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Dyson Models => Dyson DC04 => Topic started by: simtan44 on March 18, 2014, 11:04:30 am

Title: It fell off my mains lead!!
Post by: simtan44 on March 18, 2014, 11:04:30 am
Hi, I have a trusty old yellow DC-04.  Where the mains lead leaves the vac there used to be a small kink - about 30 cm along -  a round grey plastic piece and a yellow rubber band.  The rubber band has started to perish, probably why it has fallen off.

Anyone know what this is for?

Simeon
Title: Re: It fell off my mains lead!!
Post by: bluebumble485 on March 18, 2014, 06:27:12 pm
i have no idea i just cut them off
some one will have the right answer
Title: Re: It fell off my mains lead!!
Post by: MVacs on March 18, 2014, 08:53:53 pm
That springy thing with a laccy band on is to take up the stress when the machine is pulled at full length to stop the power cord from being damaged.  8)
Title: Re: It fell off my mains lead!!
Post by: Madrat on March 19, 2014, 05:40:18 pm
When the Dyson technician came out to replace the motor in our DC04 in 1999/2000 (it was 7 months old) he removed the one that was fitted and said Dyson was removing them from all machines, he had a toolbox full of them.  Must have been an idea that didn't work.
Title: Re: It fell off my mains lead!!
Post by: beko1987 on March 24, 2014, 08:48:29 am
They break the cord. My Marie Curie DC04 had the donut fitted, and the cable on both sides had snapped over the years.

I refitted it though, the mahine doesnt get much use at all and it's authentic and original innit... 8)
Title: Re: It fell off my mains lead!!
Post by: steve_c on December 21, 2014, 08:58:17 pm
Found this forum after googling these.  I lost mine recently after a friend used my Absolute and I'd like to find a replacement.  Anyone here know where I might find them?
Title: Re: It fell off my mains lead!!
Post by: MVacs on December 21, 2014, 11:59:41 pm
Quote from: steve_c on December 21, 2014, 08:58:17 pm
Found this forum after googling these.  I lost mine recently after a friend used my Absolute and I'd like to find a replacement.  Anyone here know where I might find them?

They are not available any more, but I am sure we can find you one in our treasure troves.

You mean one of these.......

(https://manchestervacs.co.uk/DysonForum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1158.0;attach=2122;image)

Shoot us an email here (https://shop.manchestervacs.co.uk/index.php?route=information/contact) and we will dig you one out for a very modest sum.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It fell off my mains lead!!
Post by: steve_c on December 22, 2014, 12:12:02 am
Quote from: MVacs on December 21, 2014, 11:59:41 pm
They are not available any more, but I am sure we can find you one in our treasure troves.

You mean one of these.......

(https://manchestervacs.co.uk/DysonForum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1158.0;attach=2122;image)

Shoot us an email here (https://shop.manchestervacs.co.uk/index.php?route=information/contact) and we will dig you one out for a very modest sum.  :thumbsup:

Thanks, will do.  I'd had you down for a call in the morning as a likely source.