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Post# 158755 , Reply# 1   11/12/2011 at 11:03 (4,520 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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Hi Jake,
It depends entirely on which Turbopower plus you're getting - they're a THOUSANDS of models. The Turbopower ran from 1984 to 2001 and was Britain's best selling upright throughout the 1980's. The original line up consisted of 2 hard bag models (one with cord rewind) and one soft bag model. In 1990, it was relaunched with on board tools to complete with Panasonic and Electrolux machines of the time. Although very popular and relatively reliable, they are quite flimsey, so don't be too rough with it. The dirty fan design mixed with the famous activator brushroll made the Turbopower one of the best for carpet cleaning. The suction power on the hose, however, tends to be pretty pathetic - especially on the "pan converter" models. Here is a snap of the Turbopower I owned from the late 1990's |
Post# 158756 , Reply# 2   11/12/2011 at 11:03 (4,520 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 158757 , Reply# 3   11/12/2011 at 11:05 (4,520 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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Here is a video of the U2194 from 1984. This was the mid-range of the first generation of Turbopower's.
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Post# 158758 , Reply# 4   11/12/2011 at 11:11 (4,520 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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The Hoover Turbopower Junior Softbag. This one is from the 2nd generation of Turbopower's launched in 1986 and was the entry level machine.
The Turbopower's are some of my favourites - they were absolutely everywhere when I was a kid. At least 6 of my family members owned them. Some of the guys on here will be able to give you more info on dates etc, but feel free to ask if you need to know anything. Make sure you get some pics of the machine when you get it. Also, if you post the serial number, someone will be able to date it for you. CLICK HERE TO GO TO turbo500's LINK |
Post# 158764 , Reply# 6   11/12/2011 at 11:44 (4,520 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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The later red model above had a different motor to the rest. It was 575w instead of the old 450w and had a really cheap white plastic fan and motor housing. This made the later machines MUCH louder than the earlier ones. If you're getting the grey Turbopower plus (U2602) it will be dated anywhere between 1990 and 1994 and will feature the earlier style motor
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Post# 158783 , Reply# 8   11/12/2011 at 13:59 (4,520 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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The turbopower 2, 3 and 1000 were nothing like the original Turbopowers. They were completely redesigned clean-air machines, and pretty good ones at that. But they had little to no resemblance to the original Turbopower's and certainly weren't as popular. The name wasn't particularly suiting either, as the dirty-fan design and location of the motor nearer to the floor was what made the machine "turbopower" in the first place.
I had no idea there was a BHF shop in Burnley - may have to investigate (my boyfriend is from Blackburn and my housemate is from Barrowford - I am surrounded by Lancastrians lol) |
Post# 158785 , Reply# 9   11/12/2011 at 14:11 (4,520 days old) by Jakesvacs ()   |   | |
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Just spotted a red one in surrey but its a bit out of reach! |
Post# 158853 , Reply# 11   11/13/2011 at 10:31 (4,519 days old) by Jakesvacs ()   |   | |
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all BHF shops charge a fourtune of vacs in bucks. A cheapo upright was £25! |
Post# 158887 , Reply# 12   11/13/2011 at 12:58 (4,519 days old) by twocvbloke ()   |   | |
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Well, that's cos it's down south where the prices are more expensive for everything... :S |
Post# 158907 , Reply# 13   11/13/2011 at 16:51 (4,519 days old) by Jakesvacs ()   |   | |
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Down south the next thing you will see is £1.50 shops! |
Post# 158938 , Reply# 15   11/14/2011 at 04:44 (4,519 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)   |   | |
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Post# 158976 , Reply# 17   11/14/2011 at 14:13 (4,518 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK)   |   | |
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Couldnt find cheaper- very reasonable post as well See link Seamus CLICK HERE TO GO TO seamusuk's LINK on eBay |
Post# 158989 , Reply# 18   11/14/2011 at 15:45 (4,518 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)   |   | |
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Post# 159406 , Reply# 19   11/18/2011 at 15:00 (4,514 days old) by Jakesvacs ()   |   | |
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Saw one when in BHF bealive it or not last night when i walked past . Worth getting it? |
Post# 160178 , Reply# 20   11/26/2011 at 05:57 (4,507 days old) by keiththomas (Northumberland, England)   |   | |
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Post# 160194 , Reply# 21   11/26/2011 at 09:20 (4,506 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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Unfortunately, Keith, Hoover have gone down the pan in recent years following the Candy take over, and former fellow vacuum giant Electrolux weren't far behind. The purepowers have been being produced for 14 years now. The earlier models were pretty good - especially the first Purepower Autosense. Sadly, this didn't last and they're now probably one of the worst vacuums you can get on today's market.
