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Post# 66479   4/15/2009 at 12:43 (5,460 days old) by ridgidvac ()        

It just arrived today; I'll post more pics soon after cleaning it up.

Post# 66555 , Reply# 1   4/16/2009 at 04:34 (5,460 days old) by beerad (Beautiful Vancouver BC)        
any response?

Are you able to you tube a vid of this fq running??

Post# 66564 , Reply# 2   4/16/2009 at 11:12 (5,460 days old) by ridgidvac ()        

I haven't opened box today but when I do I post more pics maybe I U-tube vid 2.

Post# 66593 , Reply# 3   4/16/2009 at 19:48 (5,459 days old) by beerad (Beautiful Vancouver BC)        
koooolll,,,,,

very kool...

Post# 66697 , Reply# 4   4/17/2009 at 17:05 (5,458 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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...so open the box already...

Post# 66731 , Reply# 5   4/17/2009 at 21:06 (5,458 days old) by ridgidvac ()        
OMG!

Looks like some dope ran the vac w/o filters. There's lot of dirt on the intake screen where flat disc filter goes. I'll have 2 clean it out b4 using.

Post# 66732 , Reply# 6   4/17/2009 at 21:10 (5,458 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        

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uh huh...

Post# 67198 , Reply# 7   4/20/2009 at 16:09 (5,455 days old) by ridgidvac ()        
FQ mdl #31

the hose coupling (where tools go) is 'liquified' & I'm not sure if I can get the rubber 2 solidify before it keeps 'melting' or 'flakes off' How can I keep the rubber from flaking & get it solid?

Post# 67228 , Reply# 8   4/20/2009 at 20:46 (5,455 days old) by petek (Ontario)        
A picture is worth a thousands OMG's

part of the fun is seeing the before then after pics

Post# 67230 , Reply# 9   4/20/2009 at 21:11 (5,455 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        
Which section is damaged? The rubber rotating cuff or the ha

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Since the metal wands and hose end all have metal running right to the end of the rubber grips the tools fit fine. The rubber collar simply has an inner molded protrusion that depresses the tool's button latch when pressed. But you know this.

If the rubber cuff or ferrule is liquefying or dessicated there's really nothing to be done but remove and toss it. I find orphaned non-electric FQ hoses all the time. I'm sure any FQ dealer will have spare cuffs and hoses lying around for free if ya ask nice enough. Also, the FQ hose literally screws into the cuff barrels at both ends, like Rainbow, Kirby. Westinghouse or Sunbeam so really all you need to find is a hose handle.

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Post# 67357 , Reply# 10   4/22/2009 at 19:23 (5,453 days old) by ridgidvac ()        
No pics still yet

Rubber coupling where tools connect (handle) still 'liquified' maybe I should dip it in ice cold water & c if it hardens; if it works I keep the rubber but still can connect the tools.

Post# 67367 , Reply# 11   4/22/2009 at 20:08 (5,453 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)        
You do that little thing, boy.

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Keep the hose in one of your vintage refrigerators then beat yourself senseless with it.

We've been on to you since several anonymous email addresses registered on April 4.

Dave


Post# 67368 , Reply# 12   4/22/2009 at 20:16 (5,453 days old) by tristar ()        
WHOA!

That was unexpected.......something the forum should be aware of?!

Post# 68630 , Reply# 13   5/7/2009 at 16:34 (5,438 days old) by ridgidvac ()        
Pic #2 wands

after I got the FQ; I just have 2 remove rust from them. U can see the rubber couplings 'crumbling' off from the ends

Post# 68631 , Reply# 14   5/7/2009 at 16:36 (5,438 days old) by ridgidvac ()        
#3 tools

underside of tools

Post# 68632 , Reply# 15   5/7/2009 at 16:38 (5,438 days old) by ridgidvac ()        
#4 tools

top view of tools; they just need 2 be disinfected & cleand & they'll be ready 4 use.

Post# 68633 , Reply# 16   5/7/2009 at 16:41 (5,438 days old) by ridgidvac ()        
#5 inside dome cap

it says Model 31, made in USA by Health-Mor Inc. Chicago, IL.

