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Post# 268936   2/22/2014 at 10:07 (4,010 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 268940 , Reply# 1   2/22/2014 at 11:56 (4,010 days old) by Unimatic1140 ![]() |
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Post# 268948 , Reply# 2   2/22/2014 at 12:56 (4,010 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Robert,
I have one appointment left for the day and hopefully can post a few more ;) Dan This post was last edited 02/22/2014 at 16:21 |
Post# 268979 , Reply# 3   2/22/2014 at 16:05 (4,010 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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the new post part II.
Here are more of My Nannys vacuums she was a neat freak and kept every thing in her home looking like brand new . I inherited that from both of my Nannys both were so caring of products they owned only bought the best and had stuff forever . This is my Dads mom vacuums she really loved vacuums I got quite a bit of them when she passed . First her Hoover Lark model 12 my favorite number only flaw is handle paint worn. Second her prized Kirby model 518 I sent back to Kirby to get it rebuilt when she passed it cost me $21.99 a bargin but I had no idea they would change the color but it looks nice anyway and the brown family was her favorite color so it's Kool . Dan ![]() This post was last edited 02/22/2014 at 16:26 |
Post# 268980 , Reply# 4   2/22/2014 at 16:20 (4,010 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 268986 , Reply# 5   2/22/2014 at 16:36 (4,010 days old) by HooverCelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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That model 12 Lark is gorgeous -- what a lovely specimen! I have one or two of those around here somewhere, awaiting a spa treatment... |
Post# 268987 , Reply# 6   2/22/2014 at 16:41 (4,010 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 268989 , Reply# 7   2/22/2014 at 16:46 (4,010 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)   |   | |
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Post# 268991 , Reply# 8   2/22/2014 at 17:00 (4,010 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269020 , Reply# 9   2/22/2014 at 20:49 (4,010 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Thanks Dan. Awesome collection. |
Post# 269022 , Reply# 10   2/22/2014 at 20:52 (4,010 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Dan Do you have one room to keep all these awesome machines displayed in or are they scattered through out your house ? |
Post# 269032 , Reply# 11   2/22/2014 at 22:05 (4,010 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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No I live in a small 20's Bungalow on 28 acres they are all crammed into the loft .
That's why I'm pulling them out and going through them to sell . I just donated 50 to my local food banks thrift store they were a lot of bag less and low end vacuums I had picked up cheap just to try Out . I buy a lot of nib low end on eBay to see how they are made I get them really cheap and the donation helps for tax season . Dan |
Post# 269054 , Reply# 12   2/23/2014 at 03:31 (4,009 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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The lark looks beautiful, if you ever wanted to, a auto parts store should be able to match up a small amount of paint to repaint that handle.
I also buy allot of new machines to see how they work, although its cheaply made one of the cheapy's I am most impressed with is the new Eureka airspeed one, It wont win any build quality contests but it actually cleans rather well, and its dual cyclone tech actually keeps the dirt off the filter rather well.
I wish we had donation tax benefits here but they canned them a few years ago |
Post# 269059 , Reply# 13   2/23/2014 at 06:18 (4,009 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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That's right my friend owns an Autobody
shop I should bring the handle to him . But on the other hand it's my Nannys hand that did that so I'm kinda stuck as what to do . I had an airspeed one I almost kept it but thank God it was bag less that changed my mind . I thought it did a great job . They are trying to get rid of tax deductions here too more money for the Goverment to waste in nonsense ;) Dan |
Post# 269068 , Reply# 14   2/23/2014 at 07:33 (4,009 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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![]() Yea I have a similar problem with one of my machines, To restore it to its original beauty or keep it the way it was made by been used every day. Its a tough choice but I think I have made up my mind, I want it to be like it was when that loved one first got it, It was there new vacuum and even though they were not vac mad like back then it was a big purchase and they would have enjoyed having it all new |
Post# 269077 , Reply# 15   2/23/2014 at 09:51 (4,009 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269096 , Reply# 16   2/23/2014 at 13:13 (4,009 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269131 , Reply# 17   2/23/2014 at 19:59 (4,009 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269135 , Reply# 18   2/23/2014 at 20:28 (4,009 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)   |   | |
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And the award for, 'Purplest Vacuum Ever' goes to...
don't get me wrong, i want a Purple Prestige of my own sooner than later...that is one sweet sweeper. This post was last edited 02/23/2014 at 22:16 |
Post# 269136 , Reply# 19   2/23/2014 at 21:10 (4,009 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269140 , Reply# 20   2/23/2014 at 22:29 (4,009 days old) by ctvacman (CT)   |   | |
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I wonder if the three row brush from the evolution would fit on a simplicity 7 series if you swapped out the ends. |
Post# 269174 , Reply# 21   2/24/2014 at 09:23 (4,008 days old) by ctvacman (CT)   |   | |
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If you had to pick between a cirrus cr99, evolution 6709z or simplicity 7850 which would it be based on your experience. |
Post# 269176 , Reply# 22   2/24/2014 at 09:48 (4,008 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269200 , Reply# 24   2/24/2014 at 12:12 (4,008 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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then it seems like the Sebo is your vacuum brand of choice .That's why there are so many machines available because if they only had one it would be boring .Sounds like you may actually own number 3 vacuum cleaner your on your way .
