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Thread Number: 16664
what's the most beautiful Vacuum you own? |
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| Post# 177668 4/19/2012 at 23:34 (4,382 days old) by sfcoronet (San Francisco - Bay Area) | ||
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Forget about how well they work - or that they work at all! Which vacuum, in your opinion is the most striking visually? For me, I would have to say it is the Electrolux LX - the first vacuum that I bought because it was "beautiful". 
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| Post# 177669 , Reply# 1 4/19/2012 at 23:53 (4,382 days old) by BrianKirbyClass (Eudora Kansas) | ||
The Kirby Classic Omega. Have loved em since i first saw one new in 1973. Now, i dont mean a dirty old neglected dulled metal falling apart Classic Omega, im talking Factory rebuilt, shining like a brand new mirror in A1 condition right out of the box Omega.
The dark rosewood brown against the mirror like chrome. The Omega symbol with a bright new hadlignt bulb, in the front above belt lifter, the woodgrain decal on the handle bale all shined up. The regal slope on both sides of the rug nozzle, like a bell,, WOW! Now THATS a vacuum cleaner. I think the blue Kirby Tradition with the chrome all shined up like a mirror is pretty too,,,but there is just something about the Classic Omega Rosewood. The Electrolux Golden Jubilee also holds a special place in my mind as a thing of beauty. Again, in brand new like A1 Condition. There just isnt another Electrolux that is as pretty to look at, IMHO. Where i come from ( small town in SE Minnesota) it isnt WHAT vacuum do you have, its WHICH Electrolux do you have. When they came out with the Golden Jubilee,,you left it out, in a corner of your living room or wherever people would see it. Was like a golden trophy. | ||
| Post# 177684 , Reply# 2 4/20/2012 at 02:23 (4,382 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland) | ||
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| Post# 177693 , Reply# 3 4/20/2012 at 05:32 (4,382 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England) | ||
Well | ||
| Post# 177694 , Reply# 4 4/20/2012 at 06:36 (4,382 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland) | ||
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| Post# 177703 , Reply# 5 4/20/2012 at 07:28 (4,382 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England) | ||
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| Post# 177711 , Reply# 6 4/20/2012 at 08:25 (4,382 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota) | ||
I have always liked | ||
| Post# 177715 , Reply# 7 4/20/2012 at 09:13 (4,382 days old) by Real1 () | ||
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Defintely... a 'eye of the beholder' type thing. But for me, the LUX G hands down. 
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| Post# 177731 , Reply# 8 4/20/2012 at 11:38 (4,382 days old) by vacuumfreak (Ontario, Canada) | ||
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James, that Singer is beautiful! Mine would have to be my Electrolux xxx. I just love it. Very quiet, has strong suction (even with the original hose!), and it looks really neat! Daniel :-) 
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| Post# 177734 , Reply# 9 4/20/2012 at 13:30 (4,382 days old) by whirlpolf () | ||
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agreed! Hoover Ranger U 4014 Have my own here, never get tired of it. These smooth lines, that trustworthy and no-nonsense growl and the idea, that it is THE original Shake'n'Vac dance partner ;-) | ||
| Post# 177768 , Reply# 10 4/20/2012 at 18:43 (4,381 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH) | ||
Mine is.... | ||
| Post# 177779 , Reply# 11 4/20/2012 at 19:59 (4,381 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA) | ||
Mine is... | ||
| Post# 177780 , Reply# 12 4/20/2012 at 20:05 (4,381 days old) by djtaylor (Salt Lake City, Utah) | ||
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Post# 177785 , Reply# 13 4/20/2012 at 20:33 (4,381 days old) by tazcatsdad  (Buffalo, NY) |
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It's a four-way tie for me! Honestly - I couldn't decide on just one! All four of these machines are beautiful to me for one reason or another. From left to right in the picture below, my vote goes to the following:
* Hoover Convertible 70 * Hoover Convertible Deluxe 1070 * Hoover Convertible Elite U4059 * Eureka Golden Vanguard 2092A
Bill W. 
