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  1. anthony

    Bissell Spot Clean machines

    i have one of these and i have to say its very good the phrase wash and go comes to mind its far better at cleaning carpets than the Kirby system and when your finished just empty the container and put it away what could be simpler
  2. anthony

    Hoover constellation 858 restoration question?

    i have had this problem the air was escaping around the skirt at the bottom i sealed it with bathroom sealant and it floats perfectly now even on thick carpet
  3. anthony

    Why I collect vacuums

    hello again well it looks like its going to cost around £15 to post the hoover .Its all metal so you can imagine quite heavy .
  4. anthony

    leaving vacuumland

    i would also agree with the above lots of bickering about who has the best or which is the best and not enough about repairing and maintenance and god help you if you criticize the almighty Dyson
  5. anthony

    I can't believe how people treat their vacuums

    back in the 60s my mums Hoover Junior lived behind the front door permenantly plugged in ready for a quick clean up .In a house with four kids and a dog it was used at least three times a day and it was a common sight to see its bag dragging on the floor because it was so full [mum had a dam...
  6. anthony

    hoover model 70 question

    someone may have had the motor out before and not put it back corectly causing it so suck air in at the wrong place so to speak or the rubber seal may be perished
  7. anthony

    Why I collect vacuums

    i really dont know but i would imagine it will be about the same as it was for the Senior It comes apart just like the senior so the package will be the same size will find out and let you know
  8. anthony

    this may be a first

    hi guys please dont worry about the Kirby its a donor machine someone gave me for parts although the motor is fine the floor head and handle were missing and if it decides its had enough and stops working there are at least 5 or 6 others ready to take its place
  9. anthony

    this may be a first

    and the end product i think it looks good and the gas bill has dropped dramatically i am saving around 300 quid a year
  10. anthony

    this may be a first

    heres a pic of the work being done sort of a before and after
  11. anthony

    this may be a first

    another its a new one for kirby
  12. anthony

    this may be a first

    the bag was filling up at an alarming rate so i decided to just take it off
  13. anthony

    this may be a first

    want to know whats on the other end of the hose well wait no longer
  14. anthony

    this may be a first

    this is me cleaning the roof of my house last year and yes i am using a vacuum cleaner [but what kind]Last year i had external insulation fitted to my house and while the scafolding was up thought i might as well clean the roof as well .The roof was thick with moss that had been baked in the sun...
  15. anthony

    Why I collect vacuums

    Hi vacuumlover the senior is looking good when i put it on ebay i also put this old 612 on as well someone did bid on it but never bothered to contact me after winning it so i was just wondering if you would like it if you pay the postage you can have it .Its in good working order the motor...
  16. anthony

    hoor junior 199 pop song lol

    shame it wasnt switched on
  17. anthony

    Hoover Senior 652A

    the senior has spent all of its life in a large house in newcastle and was in constant use until 2 years ago and i wouldnt say its been misused its simply been used for the purpose it was designed for remember it over 40 years old
  18. anthony

    Hoover Junior

    i could probably strip a junior or senior down to its nuts and blots blindfolded i have done so many over the years
  19. anthony

    Hoover junior U1012

    when mum eventualy decided to empty the bulging sack on the junior she would usually take it outside take the bag off then switch on and let it have a good blow [blowing dust onto next doors windows] then fit a new bag and belt and then back in the house for a fiew more weeks or till it was...
  20. anthony

    Hoover Junior

    another just thought you might like to see the bottom
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