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    What Hoover is this?

    I Would Give practily anything to get another one of those. I had the top of the line (Burgundy model) and I gave it to some friends who needed a vacuum.And I have regreted it ever since....
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    Cord and Hose Lengths on Canisters

    I always heard that winding up a cord in a figure 8 would cause undo stress on the cord, and it wasn't a good idea ..
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    Using the Rainbow

    My New Rainbow I can't even use. Because one of the dogs chewed up the cord so I cut out the bad spot of cord, spliced the cord back together, but I don't feel safe using it that way, So I ordered a new cord for the machine from the dealer where I purchased it from. The cord is here but I have...
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    What was the strangest thing you found stuck in a vintage vacuum

    The strangest thing that plugged up my mom's Electrolux G was ME, bet I don't ever do that again. LOL
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    Attachment cheapening

    Kirby Attachments I love my old Kirby attachments the ones that came out on the models before the G series. I especially like the older upholstery tool it is so much nicer then that new style they have on Kirbys now...
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    A UK Royal......

    Charles Lester had a Royal powercast on ebay awhile back. It was the red one, and it came with all the tools. And I bought it from him. Looks nice but I don't know how it cleans because I never took it out of the box. I just wanted one for my collection.. It is out in the garage with a bunch of...
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    Found a Miele Red Star canister yesterday for 8 bucks!

    My first Miele was a Red Star. I still have it and it sure is quiet. I can use it late at night at the hotel cleaning the lobby without disturbing the guests...
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    eBay Thread #5

    I hope someone gives that Hoover Constellation 444 a good home. I sure don't want to. I have 4 of them already. I always liked this model it reminds me of a orange basketball. They are nice even though they are the bottom of the line models... Dan
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    Rare Electrolux hose

    Floor A Matic whats up with this new colored print you are using? I Can't hardly read it. Maybe it is my computer or am I just getting old?? LOL
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    Hoover Windtunnel 2/Z700

    I have both Hoover Z models I bought the white one first because I thought it was very unusual looking. When I got it the divertor valve in the base to change from floor to tools was broke or stuck or something not letting the suction go to the hose. so I thought ok I can fix this so I called...
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    What Is Your Favorite Vacuum

    Favorite Vac Is of course my old Kirby 561.. I use it everyday. I have had it since the neighbor lady gave it to me in 1961. She didn't like it.. I LOVE IT!!!
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    In the Market for a PN Canister

    Bag In The Back I would be very cautious about using those cheap bags in your nice Electrolux silverado. (They are not Genuine Electrolux Bags) therefore they aren't made as good as the Genuine bags are. I learned the hardway using those bags. The fine dust goes right through them and into the...
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    TriStar EXL

    What kind of motor does a mg2, and a cs have. They seem to have a lot of suction and are very quite compared to my MG1.. Dan
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    Kenmore Intuition Canister?

    My Blue Intuition Is still new in the box. I also bought a Blueberry (purple) progressive. That one is still in the box too. I don't think I will ever like that blue one's power nozzle design with the removable floor brush. I have the other Burgandy Intuition that I got from my friend Ben...
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    Dual tank Hoover Utility vac

    Hoover shop vacs are great I have one the biggest model they made and it has a motor you can take off and it becomes a leaf blower... Unfortunately I haven't seen mine in 7 years. It still is in storage in Californis with 60 other vacs of my collection.. Dan
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    Awesome find

    Oreck vacuums I have an oreck XL21. I used to hate Orecks, But I love my Oreck XL21 it is great for light cleaning.
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    Electrolux Ultralux Classic 1521

    Ultralux Classic I have one and I love it. It is the last of the metal body Electroluxs. You can still get parts for them.I bought mine new in the late 1980's.The hose it sounds like it is breaking down inside, all of them do.I use a Genuine Electrolux hose (New Version) on mine.. It is a vinyl...
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    Rare Vintage Power Nozzles

    That Rare Hoover power nozzle I wish I could find that Hoover power nozzle. I have the Hoover Celebrity that goes to that kind of nozzle. Or even just a regular Quadraflex power nozzle for my celebrity.If any body has one for sale Please let me know. I don't care what the cost just so I can...
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    Hoover Concept One- TRADE FOR- Metal Based Convertible

    I have 3 model 69's I coulc trade for one of them. I have been wanting that model concept one for a long time...
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    Hoover Slimline and Portable pre-filter?

    Slimline/portable yes the portable has one and the slimline doesn't just a screen, at least that is the way my Hoovers are.. We should ask the Hoover Man (Gottahaveahov.. Aka John Long) But I need some filters for my portables.. does anyone know where to get some??
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