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| Post# 177790 , Reply# 14 4/20/2012 at 21:09 (4,381 days old) by richardlxixxx (Jupiter, Florida) | ||
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My most beautiful vacuum I would have to agree with Graham. My most beautiful vacuum would be my Electrolux LX. Followed by the LXI and last but not least, my pristine Model G. The Electrolux vacuum cleaners from the 1950's, were functioning works of art. A great evening to all, Richard | ||
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Post# 177791 , Reply# 15 4/20/2012 at 21:25 (4,381 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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OY | ||
| Post# 177792 , Reply# 16 4/20/2012 at 21:28 (4,381 days old) by timey () | ||
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This one for me... I simply love the colours on this one. And that it only cost me a fiver! 
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Post# 177793 , Reply# 17 4/20/2012 at 21:28 (4,381 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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Another Beauty | ||
| Post# 177803 , Reply# 18 4/20/2012 at 22:36 (4,381 days old) by kirbybag (topeka ks ) | ||
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| Post# 177809 , Reply# 19 4/20/2012 at 23:17 (4,381 days old) by Brandon_W_T () | ||
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Its a tie between these two. 
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| Post# 177810 , Reply# 20 4/20/2012 at 23:20 (4,381 days old) by Brandon_W_T () | ||
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And this 
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| Post# 177812 , Reply# 21 4/21/2012 at 01:24 (4,381 days old) by cocoaboo48 (ny 11418) | ||
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Most beautiful vacuum Here is a well preseved Rolleasy 
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| Post# 177813 , Reply# 22 4/21/2012 at 01:33 (4,381 days old) by beerad (Beautiful Vancouver BC) | ||
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heres mine...1939 all chrome filterqueen model 200A 
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Post# 177842 , Reply# 23 4/21/2012 at 11:15 (4,381 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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So many from which to choose! | ||
| Post# 177856 , Reply# 24 4/21/2012 at 13:06 (4,381 days old) by Sanifan () | ||
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Art Deco! Those art deco gems sure are breathtaking. The XXX in original shape it a true work of art! The Kenmore is pretty spiffy, too. | ||
| Post# 177858 , Reply# 25 4/21/2012 at 13:18 (4,381 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 177865 , Reply# 26 4/21/2012 at 15:09 (4,380 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA) | ||
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| Post# 177866 , Reply# 27 4/21/2012 at 15:14 (4,380 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA) | ||
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| Post# 177882 , Reply# 28 4/21/2012 at 19:01 (4,380 days old) by beerad (Beautiful Vancouver BC) | ||
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My 1939 all chrome Filter Queen Model 200A 
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| Post# 177886 , Reply# 29 4/21/2012 at 19:25 (4,380 days old) by luxlover (Halifax NS Canada) | ||
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My favorite would be the 1961 lux model 86, I love the simple lines and the red on bisquet. it could be because its my first vintage in my collection but its beautiful to me. 
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| Post# 177887 , Reply# 30 4/21/2012 at 19:28 (4,380 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) | ||
One of my favorites.... | ||
| Post# 177889 , Reply# 31 4/21/2012 at 19:31 (4,380 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) | ||
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Another "fave" | ||
| Post# 177891 , Reply# 32 4/21/2012 at 19:36 (4,380 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) | ||
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So hard to decide.... | ||
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Post# 177902 , Reply# 33 4/21/2012 at 21:28 (4,380 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Although Eureka is not my vacuum, | ||
| Post# 177909 , Reply# 34 4/21/2012 at 22:57 (4,380 days old) by Real1 () | ||
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Wow..... Bernie....that Kenmore is over the top with the two lit eyes!!!! Incredible....how rare are those and from what period?
Kevin | ||
| Post# 177931 , Reply# 35 4/22/2012 at 03:10 (4,380 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa) | ||
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| Post# 177936 , Reply# 36 4/22/2012 at 03:47 (4,380 days old) by beerad (Beautiful Vancouver BC) | ||
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compactelectra...Eurekastar Compactelectra....that super J and that lux polisher are both beautiful! Euekastar.....That Kirby 505 is the most beautiful Kirby I have seen to date,,,stunning, actually. I love the red and chrome look. | ||
| Post# 177937 , Reply# 37 4/22/2012 at 04:13 (4,380 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa) | ||
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| Post# 178070 , Reply# 38 4/22/2012 at 19:17 (4,379 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA) | ||
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Kevin | ||
| Post# 178073 , Reply# 39 4/22/2012 at 19:55 (4,379 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA) | ||
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Kevin..... | ||
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Post# 178083 , Reply# 40 4/22/2012 at 23:06 (4,379 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA) |
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Bernie............... | ||
| Post# 178085 , Reply# 41 4/23/2012 at 04:34 (4,379 days old) by massagemiracle () | ||
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This Electrolux Epic8000 is my daily driver right now, I really like the style of it and its power! 
