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Post# 223448   3/13/2013 at 22:02 (4,032 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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Since im getting the Queen next week. im going to need help changing the filters and stuff.( primaliry since ive not owned one) :-) |
Post# 223452 , Reply# 1   3/13/2013 at 22:25 (4,032 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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I'm glad to see you here, there will be people to answer a myriad of questions. What I can tell you is that Filter Queen is a division of Health-Mor, and the coprorate offices used to be in Chicago, Illinois, probably still are, I think there on Wabash avenue in downtown Chicago. Originally it was an upright called Health-Mor, then in the 1930's became the canister Filter Queen. There is no bag, but rather a cone filter, accessed by releacing two clamps. Once you get it, you'll see how easy it is.
Alex Taber, |
Post# 223455 , Reply# 2   3/13/2013 at 22:33 (4,032 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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Ok. but i also know of two other filters in said machine how and when do those get changed? |
Post# 223458 , Reply# 3   3/13/2013 at 22:46 (4,032 days old) by BrianKirbyClass (Eudora Kansas)   |   | |
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Will be glad to help you. Ive owned and used a FQ for many many yrs, and first used one in the early 1970s, so have losts of yrs of experience with them!
The Filter Queen is reguarded by many Vac Experts as one of the very best machines you can own. Not only are they one of the best filtering vacuum cleaners, but also one of the highest rated in suction strength and longevity. Its very common for a Filter Queen to last at least 30- 40 years or longer and thats with heavy use. A friend that owns and operates a Vacuum sales and service center told me once that in the 40 plus yrs he has been servicing vacuum cleaners, he has NEVER EVER found ONE SPECK of dust in ANY Filter Queen motor where the owner has always used the Genuine Filter Queen Filter Cones. They are made from a special cell-u-lose filter paper, especially engineered by Health Mor. The charcoal filter and the inner motor disc filter are excellent too, and should always be used, but whats more important is that Genuine Filter Cone. So, number 1 rule in owning a Filter Queen is ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS use NOTHING BUT GENUINE FILTER CONES!,,, And your machine will last a lifetime. Welcome to the Filter Queen family! |
Post# 223460 , Reply# 4   3/13/2013 at 23:02 (4,032 days old) by BrianKirbyClass (Eudora Kansas)   |   | |
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As far as when to change which filters.
NEVER re-use the Filter Cone or try to tap the dust off and re-use. ALWAYS put a new, fresh cone in place, each time you dump the bin. You will be supprised at how fast and how full that bin will get. This is because the Filter Queen does NOT let ANY dust escape, not ONE SPECK,,as long as the GENUINE HEALTH MOR FILTER CONE is in place. As for the charcoal Medipure Filter,,you will know when its time to change it. Depends on how much you use the Filter Queen. If you are using the FQ daily, and heavily, i would change the Medipure every 6 -8 months. As for the inner, motor disc filter,(that is underneath and next to the motor), same as for the Medipure,,depends on how much you are using the machine, and WHAT you are picking up. IF you are continually vacuuming up very fine, powdery type dust,,,change the filters more often or at least inspect them. As for the motor baffle filter,(that is visable around the motor top) very rarely does this filter have to be changed. Again, depends on how often, and what you are picking up. Generally every 5 yrs or so is all that is necessary to change this filter. Of course if it looks or smells dirty, change it. As for the exhaust cap filter,,there again, at your discretion. Inspect it periodically. It should be the cleanest filter of them all, and should very rarly need changing, except at times of general overhaul, or if you have used some sort of scent oil on it,,and wish to change to a different scent, or just install a new clean filter. The exhaust of the Filter Queen should always smell VERY VERY clean. Infact, with the Medipure filter in place, the Filter Queen is classified as a certified medical air cleaning device. Generally tho,,the main thing you have to change the most often, and MUST REMEMBER, is that FILTER CONE,,and use nothing but GENUINE HEALTH MOR Filter Queen CONES! ,,and your good to go! |
Post# 223461 , Reply# 5   3/13/2013 at 23:30 (4,032 days old) by BrianKirbyClass (Eudora Kansas)   |   | |
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A couple other points while im thinking of it. IF you didnt already know this.
About dumping the bin (bucket). DONT just turn it over into the trash can. It will cause a terrible dust storm. After removing the hose, and PN cord, and unclamping and taking the motor off,(set the motor aside) and removing the bin from the dolly,take the Medipure filter off, leaving the Genuine Filter Cone in place. Hold a sheet of newspaper TIGHTLY over the top of the bin, and over the cone. Turn it upside down, tap the bottom of the bin a few times, hold for a few seconds, step back,release the newspaper, and let it all fall out of the bin, into the trash. Next,i like to spray the inside of the bin with Windex,409,whatever, (or your favorite all purpose spray cleaner) and wipe the entire inside and outside of the bin thoroughly,with a paper towel and let dry. Go over the inside of the bin several times, and make sure its 100% DRY before re-clamping the NEW GENUINE FILTER CONE, the Medipure,(if your using one) and the motor. Some people like to wash out the bin (bucket) with soap and warm water,and rinse it out,,,thats fine too. However make sure to wipe COMPLETLY dry, so as to avoid any rust. You DONT need to fill the bin completly with water to do this,,just a little is fine. Just make sure the bin is 100% DRY before re-clamping. NEVER EVER pick up water or ANY liquids with the Filter Queen, or let water or liquid sit in the bin, Of Course. Pay attention to the the area around the inside of the air intake inside the bin. Loose hair, string, threads and stringy dust will want to accumulate there. Remove this, as it can hamper the tornadic action of the Filer Queen's air flow path, if a build up gets to be too thick in this area, as THIS is the area that causes the tornado. You want that tornado to be as free and easy as it can get! The easier that tornado inside that bin turns, the better and stronger the air flow! SO, periodically inspect the amount of dirt and dust in your bin. IF its getting full,,,DUMP and WIPE clean! |
Post# 223471 , Reply# 8   3/14/2013 at 02:18 (4,032 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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I have a model K31X & love it. Sometimes I use it for vacing cloth bags & vacuum parts; & still have excellent suction. Even the K88 PN deep cleans shag carpets very good. |
Post# 223484 , Reply# 9   3/14/2013 at 05:28 (4,032 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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I knew I could count on you to provide information on some of the brands I have limited information about. I own a Health-Mor upright circa 1930, and a Filter Queen model 200 and love both of them. However, when it comes to the more modern, and up to date machines, I'm a fish out of water. When you provide info to the members, you're teaching me as well.
Thanks again, Alex Taber |
Post# 223492 , Reply# 10   3/14/2013 at 09:46 (4,032 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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Thanks for the info. this helps a lot :) ill be planning to post pics of the machine when i get hold of it which should be next week. |
Post# 223494 , Reply# 11   3/14/2013 at 10:09 (4,031 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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You'll get your Filter Queen, I'll get my Kirby Classic 111, looks like a great week for both of us. By the way, I plan to go to Indiana the last week of April, and will start restoring my machines. Once I get everything here, I'll post pictures of the Health-Mor before the restoration.
Enjoy your Filter Queen, and yes, I do want to see pictures. Alex Taber. |
Post# 223495 , Reply# 12   3/14/2013 at 10:11 (4,031 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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granted the only thing ill have to look for is attachments. but thats no big deal. |
Post# 223582 , Reply# 15   3/14/2013 at 18:03 (4,031 days old) by ryry_87 (Earth)   |   | |
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great thread, picked up some good tips! |
Post# 223591 , Reply# 17   3/14/2013 at 18:53 (4,031 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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but would the medi pure fit the Model D31x ( the model im getting)? |
Post# 223605 , Reply# 18   3/14/2013 at 19:40 (4,031 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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These filters should fit all models; as long as it has a round dirt container. |
Post# 223624 , Reply# 19   3/14/2013 at 21:30 (4,031 days old) by cam2s (Nebraska)   |   | |
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The Medi-pur sits inside the primary cone just like this. Mine is a D31X as well, so you should be set! Daniel, I really like the pattern of the dust bin on your machine! Do you know what model it originally came from? Cameron |
Post# 223626 , Reply# 20   3/14/2013 at 21:45 (4,031 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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have ya got a picture of your K31x? |
Post# 223631 , Reply# 21   3/14/2013 at 22:42 (4,031 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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My Filter Queen K31X in action. Sorry about the video quality
