drag it around the place, you're as well off getting a cheaper alternative. IMO.


    Or get a proper vacuum, like a Nilfisk. You don't see professional cleaning companies using a Dyson.


  • #16
    SickBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,523 ✭✭✭SickBoy


    Mine arrived today.
    Initial thoughts.

    Fantastic suction.
    Wide array of attachments which use click lock system to attach.
    Pneumatic head sticks to the floor even on the low setting and cleans better than any vacuum I've had before, Dyson or other.
    Retractable power cord is nice, I can see it breaking over time though :(
    Much easier to move about the room than the upright I had previously.
    Not as noisey as I expected.

    All long as the filter is cleaned regularly I see no reason for it to lose suction over time.

    Very happy with the purchase, thank you OP!


  • #17
    TheSheriff
    Registered Users Posts: 1,108 ✭✭✭TheSheriff


    SickBoy wrote: »
    Mine arrived today.
    Initial thoughts.

    Fantastic suction.
    Wide array of attachments which use click lock system to attach.
    Pneumatic head sticks to the floor even on the low setting and cleans better than any vacuum I've had before, Dyson or other.
    Retractable power cord is nice, I can see it breaking over time though :(
    Much easier to move about the room than the upright I had previously.
    Not as noisey as I expected.

    All long as the filter is cleaned regularly I see no reason for it to lose suction over time.

    Very happy with the purchase, thank you OP!

    Whats the Trigger like? Ordered yesterday but not arrived yet and have been looking online to see if a "stick" type attachment can be found for it....


  • #18
    SickBoy
    Registered Users Posts: 3,523 ✭✭✭SickBoy


    TheSheriff wrote: »
    Whats the Trigger like? Ordered yesterday but not arrived yet and have been looking online to see if a "stick" type attachment can be found for it....

    It's still in the post.


  • #19
    recyclops
    Registered Users Posts: 2,370 ✭✭✭recyclops


    Ste05 wrote: »
    I have this exact vacuum and it is absolutely terrible. Have it about a year, for maybe a month it was decent, then just basically lost all suction power, we even sent it back to Dyson to have it repaired because we thought there was a problem with it as the suction was so poor. They apparently found nothing wrong with it and sent it back, basically no different.

    We're now buying another vacuum (as this basically doesn't function as a vacuum) after dropping €400 on this about a year ago. I would stay away!!

    In addition, we had a dyson before this one (an upright one) and it was amazing, loved it and hence we were so enamored with getting another Dyson, this is nowhere near the same level.

    ive had mine a year now and couldnt of had a more different experience and this is with 2 pets that lose alot of hair and basically living on a building site the last 3 years ( gone through a hoover and a vax in that time)

    Big ball remains very powerful and is great for the hardwood and carpets


  • #20
    Soarer
    Registered Users Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭Soarer


    Stolen from HUKD.

    V10 Animal “refurbished with 1 year warranty” for £270 delivered to Parcel Motel from Dyson eBay. .
    Loads of people are getting brand new units in plain packaging, and 2 years’ warranty when registering. Linky


  • #21
    DaraDali
    Registered Users Posts: 410 ✭✭DaraDali


    Thanks Ordered there :D


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  • #22
    Ha Long Bay
    Registered Users Posts: 14,423 ✭✭✭✭Ha Long Bay


    Soarer wrote: »
    Stolen from HUKD.

    V10 Animal “refurbished with 1 year warranty” for £270 delivered to Parcel Motel from Dyson eBay. .
    Loads of people are getting brand new units in plain packaging, and 2 years’ warranty when registering. Linky

    Just a quick note it will be too large for a PM locker so you will need to collect from the depot. Also I have ordered twice from Dyson on Ebay and both times they did not include the PM ID on the shipping address.


  • #23
    Lemag
    Registered Users Posts: 2,508 ✭✭✭Lemag


    leex wrote: »
    Is the main engine of this V7 trigger much different to the V7 with the long tube?


    Only the V7 Trigger has arrived so far from my order. I checked to see whether the tube from my mother's V8 would attach to it and work with it and it did.


  • #24
    freshpopcorn
    Registered Users Posts: 30,180 ✭✭✭✭freshpopcorn


    Considering getting this.
    What company delivers for them?


  • #25
    nedd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭nedd


    I ordered on Wednesday and they both arrived on Thursday.

    I have a V6 and the attachments don’t fit the V7 Trigger. The Big Ball is a good replacement for out 15 year old Dyson (DC08 maybe)

    Mine was delivered by AnPost.


  • #26
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Hoboo wrote: »
    Or get a proper vacuum, like a Nilfisk. You don't see professional cleaning companies using a Dyson.

    Nobody makes cordless vacuums that can compete with Dyson which I think was the point. Hoovering is a pain, plugging in and dragging it around with a cable is a pain. I can see changing to a cordless vacuum as a total game changer in ease of use and keeping a place clean so looking forward to making the plunge. From what I’ve seen there is little or no competition for dyson in this area.


  • #27
    Caranica
    Registered Users Posts: 10,000 ✭✭✭✭Caranica


    Kiana Ashy Wage wrote: »
    Nobody makes cordless vacuums that can compete with Dyson which I think was the point.

    Not true any more. The latest Vax Blade 4 has won awards against Dysons. I have a Shark and to me it's much better than the Dyson we had.


  • #28
    Shefwedfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,958 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    Soarer wrote: »
    To me, Dyson is about practicality and ease of use.

    If you have to plug it in and drag it around the place, you're as well off getting a cheaper alternative. IMO.


    Dyson is all about he fashion


    You can't be any cooler walking down Dublin City Centre pulling your Dyson after you


  • #29
    nedd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,006 ✭✭✭nedd


    Shefwedfan wrote: »
    Dyson is all about he fashion


    You can't be any cooler walking down Dublin City Centre pulling your Dyson after you

    That’s the great thing about the cordless Dysons, you don’t pull them, you push.


  • #30
    Shefwedfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,958 ✭✭✭✭Shefwedfan


    nedd wrote: »
    That’s the great thing about the cordless Dysons, you don’t pull them, you push.

    Old skool is better :-)


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  • #31
    TheSheriff
    Registered Users Posts: 1,108 ✭✭✭TheSheriff


    Lemag wrote: »
    Only the V7 Trigger has arrived so far from my order. I checked to see whether the tube from my mother's V8 would attach to it and work with it and it did.

    Excellent, thanks for this!!

    Do you know what type of V8 it was? V8 animal etc?

    Would be eager to order a "wand" as Dyson refers to them, to effectively turn the trigger into a full dyson stick vacuum.


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