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| Post# 42301 6/2/2008 at 09:21 (5,799 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
Got all of our Turbopowers out this weekend to have some photos taken of them and thought it would be nice to show some pics, I know they are not everyones tastes and the plastiqueness of them made them lesser quality than the metal Hoovers but they are in my opinion the last of the decent "Real Hoovers to be produced that actually clean the carpets they are used on. I currently have 10 in the collection so heres a few more. Enjoy, Rob and Paul 
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| Post# 42302 , Reply# 1 6/2/2008 at 09:24 (5,799 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 42303 , Reply# 2 6/2/2008 at 09:25 (5,799 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 42305 , Reply# 3 6/2/2008 at 09:45 (5,799 days old) by electroluxxxx (……) | ||
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I sooo want a turbo power but cannot find them here in the us | ||
| Post# 42308 , Reply# 4 6/2/2008 at 11:32 (5,799 days old) by luxg () | ||
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What a beautiful line up!! | ||
Post# 42321 , Reply# 5 6/2/2008 at 12:42 (5,799 days old) by arh1953  ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida) |
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| Post# 42352 , Reply# 6 6/2/2008 at 19:27 (5,799 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS) | ||
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Post# 42418 , Reply# 8 6/3/2008 at 04:35 (5,798 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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Hoover - Who Better
Hi Simon, Variations!!! you know you shouldnt tease Paul like that!!! he`s not going to sleep now wondering what he`s let himself in for!!!!, BUT its true, all those exclusives into the pot, I wonder just how many there are??? Lovely collection there guys, how is the Permabag thing doing?? is it really a "Dirt Sieve"??, I do love the darker colours of the Hoovers, Beige n Grey is not on my radar...I do like the Cream Electric Showrooms models they always had a good contrast dont you think!!! 
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| Post# 42481 , Reply# 12 6/3/2008 at 13:29 (5,798 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Here is a reuploaded image of mine and Rob's machines - those which were broght out to play with. I have added the model numbers and names to the photo. 
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| Post# 42483 , Reply# 13 6/3/2008 at 13:33 (5,798 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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and Mikes image of the original Electricity Board versions - the U2196 and U1102 
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| Post# 42634 , Reply# 14 6/4/2008 at 16:37 (5,797 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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Permabag
Mike, The Permabag is fine, however it does leak a fair amount of dust but it tends to cling to the inside of the cleaners outlet surfaces. Its not my choice of daily driver but then im keen to keep it as preserved in its almost new state as long as possible due to its rarity value and its own extreme personal value to me - I wont ever forget the guy who gave it to me, nor the week I got it. ~That week was a turning point in my life going how I wanted it to pan out when I was so overwhelmed by a new friends generosity not to mention that Paul had organised it all behind my back to start my Hoover collection into something as serious as I have always wanted. It seems so shallow to say that a few Hoover Turbopowers made me so happy, but its also the guys who organised it for me that mean so much. The Hoovers are just a constant reminder of them. However after a terrible start to the new year - I can say that I feel more positive and am able to walk away from the rubbish I have had to suffer for the past 24 years. It only leaves me one thing to say, Paul (TurbopowerPaul) - you made this dream come true for me, thankyou will never be enough for me to say but it is all I can say. I couldnt ask for any more in a boyfriend, you just do it all. And to the previous owners - you know who you are :)you may not be a member but I know you are watching. Thankyou so much, Im still so over the moon with them as you can tell, The other Turbos are used occasionally but with utmost care to keep them running and prevent accidents. I do prefer the bagged versions though. something so satisfying about emptying the bag when they are so jam packed with dirt. Rob | ||
| Post# 42665 , Reply# 17 6/5/2008 at 01:09 (5,796 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK) | ||
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Si! Hey Mate Its great to see you back :) I really hate to think what a nice C1314 would make if one ever appeared on Ebay lol! It defiantly looks like an Innovation!- does it have Turbomaster on it anywhere?? Seamus | ||
| Post# 42671 , Reply# 18 6/5/2008 at 02:22 (5,796 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS) | ||
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hey Seamus | ||
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Post# 42742 , Reply# 20 6/5/2008 at 17:01 (5,796 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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Turbopowers!!! | ||
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Post# 42747 , Reply# 21 6/5/2008 at 17:24 (5,796 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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Turbopower Line-Up
You guys have gotten me sorting my machines out at last, a few more to come out of hiding tomorrow, Heres todays batch!!! I`m liking these more now the`re cleaned up and usable, and lawdy they dont half roar!!! L - R: U1220 Tulip Black, U1650 Burgandy, U2332 Wedgewood Green, U5096 Turbomaster Electronic Total Cotswold Beige, U2194 Mauroon, U2566 Ramsey Rose, U2466 TP3 Permabag Navy Blue 
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Post# 42750 , Reply# 22 6/5/2008 at 17:28 (5,796 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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Innovation... | ||
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Post# 42755 , Reply# 23 6/5/2008 at 17:59 (5,796 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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Hoover Commercial C1314
have scanned the C1314, will start a new thread with the UK commercial machines!! It doesnt mention Turbomaster, Just Hoover Commercial, Hoover Quadraflex Agitator & Brushed Edge Cleaning!!wonder how much more you got than the U5096??? Hi Simon, hope you had a good trip, any bargains to be had, AND, you`d better start sortin your hat out now!!! 