Once upon a time, no matter how much you spent, you would have still got a relatively decent vacuum. Nowadays, that's the not the case and it would appear you have to splash out for a decent vacuum. If you want a bagless machine, the ONLY option is Dyson. They have a very efficient cyclone which, if you keep on top of the filter maintenance, really doesn't lose suction. If you want bagged, Miele and Sebo make the best vacuums on the market IMO. Numatic also make very good vacuums, but they only make cylinder's so if you're after an upright, they're not an option. |
Post# 160204 , Reply# 22   11/26/2011 at 13:05 (4,506 days old) by keiththomas (Northumberland, England)   |   | |
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Funny thats what my research says I looked at the Hoover Machines and guess what the pure power on the shop floor were expensive and the foot peedle made an awful noise cheap trash I have a Dyson Cyclinder very good. I have just bought a Bissell Powerforce Baglass at Asda for on 45.00 Pounds. I did like at Dyson Uprights but they cost well over two hundred pounds and sebo. I ll Try this and it it is crap Ill take it back within 28 days. Yes Hoover is I think expensive and poor quality. Electrolux looked the worst design this Bissell appears good but only got it today parts not too expensive It appears. I hate the way so many products have become cheap and nasty.
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Post# 160304 , Reply# 25   11/27/2011 at 07:45 (4,506 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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Sorry Keith, but these days, you get what you pay for. I paid 172.00 for my Sebo x1.1 from goelectrical.co.uk and it was worth every penny. It's built like a tank and has the performance to match. The ONLY upright I'd even consider for under 100 is the bagged Panasonic upright, and they're not what they used to be either
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Post# 160305 , Reply# 26   11/27/2011 at 07:48 (4,505 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 160311 , Reply# 28   11/27/2011 at 09:21 (4,505 days old) by keiththomas (Northumberland, England)   |   | |
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Turbo 500 I think you are right the Dyson Cylinder is good, I looked at Sebo but was looking to go bagless but the Bissell Power Force will do me for now at least. The trouble is there is too many models from each company I know Dyson and Sebo come with a five year warranty. Interestingly Hoover (Candy) Have brought out a new type of machine called yes Turbo Power which is Bagless no loss of suction with a % year Warranty it not cheap recommended price 225.00 (i think not) but at comet at around 130.00 looked at it and it was still made in China with similar pipes etc to Electrolux. I suspect these brands are contracting out the manufacturing to a chinese company.
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Post# 160316 , Reply# 29   11/27/2011 at 11:14 (4,505 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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Keith, Hoover-Candy and Vax have been made in China by TTI for years. The Vax Mach machines are all badged Hoover in the US. It's nothing new. Numatic are the only British made brand left. Dyson are made in Malaysia, Sebo and Miele in Germany and the AEG cylinders are made in Sweden. Incidentally, my mum had a Samsung Jet Propel upright that was the same design as your Bissell - 18 months later, it went to the tip.
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Post# 160430 , Reply# 31   11/28/2011 at 13:07 (4,504 days old) by keiththomas (Northumberland, England)   |   | |
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Post# 160484 , Reply# 32   11/28/2011 at 20:35 (4,504 days old) by twocvbloke ()   |   | |
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Don't forget to give them the reason "Not Fit For Purpose", they'll try to argue otherwise, but the customer is always right... ;) |
Post# 160644 , Reply# 33   11/30/2011 at 11:55 (4,502 days old) by keiththomas (Northumberland, England)   |   | |
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Thank you Tubo 500 and twocycle blok, Today I used the dispute day to sort out the vacuum cleaners. I got the Hoover Pure Power repaired at last with two new rear wheels so like new. I dismantled the Bissell Powerforce, I was dreadful misleading design and after only three uses in 4 days was difficult to clean. I then realised it is only designed to last 12 months and the filters are really like car filters. Expensive to replace and last about three months. The pipe was the cheapest design I have ever seen. Anyway boxed it up and took it back to ASDA got a refund and collected my Machine and that is that. The man said the Hoover looked like new and I had obviously replaced the filters and changed the bags often. No chips or body damage. Yes Sebo are probably the only alternative and Miele some Dysons and some Hoover Dust Manager Pure Power. Trouble is their design of Foot Peedles other wise a good machine is looked after but they cost about 90.00 to 225.00 which is far to expensive. The Dyson Uprights I was advised some parts are difficult to obtain as their machines are now contracted out to various factories in the far east. Too many machines are a plastic nightmare
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Post# 160652 , Reply# 35   11/30/2011 at 12:54 (4,502 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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Who told you that dyson 's machines are contracted out to various factory's . dyson manufactures there vacuums in maylasia in there own facotry.
parts for these machines are one of the easiest and cheapest to get , I mean you can still get parts from Dyson for a dc01 that was made in the early 90's , try going to Electrolux and asking them for parts for a 90's Electrolux , they will just laugh.UK Electrolux not USA Electrolux |
Post# 160664 , Reply# 37   11/30/2011 at 13:38 (4,502 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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Post# 160667 , Reply# 38   11/30/2011 at 14:24 (4,502 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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Keith, I'd steer well clear of the Dust Manager's. They manage dust about as well as a desk fan would. The cyclone design on those is more horrid than on the Bissell. Nasty clogging mess. I presume by the fact that you mentioned using your strike day to go and sort out your vacuum that you're Civil Service? Which department are you? I really should've gone on strike today but couldn't afford to lose a day's salary :(.