I personally do not like Sebo having owned a vacuum shop and my collection of almost every brand I prefer Tacony products , Aerus , Kirby ,Oreck , Royal metal, Rainbow, TriStar , Miracle Mate , Vortech ,and Hoover . Danny |
Post# 269205 , Reply# 25   2/24/2014 at 12:41 (4,008 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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An LG compressor I love the way it compacts the dust and dirt into a cube
but it weighs more than a Kirby . Does an outstanding job cleaning looks like they copied Windtunnel technology . Bissell ProLight bag less I prefer the bagged 8lb twin fan to this any day . It cleans really well but I rather take a bag over bag less . Dan P.S Johnny Long these are on you tube and eBay too isn't that funny ? 😝 ![]() |
Post# 269211 , Reply# 26   2/24/2014 at 13:08 (4,008 days old) by ctvacman (CT)   |   | |
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That's what I was leaning toward, since I've had and have so many Tacony products. |
Post# 269219 , Reply# 27   2/24/2014 at 14:00 (4,008 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Colby ,
I strongly believe in Tacony products and I love that they are assembled here in the USA . Plus it gives me great confidence knowing Tom Gasko is there to give them advice with the museum to grab ideas from . Amazing vacuums from an amazing company making the very best in vacuum cleaners today . Danny |
Post# 269232 , Reply# 30   2/24/2014 at 14:54 (4,008 days old) by gm1982 ()   |   | |
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thanks for the info on the switch... I am in the process of deciding on a new purchase and getting rid of my Aerus for a Simplicity or Sebo. |
Post# 269254 , Reply# 31   2/24/2014 at 16:30 (4,008 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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![]() We Sadly don't get Tacony products in SA, but I will say I agree with Dan on a few points,( and while we are friends we have very different tastes in vacuums )
For one I am very big on buying stuff that is made in the country you live in, it is after all supporting the economy you live in.
Second I have never understood why so many people find sebo's so wonderful, I have had every model they have made and still own my Felix and G1, The build quality is ok but no were near as great as people make out, There performance is OK but not fantastic, and they are missing many convenience features that others include. The x4 was my least favorite sebo only which could never get the height right from new.(I owned 4 from new all the same) If you don't believe me on this rub some sebo dry carpet cleaning powder into your carpets and use your x4 to clean it up and vacuum your carpets every day for a week, Now go down to your local sears or walmart and buy a $ 40,00 Bissell power force, Bagged or bag less it doesn't matter, Go and vacuum your house again and see what the x4 left behind because it can never get the adjustment right. The bag will be full of powder. Out of interest I did the same thing with a x4 and better G1 with manual height setting, I dry cleaned the carpet in my one test room at my factory, vacuumed every day for 5 days with the X4 then vacuumed with the G 1 same machine but without the electronic height adjustment, One bag filled 3/4 with powder the x4 left behind because it simply can't get to it.
I was equally unimpressed with the d4, Its build quality was not on par with machines half its price, Its PN was big and bulky compared to the competition and it didn't have a switch ( which I see is been remedied ) on the handle.
The Felix is one of my favorite sebo's, It cleans really well but again falls short in the convenience department, the hose is a joke and it still fails me that a machine made in a country that has 90% hard flooring in homes doesn't have a On OFF brush button on the handle or upper body( at least it has one unlike all other sebo uprights ) Hepa filtraion is not even standard for that price either.
One last point they are prohibitively expensive to repair if something goes wrong, More expensive than many machines costing twice there price like Kirby's and Rainbows.
My opinion, If you want a good vacuum for carpets don't buy one designed in a country were the average home has none.
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Post# 269256 , Reply# 32   2/24/2014 at 16:48 (4,008 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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![]() Just one other point, a particle tester can ONLY be used to give an accurate result in a clean room. IE No contaminates or particles in the air.
If you go to a vacuum shop and they use the particle tester and show you zero in the reading then its been fixed. No machine will be able to get a close to a zero reading outside of a clean room.
Think of it this way as-well, a vacuum blowing clean air int a room is going to moving air particles around if you put a particle tester to the vacuum it will pick up the particles in the air been blown around.
The best reading I ever got was on a Nilfisk hazardous dust vacuum and that was 0.02 , micron, it was analyzed and found to be factory dust that had settled on the filters during manufacture. The really good analyzers ( the ones professionals use ) will tell you the different size of the particles they pic up.