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| Post# 42758 , Reply# 24 6/5/2008 at 18:41 (5,796 days old) by ian88 () | ||
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Hah, and to think one guy I was talking to ages ago about these things laughed when I thought the Turbomaster would have made a good commercial vac. :P The domestic version was enough of a beast. | ||
| Post# 42801 , Reply# 25 6/5/2008 at 23:40 (5,795 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS) | ||
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| Post# 43231 , Reply# 26 6/9/2008 at 14:45 (5,792 days old) by tommymilan (milano) | ||
Here are my Turbopowers! | ||
| Post# 43232 , Reply# 27 6/9/2008 at 14:47 (5,792 days old) by tommymilan (milano) | ||
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| Post# 43233 , Reply# 28 6/9/2008 at 14:47 (5,792 days old) by tommymilan (milano) | ||
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| Post# 43234 , Reply# 29 6/9/2008 at 14:53 (5,792 days old) by tommymilan (milano) | ||
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| Post# 43235 , Reply# 30 6/9/2008 at 14:54 (5,792 days old) by tommymilan (milano) | ||
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| Post# 43236 , Reply# 31 6/9/2008 at 14:55 (5,792 days old) by tommymilan (milano) | ||
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| Post# 43242 , Reply# 33 6/9/2008 at 16:11 (5,792 days old) by tommymilan (milano) | ||
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Thank you very much for the compliments, I wish I had more time to diplay my collection in a better way and this is in my "things-to-do-list". Well well well model numbers: the Beige/brown softbag Turbos are Mod U 1102 and the red one is Mod U 2336,I have to check for the others 'cause I really can't remember, oh, yes, the grey soft bag is Mod U 1294. I think I have all the Italian hoover brochures so we cancheck similaities and differences between Uk and Italian models!I'll post some more pictures of the collection, please forgive the mess. Tommy 
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| Post# 43243 , Reply# 34 6/9/2008 at 16:13 (5,792 days old) by tommymilan (milano) | ||
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| Post# 43244 , Reply# 35 6/9/2008 at 16:14 (5,792 days old) by tommymilan (milano) | ||
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| Post# 43245 , Reply# 36 6/9/2008 at 16:14 (5,792 days old) by tommymilan (milano) | ||
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| Post# 43246 , Reply# 37 6/9/2008 at 16:15 (5,792 days old) by tommymilan (milano) | ||
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| Post# 43247 , Reply# 38 6/9/2008 at 16:17 (5,792 days old) by tommymilan (milano) | ||
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| Post# 43248 , Reply# 39 6/9/2008 at 16:18 (5,792 days old) by tommymilan (milano) | ||
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| Post# 43249 , Reply# 40 6/9/2008 at 16:18 (5,792 days old) by tommymilan (milano) | ||
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| Post# 43251 , Reply# 41 6/9/2008 at 16:20 (5,792 days old) by tommymilan (milano) | ||
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| Post# 43335 , Reply# 44 6/10/2008 at 00:16 (5,791 days old) by 74simon () | ||
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Spring/Summer 1992 The U2408 is now white. The other cleaners are known models, but look at the prices - especially the Freedom, which has been miscaptioned as a Turbomaster... 