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| Post# 178099 , Reply# 42 4/23/2012 at 07:35 (4,379 days old) by frkirby560 (Memphis, TN) | ||
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My Kirby 560. Favorite vacuum of all time. 
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Post# 178158 , Reply# 43 4/23/2012 at 14:42 (4,378 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa) |
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Post# 178168 , Reply# 44 4/23/2012 at 15:20 (4,378 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Kenny! | ||
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Post# 178181 , Reply# 45 4/23/2012 at 16:19 (4,378 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I KNOW what you're thinking.......... | ||
| Post# 178183 , Reply# 46 4/23/2012 at 16:22 (4,378 days old) by beerad (Beautiful Vancouver BC) | ||
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i like the aqua blue Hooevr.. on your right.. what a beautiful vacuum. | ||
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Post# 178184 , Reply# 47 4/23/2012 at 16:29 (4,378 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Indeed. | ||
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Post# 178189 , Reply# 48 4/23/2012 at 16:56 (4,378 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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that 69 is | ||
| Post# 178231 , Reply# 49 4/23/2012 at 21:27 (4,378 days old) by vacuumfreak (Ontario, Canada) | ||
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I actually really like that colour! Nice pictures everyone! Daniel :-) | ||
| Post# 178268 , Reply# 50 4/24/2012 at 06:08 (4,378 days old) by 1926700 () | ||
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here ill give a couple options....=) how bout a MINT Eureka Princess.... 
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| Post# 178269 , Reply# 51 4/24/2012 at 06:11 (4,378 days old) by 1926700 () | ||
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or ..... or my all orginal 65 convertible..... 
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| Post# 178270 , Reply# 52 4/24/2012 at 06:14 (4,378 days old) by 1926700 () | ||
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the wole..... pink creture....=) 
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Post# 178342 , Reply# 53 4/24/2012 at 12:56 (4,378 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Think of what that 65 started? | ||
| Post# 178351 , Reply# 54 4/24/2012 at 13:30 (4,378 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) | ||
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For John......... | ||
| Post# 178353 , Reply# 55 4/24/2012 at 13:37 (4,377 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) | ||
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More Lenox for John......... | ||
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Post# 178363 , Reply# 56 4/24/2012 at 14:17 (4,377 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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very ,very nice indeed | ||
| Post# 178377 , Reply# 57 4/24/2012 at 15:19 (4,377 days old) by papasvacs (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) | ||
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Is Pittston Hospital Ice Tea..... ...anything like Long Island Ice Tea? If it is, better limit myself to one.
Georgie's Alibi in Wilton Manors, Fort Lauderdale has $2.00 mason jar Long Island ice tea on Thursday nights. Tried two in a row once and I forgot who, where, why, what I was. Wish I was in Lauderdale right now. Going down on the 23rd. of May for a while. Meet you at the bar!
Bring your whip............
Ducks and runs......... | ||
| Post# 181602 , Reply# 58 5/17/2012 at 20:43 (4,354 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845) | ||
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the kirby tradition | ||
| Post# 181613 , Reply# 59 5/17/2012 at 22:55 (4,354 days old) by adambomb (Undisclosed ) | ||
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One of mine is... My Heritage II I bought back in November and my G5 
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| Post# 181621 , Reply# 60 5/18/2012 at 00:21 (4,354 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS) | ||
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| Post# 181640 , Reply# 61 5/18/2012 at 10:46 (4,354 days old) by joejoe83 () | ||
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My Hoover Convertible RS and U4413 
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Post# 181646 , Reply# 62 5/18/2012 at 11:38 (4,354 days old) by jfalberti (Visalia, CA) |
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For me, it's either my Kirby Sanitronic VII or Rainbow D2. I thought I had a picture of the D2, but can't find it. Anyway, here is my Sani VII. 
