Thread Number: 25881
What should I buy?
[Down to Last]

Vacuumland's exclusive eBay Watch:
scroll >>> for more items --- [As an eBay Partner, eBay may compensate vacuumland.org if you make a purchase using any link to eBay on this page]
Post# 290208   7/25/2014 at 15:21 (3,533 days old) by orecklover ()        

Recently, my mom gave me permission to buy any vacuum on eBay for less than thirty dollars. I have been searching endlessly for something to buy. I came across a Halo vacuum (the one with the U.V. light) with a starting bid of ten dollars with twenty shipping. The next vacuum I found was a Eureka (which must've been Eureka's response to the Hoover Elite) for thirty-two with shipping. What should I buy? If anyone knows of a machine I could buy let me know.



  Photos...       <              >      Photo 1 of 2         View Full Size
Post# 290212 , Reply# 1   7/25/2014 at 15:32 (3,533 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        

super-sweeper's profile picture

That Halo is a rare part of Oreck history. Oreck bought them out and sold it as the Oreck Halo. The UV light was claimed to kill germs, but it did not.this lead to production being cancelled. I have one of the Oreck models. They're heavy!

 

The Eureka is more common, but still uncommon. They're both good choices, choose wisely! tongue-out


Post# 290214 , Reply# 2   7/25/2014 at 15:38 (3,533 days old) by lionkcommander ()        

If you want power do the eureka, they have a lot of suction and stick to the floor. If you want hart ace and disappointment do the halo, I had my fair share of bad circuit boards, busted bulbs, and melted brush rolls.

Post# 290216 , Reply# 3   7/25/2014 at 15:46 (3,533 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)        

bagintheback's profile picture

The Oreck Halo supersweper is thinking of is the UV-ST. The Halo eBay listing you posted is of the original model, the UV-X, which almost consistently was given negative reviews while it was in production. The UV-X was discontinued long before Oreck bought the company. The Eureka Ultra, especially one in good condition, is uncommon enough some may label it rare. It's basically a 1900-series Eureka with a legitimate top-fill bag in the front.

 

Personally I would go with the Eureka, but choose what you think will enrich your collection the most. 


Post# 290229 , Reply# 4   7/25/2014 at 17:15 (3,533 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)        

eurekaprince's profile picture
The Eureka Ultra is a great upright with a nice Vibra-Groomer brush roll and very large top fill bag. You may need to replace or re-install the rubber conduit hose that fits between the base and the handle, since this part often was not installed well by purchasers.

Post# 290237 , Reply# 5   7/25/2014 at 18:29 (3,533 days old) by HenryDreyfuss (Ohio)        
Owned both!

henrydreyfuss's profile picture
Gifted the Halo, and Kept the Eureka. The Eureka is a beast! Built much better.


Forum Index:       Other Forums:                      



Comes to the Rescue!

Woops, Time to Check the Bag!!!
Either you need to change your vacuum bag or you forgot to LOG-IN?

Discuss-O-MAT Log-In



New Members
Click Here To Sign Up.



                     


automaticwasher.org home
Discuss-o-Mat Forums
Vintage Brochures, Service and Owners Manuals
Fun Vintage Washer Ephemera
See It Wash!
Video Downloads
Audio Downloads
Picture of the Day
Patent of the Day
Photos of our Collections
The Old Aberdeen Farm
Vintage Service Manuals
Vintage washer/dryer/dishwasher to sell?
Technical/service questions?
Looking for Parts?
Website related questions?
Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy
Our Privacy Policy