I have actually done this, you have to rent a lab and a couple of techy guys who know there chemistry. You cannot do this in the front of a vacuum shop |
Post# 269267 , Reply# 34   2/24/2014 at 17:21 (4,008 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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That's how I feel about Sebo also nothing about those machines wow me .We as professionals with the many years experience plus vast knowledge beyond trying a vacuum out for a few minutes in a vac shop or department store know a good vacuum design from an ok design . Especially you with
all of your R&D of many vacuum cleaners . George , Gareth isn't saying quality is bad because he dislikes Sebo he has many years experience with the brand because he owns a successful vacuum shop where he sells and services vacuums that's where his opinion is coming from professional real life experience . Plus I owned a vacuum shop and I had many in for repairs and customers were very unhappy when they brought them home . Sebo had a very high return and repair rate in my store . That being said that is George's most favorite vacuum for his needs I just want him to buy his Sebo so he will be happy finally with the perfect vacuum in his mind . I love that there are so many brands for every one and you and I Gareth can stay as far away from Sebo as possible ;) Danny This post was last edited 02/24/2014 at 17:42 |
Post# 269269 , Reply# 35   2/24/2014 at 17:28 (4,008 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269276 , Reply# 36   2/24/2014 at 18:28 (4,008 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)   |   | |
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Post# 269284 , Reply# 37   2/24/2014 at 19:30 (4,008 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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It Kenny I love it I will post a picture tomorrow that is a beautiful machine
one of those used vacuums that are like brand new ;) I really appreciate that you had that for me to purchase . That's a definite vacuum I will always cherish and keep . That was a machine that my mother got as a wedding shower gift and I sold it years ago I always regretted it but thanks to you I found that model again . I also found 2 others one was in bad shape but yours and the other one I purchased was in great shape . Thanx again Danny This post was last edited 02/24/2014 at 21:34 |
Post# 269305 , Reply# 41   2/24/2014 at 21:49 (4,008 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269327 , Reply# 42   2/25/2014 at 00:43 (4,008 days old) by DC (Arizona, USA)   |   | |
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I forgot all about the LG kompressor! I always called it the Miele of bag-less upright vacuums because it cleans well, costs a premium compared to most vacs, it's really innovative, and... it's heavy just like a Miele S7. What a cool concept for a bag-less vacuum to cake up the dirt to suck more dirt, and not create a dust storm while emptying the bin into the trash. I really like LG products. I have LG's G2 smartphone and their Smart TV and they're really nice. The Kompressor is now in my dream list of vacs.
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Post# 269354 , Reply# 43   2/25/2014 at 10:46 (4,007 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269365 , Reply# 44   2/25/2014 at 13:27 (4,007 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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![]() Dear Gm1982
I never said I didn't think Sebo was a quality machine, I just said its not the great quality that people brag about. I have extensive knowledge about vacuums, I own plus minus 300 machines currently but have had over 1000, If a new Mid - high end machine is launched I buy it, I may not keep it and mostly I don' but I buy them and use them as my daily driver for a few weeks some times longer to evaluate them. Every time Sebo launches a new vacuum I buy it take it to my shop, test it, then I take it home and use it. You cannot evaluate a machine correctly buy using it a few times in the shop. I think this more than qualify's me as a expert in vacuums. I work in the industry, I own a vacuum shop, I have helped luanch a few vacuums in our market and get them ready for our market. My interest in vacuum cleaners stems deeper than just liking how they look or a cleaning with them, I am interested in the engineering, How well they are made and what makes them different to each other.
I simply cannot believe that a Tacony vacuum is not as refined as a Sebo considering a Sebo is mediocre at best. If Dan says the is well made then I tend to believe him as we are both Mercedes fanatic's. You know why? Refinement and quality My Daily driver is a Hyundai, its got every bell and whistle but my 29 year old Merc is of much better quality and refinement. I also know that any product that has Tom Gasko's involvement has to be a good product. This post was last edited 02/25/2014 at 15:14 |
Post# 269372 , Reply# 45   2/25/2014 at 14:33 (4,007 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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I was wrong yours I took the bag from it because of the two perfect machines I found the one had a white genuine Hoover outer bag replacement . So I found the one you sold me in the garage because it wasn't as nice as the two others I have . The two I found have no scratches at all . I am just super picky if I have a used machine in my collection they must look brand new. Thanks again for the purchase the bag came in handy .
Gareth , You are a true professional that I respect I only wish we lived closer but if you ever get to the US you are more than welcome to stay with me .We would have lots of fun with my collection plus all of my Mercedes . Dan |
Post# 269376 , Reply# 46   2/25/2014 at 15:09 (4,007 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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![]() Dan if we lived closer I would be very worried about our banks accounts because together we would spend way to much time buying and testing vacuums and not working LOL. Not to mention Merc's I look forward to visiting as soon as it is possible, it would be great fun. I also hope that you have your next vacuum shop going when I am able to come visit. BTW I love those Eureka smartvacs, One of the best cleaning machines they ever made, It was a beast though. It was sold as an Electrolux here in SA and came in grey with yellow accents. I still have it some were. |
Post# 269378 , Reply# 47   2/25/2014 at 15:22 (4,007 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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OMG that would be KRAZY , I am hoping to have one again but I think it will be once I retire . Real Estate is back and the money is too good to stop now .
That was the color of our first smart vac by Eureka . They clean really well but one can not take using it for too long it is an exhaustive work out . Easier to use a Kirby G series or a Hoover Windtunnel Self Propelled . Dan |
Post# 269386 , Reply# 48   2/25/2014 at 15:34 (4,007 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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Post# 269391 , Reply# 49   2/25/2014 at 15:39 (4,007 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269415 , Reply# 50   2/25/2014 at 20:21 (4,007 days old) by DC (Arizona, USA)   |   | |
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That's a great offer for such a vac in that condition, but I'm good with what I got now. As much as I would like to have that and other vacs that would be so awesome to have, I just don't want another vacuum in the House. I'm just one of those upright vacuum enthusiasts who have a few vacs and one all-time favorite vacuum of mine.
