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  1. hygiene903

    My Eureka Model Data Thread

    Per Paul's Request Here is the pic of my Eureka 260 that you asked for. It does indeed have the square handle. Sorry, but I don't have a pic of the data plate, but the info on it is as follows: Serial # 260-46711; Volts 110-120; Watts 350. Jeff
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    Hoovers Used in Schools Back in the Day

    I remember them using the dustmops and sweeping compound in my elementary school like Edgar mentioned, except that the sweeping compound they used at our school was green instead of red. They also had a central vac system with outlets in the hallways, the gym, and one in each classroom. I don't...
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    The Vac shop clean out begins

    Eureka With the recent discussion of Eurekas on this thread, I was wondering if you would have attachment sets for my old Eurekas. I have a 260, a G-2, and (I think) a model 10. Also a nozzle latch for the 10. The one on it is broken and I tried to replace it with a latch from a 505-515 Kirby...
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    Pictures!

    Yes! That caddy is just what I need for my 260 Royalaire! I do have the full set of attachments for it, but I'm sure I could use the ones shown in the caddy for another Royal or Electro-Hygiene. Here's a pic of my Royalaire 260. Thanks, Jeff
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    Kwick Klean

    It's beautiful, like all your restorations! Excellent work! Jeff
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    Penncrest Newspaper Ads—1964-1971

    Enjoyed The Ads! And I'm wondering if this means my Penncrest A117 was built before 1964? Also, I'm thinking that the hand vac in the first one is actually a Dustette styled hand vac. The Pixie had a removeable nozzle so you could use attachments with it, but the Dustette had a permanently...
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    Electrolux polisher

    Nice Find Chris! I have one of those too, along with a power nozzle with my model G. The only downside is that the attachments and power nozzle I have with mine are actually for a newer model, I think maybe a 1205. I'm always amazed at how quiet and powerful the model G is. Here's a pic of mine...
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    Pictures!

    Thank you Chris, for the compliment. And don't get too jealous over the trash finds. Out of my entire collection only 5 were trash finds, including the Hoover Decade 80 and the two Kirby Heritage II's pictured above, and also My Kirby 512 and Hoover 305. And Jimmy, Definitely add that...
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    P.A. Geier

    But Wait--Here's More! Here are some pics of the Royal Culinaire, a forerunner to the food processor as we know it today. It could be set up to grind, chop, mix, or juice, depending on which attachments were put on. First is the Culinaire set up for either grinding or chopping, next a closeup...
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    Pictures!

    Electro, thank you for your compliment. As I mentioned previously, this is just part of my collection, some of my more recent acquisitions. As for the Air-Way, I also have a 55A and two 66's. As for the Penncrest name on Hoover-built vacuums, it's not downgrading at all, it's called private...
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    Pictures!

    Thank You! Thank you all for your compliments and I'm glad you enjoyed the pics! These are just part of my collection, vacs I've gotten over the last several years that I hadn't gotten around to photographing until this October, except for the Air-Way which I had photographed before, but when I...
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    Pictures!

    Over the last few years I've added to my collection and last month I finally got around to taking some pictures. Just got them back today (11/31) from being processed and scanned into my computer, so here they are. All have had the initial wipe-down but will get a more in-depth cleaning and...
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    P.A. Geier

    Thank You Dave! I already have that page from Case-Western Reserve's Encyclopedia of Cleveland History, but thanks for posting the link, as I think others here would also find it interesting. Unfortunately, I think Philip A. Geier would turn over in his grave if he could see what TTI has done...
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    What are your favourite defunct brands?

    i Agree With Tom and Rex! I should have put Royal on my list too, because after what TTI did to them they exist in name only. I'm sure P.A. Geier would roll over in his grave if he knew what has become of his company and the machines he designed and created. And speaking of P.A. Geier, I think...
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    What are your favourite defunct brands?

    I Could Name Several! Air-Way, Apex, General Electric, Lewyt, Kingston, Regina (they did make actual vacuum cleaners in addition to their Electrik-Brooms and polishers), Clements (they made Cadillac and a few other brands), Birtman (BeeVac and Kenmore), and Westinghouse. I might mention here...
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    P.A. Geier

    Thank you John, glad you enjoyed them! Jeff
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    P.A. Geier

    Les, No, the hair dryer and massager aren't mine. They either belong to Sean Lewis, the great-grandson of P.A. Geier whom I've been in contact with, or other members of his family. He graciously sent me these pics and more, along with his permission to share them with other collectors. As for...
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    Very Old Royal

    Beautiful! Excellent restoration work! If I can get mine looking half as good as that I'll be happy. And Les, the bag you see on mine was on it when I got it. Think it might be original, but I'm not sure. Needs a little mending though. Jeff
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    Kirby model 518 instructions manual

    Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! I knew about the surface nozzle and swivel elbow but didn't know about the other changes. Jeff
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    P.A. Geier

    More! Glad you enjoyed the info and pics. And as I said before, I was just as awestruck when he told me who he was as we all were at the North Canton VCCC Convention in 2008 when several members of the Hoover family walked in! But as they say on TV, wait, there's more! Here are a few pics of...
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