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| Post# 84114 11/16/2009 at 08:35 (5,267 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
Started my week off work with a trail around the local charity and second hand shops this morning with fresh hope that a great weekend would pass its joys on into the week. First place I called into had this fab Lux 550 upright, One all children of the 80's and early 90's knew so well due to Casdon making a toy version. The one toy I pestered unrelentlessly for Christmas after Christmas until my parents gave in. Fast forward 20 years and Im now pleased to say I have both Toy and Real versions. Dunno which one I like the best though LOL! Fingers crossed for some luck on Wednesdays car boot sale. 
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| Post# 84116 , Reply# 1 11/16/2009 at 08:35 (5,267 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 84117 , Reply# 2 11/16/2009 at 08:36 (5,267 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 84119 , Reply# 3 11/16/2009 at 08:37 (5,267 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 84120 , Reply# 4 11/16/2009 at 08:38 (5,267 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 84121 , Reply# 5 11/16/2009 at 08:39 (5,267 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 84122 , Reply# 6 11/16/2009 at 08:40 (5,267 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 84123 , Reply# 7 11/16/2009 at 08:41 (5,267 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 84124 , Reply# 8 11/16/2009 at 08:43 (5,267 days old) by sireluxomatic () | ||
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Nice vac, and a tough decision Nothing at all against Hoover, but I'd probably take it off, just to preserve the "Lux-ness" of the vacuum. Bob | ||
| Post# 84125 , Reply# 9 11/16/2009 at 08:45 (5,267 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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Under that hood The Lux 502, Twin Turbo's and Turbo 2 we have seem to lack the power this one has. Suction on the hose is far better on this one than the others and using it in upright mode is far superior. It really does grip the carpet well and does some serious beating despite being having the same innards as the other models, Character??? Bristles on the roll seem nice and stiff not to mention quite long. 
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| Post# 84126 , Reply# 10 11/16/2009 at 08:47 (5,267 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 84127 , Reply# 11 11/16/2009 at 08:47 (5,267 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 84129 , Reply# 13 11/16/2009 at 09:16 (5,267 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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Hi Jack, These 500 series were not that popular around here. Just enough of them though to create a curiosity. Out the the 10 houses in our street cluster we had Turbomaster X 2 Lux Contour Lux Airstream x 2 Turbopower TS and TP 2's Vax 121 x 3 Kirby Heritage The 500 series in the family were few and far between and only relatives we hardly kept in touch with seemed to have such machines. Perhaps I would be more familiar with them if these relatives had been in the scene more. Its not a machine I was particularly out to add to the collection nor have I been that bothered by ones on ebay however seeing this earlier this morning has sparked a new interest and brought back a few memories. Everytime I glance at it a smile appears. A possible Icon of the times? Our times I suppose. Now can anyone tell me which world famous public house used the Lux 550 to clean its bar? Answers on a postcard its just for fun. | ||
| Post# 84130 , Reply# 14 11/16/2009 at 09:50 (5,267 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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Have just made a couple of videos, one of the Lux and 1 of the Sebo. Noticed the Lux makes a similar noise to the Sebo with its gentle hum but upon closer realisation when they were stood together they both have similarities. 1.Square head with protrusions each side. 2.The largish sticker on the hood although the sebos does have the warning lights integrated into it 3. The central strip running up the front of the cleaner with features listed. Also the way both cleaners square off above the bag and proceed into a really slim handle. 4. Both have bags which fill from the top. 5. On/Off switches in the same position on the handle. 
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| Post# 84131 , Reply# 15 11/16/2009 at 09:51 (5,267 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 84132 , Reply# 16 11/16/2009 at 09:52 (5,267 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 84169 , Reply# 18 11/16/2009 at 17:24 (5,267 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
"I had a toy Hoover Turbopower - I begged for it for Christmas one year! I'd only had it a few months when the handle snapped off, and my mum threw it away" OH MY LORD!! Jack, I had a toy Turbopower. I think it was red. I was VERY young. I thought I must've made it up because I've never seen one since. I remember the handle snapping on mine too and my Dad trying to glue it together but having no luck. It went in the bin and I got a swanky toy Lux Contour to replace it with, which I was rather happy about. | ||
| Post# 84173 , Reply# 20 11/16/2009 at 17:45 (5,267 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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Nah Calum, the filters on the others were all brand new genuine ones that I personally fitted when I aquired the machines. (am good like that lol) Strangely the filter in this machine is rather mingin to say the least, its due to be replaced tommorrow! Perhaps its does have a new motor in it although the 50w increase surely wont make that much a difference will it? | ||
| Post# 84175 , Reply# 22 11/16/2009 at 18:00 (5,267 days old) by vintagehoover () | ||
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I believe the models with electronic power controls had solid tool-port covers, so you couldn't relieve the suction that way - but they did have those sliders on the cleaner head, which I believe did the same thing... | ||
| Post# 84181 , Reply# 25 11/16/2009 at 18:53 (5,267 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
If I can, I peel the service labels off and re-apply them inside lids or bag compartments just for nostalgia's sake. I find a thin rod such as a knitting needle or crochet hook is ideal for under-rolling the label, once one corner is started, from corner to diagonal corner and the label comes off in one piece with the sticky still attached to the label. Hold the corner and roll the rod 'backwards' - it will gain traction on the adhesive but has such a small contact area patch it releases from the label side as it rolls. Stick label lightly to your forehead until you decide where to place it inside the vacuum because you probably have to spa-clean the hood or bag lid or wherever the label will go back on invisible to the casual observer. Then I clean the left-over adhesive off the machine with lighter fluid. Dave, not kidding about the forehead bit - any place else I could quickly stick it, it will inevitably pick up airborne cat hair. | ||
| Post# 84202 , Reply# 26 11/17/2009 at 03:58 (5,266 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 84203 , Reply# 27 11/17/2009 at 04:09 (5,266 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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