Maybe someone else on this thread may want that and be really happy with it! Does anyone here want Dan's LG Kompressor he tried to offer me for $100 plus shipping in reply 45? It's only been used twice. |
Post# 269416 , Reply# 51   2/25/2014 at 20:41 (4,007 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269421 , Reply# 52   2/25/2014 at 21:15 (4,007 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Here are two more from relatives
Convertible U4305 Kmart exclusive with the start of the signature layered stripped bag was my Aunt Dorothy's (Godmother) she bought it in July of 1981 and gave it to me about 6 years ago when she bought a Hoover Windtunnel Self Propelled . Last of Decade 800's my Nanny my Mothers mother she loved Hoover and had 3 floors to clean and had 2 vacuums per floor her home was huge 3700 sq ft . She bought this in 1992 around April we were at Service Merchandise I said nanny look how cool she said lets get it and she used it in her bedroom only for years until she passed away. Of course I got every vacuum from her 😄 Notice how every machine from my family are very mint and well kept never scratched or abused . Dan ![]() |
Post# 269441 , Reply# 53   2/25/2014 at 23:19 (4,007 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Models of Convertibles
I had sold my mothers 35 and always regretted it so thanks to eBay I found not one but three :) I just wanted two but purchased the third because one of the machines that was mint had a white genuine replacement bag and I wanted it completely stock . Mother received them as wedding shower gifts . Next is her 32 Special Pink she and I traded she wanted an Oreck Pilot and I always wanted the Hoover . Dan ![]() |
Post# 269449 , Reply# 54   2/26/2014 at 01:19 (4,007 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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Post# 269459 , Reply# 55   2/26/2014 at 06:51 (4,006 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Convertibles too ;) that's a good one my friend .
Yours is stunning I remember your restoration and I love your colors . Yes Hoover in the US had amazing colors that were very designer like as they went into the Lexan models with all the great bag colors and designs . Not too many appreciate the Lexan models but I see them as works of art . Kmart had many beautiful colors and I loved their bags with the stripes . Other higher end department stores here in the northeast NY ,Pa, NJ had beautiful bag colors also . Hoover Convertible bags catch my eye first that's why I love the Lexan models from department stores best . I loved John Wanamakers Abraham & Straus , Strawbridges and would only go there to look at and buy convertibles . Dan |
Post# 269466 , Reply# 56   2/26/2014 at 08:53 (4,006 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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Post# 269474 , Reply# 58   2/26/2014 at 10:11 (4,006 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269476 , Reply# 59   2/26/2014 at 10:13 (4,006 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269488 , Reply# 60   2/26/2014 at 11:11 (4,006 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Hoover convertibles
Left is my Dads mom owner of Kirby 518 and Model 12 Lark U 4089 my uncle nick bought that for her Christmas 1975 Right is my Mothers Mother my Nannys beautiful U4005 she bought that in 1974 at Baers Furniture She actually bought two I have both she loved the style and color . Dan ![]() |
Post# 269594 , Reply# 61   2/27/2014 at 15:09 (4,005 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269598 , Reply# 62   2/27/2014 at 16:03 (4,005 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Your collections are unreal. Wish I could see them in person some day |
Post# 269610 , Reply# 63   2/27/2014 at 16:56 (4,005 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269633 , Reply# 64   2/27/2014 at 19:29 (4,005 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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This is another favorite convertible 1973 U4015 Custom Convertible from my Grandmoms best friend in Quebec Canada .Francois sent this to me when I turned 21 because she knew I loved it when I was there in 1975 for a visit with my Nanny . I asked her if I could have it because she told me she hated it
her husband bought it for her and she was a Hoover Constellation caniater only lady . Turned it on and gave it one push and in the spare bedroom closet it sat for years . I have had it for 25 years and have loved this vacuum .She died 12 years ago and this is a great gift I will cherish for ever . I don't think any US Hoover collector would have one of these rare machines in brand new condition . One piece handle Brittish square peddles painted bottom plate red switch . This is like the US version U4007 a stunning vacuum but I love the Canadian version best . Dan ![]() |
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Post# 269697 , Reply# 67   2/28/2014 at 12:11 (4,004 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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Post# 269700 , Reply# 69   2/28/2014 at 12:49 (4,004 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Yes I love that Kirby too . You need to get one for your collection .
I love the legends they are great machines I have several with large nozzle and small , the Legand II is my favorite . Did they sell that style Eureka in South Africa ? You must get that style Eureka/Sanitaire they are good machines. Dan |
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Post# 269709 , Reply# 72   2/28/2014 at 14:18 (4,004 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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Kirbyloverdan, will you be posting a newer picture of your Lux Guardian Platinum? I'd like to see it with the headlight lit up. When you use it, does the headlight give off a bluish light as LED's sometimes do? |
Post# 269714 , Reply# 73   2/28/2014 at 14:36 (4,004 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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When I get some time yes they are bluish , I am doing this in between $elling house$ but I finally hired an assistant so I will have some free time she can do all the picture taking adding listing to the MLS all the stuff that bogs Realtors down so I can concentrate on listing and $elling more home$ .Love being able to snap some pics with my iPhone and when I get a second pop them onto this site .
