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Thread Number: 30797
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
My Filter Queen 350! |
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| Post# 340825 , Reply# 1 1/6/2016 at 20:40 (3,022 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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| Post# 340827 , Reply# 2 1/6/2016 at 20:57 (3,022 days old) by delaneymeegan (Mary Richards lived here) | ||
I was thinking of getting a FQ, too. And I don't like the clunky factory tools, caddy, pn or the wheels that go in all directions.
I DO love the filtering ability and noise dampening characteristics though. I want to get one like yours is sitting, put 3 wheels directly onto the bottom, like the wheel layout of most canisters. Two straight wheels toward the back, and a pivoting wheel at the front. At least a 3" diameter. Also add some low profile, probably automotive, type bumper around the projecting rim. Then use a crush proof light weight hose and an Electrolux pn. and tools. I think it would be much lighter weight and easier to work with. Only thing is cord winder: do I just wind manually around the top of the machine? | ||
| Post# 340829 , Reply# 3 1/6/2016 at 21:36 (3,022 days old) by tinytyke (Fairmont, WV) | ||
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Thanks, suckolux! I'm thrilled with this FQ! Interesting idea, delaneymeegan. My main reason for not using the casters is that the machine needs to sit flat on a wooden staircase during part of her journey through my house. Wheels would be a set-up for disaster! | ||
| Post# 340835 , Reply# 4 1/6/2016 at 23:50 (3,022 days old) by delaneymeegan (Mary Richards lived here) | ||
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Yes, that is the unfortunate down side of a sweet vac like this. When it can't be set slimly on end to clean stairs, or used in a tight space like cleaning the car. I tend to frown on vacs that don't have integrated tool storage, as well. But the quality of a FQ is exceptional. Both my Grandmother and an Aunt had 60s pink FQs. One of which had a spring loaded cord rewind that was part of the wheeled base. I haven't seen many of those. Do you like the FQ tool sets, or do you prefer others? Are you one to keep a vac in it's "true" original-from-the-factory form? | ||
| Post# 340837 , Reply# 5 1/7/2016 at 00:10 (3,022 days old) by tinytyke (Fairmont, WV) | ||
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My preference is to have the FQ be as close to original condition as possible, but only remove what gets in the way. I wouldn't modify the machine itself, of course! The factory tools are fine for my purposes, and I'm really pleased with the set that came with this one. | ||
Post# 340845 , Reply# 6 1/7/2016 at 07:45 (3,021 days old) by countryguy  (Astorville, ON, Canada) |
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My mom had 2 FQs and I had one also. Why don't you like the 4 casters that are on the new FQs? It rolls effortlessly on bare floors and carpeting, swivels in all directions and does not tip over. I have a GE swivel top with the 2 fixed wheels in the rear and only 1 wheel in the front like in the pic you posted and it always wants to tip over.
Gary | ||
| Post# 340852 , Reply# 7 1/7/2016 at 09:17 (3,021 days old) by tinytyke (Fairmont, WV) | ||
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Gary, it's mostly a combination of personal preference and space issues. The way my house is set up, there wouldn't be any particular advantage to having the FQ on casters. Of course I have the casters available just in case. | ||
| Post# 340856 , Reply# 8 1/7/2016 at 10:41 (3,021 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
The wire attachment holder is a very rare accessory. For most of its run, the model 350 had a 'shoe bag' type attachment holder that slipped over the top of the machine, and the tool hung down over the side.
Congratulations on getting your dream machine. I know that one is a pretty powerful vacuum, putting only clean air back into the rooms. Enjoy in good health. | ||
| Post# 340862 , Reply# 9 1/7/2016 at 11:39 (3,021 days old) by tinytyke (Fairmont, WV) | ||
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I love it, Tom, and am so glad to have it doing its magic in my home. Never fear; I am hanging onto that wire attachment holder! I'd also be interested in one of the "shoebag" ones if any come along... | ||
| Post# 340871 , Reply# 11 1/7/2016 at 14:02 (3,021 days old) by tinytyke (Fairmont, WV) | ||
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I'd love to find those wands, kenkart! They sound beautiful. | ||
| Post# 340900 , Reply# 12 1/7/2016 at 22:18 (3,021 days old) by delaneymeegan (Mary Richards lived here) | ||
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Gary- You asked "...Why don't you like the 4 casters that are on the new FQs? It rolls effortlessly on bare floors and carpeting, swivels in all directions..."
Yes, I agree. Like most all of FQs attachments and the quality overall, the wheels do roll good. They roll too much for me. I want a vac that rolls in the general direction I want it too, otherwise it should stay where I put it. With wheeled bases like the FQ, most shop vacs, a constellation (floats), Hoover Celebrity (floats and Some with numerous swivel casters), and Silver King, amongst others, they can move all over the place. It's sloppy and annoying. If you have a GE swivel top like the one pictured, IMO, you'd be almost better off removing the 3 wheels that are on there, and placing the vac in a color matched FQ wheel base. OR remove the one wheel at the front, and get another one like it and add it so there are 4 wheels on the bottom. OR leave all the wheels as is, and add 2 more wheels, one on each side of the front one. I agree with you: a top filled vacuum like this, needs ample wheels and preferably have the weight of the machine (motor area) be at the base, to keep it from falling over. The FQ, of course, the hose connects on the lower side so it's not likely to tip over I'm assuming the GE swivel top does have the motor in the base, which probably makes for easier bag changes. (?) 
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Post# 340912 , Reply# 13 1/8/2016 at 07:43 (3,020 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada) |
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Yes my GE is similiar to that. It is not one of the vacs that I use on a regular basis and when I do use it, it is for cleaning up the kitty litter which is in the utility room. I replaced the hose with a longer hose so I can position the vac and never have to move it so the wheels don't really bother me any more. If I used it on a regular basis it would drive me crazy LOL
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| Post# 341003 , Reply# 15 1/9/2016 at 15:25 (3,019 days old) by Packardmanken (atlanta ga) | ||
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Does anyone have a "shoe bag" attachment holder available? I want to complete my model 200 Filter queen (thanks Toby Glenn). Can we see a pic of the wire attachment holder? Never have seen one. Thx! | ||
| Post# 341019 , Reply# 16 1/9/2016 at 19:44 (3,019 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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My 350 Has the red leatherette shoe bag holder. | ||
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