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Thread Number: 32428
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
It's Wonderful to have Friends like Owen |
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Post# 356155 7/16/2016 at 17:24 (2,833 days old) by vacuumlad1650  (Wauponsee, IL) |
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Well, today was great!
For the past week, i've been getting the basement ready for Owen Perkin's visit too see my collection, and help me put new bearings in Two of my vacuums. Here are some Pics Andy | ||
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Post# 356156 , Reply# 1 7/16/2016 at 17:32 (2,833 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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BUT WAIT, There's More!!
At a mini-meet at Tyler (GsoHoover)'s house, i told Owen about a Hoover 150 Charlie W was selling that I couldnt buy. About a week ago, Owen said to have some money ready when he comes over, he has a surprise!
He sold me this beautiful specimen, a 150! Thank you SO MUCH, Owen! I've wanted one for 10 PLUS Years! Andy 
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| Post# 356158 , Reply# 2 7/16/2016 at 17:38 (2,833 days old) by Brando_husky (Las Vegas Nevada) | ||
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That 150 is gorgeous!!!! Keep that close and never let it go! You will be hard pressed to ever find one that nice again! | ||
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Post# 356159 , Reply# 3 7/16/2016 at 17:42 (2,833 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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Post# 356182 , Reply# 4 7/17/2016 at 01:06 (2,833 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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| Post# 356195 , Reply# 6 7/17/2016 at 09:24 (2,832 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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Post# 356204 , Reply# 7 7/17/2016 at 10:32 (2,832 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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Post# 356208 , Reply# 8 7/17/2016 at 13:35 (2,832 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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If Owen is the Central vac guy | ||
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Post# 356209 , Reply# 9 7/17/2016 at 13:50 (2,832 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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Owen is a Prince
I have known him since he was a pup. He suggested I swap out my MD Silent Master S5 at Tarantula Arms for a high-end Filtex which he provided so that I could take the Silent Master with me. It is now installed at Tarantula Arms West in Palm Springs. Thanks again Owen. And, of course, you are welcome to visit here anytime.
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Post# 356210 , Reply# 10 7/17/2016 at 14:19 (2,832 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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BTW
Just had Tarantula Arms West converted to solar power by Sun Power. The installers were intrigued by the central vac in the garage. They had never seen one before. Going green and saving a bunch on money on Southern California Edison bills (should zero out.) Not bad for having a swimming pool and central air here in Palm Springs. The Silent Master is 30 amps, and the sun will be powering it now. I'll just have to vacuum while the sun is out!
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Post# 356212 , Reply# 11 7/17/2016 at 15:05 (2,832 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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Post# 356290 , Reply# 13 7/19/2016 at 14:11 (2,830 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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Rex
The Filtex was hooked up to a 120V 30 amp circuit. That is a bit unusual. Optimal setup at that amperage would be 240V which would be more efficient. Not sure why they did it that way (as well as the Silent Master which is closer to 120V and 30 amps). It needs a special circuit no matter what. Here are the specs on the Filtex as well as the plug and outlet.
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