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Is that a 240v Royal I see!!? What a collection Dan! You must be stuck for choice when you come to clean :) |
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Post# 269783 , Reply# 76   3/1/2014 at 01:34 (4,004 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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I see.. I'm going to have to keep my eyes peeled!! Are yours SA models, or have you acquired them from the UK? What do you think if them as a cleaner? |
Post# 269837 , Reply# 78   3/1/2014 at 11:37 (4,003 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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From the late Albert Marks home he started Miss America
Mr. Marks had shaped and shepherded the pageant onto the stage in Atlantic City's Convention Hall for 35 years. He guided it through feminist thickets and petty scandals and dwindling public attention with an unquenchable panache. For a decade, while the city languished before the advent of casinos, the extravaganza, known locally simply as "The Pageant," was the one uncontestable bright spot in Atlantic City's year. I sold the home to a friend of mine it was in Margate NJ that was a nice sale $1.25 Million dollars :) They had a tag sale because his wife died Mary Katherine Mr. Marks died in 1989 . This Hoover was sitting in the back of the closet covered by a wedding gown it was like a Vacuum cover. The son never knew his mother had this Hoover they had another Hoover Wind tunnel in that same closet they used. This vacuum was unused they gave it to me along with a Eureka Cord real twin power which I will list next. I could of had all the vacuums in the home but only took these two because I didn't need the newer ones. Dan ![]() |
Post# 269840 , Reply# 79   3/1/2014 at 11:49 (4,003 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Twin Power with cord reel
From the late Albert Marks home he started Miss America Mr. Marks had shaped and shepherded the pageant onto the stage in Atlantic City's Convention Hall for 35 years. He guided it through feminist thickets and petty scandals and dwindling public attention with an unquenchable panache. For a decade, while the city languished before the advent of casinos, the extravaganza, known locally simply as "The Pageant," was the one uncontestable bright spot in Atlantic City's year. I sold the home to a friend of mine it was in Margate NJ that was a nice sale $1.25 Million dollars :) Also a gift to me for selling the house . Dan ![]() |
Post# 269894 , Reply# 80   3/1/2014 at 20:49 (4,003 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269898 , Reply# 81   3/1/2014 at 21:02 (4,003 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)   |   | |
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Post# 269907 , Reply# 82   3/1/2014 at 21:27 (4,003 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269969 , Reply# 83   3/2/2014 at 14:23 (4,002 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 269980 , Reply# 84   3/2/2014 at 15:31 (4,002 days old) by panofan (West Coast)   |   | |
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How do you like the purple direct drive? My mom has that one - she got it when she finally got tired of using her central vac (only had a turbine head) - one of my favorites, probably from the memories when I used to live near by & help vacuum. |
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Post# 270048 , Reply# 87   3/3/2014 at 07:57 (4,001 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270162 , Reply# 92   3/3/2014 at 22:45 (4,001 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270196 , Reply# 93   3/4/2014 at 07:22 (4,000 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270210 , Reply# 95   3/4/2014 at 10:04 (4,000 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Riccar Radiance which is similar to the Maytag . It is an awesome machine and is much better in ways than the Aerus and Superior to the Miele S7 but my family prefers the Aerus upright because its lighter and they are used to carrying the tool caddy with them and just lift the flap insert hose and do above floor cleaning simple yet effective .
I do own the new Maytag M500 light weight a favorite of mine . Dan |
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Post# 270230 , Reply# 97   3/4/2014 at 13:36 (4,000 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Exactly right Gareth I don't wear a ring and I don't stick it in tight spaces nor drop it . It just started to show those scratches out of no where . Plus the rubber grip stuff is pealing .
I think they took their success and cheapened the product relying on a reputation they once had to carry them through to save a few $$$ . Plus that SHORT hose drives me KRAZY and the tiny toy dusting brush is a joke . Dan |
Post# 270246 , Reply# 98   3/4/2014 at 15:16 (4,000 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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I like Miele's upright better than the canister. Miele vacuums are designed for European homes. The average European home tends to be a townhouse/duplex type and are smaller quarters. Even single family homes tend to be smaller than North American homes. I suppose in such a situation that long hoses would be a liability rather than a benefit. |
Post# 270249 , Reply# 99   3/4/2014 at 15:44 (4,000 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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I live in a tiny 1000 sqft 1920`s Bungalow and the Miele S7 is way too bulky to get around it bumps into all my furniture where as my Kirby Sentria II fits every where perfectly .Any product can be Americanized to please us a longer hose and larger tools wouldn't hurt them .
I don't think one more foot or two of hose would be a liability its just Miele being cheap. I own many canisters and Miele has the shortest hose out of all of them . Dan |
Post# 270306 , Reply# 100   3/5/2014 at 07:26 (3,999 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270315 , Reply# 101   3/5/2014 at 08:44 (3,999 days old) by HooverCelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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Although it obviously doesn't say "Electrolux" - it's cool how they put "AERUS" on the side of the machine. Definitely a nod/throwback to the XXX. |
Post# 270319 , Reply# 102   3/5/2014 at 09:09 (3,999 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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Post# 270324 , Reply# 103   3/5/2014 at 09:50 (3,999 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270325 , Reply# 104   3/5/2014 at 09:55 (3,999 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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you know I have all the latest high end vacuums :)
I purchase the Aerus Guardian Platinum when it first came out . My Aerus guy called me while leaving the sales meeting that he had two and I always buy the first one he receives . I will post the full picture later I have the one with the Stainless plate on the PN the newest ones don't plus they quieted the PN which I don't like either Aerus?Electrolux has a distinct sounding PN . I never thought it was loud but I think my Kirby Sentria II and others aren't noisy either ;) Dan |
Post# 270330 , Reply# 105   3/5/2014 at 10:14 (3,999 days old) by vacmanjay ()   |   | |
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Dan, have you used your new Electrolux much? If so do you like it? I want one, but don't want to be disappointed like I was with my Guardian 75th aniv. Like my Renaissance much more and it has a cooler wand lol |
Post# 270335 , Reply# 106   3/5/2014 at 10:59 (3,999 days old) by countryguy ![]() |
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Jay,
I have had the newest Lux Guardian Platinum since last November and love it. Previously I had the Lux 9000 and 6500. The Platinum is so much more quieter although I don't really notice much difference in the power nozzle noise. I do like the smaller handle for when using above the floor attachments. Also the multi speed and auto function is a nice touch. Gary |
Post# 270336 , Reply# 107   3/5/2014 at 11:08 (3,999 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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I love and use my Guardian Platinum Aerus a lot . It is an awesome vacuum and I love that they brought back a metal machine . The wand doesn't have the controls of the Renaissance but it has the brush roll on off switch . It cleans really well and filters great also two internal HEPA filters. It is the best Aerus in a very long time .
