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Dyson Models => Dyson DC04 => Topic started by: Elgin on August 19, 2016, 11:03:29 pm

Title: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: Elgin on August 19, 2016, 11:03:29 pm
Hi all,
Can I put a hepa post motor filter from a Dyson DC07 into a Dyson DC04 pre motor filter spot - they both look like the same filter housing thing just a diffrent colour - cant test for myself yet

Elgin
Title: Re: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: MVacs on August 20, 2016, 10:13:56 am
They are different filters designed to do different things. Probably a great way to blow your machine up.
Title: Re: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: Madrat on August 20, 2016, 12:28:52 pm
What he said
Title: Re: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: RustySkull on August 20, 2016, 08:09:10 pm
Probably a great way to blow your machine up.

How would it blow it up? Is one denser than the other?
Title: Re: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: MVacs on August 20, 2016, 08:15:15 pm
Probably a great way to blow your machine up.

How would it blow it up? Is one denser than the other?

Yes, a HEPA in a pre-filter slot would clog up in no time followed by a familiar bubbling noise and burning smell..........

We have had a few in where people have inadvertently done that.
Title: Re: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: RustySkull on August 20, 2016, 08:20:27 pm
Hmm, I've cut up old sofa cushions to use as filters before, never had any issues, also used a car air filter for a while lol.
Title: Re: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: Madrat on August 20, 2016, 08:22:29 pm
foam filter is a foam filter but a HEPA is completely different. 
Title: Re: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: RustySkull on August 20, 2016, 08:23:28 pm
Just don't be cheap, buy a new one...
Title: Re: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: MVacs on August 20, 2016, 08:39:34 pm
Hmm, I've cut up old sofa cushions to use as filters before, never had any issues, also used a car air filter for a while lol.

Just don't be cheap, buy a new one...

Contradiction much?  :))
Title: Re: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: Parwaz7862 on August 20, 2016, 10:37:05 pm
HEPA= densely packed with paper
and the pre motor filter is foam as Madrat mentioned ;)
Title: Re: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: RustySkull on August 20, 2016, 10:41:47 pm
Hmm, I've cut up old sofa cushions to use as filters before, never had any issues, also used a car air filter for a while lol.

Just don't be cheap, buy a new one...

Contradiction much?  :))

I'm one big contradiction  :boggleeye:
Title: Re: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: Elgin on August 21, 2016, 10:06:55 pm
HEPA= densely packed with paper
and the pre motor filter is foam as Madrat mentioned ;)

I thought you could get HEPA pre-motor filters on some vaccums
Title: Re: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: Elgin on August 21, 2016, 10:07:12 pm
HEPA= densely packed with paper
and the pre motor filter is foam as Madrat mentioned ;)

I thought you could get HEPA pre-motor filters on some vaccums

Thats why I asked the question
Title: Re: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: Elgin on August 21, 2016, 10:11:39 pm
Probably a great way to blow your machine up.

How would it blow it up? Is one denser than the other?

RustySkull - are you from the YouTube channel RustySkull Productions - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV67UOuwULACRM6c4F3JBfA - If so I am GoldenKittyCat and said My DC07 motor blew up, on the DC07 and DC04 service video
Title: Re: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: Parwaz7862 on August 22, 2016, 11:40:43 am
HEPA= densely packed with paper
and the pre motor filter is foam as Madrat mentioned ;)

I thought you could get HEPA pre-motor filters on some vaccums

There's no point in the pre filter being a HEPA as the HEPA is designed to capture miscoscopic particles for cleaner air. The motor produces carbon dust so it makes more sense for the HEPA to be after the motor  rather than as a pre filter.
Title: Re: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: Elgin on August 22, 2016, 08:06:15 pm
HEPA= densely packed with paper
and the pre motor filter is foam as Madrat mentioned ;)

I thought you could get HEPA pre-motor filters on some vaccums

There's no point in the pre filter being a HEPA as the HEPA is designed to capture miscoscopic particles for cleaner air. The motor produces carbon dust so it makes more sense for the HEPA to be after the motor  rather than as a pre filter.

After so many quotes
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Oh Ok- That makes sence now
Title: Re: Dyson DC07 post motor filter on dyson dc04
Post by: RustySkull on August 27, 2016, 08:28:30 am
RustySkull - are you from the YouTube channel RustySkull Productions - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV67UOuwULACRM6c4F3JBfA - If so I am GoldenKittyCat and said My DC07 motor blew up, on the DC07 and DC04 service video

That's correct my friend  :thumbsup: