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Post# 116276 , Reply# 1   11/28/2010 at 19:31 (4,868 days old) by fairfax88 (Orlando, FL)   |   | |
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I have that same machine and it is dated 1997...These really are wonderful Vacuum Cleaners!! ~David |
Post# 116279 , Reply# 2   11/28/2010 at 19:46 (4,868 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 116364 , Reply# 5   11/29/2010 at 11:20 (4,868 days old) by sebox4 ()   |   | |
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Will definately go for it I think. Kinda new to the whole collecting thing, what would you say would be a sensible max bid? Matt |
Post# 116365 , Reply# 6   11/29/2010 at 11:42 (4,868 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London)   |   | |
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Gosh Matt, could it have been the effect of sleeping in a roomfull (well stairway) of Hoover Juniors LOLOL Or maybe Jack was sending you subliminal messages as you slept - oh wait, no - it would be a Dyson you would be wanting if that had happened ..... (ducks and runs HARD)
If you can get this for the starting bid definatly go for it, I have seen them go for a lot more - although pick-up only often has a beneficial effect if it happens to be local to you. Personally I would not go too high as, reading between the lines, there might be a problem with it. Although I am sure there will be a fund of knowledge here if there is. I would not be too concerned about replacing the nozzles (looks like upholstry and maybe hard floor) as you should be able to get pattern parts to fit if nothing else, it has the power nozzle (assuming it works and does not have a broken belt) and that is the main thing. One thing to be aware of, if you were thinking of using it as a daily driver, is that the PN is pretty large by the standards of UK homes so you might find it a bit clumsy to use - that PN would be wider than a Hoover Junior I would guess. Speaking of which I suppose you are on teh lookout for a 1036 too ..... Al |
Post# 116367 , Reply# 7   11/29/2010 at 11:56 (4,868 days old) by a007kirbyman (--->> Originally My Mom <<--- (now Wisconsin))   |   | |
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Hello Matt.
As Al said, "...reading between the lines, there might be a problem with it..." I also got that same 'feeling' from the listing. I don't really do repairs of other machines, besides Kirbys; however, if it would end up being a motor issue with it, I happen to have acquired a new 230 volt Filter Queen motor. Let me know if you may be interested in it, if need be. Cheers & hagd all, Bill |
Post# 116376 , Reply# 9   11/29/2010 at 14:23 (4,868 days old) by joe22 ()   |   | |
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alistair started it, LOLZZZ have a brownie canadian with the small head and its one of my faves, they are quiet w/o powerhead, awesome suction, great vacs |
Post# 116407 , Reply# 11   11/29/2010 at 17:16 (4,868 days old) by DysonAnimal ()   |   | |
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Matt - SHHH! Someone will hear you! You'll have to flee your home and change your identity, or you'll be hauled off for 're-education'! |
Post# 116671 , Reply# 12   12/2/2010 at 07:07 (4,865 days old) by sebox4 ()   |   | |
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I've just won it for £10! Will be interesting to see what condition it's in etc. Will keep you all posted! Matt |
Post# 116672 , Reply# 13   12/2/2010 at 07:21 (4,865 days old) by DysonAnimal ()   |   | |
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How much do you suppose the original owner paid for it?! Looking forward to seeing/hearing more! :) |
Post# 116825 , Reply# 14   12/3/2010 at 17:30 (4,864 days old) by petek (Ontario)   |   | |
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Has it arrived yet LOL |
Post# 116831 , Reply# 15   12/3/2010 at 17:55 (4,864 days old) by jfalberti (Visalia, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 117292 , Reply# 16   12/6/2010 at 16:15 (4,861 days old) by sebox4 ()   |   | |
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Just picked it up! |
Post# 117294 , Reply# 17   12/6/2010 at 16:18 (4,861 days old) by sebox4 ()   |   | |
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:-) |
Post# 117303 , Reply# 18   12/6/2010 at 16:34 (4,861 days old) by sebox4 ()   |   | |
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Anyone who says a Dyson is messy to empty has clearly never tried to empty one of these! Interesting design though :-) |
Post# 117305 , Reply# 19   12/6/2010 at 16:37 (4,861 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 117383 , Reply# 21   12/7/2010 at 07:15 (4,860 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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My mom had 2 FQs and I have one also. I use her method to empty the bucket. Remove the motor unit and place 3-4 layers of newspaper on top. Pull the edges over the side, hold tightly and flip the canister over. Then slowly remove the canister and fold the edges of the newspaper towards the centre. I find that produces very little dust.
Gary |
Post# 119170 , Reply# 25   12/24/2010 at 11:49 (4,843 days old) by powertank ()   |   | |
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If you're hearing a crackling noise, the motor brushes may not be seated and may be arcing. If that's the case, it won't run at its full speed and power. |
Post# 119188 , Reply# 26   12/24/2010 at 17:13 (4,843 days old) by beerad (Beautiful Vancouver BC)   |   | |
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I have found that people either really like or really dis like Filter Queens. I love Filter Queens. |