Dan |
Post# 270339 , Reply# 108   3/5/2014 at 11:23 (3,999 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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Post# 270358 , Reply# 109   3/5/2014 at 14:25 (3,999 days old) by vacmanjay ()   |   | |
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Thanks guys for the great info on the vacuum. Will see how things play out, keep finding nice vintage canisters on eBay LOL |
Post# 270363 , Reply# 110   3/5/2014 at 15:23 (3,999 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Gareth, The USA version of the paltinum gets complicated. The hose , power nozzle, above the floor tools are made in the USA. The canister parts are made in Europe and assembled in the USA. |
Post# 270365 , Reply# 111   3/5/2014 at 15:38 (3,999 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270368 , Reply# 112   3/5/2014 at 15:51 (3,999 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270396 , Reply# 113   3/5/2014 at 16:54 (3,999 days old) by vacmanjay ()   |   | |
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Sexy looking machine Dan... Like how sleek it looks!! |
Post# 270411 , Reply# 115   3/5/2014 at 18:22 (3,999 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270416 , Reply# 116   3/5/2014 at 18:58 (3,999 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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That's how everything I own always looks brand new .
I've done nothing to it but use it I guess I'm just very careful and have been taught well to take extra good care of every thing I own . You'll never find a scratch or paint from rubbing along baseboards . I am the same way with everything even my cars people always ask if I just bought my cars because they always look like they just came off the sales floor at the Benz dealership 😁 Dan |
Post# 270424 , Reply# 118   3/5/2014 at 19:53 (3,999 days old) by vacmanjay ()   |   | |
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Not bad for 45 bucks!! And I love the color 😉 ![]() |
Post# 270428 , Reply# 119   3/5/2014 at 20:31 (3,999 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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I like mine I may have used it 4 times but it's a very good quality vacuum for being sold in a department store . I did just buy the newest Kenmore Elite upright .
I used it for 10 minutes so I will have to try and use it a few more times to see how it really compares . Seems like we have similar vacuum tastes 😛 Dan |
Post# 270435 , Reply# 121   3/5/2014 at 21:32 (3,999 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270464 , Reply# 122   3/6/2014 at 09:52 (3,998 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270493 , Reply# 123   3/6/2014 at 14:40 (3,998 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Aerus vacuums
80th anniversary Ultra Lux Lux Guardian upright I own 3 of white newest 2012-13 waiting to get the 2014 . Lux Legacy 2013 canister Lux Guardian canister 2008 Lux Guardian upright 2009 Dan ![]() This post was last edited 03/06/2014 at 18:09 |
Post# 270526 , Reply# 125   3/6/2014 at 20:50 (3,998 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Thank you for your opinion but that does not matter to me one bit .
All this nonsense about totally sealed machines and sealed homes is in my opinion why so many people have allergies and various sicknesses today . You never heard of all this vacuums blowing 0 on some stupid scanner someone invented to sell all those sealed vacuums . My grandparents and parents NEVER had allergies and they used cloth bag Kirby and Hoovers that blew a million percent on that scanner your so into . Aerus uprights are QUALITY George so is every Aerus product the uprights are a top choice in my family and of all the uprights back to the very first Discovery I Purchased for my family members to their newest Legacy uprights are all still working problem free they are the most reliable/user friendly upright Vacuums since my family gave up their Hoover Convertibles . You see how many different brands I own I can give them any machine they desire but they all chose Aerus uprights except two aunts who prefer Aerus canisters . So you enjoy your two vacuums and my family will enjoy their Aerus uprights . Dan |
Post# 270535 , Reply# 126   3/6/2014 at 22:24 (3,998 days old) by gm1982 ()   |   | |
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The point of a vacuum is to pick up dirt and dust and contain it, not send it back into the air. Allergies aside. Its 2014, technology has come along way |
Post# 270539 , Reply# 127   3/6/2014 at 22:37 (3,998 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Once again George enjoy your two vacuums and I will enjoy my hundreds .