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| Post# 43337 , Reply# 45 6/10/2008 at 00:19 (5,791 days old) by 74simon () | ||
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Autumn/Winter 1992... The U2798 is a very basic Total System machine. 
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| Post# 43341 , Reply# 47 6/10/2008 at 00:36 (5,791 days old) by 74simon () | ||
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And finally, Spring/Summer 1996 I love the subdued colours of these late period machines. 
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| Post# 43407 , Reply# 49 6/10/2008 at 18:17 (5,791 days old) by rolls_rapide (-) | ||
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Hoover 'Junior' U1426 Look at the above adverts for this model. First of all, it's a 'Sprite' in disguise (...spits in disgust, LOL...), then later, it is a proper softbag 'Turbopower'! | ||
| Post# 43443 , Reply# 50 6/11/2008 at 07:01 (5,790 days old) by 74simon () | ||
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Saw this on Ebay Germany... It looks like a U2718, but the seller says its a U2784 - a Europe only version maybe? I love those colours (is it another glittery one?), and its an autoflex! 
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| Post# 43474 , Reply# 51 6/11/2008 at 13:28 (5,790 days old) by hoovercelebrity (Germany) | ||
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Wow! Incredible collection! That grey Dial A Matic is beeeautiful! I also see that the Swingette/Port A Power was made on the other side of the pond... Fantastic! ~Fred | ||
| Post# 44076 , Reply# 53 6/17/2008 at 15:01 (5,784 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Here are mine and Rob's latest acquisitions The U1102 Turbopower Junior from the Electricity Board Shops, as appear in the advert that Mike posted above 
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| Post# 44079 , Reply# 55 6/17/2008 at 15:06 (5,784 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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and the ratings plate so that someone can date the machine. apologies for the dust - it will maybe get a clean this sunday. 
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| Post# 44080 , Reply# 56 6/17/2008 at 15:07 (5,784 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 44081 , Reply# 57 6/17/2008 at 15:08 (5,784 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 45097 , Reply# 58 6/27/2008 at 12:24 (5,774 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Update on the U2872 - all nice and clean now. It was covered in heavy dust -methinks it was used by a builder or decorator. Was also choked with dense fluff/dust. Bearing in mind what it was used for, it has polished up quite well. Cheers Paul 
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| Post# 45098 , Reply# 59 6/27/2008 at 12:25 (5,774 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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a lovely shade of purple/aubergine. 
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| Post# 46307 , Reply# 60 7/13/2008 at 15:55 (5,758 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Bit of an update... we have acquired a U2198 Autoflex! 
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| Post# 46308 , Reply# 61 7/13/2008 at 15:57 (5,758 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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and a U2806 Turbopower - essentially identical to the U1050. 
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| Post# 46309 , Reply# 62 7/13/2008 at 15:58 (5,758 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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and finally a beautiful U2876 Turbopower3. Many thanks to 'Cardiff' for giving me and Rob the U2198 and U2876. They are very much appreciated. Cheers Paul 
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| Post# 46493 , Reply# 63 7/15/2008 at 10:27 (5,756 days old) by turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK) | ||
TP3 | ||
| Post# 46494 , Reply# 64 7/15/2008 at 10:36 (5,756 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 46495 , Reply# 65 7/15/2008 at 10:37 (5,756 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
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| Post# 46506 , Reply# 66 7/15/2008 at 14:10 (5,756 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Yep, sorry Chris. straight after that picture was taken, Rob highlighted my mistake and corrected it. believe me, i wont make the same mistake again! paul p.s on the lookout for a U2878! | ||
| Post# 46786 , Reply# 67 7/20/2008 at 15:26 (5,751 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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and another one! picked this up on friday evening: Hoover Turbopower U1060 - I am lead to believe that this was possibly the last Turbopower1 with on board tools, that was sold, before they were superceded. it is in great nick too... 
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