Recent content by anthony

Hi all .Would anyone have a good photo of the original bag for this machine. I have made a new bag for mine and would like to have a go at putting the graphics on the front but i have no idea what the original looked like so a nice sharp photo would be much appreciated

I had a guy argue black was white that you dont need an earth on a Hoover 612 .I have a 612 here with its original ribbed [earthed ]flex .I told him to remove the motor hood and look just below the handle release lever .the earth symbol is clearly visible and thats where he needs to connect his...

The motor is now fully back together and it runs very well .I have also refitted the handle .I did try to remove the dents but they are right where the baffle is on the inside and impossible to get at .Peeling the outer cover is also a no no .On a good note the repaired handle feels really...

some progress motor completely stripped and cleaned .new bearinmgs fitted front and back .the armature no longer spins freely when spun by hand .the new bearings will make it run like it did when it was new .[wonder what it will sound like]I also have new brushes to fit .I have repaired the...

managed to get the nut off this morning and dismantle the motor .As i took the armature out the back bearing fell apart so its going to need a new one [might as well replace both while its in bits .the motor casing has been cleaned ready for reasembly .thats about all i can do till i source...

Interesting stuff guys Well i had a rumage through the garage and found this off white hose [its from a kirby] so i have fitted the bent wand end from the electrolux hose to one end and by removing the broken hose end that fitted onto the front of the Kirby i have made the thing fit the...

thanks Gy=uys I bought a new filter and the grill that fits over it from gordons ebay stores .I did sak about a new handle but no luck .Once i get the thing off i will have a go at repairing it if that dont work i will ask my other half if its possible to print one at work .Rumaging through my...

Thank you Paul Heres a photo of the rating plate on the machine and some more patent information from the box

been after one of these for ages and finaly i managed to get this one. Its in reasonable condition but it has its faults.Suction is great at the cleaner but with the hose on its little more than useless.Its also one of the eaerly machines with the spring loaded hose conector that has a perished...

the motor in this machine was also used to power the spin dryer on Hoovers first twin tub washing machine

anyone else sick of the Ryan /jamie tit for tat thing thing .They get on my Fxxxing nerves .cant we just gag the pair of them

when i was a small boy back in the early 60s my grandma had an electrolux Z62 [no fitted carpets back then] she never used the floor tool instead she liked to use the upholstery tool on the end of the two wands .I once asked her why .She said that big thing is too clumsy its easier to get...

if that dyson got all that dirt and fluff out of the carpet just imagine what a real vacuum cleaner would have done

electrolux 137 sorry i got your name wrong . I have made a template now all i have to do is source some orange paint or maybe a felt pen .I have even thought about embroidering the logo onto the bag although that may be time consuming

thank you Electrolux 317 now i know what it looks like i can have a go keep your fingers crossed