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Post# 138   8/27/2006 at 21:34 (6,423 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Jeff Parker, Fred Stachnik and his friend Joe Jolly came for dinner tonight. Guess what they brought me, a new Connie. I must say that I am impressed. The machine is light and very powerful and for such a small turbo brush it works very well, even on plush carpeting. We gave it a good shake-down and I will be using it as a daily driver for the back part of the first floor which is primarily hardwood floors and area rugs. Here's Jeff and Fred with Ms. Connie about to be unveiled.
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Post# 139 , Reply# 1   8/27/2006 at 21:35 (6,423 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Post# 140 , Reply# 2   8/27/2006 at 21:37 (6,423 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Post# 142 , Reply# 3   8/27/2006 at 21:39 (6,423 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Post# 143 , Reply# 4   8/27/2006 at 21:40 (6,423 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Post# 144 , Reply# 5   8/27/2006 at 21:41 (6,423 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Post# 149 , Reply# 7   8/27/2006 at 22:19 (6,423 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Post# 150 , Reply# 8   8/27/2006 at 22:21 (6,423 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Post# 153 , Reply# 11   8/27/2006 at 22:47 (6,423 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Post# 159 , Reply# 13   8/27/2006 at 23:53 (6,423 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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Playing with the Connie in the basement... |
Post# 160 , Reply# 14   8/27/2006 at 23:54 (6,423 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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Tucked in for the evening... |
Post# 229 , Reply# 16   8/28/2006 at 22:49 (6,422 days old) by dial-a-nap (Omaha - the home of the TV Dinner)   |   | |
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Post# 230 , Reply# 17   8/28/2006 at 22:53 (6,422 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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Just say when! ~F |
Post# 240 , Reply# 18   8/29/2006 at 08:23 (6,421 days old) by luxg ()   |   | |
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Fred I hope that you enjoy the new Connie, Love the picture with Ms. Bridget, looks like she is saying that it is time for some peace and quiet around here.. I bet you all had a great time. Terry |
Post# 251 , Reply# 19   8/29/2006 at 12:29 (6,421 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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We finally got ours at the store yesterday! In fact, it was the only redeeming part of my day. Here's how I set it up in the window. |
Post# 253 , Reply# 20   8/29/2006 at 12:38 (6,421 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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In the back room... |
Post# 256 , Reply# 22   8/29/2006 at 13:57 (6,421 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK)   |   | |
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Hey Fred We have the Satellite on the box as well- defiantly the best way to display em ;). Im curious on the Maytag boxes with Refurbished on in your stock room pic-Is the Maytag brand used on floorcare over there???? Seamus |
Post# 258 , Reply# 23   8/29/2006 at 14:20 (6,421 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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Nope... the white Connie is metal (the globe part of it, anyway...). Seamus- The Maytag box that says "refurbished" on it is a Maytag Cordless Iron... we sell those. |
Post# 261 , Reply# 26   8/29/2006 at 15:28 (6,421 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.)   |   | |
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The more I see the white one the more I like it....all we need now is colours!!! Fred, The 51 looks immaculate, the hose seems mega long is it the regular hoover flexi hose?? Just ordered my satellite...my friend Alpha Dave (used to run Alpha Electrics)was saying with the wattage on the new connies he was surprised it wasnt hovering over your shoulder as you hoovered!!!...lol Mike |
Post# 268 , Reply# 27   8/29/2006 at 18:42 (6,421 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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The hose on that Hoover 51 was the just-then introduced "Veri-Flex" hose. It is a vinyl material but not stretchy like the later "Ultra-Flex" hose which would stretch to twice its size. The beauty of these hoses were that they didn't deteriorate like the older braided hoses. The one on my Hoover 53 is like the day it came out of the box. The length of the hose is probably related to the fact that it didn't stretch. Little Fred and I agree that the Aero-Dyne is a neat machine but probably couldn't compete with the Electrolux XXX has far as performance. There is just something about those Aero-dynes though. . ... The New Connie - Is metal with the base in plastic. I think that they have struck exactly the right balance of metal and plastic on the machine to make it light and sturdy. I just love it. I wish they would bring back some other classic machines - the 65 convertible comes to mind. |
Post# 288 , Reply# 28   8/29/2006 at 21:40 (6,421 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Post# 318 , Reply# 31   8/30/2006 at 18:28 (6,420 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Robb - I took a picture of the bottom of the Connie and the base is plastic and it has tabs imbedded in the base that I think are made of Teflon (Fred and Jeff help me here.) I am more impressed with the design of this machine the more I look at and use it. Given the power and how it floats and the design of the base, I have no worries about scratching the floor. The old Connies had a tendency to get the metal bases scratched which would then possibly scratch a wood floor but I don't think this will be a problem with the new ones. The cord is nice and long. I also have a Miele (Aluminium) and like the machine, but find myself going back to the vintage ones. My house is large as well (2 story provincial with basement) and when I get down to some serious vacuuming, I pull out the central hose and attachments. We could start a whole new forum on central vacs. I love 'em. Fred |
Post# 320 , Reply# 32   8/30/2006 at 18:31 (6,420 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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Post# 330 , Reply# 33   8/30/2006 at 22:14 (6,420 days old) by hoover1060 ()   |   | |
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The new Connie has little teflon inserts in the dish to help it slide on carpet, and prevent hardwood scratches. |
Post# 333 , Reply# 34   8/30/2006 at 22:56 (6,420 days old) by compactc9 ()   |   | |
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So far they are my favorite floor tool tied with the Compact one. And don't get me going on about centrals, oops, too late. I'll start a new thread. |
Post# 354 , Reply# 37   8/31/2006 at 10:00 (6,419 days old) by jasonl ()   |   | |
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I have vinyl flooring and when vac'ing it, my Connie will try to run me over. It's all over the place on bare floor. On the carpet it's fine. |
Post# 542 , Reply# 39   9/3/2006 at 13:10 (6,416 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)   |   | |
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sorry I forgot to ask if they still take the old type J bag like the old connies... I have so many I won't run out for a long time... |
Post# 554 , Reply# 40   9/3/2006 at 18:26 (6,416 days old) by swingette ()   |   | |
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i will suggest Jadeite as the next Connie color! next suggestion would be a cafe au lait. like the Convertible #1060, two tone, or solid. |
Post# 712 , Reply# 41   9/6/2006 at 23:22 (6,413 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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Sorry it took me a while to get these up here... The serial number on my machine is 060600003515 (3515) and The serial number on our floor model is 060600003521 (3521) ~Fred |
Post# 1416 , Reply# 43   9/18/2006 at 07:18 (6,401 days old) by sleepdoc (St. Louis, MO)   |   | |
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Post# 3010 , Reply# 45   10/25/2006 at 02:36 (6,365 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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Post# 3013 , Reply# 46   10/25/2006 at 05:22 (6,365 days old) by robgwisdala ()   |   | |
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I would love to have a new and old Connie! Very nice! |
Post# 3022 , Reply# 47   10/25/2006 at 08:53 (6,364 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK)   |   | |
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So im guessing a stainless one has gone home with you ;) Maybe a pic of the Satellite and Stainless Connie together??? :) Seamus |