Unboxing & Quick Demo of my Dyson DC03 Donated By Numaticrule29

[@madabouthoovers9767]

The DC03 did have a changeover valve, the same as other Dyson uprights, so that the suction came from the top of the handle when in the upright locked position, and when reclined, the changeover valve switched the suction to the brushroll housing. The valve is totally different in design though, to the DC04, DC07, DC14, DC15, DC27 and DC33, which all used the design seen first on the DC04. On the DC03, the changeover valve was at the base of the hose, in the centre of the hood, and could be pulled out of the machine in its entirity for cleaning, as one of my DC03 video stripdowns shows. The DC03 was launched in 1997 and carried on in production for a long time, until 2006 ish, well into the lifetime of the DC14. It was a popular model due to its compact size and lighter weight than other Dyson uprights. They had a 700W motor developing about 100 Airwatts, which is the equivalent of the current Light Ball and Ball Animal 2, and also the Dyson V6 and V7 cordless models on their Max mode. Models made in Malaysia will be 2002 and later, and if they did not say "made in Malaysia" on the ratings sticker, they woule be 1997 - 2001 produced in England. Later models did not have the handle bulit over the tool holder on the top of the filter chambers. The post motor filter (exhaust), would have had a small, thin plastic tag handle on the top, enabling you to pull it out of its housing, but often these snapped off, so they were then difficult to extract, as you found out. Your model that was very generously donated by Daniel, is a later model, made after 2002, but the exact year, I dont know, as Dyson did not print any details about the year of manufacture on the ratings stickers of these machines. It could be anywhere from late 2002 until about 2006.

[@HooverLux]

I think even you have said they were popular with the older crowd being much lighter.

[@RJA_World]

I've seen an advert for an unused DC02 Silver/Yellow for £60. The pictures are quite dark. Would you trust it?

[@HooverLux]

I’d ask for more pics.

[@RJA_World]

@@HooverLux My DC05 Motorhead arrived today, condition is decent enough but definitely needs a clean up, it gave off a strong musty smell when I tried it out.

[@nick2203]

I like the quirky design of the DC03 and this is in nice condition.

[@HooverLux]

Hi Nick, yes, it’s definitely growing on me, just a shame the suction and the agitation is not very good, I am looking forward to cleaning this one up.

[@Mouse2113]

My mum had the basic model of this, first Dyson she owned

[@HooverLux]

Ah that’s nice 😊, I must do a demo of it before it goes

[@jamhuman2499]

Hi flr r the post filter do you wash it and for the pre motor you have to replace if you have to replace the pre motor do you know any were I cold purchase one

[@HooverLux]

I’ve seen them for sale on EBay, that’s the I Ku place I’ve looked to be honest.

[@jamhuman2499]

@@HooverLux instead of replacing them can I just wash them both and let them dry

[@derekblaney3676]

That was the Dyson I wanted so it was because I really love the way that they deigned it and how it looked slimmer compared to the others there's a shop half an.hour from where I stay that I got told about selling Dyson from £25 and went in to the shop and all they had was the Dyson ball kinetic or however its called and they were a bit too expensive I even went into cash converters as well and that was slim picking's so I had to buy my crappy little VAX because its for pets HA!!!! Is it hell and that's hoovering every day as well too!!!

[@HooverLux]

The Vax! Oh no! Nononononono 😭. They do make good firelighters do Vax’s and they swim very well 😂😂😂😂😂

[@derekblaney3676]

Hahaha oh yes yes yes!!! Lol funny that I've got a river at the end of my garden hey!! Maybe 1 day when I can afford a new 1 I may have to see for myself just how much they swim!! And I hope you don't mean they just catch fire easy as well do they??? God I bloody hope not!! Lol gonna be scared to hoover now haha!!

[@HooverLux]

Nah, there’re safe, but chopped up for burning they’re even safer 😂😂😂

[@samsamonetwosam]

Dysonmon gotta cleanum all XD

[@Bunkysworkshop]

What year was this vacuum made if you know?

[@HooverLux]

craigsclocks not sure? I can’t remember, hopefully someone will say, Steve!!!! I need your help 😂😂😂

[@petsandvacuums]

The DC03 was made between 1997-2006

[@HooverLux]

Or George 😂😂😂😂😂. Thank you my friend.

[@HooverLux]

How did you tell?

[@madabouthoovers9767]

It wasnt - as they were still making them in Malmesbury in Dec 2001. Dorian's is a Malaysian vacuum. Dyson shipped all production off to Malaysia in mid 2002. There is no way to tell the age of a Dyson from its serial number unlike Hoover and Electrolux models, and you usually have to make an educated guess.

[@derekblaney3676]

Haha cool

[@numaticrule2921]

Forgot you had this😂

[@HooverLux]

numaticrule29 it’s been a few weeks x

[@poptartdrumstudios7600]

That has the exact same rating plate as mine! Insta: james_vacs

[@HooverLux]

That’s soooo cool. I do need to sort out mine and get it looking as amazing as yours.

[@poptartdrumstudios7600]

@@HooverLux Mine isnt clean anymore, it's full and covered in scuffs lol

[@HooverLux]

Poptart Drum studios Oh well, there’s 2 to do! 🤣🤣🤣

[@poptartdrumstudios7600]

@@HooverLux Cba atm aha

[@HooverLux]

Poptart Drum studios ah bless lol. I’m the same over winter.