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    Another early Hoover 652

    I have.. The model 652C it has a blue hood with the white trim and the same colour bag as yours. But its dismantled and in parts, the metal suction fan was broken, and I've removed it, that's how far I came with its restoration.
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    Constellation in other countries

    was it ever sold in south africa? can someone maybe tell me if the hoover constellation was ever sold in south africa? In parts catalogues theres still paper bags for sale, but i have never seen or heard of a constellation in south africa.and why is it that south africa dont have really old...
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    columbus mark III

    Hey i know of someone in south Africa who wants so sell their columbus mark III for R1000 with attachments like the hose, crevice tools etc in spotless condition, if someone is interested i can give you his contact details or send pics.what is it worth more or less?
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    Electrolux Model G Motor Slowing

    my vorwerk vk117... I have a vorwerk vk 117 when you switch it on when its cold its making flames at the one side of the commutator and the motor is running slow but i block the intake so it can speed up and after a while like a few minutes or so it starts revving up and then theres no sparks...
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    vorwerk vk 120 replacement suction fan

    I want to know if anyone can maybe tell me if theres a suction fan of another brand vacuum cleaner that fits the vorwerk vk 120 or the vk117?and my vorwerk vk117 if the motor is starting up its making sparks and flames at the commutator, and the motor is turning slowly but after a while the...
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    Columbus floor polishers

    Hi i wonder if any one of you guys have info, user manuals or advertising leaflets for columbus floor polishers? I have 3 of them but theres no where on the internet where you can see the history of columbus floor polishers or the attachments that came with it. I have a model b33, b11 and a...
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    My newest old vacuum cleaner....

    thanks Indeed its from the late 50's. Im just waiting for the cord and the rest of the attachments then i will take some more pics.
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    My newest old vacuum cleaner....

    A Progress Minor Super-F in excellent condition.with all attachments and the original box and booklets, Ive got this photo from a website, will post mine later, but thats how it looks like.
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    Kirby Score!

    NIce..... Wish i can find something like that in my Virginia, but it seems that theres not much kirbys older than the heritage series in south africa?
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    Some new toys for me

    Hi gareth, i like the Hoover and the Electrolux 504, I also have one, but the Lower bearing is dry and the fans cant get off so im not using it, but a very nice machine. The Hoover is also nice it almost looks like the one on Queens Ive got to break free music video. You amaze me every time...
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    my columbus I am getting

    oh ok.i thought it may have been the field coils or armature that burnt out. Ive got a spare armature, field coil and carbon brushes.if you ever may need it.
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    my columbus I am getting

    Hi gareth whats wrong with it that it doesnt run?
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    my columbus I am getting

    Hi there the ones i have is made in the late 1950's.a friend of mine where ive got my columbus that can convert to a vacuum cleaner has got a few of these,he knows the history more accurately than me.if i may ask from where did u bought this one?as it almost looks the same as the one of my...
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    Hoover Constellation Question

    can the Hoover Sensotronic work without the remote control hose?
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    Hoover Constellation Question

    Can anyone maybe tell me if the hoover constellation was ever sold in South Africa? I have a hoover Model 402 made in great Brittain and thats older than the constellation, why wouldnt they have imported the constellation but the 402?I Would Like to have one in my collection.I have also seen a...
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    Electrolux s1129 help needed

    :)so damn interesting!i love it!!never even know we had such old vacuum cleaners in south africa!would give anything to find it!!
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    Electrolux s1129 help needed

    Wow!!I like it!Is it working with 220volts?whats the wattage?
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    Family vacuum cleaners

    Nice.i wouldnt let go of my z302 even if its only the bodyshell left.i cant get hold of any of the motor parts anywhere,so i only occasionaly switch it on.i would like to have the Z303 it looks the same but its black and red and the exhaust grill is chrome.if you ever came across cylinder vacuum...
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    Family vacuum cleaners

    My Electrolux Z302 Heres the pic of my Electrolux Z302 it used to have a grey power cord but it burned out a few times in its life so the power cord was used for something else. I had the motor rewinded and now i cant get a grey cord anywhere.the accesories are packed away.
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    Family vacuum cleaners

    I love it!!!i love the cylinder electroluxes!!its by far the most beautifull vacuum cleaners!you have quite a few very nice vacuums!!i also like the chrome rainbow.i will definately go and have a look at the bissel website.
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