I have no idea how I've made it in my vacuum collecting of Hundreds of vacuums for over 40 years plus managing a vacuum shop owning my very own vacuum shop plus working for Kirby Aerus and Rainbow without your experience of going to a few vacuum shops trying some vacuums for a few minutes and owning two vacuums . Dan |
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of vacuuming kicks up dust. I am allergic to dust and feel the only really significant development in vacuums in many years has been better filtration. That said, at a certain point the background level of dust in the air is far higher than what comes out of most vacs. I read it some where, here on VL maybe, "our homes are not clean rooms" like in a chip fab. Carpets, mattresses, furnishings, all harbor some dust even after the best vacuums are used. Forced air heating is bad news for me, as is a vacuum with regular unlined paper bags. But when you get down to these parts per zillion meter reading worries perhaps you shouldn't have carpets or a vacuum at all. A recent study concluded just that, i'm too lazy to find the link right now. I do not really know enough about the Electrolux/Aerus brand so i won't comment specifically there. But i will say one of the coolest looking vacs i have is this sweet orange and deep green Prolux2000 upright. ![]() |
Post# 270543 , Reply# 129   3/6/2014 at 23:00 (3,998 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270583 , Reply# 130   3/7/2014 at 15:05 (3,997 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270587 , Reply# 131   3/7/2014 at 15:29 (3,997 days old) by madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 270592 , Reply# 132   3/7/2014 at 15:56 (3,997 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Just like I wish we had more Juniors here I especially
love the Dirt Searcher ones . Ours never had headlights you guys were so lucky to have so many different models of what I think would have been a very popular Hoover had they pushed it more here especially as a competor to Oreck Touting its light weight and deep cleaning ability compared to Oreck . Dan |
Post# 270594 , Reply# 133   3/7/2014 at 16:27 (3,997 days old) by madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK)   |   | |
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Shame you didn't have more Juniors, I'm sure your right it would of been more popular if pushed more. Especially against the Oreck. It certainly was a very popular model over here in all its forms including the Dirt Searcher ones.
My Mother had 2 when I was young, both all metal bodied unlike the later plastic body ones. I used to love using them, specially loved being able to vacuum the stairs with them without having to use the tools. Something you can't really do with todays vacuums. They where light, simple and effective vacuums and easy to maintain. Hoover should bring them back I'm sure if marketed right they would be popular again!! |
Post# 270601 , Reply# 134   3/7/2014 at 16:57 (3,997 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270602 , Reply# 135   3/7/2014 at 17:20 (3,997 days old) by madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 270603 , Reply# 136   3/7/2014 at 17:54 (3,997 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270607 , Reply# 137   3/7/2014 at 18:28 (3,997 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)   |   | |
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that is my flagship Electrolux vacuum. I have another grey Prolux and an older Discovery which i plan to sell soon as they are redundant and i too am buried in vacs. Oddly i have not come across a canister Lux yet other than an old metal straight suction model i found in the trash. I plan to use that as a shop vac soon. I know you like the newest models but what might be a stand out Lux from the not too distant past, a Renny perhaps? I was considering that model but the electronic hose gave me pause. |
Post# 270613 , Reply# 138   3/7/2014 at 18:51 (3,997 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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I had the Rennisance NIB and stupidly gave it to
a friend which I now regret because he hired a house keeper and she totally scratched it up so bad . Had I known he wanted it for a housekeeper I would have given him a Kenmore canister instead . The first day she used it he gave her the instruction book So she could learn how to use it well she spilled a glass of red wine on it and I knew from then on that machine would be destroyed :( Get one you can always go to Aerus and they sell replacement handles with new controls and the hose Carcus is also sold seperately . Dan |
Post# 270634 , Reply# 139   3/7/2014 at 21:51 (3,997 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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My Favorites being the metal cord reel vacuums .
Also the Precision a concept one competitor in a nice mauve color . Dan ![]() This post was last edited 03/07/2014 at 22:08 |
Post# 270638 , Reply# 141   3/7/2014 at 22:38 (3,997 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270653 , Reply# 142   3/8/2014 at 03:26 (3,997 days old) by madaboutsebo (Midlands, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 270671 , Reply# 143   3/8/2014 at 08:05 (3,996 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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![]() I personally think people worry to much about sealed filtration too, Even the best vacuums with the best sealed system will fail of they are not maintained resulting in a machine that leaks air.
Did we all die of allergies and dirt 30 years ago? No, Are you trying to tell me that because my Grandmother used a Electrolux ( SA Electrolux ) with a Cloth bag her home was Filthy No, People these days are so obsessed with Clean they forget to live, That's why every second child has allergy's now. |
Post# 270674 , Reply# 145   3/8/2014 at 08:46 (3,996 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)   |   | |
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I agree - well said, Gareth.
In my opinion, brands are trying everything to snatch the buyers in if it hasn't got a Dyson name on it. They say one thing and forget to tell another. Dyson does the same, but the powers of advertising divert the customers attention so easily. We've become so conditioned that sealed suction is the best way forward, that the customer often forgets that "sealed suction" isn't all the same with every vacuum cleaner on the market. Same with filter design and of course the biggest ignorance of all - maintenance. Also the same with HEPA filters, brush rolls etc - they're not all the same. You can have the best vacuum cleaner on the market IN YOUR OPINION and it may well seal and capture dust with clean filters, but you have to maintain the other parts that the eyes seldom see. |
Post# 270681 , Reply# 147   3/8/2014 at 09:47 (3,996 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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A Million percent right . A true professional as I am in the vacuum business .
People are making them selves sick beleiving all that nonsense. Yes it sells but it's not the end all catstrophy the manufactures made it out to be . I used to eat dirt as a child maybe that's why I have ZERO allergies that's the real problem today people want to stay clear of dust and dirt which could actually be the cause of these so called magical allergies that have popped up over the years . Take a deep breath of an Aerus upright exhaust leak it may just solve everyone's problems . Dan |
Post# 270687 , Reply# 148   3/8/2014 at 10:28 (3,996 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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![]() I did have allergy's as a child, Pets , dust, chocolate, Grass . Every one told my Mom to get rid of the cats but she didn't, I mowed the lawn every weekend and vacuumed the house regularly with Our Moulinex major ( not known for filtration ) and lets not even get started on the chocolate, There is a good reason I am not thin :).
