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Thread Number: 34495
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
1982* Hoover Turbolite |
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| Post# 373000 , Reply# 2 5/31/2017 at 16:29 (2,515 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Had a god awful potent smell of fecal matter and barn smell. | ||
| Post# 373001 , Reply# 3 5/31/2017 at 16:31 (2,515 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Bag out and handle removed. | ||
| Post# 373002 , Reply# 4 5/31/2017 at 16:32 (2,515 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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And being dismantled. Never noticed this before, but the cut outs on the handle looks a bit like a very chilled out and happy face, Lol.
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| Post# 373003 , Reply# 5 5/31/2017 at 16:35 (2,515 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Very warn brushroll. After removing the sole plate and brushroll, I decided to quickly flee outside... | ||
| Post# 373006 , Reply# 7 5/31/2017 at 16:42 (2,515 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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After prodding and scraping out the thing I removed the hood, and then the motor. | ||
| Post# 373010 , Reply# 10 5/31/2017 at 16:58 (2,515 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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After the motor had been cleaned, a bead of sealant was placed on the fan chamber. And, my fix for the lettering on the bag. Unfortunately it didn't turn out as neat as I had hoped, but hey, you don't really see the imperfections from a distance. | ||
| Post# 373012 , Reply# 11 5/31/2017 at 17:00 (2,515 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Seeing how the yellowing wasn't terrible I decided to hand sand it. Here's a 50/50 shot.
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| Post# 373013 , Reply# 12 5/31/2017 at 17:03 (2,515 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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After ~ *Sorry about some of the pictures flipping onto its side!* Anyway, freshly cleaned motor back into the chassis and, before I forget again, the rating plate. Again, correct me if I'm wrong, last 4 digits - 1182, Nov, 1982? | ||
| Post# 373014 , Reply# 13 5/31/2017 at 17:04 (2,515 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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And that's it! I just need to order a new brushroll and a pack of belts and she's all ready to go! | ||
| Post# 373032 , Reply# 14 5/31/2017 at 21:15 (2,515 days old) by compactc9guy (Bathurst NB) | ||
nice job | ||
| Post# 373043 , Reply# 15 6/1/2017 at 05:56 (2,514 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Thank you. Yep, there's something about cleaning up old neglected vacuums to like new condition. :) | ||
| Post# 373049 , Reply# 16 6/1/2017 at 08:46 (2,514 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS) | ||
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| Post# 373145 , Reply# 17 6/3/2017 at 10:00 (2,512 days old) by broomvac (N/A) | ||
Sweet Turbolite/Elite!
Well, you truly brought that one back from the dead! Great job restoring it. I liked your idea of sanding it to remove the scratches. These cleaners are more powerful than you would expect, especially after you install a white HEPA Hoover Type A disposable bag. I'm not sure if those would be available in the UK, but you might be able to find something else that works. I've always had a soft spot for Elites, with the Turbolite/Elite 200/C1403 being my favorites. Gotta love the slide-top outer bag.
I have to say, though, 1982 seems a bit early to me--I'm pretty sure they were not being built that early on. I think 1990 is more likely (first thing after the model number in the serial number), but I couldn't say for sure. I have a C1403, the commercial version of your vacuum, which I assume was made in January 1991, but the serial number on mine is in a different format than the one on your Turbolite. I've put a pic at the end below. This one does not include the model number in the serial number. CLICK HERE TO GO TO broomvac's LINK | ||
| Post# 373160 , Reply# 18 6/3/2017 at 15:20 (2,512 days old) by vacuumlover (UK) | ||
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Thank you. Relooking at the serial number and dating as you would a, i.e, Turbopower, it could be July 1989. I had considered ordering Type A bags as I've heard others say that they do work better than our H4 bags. | ||
| Post# 373171 , Reply# 19 6/3/2017 at 18:34 (2,512 days old) by broomvac (N/A) | ||
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vacuumlover
I would recommend not only type A bags, but more specifically the white fleece cloth HEPA type A bags.
I have used the paper type A bags in the past and they work well, of course. The cloth ones flow much better, though. I have found that their flow performance declines much less over time than does that of their paper counterparts. The added filtration is a plus, too. Not only does the HEPA cut back on allergies, but it helps preserve the cleanliness of the outer jacket. CLICK HERE TO GO TO broomvac's LINK | ||
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