Today I have a Turbopower 3 model U2880-006 I bought off Gumtree dating from 1997, with the user manual, a spare filter and belt.
I understand the Turbopower 3 was first released in 1994 as the TOL model with a powerful 1000W motor, and a longer hose that could reach a full flight of stairs and was wider, which meant it didn't clog as easily as before.
Permabag system- It used a bagless system where the dust was collected into a container. This model featured Permabag 2.
Autosense- An exclusive system where when grit was detected, the wattage was boosted to aid cleaning. If that wasn't enough, the user could instead override the Autosense and run the cleaner at full power.
I now just have to give it a good clean and polish when I get the chance. I'll post some pictures of the machine looking a little bit cleaner but for now here it is in its current state.
In the UK the 2880 was at the end of it's production by the last part of 1996, and this cleaner was sold by House of Fraser as a "January Sale" item in 1997, for almost half of it's original selling price.
Comes to the Rescue!
;){kind=link}
;){kind=link}