Question 1

Is the holding unit plugged in to a socket and attached to the wall next to it, or does it have to be hard wired into the mains?

Accepted Answer

Its plugged into an adjacent so thats easy. If you're mounting it on to a plaster board wall take your time getting some suitable butterfly screws, you will probably have to drill two 10 - 12mm holes and if you have to take the screws out you'll lose the butterflies in the cavity. Other than that follow Dyson's instructions and you will be fine.

Question 2

Can it cope long-term with very fine dust from rayburn etc, which clog filters fast. Also dried muddy doormats. House on muddy farm - fed up with dirt

Accepted Answer

Your Dyson V8 is a hoover not a shovel.  I would never dream of trying to get mud off mats and would use a hard brush first. If rayburn dust clogs filters it is answering for itself.  Maybe you need to consider moving house - I have lived on a farm so know what it is like. Seriously the Dyson V8 is a great tool but for ordinary cleaning. Invest in some scrapers at the door and insist on muddy boots being removed before people come in.  Best of luck.

Question 3

Does it easily suck up patches of long & rather thick dog hairs or would I still have to scrape/scoop them up by hand? Do long hairs clog the machine?

Accepted Answer

Hello,I find, especially with the smaller head on, that it sucks up dog hairs fabulously. The container fills up quite quickly, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well it sucked up, particularly on carpet or material. I think I might need to buy the hard floor head for the laminate/tiles, it's not so good with that. But for dog hairs from carpet, or soft furniture, it's fine

Question 4

Can you just plug it into a socket to charge it up or must you fix up the docking station, which I don't really want to do.

Accepted Answer

I just plug into a socket, no need for a docking station.  I find the Dyson absolutely fantastic for my small house.

ASIN	B01EX9YIUQ
Amperage	16 Amps
Battery Charge Time	40 minutes
Battery Description	The vacuum cleaner is powered by a 21.6V battery
Battery Life	40 minutes
Best Sellers Rank	467,490 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 454 in Handheld Vacuums
Brand Name	Dyson
Capacity	0.54 litres
Colour	Blue and Silver
Connectivity Technology	USB
Control Method	Touch
Controller Type	Push Button
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,172)
Filter Type	Cartridge
Finish Type	Glossy
Form Factor	Handheld
Included Components	Battery
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Is Product Cordless	Yes
Item Dimensions L x W x H	8.8L x 9.8W x 49H centimetres
Item Type Name	Animal Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Item Weight	2 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Dyson
Model Name	V8ANIMAL
Model Number	V8ANIMAL
Noise Level	78 Decibels
Number of Items	1
Number of Power Levels	1
Number of Speeds	2
Other Special Features of the Product	Bagless, Cordless, Full reservoir indicator
Portable	Yes
Power Source	Battery Powered
Recommended Uses For Product	pet hair removal from carpets and upholstery, quick cleanups around the house, hard-to-reach areas or vehicle interiors
Runtime	40 minutes
Series Number	8
Style Name	Modern
Surface Recommendation	Carpet
Unit Count	1.0 count
Voltage	21.6 Volts
Wattage	350 watts

Dyson V8Animal Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

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