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| Post# 181700 , Reply# 63 5/18/2012 at 20:40 (4,353 days old) by ElectroluxKirby () | ||
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For uprights it's a tie between my Kirby Tradition and Kirby DS80 and for canisters I would say my Electrlux XXX. | ||
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Post# 182103 , Reply# 64 5/22/2012 at 09:56 (4,350 days old) by jfalberti (Visalia, CA) |
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Knew I had a picture ... | ||
| Post# 182179 , Reply# 65 5/23/2012 at 01:32 (4,349 days old) by thevacuumlover1 () | ||
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right now, i'm just obsessed with it. 
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Post# 182181 , Reply# 66 5/23/2012 at 02:41 (4,349 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC) |
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Can't narrow it down to one or --two.for uprights-Kirby Tradition and G-5.Royal metal with the Blue,Red,Green bags.Canisters--Rainbow D2 Crome Domes,Rainbow E2 with the led lights on the water bin and the powernozzle.another-in its own-the NSS older M1 with the yellow bodies and blue "Horse" logo bags. | ||
| Post# 184667 , Reply# 68 6/7/2012 at 09:36 (4,334 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa) | ||
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ry ry That is trully a great vacuum, I wish I could get hold of another one.
On the life time guarantee, who's life time. I was chatting to a mate in the business and we were discussing Life time guarantee's on many vacuums. The machine comes with a life time guarantee and when its motor burns out its life time is over there fore it lasted its life and no guarantee claim :) Not knocking your premier, they are great just the whole life time guarantee thing leaves alot of grey area's | ||
| Post# 184677 , Reply# 69 6/7/2012 at 11:10 (4,334 days old) by ryry_87 (Earth) | ||
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hmmm spose lol…. however, under normal commercial use, most of them tend to last a good 20-25 years if not more. Think thats pretty good for any vac really. I've always loved them though, they had loads of them at my primary school, and the bigger 275 Maxi | ||
| Post# 184678 , Reply# 70 6/7/2012 at 11:13 (4,334 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa) | ||
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Post# 184748 , Reply# 71 6/8/2012 at 02:36 (4,333 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC) |
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Wish those Premiere Mini vacuums were available in the US-after reading about them on the link-seems like a premium quality vacuum cleaner. | ||
| Post# 184758 , Reply# 72 6/8/2012 at 05:48 (4,333 days old) by ryry_87 (Earth) | ||
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they really are great and like i say have hardly changed since 1975. I spose if something ain't broke it don't need fixing. It's just a good robust design that works well. One of the best commercial vacuums. And it looks great lol Very popular in schools | ||
| Post# 184780 , Reply# 73 6/8/2012 at 13:59 (4,332 days old) by evacuumstore () | ||
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Not sure which is my favorite but... Here's a video I made with some of my old models to show a little evolution in VACUUM DARWINISM. Enjoy! CLICK HERE TO GO TO evacuumstore's LINK | ||
| Post# 184811 , Reply# 74 6/8/2012 at 20:38 (4,332 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA) | ||
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Well..... | ||
| Post# 184884 , Reply# 75 6/9/2012 at 10:39 (4,332 days old) by truckerx (Palm Springs, CA) | ||
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Her Majesty's..... | ||
| Post# 184887 , Reply# 76 6/9/2012 at 11:22 (4,332 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England) | ||
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Oh! | ||
| Post# 185183 , Reply# 78 6/11/2012 at 13:22 (4,330 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London) | ||
Like the man says .... | ||
| Post# 185188 , Reply# 79 6/11/2012 at 15:41 (4,329 days old) by GUARDSMAN69 () | ||
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hat is one gorgeous diala matic thank you for letting the world see this unit awesome more pics more pics | ||
| Post# 185196 , Reply# 80 6/11/2012 at 16:40 (4,329 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London) | ||
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Well one more at least.
I did a round trip of 500 miles in one day to pick this up - this is the most expensive vintage cleaner (£175 + petrol) i have purchased although I consider well worth it. And it was good to meet the seller from whom I have bought several more cleaners (including the SA Hoover 4006), all of whom have been in good condition.
