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I just wish that TTI would continue to include Hoover’s patented WindTunnel brush roll chamber design on all their new uprights. The design has those segregated suction channels that really reduce scattering and improve pick-up from carpets!

Such a cool vacuum! First time I ever see the brandname repeated upside down on the hood so that you can read “Regina” while it rolls on it’s belly as well as when it is sitting on end for stair cleaning and storage. This must be the only canister cleaner in history that had a graphic like...

Kenny’s correct: it’s a hose for a model F….see link to VLand thread below… https://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?1194

Somewhere deep in the fog of childhood memories are blurry images of a visit to Empire Electric in downtown Montreal in the early 1960’s - maybe 1961 or 1962. I was 2 or 3 years old and my dad took me with him to either order our Lagoon Blue Eureka 260 Super Automatic upright, or to pick it up...

It was an interesting design attempt, but the concept never lasted. The other problem I thought of is the potential damage to the motor if a dirty floor brush or dusting brush was put away inside. I can imagine the powerful suction in such close proximity to the dirty bristles would eventually...

You were also able to store two attachments inside the Hoover Slimline's dust bag compartment.

Thanks for highlighting this Eureka for sale, Paul! It’s almost worth buying just to get that vintage Eureka carton! This particular model raises an interesting question: if a cleaner’s attachments are stored inside the canister’s dust bag compartment, don’t they eventually get dirty and...

But the Bravos had a much bigger bag than the Elites and cleaned carpeting just as well.

I think the only outstanding Eureka vacuums from those decades are as follows: 1. Eureka Bravo One 7amp upright with no tools (around 1993) 2. Eureka SmartVac upright with suction diverter dial and brushroll shut-off (early 2000’s?) 3. Eureka World Vac power nozzle canister (around 1992) 4...

Another "flash in the pan" Eureka that never appears on the internet, let alone in ebay listings: Eureka's clone of Regina's Electrikbroom with the little dirt cup that "empties like an ashtray". Both Hoover and Eureka came out with clones after the patent expired in the 1980's, but Hoover's...

If the black-coloured vacuum tools are made from recycled plastic from electronics, they may have the same dangerous toxins as described in the news clip. Certainly, there must be less danger of the toxins from vacuum tools leaking out, as compared to black plastic spatulas heated during...

I loved this Hoover Ultra SP Windtunnel after I bought it as a gift for my parents anniversary. Their condo had acres of plush carpeting and this Hoover made it a breeze to do the weekly vacuuming. My only gripe was that there was no suction relief valve on the hose handle to reduce the power...

Hi Antoine, Felicitations on a great find! In the mid 1990’s, two of my friends in Toronto were looking to by a no-frills classic suction-only canister vacuum and they ended up buying the non-power nozzle version of your Kenmore at Sears….in the same Hunter Green colour. A very very good...

Recent reports in the news are claiming that toxic flame retardant chemicals are being found at dangerously high levels in household utensils made of black plastic. See the YouTube clip below. Since most vacuums now include black attachments - especially those made by Wessel Werk - I wonder...

Hi Paul, The only thing I can think of is that the copywriter meant to say “lawn furniture” - but they should have said “patio furniture”. Which could have been dangerous too, since none of these vacs are meant to be used outdoors or on wet surfaces… On a related note: Numatic has now...

I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again: Miele should develop a lightweight Oreck clone carpets-only upright to pair with their great canisters. Make it quieter than an Oreck and better at carpet cleaning too. The Oreck style of upright vacuum was first invented in West Germany by the...

Hi Paul! The third advertisement says “For lawns, furn. floors…”. Wonder what they mean? Surely, the user was not being invited to vacuum their outdoor lawn with the Pixie…strange.

Though I’m no Hoover expert, I prefer not attaching the tool caddy to any Constellation because the tools can mar furniture and walls if the canister sails into any of these surfaces. With the caddy onboard, the rubber bumper provides no protection. I discovered this problem when I bought the...

I like the looped handle on my Hoover Lightweight Platinum bagged upright. Depending on the situation, having that loop helps me pull the vacuum back without having to really squeeze the handle to hold on to it, especially if I’ve switched hands to my weaker left hand. The other reason I like...

If you have a car, why not bring one of your bagged vacs to every gathering? Arrive early or stay late to do the vacuuming for them. Not sure if this is feasible…just an idea…