The truth is buy constantly been exposed the the things I was allergic to I built up a resistance, Owning a successful vacshop also helps, dust and lots of it in the workshop.
Today I can get a face full of dust without even sneezing( old Electrolux 25 unloaded all its dust into my ace today ) and I have many pets at home too. |
Post# 270729 , Reply# 149   3/8/2014 at 12:35 (3,996 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270731 , Reply# 150   3/8/2014 at 12:38 (3,996 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270754 , Reply# 151   3/8/2014 at 17:32 (3,996 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270823 , Reply# 152   3/9/2014 at 07:57 (3,995 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270824 , Reply# 153   3/9/2014 at 08:00 (3,995 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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Post# 270826 , Reply# 154   3/9/2014 at 08:51 (3,995 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270859 , Reply# 155   3/9/2014 at 14:42 (3,995 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Convertibles yes I even have a denim Hoover Convertible ;)
There's my Nanny's vacuum the highly controversial white hooded Model 65 these pics I took years ago before I put them in cool storage . Dan ![]() This post was last edited 03/09/2014 at 19:57 |
Post# 270957 , Reply# 156   3/9/2014 at 20:18 (3,995 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270973 , Reply# 158   3/9/2014 at 21:25 (3,995 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 270976 , Reply# 160   3/9/2014 at 21:44 (3,995 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 271003 , Reply# 161   3/10/2014 at 09:19 (3,994 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)   |   | |
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Denim was to the 70's what "Clear" was to the 90's. Don't believe me? Ladies and Gentleman too young to remember, behold: the 1973 Levi's AMC Gremlin! "Optional was a Levi's interior trim package, which included spun nylon upholstery made to look like denim (fire safety regulations prohibited the use of real cotton denim). Details included removable map pockets, burnished copper denim rivets, and red Levi's logo tabs." -Wikipedia ![]() This post was last edited 03/10/2014 at 09:43 |
Post# 271016 , Reply# 162   3/10/2014 at 10:16 (3,994 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 271019 , Reply# 163   3/10/2014 at 10:46 (3,994 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)   |   | |
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Post# 271025 , Reply# 164   3/10/2014 at 10:59 (3,994 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 271026 , Reply# 165   3/10/2014 at 11:02 (3,994 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)   |   | |
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Post# 271052 , Reply# 166   3/10/2014 at 13:48 (3,994 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 271054 , Reply# 167   3/10/2014 at 14:07 (3,994 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 271065 , Reply# 168   3/10/2014 at 14:46 (3,994 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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When you do mass manufacture they tend to look at making a certain quantity on vacuums, ( batch). Now why they do this is its pointless looking at the cost of making one vacuum, The tooling costs and such make this impossible, So you look at making say a 100 000. Now if they were making them in a particular color like they did in the USA( lets say pink) This would mean they would have to specially order pink grips, costing 1$ each. Now to you and I 1 $ is nothing mere pocket change so why not fit a handle grip, Trouble is you are not ordering 1 but 100 000 so that's 100 000 dollars you have to pull out of capital just to fit a grip to a handle.
This is more evident when you get to cars, You know those budget entry level cars that manufacturers make. They take the bottom of the range car, strip out a 4 dollar clock, hubcaps $ 70.00, and car mats, $70.00 and remove the lower bumper spotlights ( $80.00 ) and suddenly they car is $ 3000.00 cheaper, How ? its all down to mass manufacturing and producing in batches.
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Post# 271084 , Reply# 170   3/10/2014 at 16:18 (3,994 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)   |   | |
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I think Hoover did this to creat tiered pricing. At this time the biggest company in America, and probably the world was General Motors. They sold (and still sell) cars under different name plates from Chevrolet on the low end to Cadillac at the top. The thinking was people would climb the ladder as they moved up in income and continue buying GM. So it wasn't really done to make the cheapest Hoover more affordable as much as it was to help differentiate, and justify, the TOL and it's higher cost. It's why cheap stuff of all kinds is usually ugly, they save the better looking designs and or colors for the higher priced items because those that can afford it will more often than not pay the added cost. Seeing all these convertibles has made me realize how much i prefer some colors over others. |
Post# 271089 , Reply# 172   3/10/2014 at 16:33 (3,994 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 271091 , Reply# 173   3/10/2014 at 16:55 (3,994 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)   |   | |
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Post# 271211 , Reply# 175   3/10/2014 at 22:56 (3,994 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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I must say the one thing I am most proud of concerning my Hoover Convertible collection is the more rare upscale versions of these uprights sold in the stores native to my surroundings ....Hoover would give Wanamaker's ,Abraham and Straus , Gimbles , Macy`s , Bloomingdales , and the May company stores the same retail white bagged Convertibles but do a specific high end look production of the same models with fancier color coordinated and boldly patterned vinyl printed bags to attract the higher end 1980`s shopper is incredible . I am so happy John Gregory had the Hoover Convertible listing guide to keep track of these models and all their alternate versions ... John had me read this book when I visited him and I must say it was fascinating ... some day if John comes back he should have Robert list this most interesting dealers guide to the Hoover Convertible upright
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Post# 271253 , Reply# 176   3/11/2014 at 10:47 (3,993 days old) by Unimatic1140 ![]() |
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