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    sanitaire heavy duty model zc880.

    Hello Folks, S.O.S. Where can I buy genuine Electrolux sanitaire model ZC880 drive belts? Regards, Walter. NEWPORT, SHROPSHIRE, WEST MIDLANDS, UK.
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    sanitaire heavy duty model zc880

    Hello Folks, S.O.S. from NEWPORT, SHROPSHIRE in the west midlands region of the UK. Where can I buy genuine Electrolux sanitaire ZC880 drive belts? Regards, Walter.
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    Mystery bag

    mystery bag That no 'LU11', colour scheme says 1980s Electrolux wide sweep 300 watt light model upright; with white nylon dirty fan. Two long straight replaceable brush strips. NOISEY machines from what I remember. Tool adaptor plate fitted under the roller brush chamber opening. Regards...
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    Hoover 575 varieties

    Electricutopia. I think I may know, if so how are you these days, if I am mistaken, welcome. Regards, Walter.
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    Hoover 575 varieties

    old dog, new tricks. Hello Doug, re: vac restoration, 'old dog ,new tricks' same here. I had no idea that the 575 had a late version with a body and lower motor casing format like the deluxe 725. One just keeps learning, even about vintage vacs!!! Cheers, Walter, Shropshire. `
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    New UK member; Look what I found today, pre-war Hoover cache...

    Coach work finish. Hello Doug, Breath taking!!!!! Absolutely perfect. Walter.
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    Hoover Duster Model 200 find

    Coach work finish. Hello Doug, Sheer perfection in finish. Also love your cleaner display unit. CONGRATULATIONS, Walter.
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    New UK member; Look what I found today, pre-war Hoover cache...

    Hello ....and welcome, what finds!! I have had a 575 motor (which runs well) for years but none of the rest of the machine. Does either of your 700s have the original 1926-30 closed bag and spreader not to mention pistol grip handle? Regards.
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    UK Buster vacuum cleaner nozzles

    Hello Folks, I am trying to track down a carpet nozzle and floor brush for the buster goliath (cylinder model) specifically the nozzles that have the tube openings fitted with a step down insert to allow for fitting onto the bustler stick cleaner with the narrow diameter nozzle inserts...
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    What would Hyacinth Bouquet think of Dysons?

    across the road ....from us we had a neighbour who possessed many uncanny hyacinth traits and she did on one occasion state that "they always went for the best" which also would mean appliances. "They" meaning her and hubby (he had even less spine than richard!!!) They had a mid 70's hoover...
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    Restoring Yellowed Hoover Convertible Cleaner Head - Leave It In The Sun!

    restoring yellowed plastics Hello Alex, Well done, and thanks for that invaluable advice. I have been carrying out the summer seasons vac restorations starting with a vorwerk and Hoover duster and minor models ; so far so good!! It is so satisfying when these projects are successful isn't...
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    LUX Z80

    rug nozzle and instruction booklet. Hi Doug, I can help you out with the nozzle and booklet. Walter.
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    Electrolux in 1930s England

    Doug, I will have a good copy made at the local printers and send it to you. Cheers, Walter. http://french lux guide
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    Electrolux in 1930s England

    lux 15. Hello Doug, How are you these days? I have a copy of the "which electrolux is it" guide/leaflet details the 15 as: similar in appearance to the model 25 but higher powered". No further info given. I have never seen one and do not anyone who has? I have a theory; the earlier 25's...
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    1981 Hoover High Power Junior U1104 - Compelete With Cleaning Tools

    high power junior Hello Alex, Lovely machine; looks like new. That model was probably the last of the good juniors. You can tell that your are meticulous in your cleaning up process. I thought I had the instructions. I looked this afternoon, but no. If I had I would have sent them to you...
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    Progress Minor G Vacuum Cleaner

    progress vac. Hello, Made in Germany, budget brand. Very junior model. Early 1970s. Regards, Walter.
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    Hoover minor/duster

    minor instruction leaflet Hello Myvacsrock, Many thanks, Regards.
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    Hoover minor/duster

    Hello Folks ....especially our American members. Did Hoover ever issue an instruction card and/or leaflet for this range of cleaner. If so and if anyone out there has one I would greatly appreciate a hard copy? Regards, Walter. Newport, Shropshire, UK.
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    Brand New In Box 1973 Hoover Senior 6525C!! Miracles Do Happen! 😍

    bnib hoover 652c Hello Alex, This kind of find is wonderful, I know how it feels. I have 'bnib' electrolux models 65 and 80. I can remember when the 652c, dirtsearcher junior 1354a and the rest of the range was in the shops circa 1969-73ish. Your dream machine has brought back memories...
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    Columbus mark III vacuum and polisher find

    columbus nixon Hello Gareth, A very interesting machine, super restoration. How does it perform? Where they of south African manufacture? I imagine these machines were very popular in countries where houses had more hard flooring than carpeting. Regards, Walter. UK.
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