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Post# 223643 , Reply# 22   3/15/2013 at 04:35 (4,031 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 223772 , Reply# 25   3/15/2013 at 22:49 (4,030 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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never saw any of the princess models have you got a pic of it? |
Post# 224117 , Reply# 26   3/18/2013 at 10:17 (4,027 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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While im getting the machine in 2 days i wont have the paper xcones and thus wont be able to make a demo of it but yes pictures are sure to come |
Post# 224134 , Reply# 28   3/18/2013 at 11:48 (4,027 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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Thanks. As for ebay i dont shop on ebay i usually just Window Shop. |
Post# 224424 , Reply# 29   3/20/2013 at 12:55 (4,025 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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Pictures will be posted on this thread. :) |
Post# 225497 , Reply# 30   3/28/2013 at 21:35 (4,017 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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Have you got a link where u bought that maintenance kit? |
Post# 225529 , Reply# 31   3/29/2013 at 09:14 (4,017 days old) by jfalberti (Visalia, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 225531 , Reply# 32   3/29/2013 at 09:51 (4,017 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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cant do ebay unfortunately :S |
Post# 225574 , Reply# 33   3/29/2013 at 17:09 (4,016 days old) by cam2s (Nebraska)   |   | |
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I got mine directly from Health Mor. The phone number is on the Filter Queen website. When they create an account for you, they will link the exact machine you have to it Have the model and serial number ready when you call. Cameron |
Post# 225600 , Reply# 34   3/29/2013 at 19:31 (4,016 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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Okay thanks |
Post# 225844 , Reply# 35   3/31/2013 at 15:39 (4,014 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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Finally got around to actually running it on my carpet. it worked WONDERS on my carpet :D |
Post# 225943 , Reply# 37   4/1/2013 at 11:36 (4,013 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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yea my queen has that batting type of filter and luckily thats still new |
Post# 226011 , Reply# 38   4/1/2013 at 18:27 (4,013 days old) by vacu-finder ()   |   | |
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One thing about F-Queens is that whatever you Vacuum up you can easily see what you pick-up. Great for unplugging Central vacs, sucking up lost rings, jewelry etc.. Other than that they are high priced- Big Time...! |
Post# 226023 , Reply# 39   4/1/2013 at 19:24 (4,013 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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Yea they may be high price. but theyre quiet :P |
Post# 226035 , Reply# 41   4/1/2013 at 21:10 (4,013 days old) by filterboy244 ()   |   | |
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Wow that looks good. |
Post# 227053 , Reply# 42   4/6/2013 at 18:37 (4,008 days old) by 2011hoover700 (owosso michigan)   |   | |
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Post# 227064 , Reply# 43   4/6/2013 at 19:32 (4,008 days old) by d-jones (Pittsburgh)   |   | |
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That looks to me like a model 500, but it's in pretty sad condition. With the dents, the missing paint and the rust, this poor vacuum desperately needs an intervention. |
Post# 227126 , Reply# 44   4/7/2013 at 01:58 (4,008 days old) by beerad (Beautiful Vancouver BC)   |   | |
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still have the original motor in it? |
Post# 255103 , Reply# 49   11/4/2013 at 00:06 (3,797 days old) by AndyC (Lawton, MI)   |   | |
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Post# 299105 , Reply# 51   9/20/2014 at 23:42 (3,476 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 338174 , Reply# 53   11/27/2015 at 20:10 (3,043 days old) by BrianKirbyClass (Eudora Kansas)   |   | |
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Post# 338175 , Reply# 54   11/27/2015 at 20:37 (3,043 days old) by tinytyke (Fairmont, WV)   |   | |
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Thanks, BrianKirbyClass! I can't imagine the design has changed terribly much over the years. The pictures of that awesome chrome 200A from a few years ago show that it had a new hose, so the 200 shouldn't be all that different. Here's hoping! |
Post# 338403 , Reply# 56   12/2/2015 at 10:00 (3,038 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Post# 338413 , Reply# 57   12/2/2015 at 10:23 (3,038 days old) by tinytyke (Fairmont, WV)   |   | |
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Thanks, dysonman! Appreciate the information! |