The story was that it was purchased by someone in the army who bought it while serving at BFBO in Germany. When posted back in the UK his wife would not use it as the "electricity was wrong" - complete nonsense of course its just a different format of plug. But into the attic it went, not to be used for 40 years or so.Still their loss was my gain. It came with its original hose which is dark brown, rather like that of the Portable 
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| Post# 185197 , Reply# 81 6/11/2012 at 16:51 (4,329 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London) | ||
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Looking at that last picture | ||
| Post# 187842 , Reply# 82 7/1/2012 at 17:36 (4,309 days old) by edgar (Belgium) | ||
love this one | ||
| Post# 187843 , Reply# 83 7/1/2012 at 17:39 (4,309 days old) by edgar (Belgium) | ||
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| Post# 187852 , Reply# 84 7/1/2012 at 18:07 (4,309 days old) by shelly (california) | ||
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Wow! Now I can see how one can come to collect vacuums, these vacuum cleaners are works of art. | ||
| Post# 187870 , Reply# 85 7/1/2012 at 21:47 (4,309 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
Though I don't own one, nor have I ever seen one in real life, I must say that the most beautiful vac I have ever seen in pictures or in videos is the latest model of the German Kobold Vorwerk cleaning system. Every part looks so smooth and "sexy" and well-designed!
CLICK HERE TO GO TO eurekaprince's LINK | ||
| Post# 190246 , Reply# 86 7/16/2012 at 20:46 (4,294 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY) | ||
Mine would be... | ||
| Post# 190285 , Reply# 87 7/17/2012 at 04:52 (4,294 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH) | ||
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Only a thousand were made | ||
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Post# 190311 , Reply# 88 7/17/2012 at 11:09 (4,294 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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To Papasvacs | ||
| Post# 190597 , Reply# 89 7/19/2012 at 12:36 (4,292 days old) by rlsj1977 () | ||
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Awesome! Durango, your Eureka is one of the best canisters they ever put out. If you ever want to part with that, let me know!! | ||
| Post# 190611 , Reply# 90 7/19/2012 at 14:44 (4,291 days old) by luxman107 (USA ) | ||
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Bud, where did you get that awsome commermortive addition. I would give my left (well never mind) to own one. | ||
| Post# 190628 , Reply# 91 7/19/2012 at 17:21 (4,291 days old) by alexhoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
Just going off looks, this is one of the coolest looking vac | ||
| Post# 190664 , Reply# 92 7/20/2012 at 00:41 (4,291 days old) by Davinator1977 () | ||
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here is my fav royal 
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| Post# 190665 , Reply# 93 7/20/2012 at 00:43 (4,291 days old) by Davinator1977 () | ||
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my fav lux 
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| Post# 190667 , Reply# 94 7/20/2012 at 00:45 (4,291 days old) by Davinator1977 () | ||
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my roboclean its the coolest vacuum ever 
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| Post# 190690 , Reply# 95 7/20/2012 at 07:17 (4,291 days old) by rlsj1977 () | ||
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Royal Blue Davin that is a really nice looking Royal canister. I would be proud to have that out on display. Is the motor about as strong as the newer power tanks that came in blue and maroon? | ||
| Post# 190717 , Reply# 96 7/20/2012 at 12:47 (4,291 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY) | ||
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Davin | ||
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Post# 190722 , Reply# 97 7/20/2012 at 13:21 (4,291 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona) |
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Kirby Tradition  | ||
| Post# 190886 , Reply# 98 7/21/2012 at 20:47 (4,289 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY) | ||
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I love that Kirby | ||
| Post# 229863 , Reply# 101 4/24/2013 at 15:53 (4,012 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
Most Beautiful Vintage Vacuums | ||
| Post# 229865 , Reply# 102 4/24/2013 at 15:54 (4,012 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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So ugly it's pretty | ||
| Post# 229866 , Reply# 103 4/24/2013 at 16:02 (4,012 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Most beautiful canister vacs | ||
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Post# 229919 , Reply# 104 4/25/2013 at 01:56 (4,012 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC) |
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The Rainbow dealer near me has some Rainbow vacuums like the ones shown in a large wooden case.Another beautiful vacuum in the picture-the purple AirWay in the background! | ||
| Post# 247166 , Reply# 105 8/22/2013 at 15:36 (3,892 days old) by rainbow94 () | ||
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Wow those rexairs are nice. Do you have any other pictures of the model A?? | ||
| Post# 247170 , Reply# 106 8/22/2013 at 15:46 (3,892 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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The first Rexair, Series A, began selling in October, 1936. The first serial number was 1001. All Rexair serial numbers are consecutive The first serial number for the model B (Launched in April, 1940 - called "The Black Diamond Model" by the company) was around the 172,000 mark.
