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Hoover Dimension/ Eureka Rally
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Post# 197798   8/28/2012 at 17:20 (4,256 days old) by cam2s (Nebraska)        

So I was out thrifting at a Good Will store a while ago and in the back in a big pile a junk I happened to notice a gas pump style handle with electronic controls on it. I thought that it must go to something nice, so after a little bit of digging, here was this laying at the bottom of the junk bin.

Post# 197800 , Reply# 1   8/28/2012 at 17:24 (4,256 days old) by cam2s (Nebraska)        
Bargain of the century

This one is almost mint condition, with only a few scratches scuffs. All of the attachments were there and the first owner even thought to tape the owners manual to it. All of this was mine for only $2!!

Post# 197802 , Reply# 2   8/28/2012 at 17:26 (4,256 days old) by cam2s (Nebraska)        
Quadflex.

This is one of the cleanest power nozzles I have found.

Post# 197805 , Reply# 3   8/28/2012 at 17:33 (4,256 days old) by cam2s (Nebraska)        
Took it home

Once I got it home and took it for a spin, I really fell in love. The Quadraflex head is easily the best power nozzle I have, and all that suction is nice too. However, after living with it for a while, a few things came to light. First off, the filtration leaves a bit to be desired. I have sinus and allergy problems, so I really wish it was better. I wanted to use the Quadraflex head on other machines, but the unique wand design prevented me from doing so. The other big issue it parts. It seems that I have a better chance of ordering a unicorn than I do brush strips. Therefore, I like to use it every now and then to really give my carpet a good deep cleaning.

Post# 197807 , Reply# 4   8/28/2012 at 17:39 (4,256 days old) by cam2s (Nebraska)        
Eureka Power Nozzles

So after reading the forums here, I discovered Eureka had a similar product, the VGIII. I've been looking for a Eureka canister or power nozzle (for a reasonable price of course) and I came across this.

Post# 197810 , Reply# 5   8/28/2012 at 17:42 (4,256 days old) by cam2s (Nebraska)        
Not a VGIII...

but it's a start. I think I'll try it out for a while before I buy the rather expensive VGIII for it. When I took it part though, I found some unfortunate sights.

Post# 197811 , Reply# 6   8/28/2012 at 17:44 (4,256 days old) by cam2s (Nebraska)        
What happened here?

This doesn't look good.

Post# 197812 , Reply# 7   8/28/2012 at 17:45 (4,256 days old) by cam2s (Nebraska)        
Brush roll bearings.

Regardless of the brush roll decision, I think I'll get new bearings for it.

Post# 197814 , Reply# 8   8/28/2012 at 17:48 (4,256 days old) by mieles7 (TX)        

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I was thinking about getting a eureka just like that. Did you find that rally on ebay? I was thinking about getting it, but I found a red one that should arrive soon.

Post# 197815 , Reply# 9   8/28/2012 at 17:49 (4,256 days old) by cam2s (Nebraska)        
What to do

I'd love to hear your opinion on the various Eureka brush rolls and how they stack up to the Quadraflex.

Post# 197822 , Reply# 10   8/28/2012 at 18:19 (4,256 days old) by cam2s (Nebraska)        
Ebay

Yes it was an ebay find. I think I seen the red one you are referring to as well.

Post# 197882 , Reply# 11   8/28/2012 at 22:29 (4,256 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)        

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Ian,

I hope you did not buy the red Rally I saw on eBay recently. It looks like it is in excellent condition, but the one I saw was missing both large rear wheels! I suppose you might be able to find replacement wheels....but this may be difficult.


Post# 197891 , Reply# 12   8/28/2012 at 23:42 (4,256 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)        

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Love Hoover Dimension canisters. Yes filtration is not good. Its possible you may be able to find Hoover M bags made by a generic company in Micro filtration. Also possible you may be able to put a stronger filter in there. I remember the filters on those were big for a canister about 6"x6".

Terrific cleaners though. For $2, I can't believe that!!! If you take care of it, you'll get many years of use out of those brushes, I found they wear pretty well. By take care of it, I mean don't let anyone run the power head with brush turning on hard surface.

Enjoy the Hoover Dimension 1000 and Eureka Rally. I only wish I live closer to Nebraska. I love Power Nozzle canisters.

Happy Hoovering!


Post# 197923 , Reply# 13   8/29/2012 at 07:07 (4,255 days old) by kenkart ()        
I remember those!

NEW, I dont collect anything newer than the very early seventies myself, but I can tell you, the Eureka is ok, but that Hoover will suck chrome off a trailer hitch, I took a motor out of one one time and installed it in a Westinghouse Carousel canister...it was so powerful it collapsed the lid!!

Post# 198935 , Reply# 14   9/3/2012 at 15:08 (4,250 days old) by mieles7 (TX)        

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I actually found the rally wheels on hesco. The machine should be here today or tomorrow.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO mieles7's LINK


Post# 199030 , Reply# 15   9/3/2012 at 23:20 (4,250 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)        

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I am SOOOO glad you found the replacement wheels for the Rally, Ian! Would be such a waste of a great vac if you could not wheel it around as it was meant to be used.

Post pics when you have a chance....

EP Brian :-)



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