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Thread Number: 45153
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Eureka Type H bags |
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Post# 467988 12/9/2023 at 17:38 by JustJunque  (Western MA) |
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Just from doing a quick search, I’m pretty sure I already know the answer, but I’ll ask anyway.
Does anyone know of a HEPA version of the Eureka Type H bag, for the older canisters? I’m just thinking ahead. There’s a good chance I won’t even be getting this vacuum. And, I don’t know the model number. But, looking at similar machines on eBay, I believe it would use the H bags. It’s a little dark blue, straight suction version, that I’m trying to save from ending up in the landfill. But, I don’t seem to be making any headway with the current owner. Thank you! | ||
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Post# 467996 , Reply# 1 12/10/2023 at 10:47 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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I'm pretty sure I've posted these same pictures before, since I've been trying to get this vacuum for quite some time. But, if anyone is interested, here it is again.
Can you tell if it would, in fact, use Style H bags? Also, what's pictured is all there is. Would I be likely to ever find the rest of the tools and wands for it? Huh! Turns out, I did get a picture of the model info! | ||
| Post# 467997 , Reply# 2 12/10/2023 at 13:17 by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
Yes…that’s definitely a classic Princess canister that uses Style H bags…for sure.
Getting white Eureka attachments should be pretty easy. For the basic set of white tools, look for a set of unused Eureka upright attachments - I think the set is called Model 60 (A or B or C or any letter after the 60). With those sets you’ll get a brand new white dusting brush, upholstery nozzle, crevice tool and even one plastic wand and a plastic hose handle that would even fit on your hose. Getting a bare floor brush and carpet nozzle may be a little more difficult, but they are out there. Some old vacuum shop may still have them New in Box from Eureka. | ||
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Post# 467998 , Reply# 3 12/10/2023 at 13:56 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Nice!
Thanks, Brian! Any idea about how old it is? From reading posts by others, much more educated than myself, I recognize that the handle features the older, stylized "E" logo. But, the info tag doesn't say "Eureka Williams". So, I'm thinking those two details might help narrow it down some. If I get it, (and that's a big "if"), I'll start looking for the attachment set. Maybe that set of attachments would even work with my Model 2010 upright? Not important...just wondering. | ||
| Post# 468002 , Reply# 4 12/10/2023 at 15:09 by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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Indeed, any Model 60 upright white attachment set would have a pan converter that will fit under any Eureka classic Dial-a-Nap upright. Just make sure you don’t get the black attachment set for the Eureka Ultra as that set has a different size pan converter.
As far as year is concerned, the classic E+W Eureka Williams logo on the handle places this definitely before 1983 when that graphic was phased out. But having “The Eureka Company” on the ratings plate places this model after 1974 when Sweden’s Electrolux bought the company and changed the name to simply the Eureka Company. The plastic hose handle and royal blue colour seems to me to indicate late 1970’s, after Eureka reintroduced a carpet nozzle with an integrated neck. These newer carpet nozzles were all white plastic, including the plastic neck. | ||
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Post# 468003 , Reply# 5 12/10/2023 at 16:06 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Thank you again!
While I'm picking your brain; am I correct in assuming that there's no such animal as a HEPA Style H bag? I always want to use whatever will do the best job. Should I stick with genuine Eureka bags, or are there aftermarket bags that are of better quality? I'm happy to see that many of the bags I see for sale, also come with the round filter for the top of the motor. Unlike my Hoover Celebrity, where the foam wrap-around motor filter is long extinct. | ||
| Post# 468005 , Reply# 6 12/10/2023 at 19:51 by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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Hi Barry….I have never seen a HEPA version of the Eureka H bag, unfortunately. I am sure that the very last “H Bag” canisters were made in the late 80’s, early 90’s at the very latest. And I don’t think there were enough “survivors” on the market to merit the inclusion of H bags when Eureka started making hepa bags in the final years of the company….sad to say.
I might be wrong on this, but the only guys would really know are any Vacuumlanders who were at one point Eureka dealers. | ||
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Post# 468006 , Reply# 7 12/11/2023 at 07:28 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Okay. Thanks. That's what I figured. I just didn't know if anyone had ever stumbled across an aftermarket brand that brought out a HEPA version more recently, like V.A.C. or one of those guys sometimes makes. There's probably not enough demand. I swear, it seems like you don't see as many older Eurekas as some of the other makes. Weren't they as popular when they were new? I always thought of them as one of the heavy hitters of the vacuum world.
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| Post# 468028 , Reply# 9 12/11/2023 at 15:04 by Paul (USA) | ||
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I forgot to mention that one of the changes along the way was the increas in PHP from 1.2 to 2.0. | ||
| Post# 468029 , Reply# 10 12/11/2023 at 15:08 by Paul (USA) | ||
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P. S. The Eureka trapezoidal shape canister (originally named Princess II) was first produced in 1963—60 years ago this calendar year! | ||
| Post# 468030 , Reply# 11 12/11/2023 at 15:15 by Paul (USA) | ||
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Correction—Reply #8 Photo #8 is actually the Model 3330. | ||
| Post# 468062 , Reply# 12 12/12/2023 at 15:52 by Paul (USA) | ||
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Regarding the tools, ask Jimmy (Rugsucker) if he has any. He's in the process of clearing out his vintage stock. | ||
| Post# 468135 , Reply# 13 12/15/2023 at 07:13 by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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Though I have not found any hepa cloth Style H bags, it looks like Eureka produced these bags well into the 2000’s, just before China’s Midea took over the company. The newest H bag packages I found show the Eureka name all in lower case letters, with an exclamation mark at the end…see eBay link below. That name branding was only used in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. These might be your best bet for decent filtration as they are the newest ones found on the internet….
CLICK HERE TO GO TO eurekaprince's LINK on eBay | ||
| Post# 468162 , Reply# 15 12/16/2023 at 22:38 by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada) | ||
Hoover Type S HEPA Cloth Bags
I have never seen a Eureka H bag available for the metal canisters. However, the Eureka B bag also fits those vacuums, and it's a square bag. The Hoover Type S HEPA Cloth bags for the Futura/Dimension/Windtunnel canisters are basically about the same size, so what you could do is save a few Eureka collars, put the Hoover bag in, and use a paper clip or double sided tape to put the Eureka collar on top so it has the right hole size and would seal to the hose when you close the lid. Best part is, those bags are available in generic form. Another bag you could also try is the Kenmore Type C HEPA Cloth bags, however those bags are much longer than the Hoover bag, but the hole size on the bag collar should be a close match.
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