Blackaeg, I have owned a Vax Mach Air for a few weeks and I did think it was a pretty good machine. However, the full sized Mach's are just too big and bulky for British houses. I had a Felix Vogue for a while but have now gone back to an x1.1 - the red euronics exclusive. Best upright on the market! |
Post# 160670 , Reply# 39   11/30/2011 at 14:37 (4,502 days old) by keiththomas (Northumberland, England)   |   | |
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Turbo I am a civil Servant and I Understand but as Trade Unionist but not willing to do the pickets as I live twenty miles away from work and not too good myself. The Dust Manager is really a modern version of my gold old pure power. Have you looked at the new turbo power range I know what you mean by vax. Once a time they made only two machines now a wash with cheap uprights which use expensive car style filters anyway glad I returned the Bissell.
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Post# 160673 , Reply# 40   11/30/2011 at 14:50 (4,502 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 160940 , Reply# 44   12/3/2011 at 11:06 (4,499 days old) by keiththomas (Northumberland, England)   |   | |
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Post# 160953 , Reply# 47   12/3/2011 at 13:24 (4,499 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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Keith, I used that Vax Mach Pet not so long back. Although the build quality isn't as good as the Dysons, it certainly performs well. If you're looking for a new machine and want bagless, I'd highly recommend one. At least they have a proper multi cyclone unlike the crappy low efficiency filter cyclones on every other bagless vac under £100. And I wouldn't say it's all that heavy.
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Post# 161483 , Reply# 49   12/8/2011 at 15:06 (4,494 days old) by keiththomas (Northumberland, England)   |   | |
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Post# 161725 , Reply# 50   12/11/2011 at 11:14 (4,491 days old) by keiththomas (Northumberland, England)   |   | |
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Post# 161726 , Reply# 51   12/11/2011 at 11:19 (4,491 days old) by jakesvacs ()   |   | |
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Wow, very nice. Good condition too, how do you find performance? Think they did a Dolls house vac simular to that. |
Post# 161729 , Reply# 52   12/11/2011 at 11:29 (4,491 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 161761 , Reply# 53   12/11/2011 at 14:51 (4,491 days old) by keiththomas (Northumberland, England)   |   | |
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Well I got the new wheels on it. I try to keep my appliances in new condition, cleaning them etc and making sure they work, Like my cars. It uses the traditional activator roll which is like new and not worn, Has red brushes The dust blowing out was casued by cheap bags. You can still get parts for this machine. I like the colour. I need to replace the dusting brush but they are expensive no hurry though. The newer generation I heard also was not so good. Well it is now back to normal use and my standard. I will have to clean the outside and the inner workings well the bag area. I have heard hoover (Candy) is going back to the future as people are now turning back to bags after the poor quality bagless machines have a lot to be desired. The cost of Filters etc has proved you cannot always re-invent the wheel. Dyson was on TV saying he moved production as you cannot get parts supplied by British Manufacturers, what a load of garbage. I now recall his machines just keep going up in price. Thats why I would only buy in a sale and not in full price. Hoover moved their production to China I believe in 2005 and not a good Idea. I see the red machine of this model retails at about 90.00. Many people have returned to this model. Hoover is also going back in time to more sensible traditional machines and they look quite good about time. Thanks guys
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Post# 161776 , Reply# 54   12/11/2011 at 18:19 (4,491 days old) by anthony (leeds uk)   |   | |
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i have often thought if only Hoover would start knocking out Hoover juniors or seniors again they would clean up [pardon the pun]because basically thats all people want a good relativly cheap vacuum cleaner that dos what its meant to do . As a child in the 60s and 70s it seemed as though everyone had them they were everywhere people loved them todays vacs look just like what they are rubbish all those filters to clog and on board tools who the hell wants on board tools my neighbour recently asked me to look at her VAX upright bagless it only needed a good clean out but i couldent beleive th noise it made they should be sold with ear defenders and what about these power guzzeling motors i have noticed the wattage slowly creeping up over the last fiew years i am so glad to hear people are going back to bagged cleaners i supose thats one step in the right direction sorry i do go on a bit Anthony
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Post# 161800 , Reply# 55   12/12/2011 at 06:14 (4,491 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Post# 161831 , Reply# 56   12/12/2011 at 14:08 (4,490 days old) by keiththomas (Northumberland, England)   |   | |
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Anthony and Jim Murray
Interesting I noticed that the new turbo power range is going more traditional doe you remember the Hoover Constellation that was also good also but that was some years now since it stopped production. The pipes are useful well on my machine. I agree the Hoover Junior and senior should be re introduced but with quality not a badged cheap machine like Russell Hobbs Do |
Post# 162570 , Reply# 58   12/18/2011 at 11:37 (4,484 days old) by keiththomas (Northumberland, England)   |   | |
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Post# 163807 , Reply# 59   12/30/2011 at 05:49 (4,473 days old) by jakesvacs ()   |   | |
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I heard back from the people who have the hoover and its ready for me. Being posted sometime this week! Cant wait till i get it, i will need help with what can be replaced and cleaned and made to work smoothly again. |
Post# 163831 , Reply# 60   12/30/2011 at 10:22 (4,472 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Post# 163866 , Reply# 61   12/30/2011 at 16:43 (4,472 days old) by jakesvacs ()   |   | |
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Thank you! |