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Post# 335965   10/20/2015 at 21:31 (3,081 days old) by aprules2 (New Jersey)        

Hi everyone,
Im a new member and just got my first vacuum. I was driving down the street and found what I thought was a sanitair in the trash infront of a church, i opened the trunk, threw it in and left. When I got back home I found out I had a lime green Hoover Decade 80. I havent tried it yet because the cord is cut off. But Ive got to imagine if this is anything like the other old vacuums Ive found over the years its probably an indestructable, work horse, that cleans great. Other than the decade 80 decal being beat up the vacuum seems pretty nice. Where can I get a nice replacement cord? Is it actually a good vacuum to save? What does the power surge mean?


Post# 335969 , Reply# 1   10/20/2015 at 22:28 (3,081 days old) by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Great vac! You can get

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a replacement cord, (black), online. Power Surge is a feature on the vacuum that speeds up the motor, as long as you keep your finger on the button.  People use it for very dirty areas, etc.

  It would be like using the cleaner in "attachment mode". Good luck with your find!

 John.


Post# 335974 , Reply# 2   10/21/2015 at 04:55 (3,081 days old) by aprules2 (New Jersey)        

Thanks For getting back to me, could you send me a link for the cord? Ive been searching and cant seem to find one specifically for this vacuum.

Post# 335976 , Reply# 3   10/21/2015 at 06:27 (3,081 days old) by 3rdGenVacGuy (Columbus, Ohio )        
Decade 80 cord

Be sure to get a cord that is made for the flat handle of your decade. Most cords listed for a Hoover convertible will be for the round handle. The protector that goes into the handle is different between the two.

Post# 335981 , Reply# 4   10/21/2015 at 08:10 (3,080 days old) by aprules2 (New Jersey)        

That's exactly what I am thinking, maybe I should try the vacuum shop in town?

Post# 335983 , Reply# 5   10/21/2015 at 08:28 (3,080 days old) by vac-o-matic (Saint Louis, Mo.)        

I would check your vac shop, hopefully they'll have a white NOS cord that will fit, or maybe one off a trade-in.

Post# 335985 , Reply# 6   10/21/2015 at 09:10 (3,080 days old) by bvac6 (Fort Wayne, Indiana)        
Welcome!

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Welcome to the club! I've got the Green Decade 80 and also the Decade 800. Great machines!

Post# 336001 , Reply# 7   10/21/2015 at 15:07 (3,080 days old) by aprules2 (New Jersey)        

Ive been playing on google for the last day and a half and havent found anything as far as a replacement cord specifically for the decade vacuums. If I strike out at the Vacuum repair shop, is there anything I could try that might work?

Post# 443254 , Reply# 8   6/23/2021 at 22:29 (1,008 days old) by MJD21 (Kansas)        

I also have a Decade 80 in mint green. Yes, it is a workhorse. so far, the only thing I have had to replace have been the usual, bags and belts. Event the lights are still working. Regular maintenance to clean the roller due to long hair females in my house though. Great machine!

Post# 443258 , Reply# 9   6/24/2021 at 02:46 (1,008 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)        

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I just got my mint green Decade 80 a couple weeks ago at Goodwill. It must be mint green Decade 80 season or something!

Mine has the original bag but someone used it with no paper bag in it so the entire bottom of the bag is just packed solid with fine dirt. It looks like someone tried hoovering the beach with it. Was serviced by a mom and pop shop in 2011 and looks like it was seldom used after that.



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