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Thread Number: 17356
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| Post# 186890 6/23/2012 at 13:55 (4,323 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
I haven't really been keeping up with the new vacuums that I've gotten, so I figured I'd throw all of them into one thread. The picture quality on these will not be the best since they are all taken from my phone, just a forewarning...
First off, a Hoover Windtunnel Bagless Self Propelled. I actually just got this today at a garage sale. I paid $20 for it and man, was it worth it! This is practically brand new. All I had to do was a throw a belt and a new lightbulb in it! It even came with all of the attachments, which is rare around here. It's a great deep cleaner, and I really like seeing what I pick up with it because I know my carpets are clean when I vacuum with a Windtunnel. 
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| Post# 186892 , Reply# 1 6/23/2012 at 13:58 (4,323 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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| Post# 186893 , Reply# 2 6/23/2012 at 13:58 (4,323 days old) by director12 () | ||
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I use the bagged model, it filters better. | ||
| Post# 186895 , Reply# 3 6/23/2012 at 13:59 (4,323 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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| Post# 186896 , Reply# 4 6/23/2012 at 14:02 (4,323 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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A girl that I work with gave me this Eureka that is in absolutely amazing condition. There is just one small scratch on it. It was about to be thrown away and she happened to remember that I collected vacuums so she grabbed it for me. I got it home and found that the fill tube was STUFFED to the max all the way down to the fan. Now it works and looks like a charm.
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| Post# 186897 , Reply# 5 6/23/2012 at 14:03 (4,323 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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I found this G5 at a garage sale for $30 with most of the attachments. I have two of these already, but once again, it was one of those situations where I just couldn't leave it behind. It needed a major cleaning, but obviously it turned out nice. I just need to replace the back cover since the bottom cord hook is broken.
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| Post# 186899 , Reply# 6 6/23/2012 at 14:04 (4,323 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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| Post# 186901 , Reply# 7 6/23/2012 at 14:05 (4,323 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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| Post# 186902 , Reply# 8 6/23/2012 at 14:06 (4,323 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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| Post# 186903 , Reply# 9 6/23/2012 at 14:07 (4,323 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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| Post# 186905 , Reply# 10 6/23/2012 at 14:10 (4,323 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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My aunt's dad also gave me this, which was TRASHED when I got it. Absolutely terrible. But I have always wanted a Generation 3 so I spend days working on it. The entire brushroll head was stuffed to the extreme with dirt. But it cleaned up very nice. I just need to get some Goo-B-Gone for a mark from some tape that is on the handle.
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| Post# 186913 , Reply# 11 6/23/2012 at 15:15 (4,323 days old) by director12 () | ||
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You're lucky to find another 90's model Dirt Devil. And I like Self-Propelled Windtunnels as well. | ||
| Post# 186916 , Reply# 12 6/23/2012 at 16:05 (4,323 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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This is the other Power Tank that I got. I found this at a thrift store for $3. This one also works with no problems. I'm currently using the power nozzle from one of my blue ones because this one didn't come with it. So if there is anyone out there that might have an extra red Classic power nozzle laying around, please let me know!
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| Post# 186917 , Reply# 13 6/23/2012 at 16:07 (4,323 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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I got this Dyson DC18 from a vacuum store for free. He told me he just didn't want feel like fixing it. The power nozzle wouldn't come on. I took it apart and pulled the power nozzle motor out and it started to slowly come on. Now, it fully works and I really enjoy using it. This has been my 'dream' Dyson ever since it was first introduced. I've cleaned it up a lot since I took the picture.
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| Post# 186918 , Reply# 14 6/23/2012 at 16:08 (4,323 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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| Post# 186919 , Reply# 15 6/23/2012 at 16:09 (4,323 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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| Post# 186920 , Reply# 16 6/23/2012 at 16:11 (4,323 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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Finally, one of my favorite vacuums in my collection now, a Hoover PowerMAX. I have the blue model but it is not nearly as nice as this. I was at a vacuum store and the guy gave this to me. It needed a brushroll, and I happened to have a spare. The picture just doesn't do it justice, this is in amazing condition.
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| Post# 186926 , Reply# 17 6/23/2012 at 17:53 (4,323 days old) by Trebor () | ||
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A member of this Forum... Aeolian Dave is into Lewyt big wheels, Big Time... | ||
| Post# 186937 , Reply# 18 6/23/2012 at 21:24 (4,323 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2) | ||
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| Post# 186949 , Reply# 19 6/23/2012 at 23:10 (4,323 days old) by goadie12 () | ||
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Wow what a nice bunch of vacuums and all very good prices congrats. Zach | ||
| Post# 187043 , Reply# 21 6/24/2012 at 22:05 (4,322 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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Bobby,
I just never have any time to keep up with posting! Anyway, I never gave any thought to the bagless self propelled Windtunnels, but I am really liking this! I thought that it would lose airflow fast, but the filter actually stays relatively clean during use, and I love being able to see what I pick up with it! My parents even asked if I could leave it upstairs for them to use because they liked how well it cleaned! But you're absolutely right about being a mess to empty. It's something that I'm willing to deal with though because the performance basically makes up for it. When I got it the cord was wrapped around the handle, so I thought oh great, the cord hook is busted. But they were both actually still intact!
Dysons go for a lot on Craigslist around here too, but this is actually the second one I've gotten for free! My dad's friend gave me that DC25 a few months ago that might as well have been brand new. I just have luck with Dysons! I did hand polish my G5. I do with all of my vacuums. I plan on getting a polishing pad for my bench grinder one of these days, but I just haven't gotten around to doing it. | ||
| Post# 187149 , Reply# 22 6/25/2012 at 17:41 (4,321 days old) by director12 () | ||
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I have a Powerforce Turbo, and it smells damp due to the filters being damp and the thing smelling like dog mess. My Windtunnel is used upstairs, so no big deal. | ||
| Post# 187150 , Reply# 23 6/25/2012 at 17:53 (4,321 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa) | ||
I have both the bagged and bagless windtunnels and prefer the bagless. The bags just clog up to fast,to get the best out of the machine you have to change the bag when its quater full. That's just a waste I prefer to empty the container and wash the filter after each use on the bagless one.
The dc18 is my favourite dyson I have a few I like its retro looks I have a grey and blue one that is my favourite Gareth | ||
| Post# 187160 , Reply# 24 6/25/2012 at 18:57 (4,321 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN) | ||
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NICE Vacs Interesting variety.The blue/white Eureka was once very common.yours must be the best surviver.You might want to take a second look at the Lewyt.These were nice and an important 50s vac. | ||
| Post# 187170 , Reply# 25 6/25/2012 at 21:29 (4,321 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA) | ||
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| Post# 187174 , Reply# 26 6/25/2012 at 22:02 (4,321 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL) | ||
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| Post# 187226 , Reply# 27 6/26/2012 at 11:20 (4,320 days old) by andy-lux () | ||
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I have an Electrolux industrial very similar to the eureka. Very nice | ||
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