Author Topic: MTR240-KK Now discontinued (Read 15440 times)

MVacs · « **Reply #15 on:** August 18, 2017, 03:35:16 pm »

Main product chap at Q is away till Monday.

Parwaz7862 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 18, 2017, 03:58:49 pm »

Hmm depends how springy the springs are in the carbons too...

Parwaz7862 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 18, 2017, 11:02:25 pm »

Furthermore, the mtr299s have average length carbins anyway but they wear down like all the way quickly so longer carbons would tension the springs more (pushing it further into the armature) and give it a short amount of time as an extended life

That's how I see it, wanna know the difference between the mtr240 and 299

Dysonboy · « **Reply #18 on:** August 19, 2017, 08:14:45 pm »

I've been using the MTr299 for ages now- I've used one in my clutch converted DC14 origin with no probs- used a dc04 clutched brush roll housing

Parwaz7862 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 20, 2017, 12:07:49 am »

How old is that mtr299of your's and how often do you vacuum with it?

I want one that can handle being used 3 times a day every day for at least 5 years

Dysonboy · « **Reply #20 on:** August 20, 2017, 01:19:00 am »

Quote from: Parwaz7862 on August 20, 2017, 12:07:49 am

How old is that mtr299of your's and how often do you vacuum with it?

I want one that can handle being used 3 times a day every day for at least 5 years

Almost a year I've had it- I use it about 1 times a week (I own 5 dysons one for each day (ish) 3 dc04s grey lime, de Stijl, absolute purple lime.1 dc14 origin clutch converted (2005) and 2 dc01- standard and Antarctica solo number 32950,) it gets used for about 20 mins to 3/4 hour each use (I'm very thorough vacuuming). If you want reliable you might want. To get a known reliable motor for now and illnupdate you after a while :)

MVacs · « **Reply #21 on:** August 21, 2017, 11:30:35 pm »

I've had the skinny now.

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Our MOQ is [redacted] units. The last shipment lasted us [redacted]. I can't really justify buying in that amount of stock. I can get a smaller order via [redacted] but the $ price not far off doubles. Combined with freight and xrate changes since our last order, the only way we could continue is if you (and others who take this motor) would be willing to pay closer to [redacted].

Long and short: It is now too expensive to bring in at the profit it sells for, considering the amount they must buy, the time they take to sell, and the storage space they take up. It's a commercial decision: They can fill that warehouse space with stuff that sells faster at a larger profit.

On the 299:

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They have been improved, we've tried to improve the quality of the copper windings, we think the defect rate (which in % terms was already very low) has dropped.

Based on that, the 240KK is gone. Long live the 299. Times change. We must change with them.

If a few folks can take 500-1000 units - we could, but it's doubtful many others could - I can get them brought in again. The folks in the trade that want better quality units at more money is minimal.