Post# 68636 , Reply# 17   5/7/2009 at 16:42 (5,438 days old) by ridgidvac ()        
#6

underside of caster base

Post# 68637 , Reply# 18   5/7/2009 at 16:45 (5,438 days old) by ridgidvac ()        
#7

top view of caster base; it says "FILTER QUEEN SWIVEL CASTER SET" but some of the words are kinda wearing off.

Post# 68638 , Reply# 19   5/7/2009 at 16:48 (5,438 days old) by ridgidvac ()        
#8

Inside dirt container & METAL cone guard (still original unlike some that I've seen with PLASTIC cone guard)

Post# 68639 , Reply# 20   5/7/2009 at 16:52 (5,438 days old) by ridgidvac ()        
#9

Close up of dirt container w/filter & cone guard. Guard is clogged with dirt b/c some dope ran the vac w/o filters

Post# 68640 , Reply# 21   5/7/2009 at 16:54 (5,438 days old) by ridgidvac ()        
#10

Wand end hose coupling (U can see that its "liquified" when U look close) as I mentioned earlier

Post# 68641 , Reply# 22   5/7/2009 at 16:56 (5,438 days old) by ridgidvac ()        
#11

Complete set of tools (hose & crevice tool not shown but included)

Post# 68643 , Reply# 23   5/7/2009 at 17:00 (5,438 days old) by ridgidvac ()        

Gonna clean the vac & tools later. I disagree that the vintage FQ filter cones are thicker than today's; the cones from then wre THINNER than the cones of today. Unfortunalty the vintage cone is used & I can't save it.

Post# 71135 , Reply# 24   6/3/2009 at 15:57 (5,411 days old) by ridgidvac ()        

No PN outlet on this 31 but I'm not sure about retrofitting one b/c I also have a salmon color PN (mdl 48) but I'll leave it as original as possible. I also have the Jet deMOTHer & sprayer in salmon; now its nearly complete. All I need is a salmon color PN wand.

Post# 73174 , Reply# 25   6/25/2009 at 20:02 (5,389 days old) by kenkart ()        
Filter Queen

I believe that machine is a 33 unstead of a 31 ,it probably got the wrong model plate installed, a model 31 is 1 speed, 33 is 2 speed , also the 31 was only made in 2 tone , the 33 was a solid color, finally the cord winder was only for model 33 not 31 , hope this info helps a little,im not a expert on F.Q. but have picked up some good identification tips.

Post# 73224 , Reply# 26   6/25/2009 at 23:19 (5,389 days old) by ridgidvac ()        
UPDATE

Cleaned out the FQ & I was glad the motor filter was on but between the screen & base instead of between the cone guard & motor screen like it should be. So I saved myself time & $ from replacing the motor. Now its ready to ROAR!

Post# 73678 , Reply# 27   6/29/2009 at 20:43 (5,385 days old) by ridgidvac ()        
Turbo brush test on FQ

The turbo brush spins at supersonic speeds when I used it with the FQ; it really puts other vacs to shame. Its a huge diference now that I put new filters on my 31 & K31X (daily driver) U can also notice increased suction when using only the Cellupure (white) cone, charcoal Enviropure (black inside & out) & disc filters & no MEDI-PURE (black on outside, white on inside) Not even my Vacuflo can spin the brush that fast!

Post# 74044 , Reply# 28   7/1/2009 at 22:09 (5,383 days old) by ridgidvac ()        
YUK!

Just pulled out the bating filter & it looks like PUKE! I bet the previous owner used the vac w/o the Cellupure & disc filters or used generic ones for a time! The batting filter had pet hair coating the inside of the foam filter. If your FQ's batting filter looks dirty, CHANGE IT! Otherwise you'll get SICK & puke like heck!

Post# 76391 , Reply# 29   7/25/2009 at 16:53 (5,359 days old) by ridgidvac ()        

btw how do I remove that nasty perfume odor from the FQ? I changed ALL filters; even the batting filter & washed the scent pad & the smell STILL comes out of vac exhaust.


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