Model A's do NOT have a front nameplate, only a nameplate under the handle. The 'legs' are painted wrinkle brown, as is the hose intake port. On model B's, these would all be polished aluminum. 
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| Post# 247171 , Reply# 107 8/22/2013 at 15:48 (3,892 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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| Post# 247173 , Reply# 108 8/22/2013 at 15:51 (3,892 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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First models did NOT use water. They were dual cyclonic (like Dyson claimed he 'invented' 50 years later). In April, 1937 - customers were given the diaphragm (seen to the right of the pan), and told to fill the pan half way with water. The diaphragm was inserted into the top of the pan, and brought the airflow UNDER the water level. Since the machine was never made with the intention of using water - the entire top of the pan is open to facilitate emptying. The original intent of Rexair was to create a vacuum that had NO bag and No Loss of Suction.
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| Post# 247177 , Reply# 109 8/22/2013 at 15:54 (3,892 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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| Post# 247180 , Reply# 110 8/22/2013 at 15:57 (3,892 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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| Post# 247185 , Reply# 112 8/22/2013 at 16:04 (3,892 days old) by stunnerable () | ||
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My 560 without question. All she needs is an industrial polish and she's perfect. 100% original too! Next to my Dyson. 
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| Post# 247186 , Reply# 113 8/22/2013 at 16:06 (3,892 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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| Post# 247318 , Reply# 114 8/23/2013 at 09:50 (3,892 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
Good morning Tom.
First let me say that I really like that ring, simple yet stunning! And speaking of stunning, those upright Air-Ways are awesome.
As you probably recall, I have several Air-Ways both upright and canister, which unfortunately have been in storage since November of 06. Plans are in the works to bring them here in about 5 weeks. Since I'm deep in the woods of PA., a professional buffing is not possible. Any ideas on how I can get my Air-Way's, as well as a lot of other vacuum cleaners looking half as good? And here's a place you might remember. Thanks, Alex Taber. 
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| Post# 247323 , Reply# 115 8/23/2013 at 10:40 (3,892 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Thanks Alex. I do remember that garage, converted in the first vacuum museum. We had so much fun running all the different machines. So many that I had never seen before. That little oriental rug sure got a workout that weekend of my first convention. I'm surprised there's any nap left on it at all.
I use Mother's Mag and Aluminum polish because that's what Stan Kann used. But there's a secret. You liberally apply the compound (with a rag), then LET IT DRY. After a half hour, remoisten the rag, and go in circles with the rag getting darker and darker. You WANT the rag to turn black, that's what's doing the shining. A clean soft rag to buff off the compound, and the machine is ten times brighter. The letting it dry part was what Stan taught me, and you remember how beautiful all his machines were. | ||
| Post# 247345 , Reply# 116 8/23/2013 at 12:51 (3,892 days old) by madabouthoovers () | ||
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For me, its gotta be my Hoover 1346, from 1967, only made in this colour scheme for a short time in 1967, it has the pumpkin orange front plate and brown bag, such a lovely colour scheme from that era. I love this little Junior, its my favourite vintage model 
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| Post# 247356 , Reply# 117 8/23/2013 at 13:25 (3,892 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
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Most beautiful vacuum cleaner?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and for me that means two things. Design, and historic value. My favorite vacuum cleaner bar none is the Electrolux LX, but when it comes to historical value, as well as simple, basic design, I have to say that it's the Whirlwind. No, this is not a Hoover model, Hoover wasn't even thought of back then. The Whirlwind is the oldest known vacuum cleaner, or if not the oldest, the first mass produced cleaning device for home use.
I've posted this picture several times, but for those who don't know about the non-electric's, here's the history. Ives W. McGaffy, of Chicago, Illinois, invented a simple wooden upright, hand cranked sweeping machine. The year was 1869, and two years before the Great Chicago fire of 1871. The Whirlwind was manufactured by The American Carpet Cleaning company of Boston that same year, and sold for $25.00. A fortune back then! Here it is. Alex Taber. 
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| Post# 247389 , Reply# 118 8/23/2013 at 16:35 (3,891 days old) by beerad (Beautiful Vancouver BC) | ||
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And my Viking "Dirt Master Deluxe" 
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| Post# 247449 , Reply# 119 8/24/2013 at 07:50 (3,891 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
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| Post# 247468 , Reply# 120 8/24/2013 at 10:56 (3,891 days old) by TASE (Colorado) | ||
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