Thread Number: 15155
Hoover 541 switch?
[Down to Last]

Vacuumland's exclusive eBay Watch:
scroll >>> for more items --- [As an eBay Partner, eBay may compensate vacuumland.org if you make a purchase using any link to eBay on this page]
Post# 160793   12/1/2011 at 16:24 (4,523 days old) by athanasius80 (Huntington Beach CA)        

Does anyone have a picture of a what a Hoover 541 power switch looks like? Mine just has a bakelite nub remaining.

Post# 160795 , Reply# 1   12/1/2011 at 16:47 (4,523 days old) by Brandon_W_T ()        

The original switch would have been a brass/porcelain combo, I believe. The bakelite ones were replacement as far as I know. My 102 has the bakelite housing as well, with a standard bakelite light switch, and an original would have been brass.


Photo courtesy of Charles Lester's webpage, 1377731.com


CLICK HERE TO GO TO Brandon_W_T's LINK


Post# 160796 , Reply# 2   12/1/2011 at 17:08 (4,523 days old) by athanasius80 (Huntington Beach CA)        

Thanks.
Mine has a brass housing with a bakelite "finger" almost flush with the housing. I figured there would have been a larger knob or something to make it easier to work with the foot. If anyone else has a good photo, I would love to see it.


Post# 160831 , Reply# 3   12/1/2011 at 21:36 (4,523 days old) by Brandon_W_T ()        

Here are some more hoover styles. The one on the left is off of my friends 1908 spangler suction sweeper, the predecessor to the Hoover model 0,

The right image is the switch on my 102, this is a common replacement switch for these. They work well, and are not as dangerous as the originals could be (no exposed metal in case of shock.


Post# 160986 , Reply# 4   12/3/2011 at 20:53 (4,521 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA)        
Hoover 541 switch

truckerx's profile picture
Hi - I have several 541's that are original USA models. All the switches are alike. Chrome cap with foot knob. (see photo) Hope this helps.

Post# 160989 , Reply# 5   12/3/2011 at 21:35 (4,521 days old) by Brandon_W_T ()        

Chrome? Now thats interesting. I thought they were all brass.

Sounds like you have quite the 541 collection. Do share more pictures if you have some. :)


Post# 161042 , Reply# 6   12/4/2011 at 11:35 (4,520 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA)        
More 541 photos

truckerx's profile picture
Hi Brandon. At last count, I have about two 541's and one 543. They all have the same switch which may be brass under the bright plating. Attached are some additional photos. As you can see in the last photo, even the Hoover Baby has the same switch. Hope this helps.
--Bernie


Post# 161046 , Reply# 7   12/4/2011 at 11:45 (4,520 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA)        
Hoover 541 switch

truckerx's profile picture
Attached is a photo of another 541. This one is a dog and was hiding in my shed but I accepted it when it was offered. One second thought, the base metal of the switch cover may not be non-ferrous brass due to the appearance of some rust
--Bernie.


Post# 161048 , Reply# 8   12/4/2011 at 11:55 (4,520 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA)        
Hoover 541 power switch

truckerx's profile picture
Brandon - attached is a photo a Hoover of the same time period "Hoover Baby" model 103 (c.1921). It features the identical power switch set-up. Hope this will be helpful in some way. Thanks for asking.
--Bernie


Post# 161114 , Reply# 9   12/4/2011 at 20:06 (4,520 days old) by Brandon_W_T ()        

WOW! Thanks Bernie. That was very informative. I have seen both I think. My friend who has the spangler suction sweeper also has a Baby model C from the early teens thats all original. I wonder what kind of housing it has. Ill have to ask him.



Post# 161118 , Reply# 10   12/4/2011 at 20:18 (4,520 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA)        
541 Power Switch

truckerx's profile picture
You're welcome, Brandon - anytime. I've been on this earth for a while - don't know it all - but sometimes I might be able to help. ;-) Feel free to call. Thanks,
--Bernie



Forum Index:       Other Forums:                      



Comes to the Rescue!

Woops, Time to Check the Bag!!!
Either you need to change your vacuum bag or you forgot to LOG-IN?

Discuss-O-MAT Log-In



New Members
Click Here To Sign Up.



                     


automaticwasher.org home
Discuss-o-Mat Forums
Vintage Brochures, Service and Owners Manuals
Fun Vintage Washer Ephemera
See It Wash!
Video Downloads
Audio Downloads
Picture of the Day
Patent of the Day
Photos of our Collections
The Old Aberdeen Farm
Vintage Service Manuals
Vintage washer/dryer/dishwasher to sell?
Technical/service questions?
Looking for Parts?
Website related questions?
Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy
Our Privacy Policy