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Hi Guys Last weekend, at a car show I went to, I got given lots of vacuums, as I do every year (the forum/club know of my hobby and some people always bring some!) It was a mixed bag, I have a burnt out Hoover Dustmanagerless, a nearly burnt out Electrolux Vitesse full of broken glass, a...

The sellers were right, supressor failure is very common, don't forget the components will be knocking on the door of 40/50 years old! They are fine to be removed. Unless you use an old valve radio or TV, then you might get interferance with the machine running. Any kind of modern LCD TV will...

Hi Guys I recently refurbished my Hoover Constellation. It went well, apart from an issue I had with the motor. I drilled out the rivets holding the fancase bearing in place thinking they were normal bearings, but their not. They are long, tubular ones, which I have no idea what their called...

I'm glad that 'mystery' turbopower got saved!

The clips are known to move with age and not clip back in again, I've replaced them with 100% success every time. Qualtex (in the UK) re-designed their post motor filter retaining clip to dial this out, and every one of the 4Home branded ones have been fine. If America has old stock this may...

I love machines in this state! Looks like it will at least work as new when you are done with it, even it it wont look like new! Although it will look a damn sight better!

If that sells for that price I'm putting my Electronic Galaxy on eBay! Mines probably in better condition too, although the motor needs a tickle at some point to make it a bit smoother http://manchestervacs.co.uk/DysonForum/index.php/topic,1893.0.html

That's a DC50. Just don't! I know a DC24 isn't the last word in reliability either but at least parts are available for a 24. You try finding a motor for a dc50 for £not a lot, or a brush roll. I have one, awful thing that really is very, very broken (but then it did only cost me £5...

Hi Folks. I've decided to get my 262 out of the loft for a thorough spa session. I remember taking it apart and sorting the motor out years ago when I first got it, but didn't do much else, so cosmetically, it's a bit pants. How is best to wash the bag? It's not perished, is quite...

That looks great. I saw that auction, are you going to strip that Turbopower down in the same way? That TP is damn rare, be careful with it! I'm amazed that vortex hasn't done it's motor in by now with all that dust! Mine was 70% cleaner when I got it yet the motor was knackered! Nice job...

That plastic should come up a treat with an hour of methodic polishing!

That looks lovely, I may have to come to you for tips, I have a 1334 I want to paint, once I get it beadblasted! RE the motor, what's wrong with it? Does it run at all or runs but sounds rubbish? If it's a case of needs new bearings and an overhaul I'd be happy to offer my services if you...

Buy an autosave henry then disconnect the pcb, voila, single full speed henners!

I have a dilemma! As some of you may know, I have a Parnell TenTen, which has a broken switch. I did hard wire it to the mains cable so it ran, and then sort of forgot about it as it languished in my mums loft. I'm working my way through my existing vacs, rather than buy more, and it has...

The mould is probably the same, they just stopped popping out the bag light blank when they stopped fitting it.

Its not that funny a rebuild thread lol

She's refurbished! I cant stop using it tbh, the bag chamber needs a good clean out now! Link below if anyones interested! Thanks for bringing it to my attention with this thread! You see, for us collectors, a badly maintained, unloved vacuum can be a good thing sometimes...

A cut up dyson sponge filter is a great upgrade to the original 'filter' I do like mine though, it does perform well on carpets, certainly has an 'Acivator' feel to it, shame the airflow isnt up to much http://manchestervacs.co.uk/DysonForum/index.php/topic,1346.0.html

I wasnt aware there was such a thing as deep down dirt in hardwood floors or concrete? Think someone didnt think their marketing bullshit through properly!

Ah you cant beat a good job lot. I've gone off the turquoise DC07s though for the reason highlighted by your scrap pile, those cyclone handles are just so damn fragile! Is that a DC04 Marie Curie I spy at the back of the line too?