Hello Folks,
The restoration of my 541 is nearly finished; I only recently received a fantastic repro bay from Marty Kaplan which makes the machine look magnificent. Alas the motor sleeves show play horizontally and vertically. Is there a way to compensate for this or can the bearings be...
Hello Folks,
I have just acquired the appropriate unused carpet shampoo system complete and floor care system, carpet fluffer brush roller is missing. Can I safely use the brush roller from the shampoo system with the carpet fluffer assembly?
I will not be using the shampoo system as I have a...
…… TYPE NO: VC81,225/50 volts, 300 watts, AC/DC.
Maroon metal body and one piece 's' shaped handle; black rubber handle grip including hoover 375 type handle switch. Black thick big cloth bag. Metal roller with standard brush tuft fitted in a spiral style around roller (hoover senior sweeping...
Flocks,
I have a very ropey 638; the id plate reads 400 watts and is fitted with the 612 type spring cord protector/ guide down at the handle adjustment assembly.
I have never seen the above type of arrangement on a 638 before.
When in the production run did hoover decided to reduce the motor...
Hello Kirby experts,
I have been given a g7e, no tools, no instructions.
How do I remove the brush roller assembly for cleaning and then replace it.
The bristle tufts look rather worn and distorted?
Regards, Walter, West Midlands, UK.
Hello Folks,
Was the z25 ever fitted with an aluminium filter housing/motor end (sprayed dark green)?
At the moment there is pre war lux on EBAY UK listed as ' antique vintage 1930s vacuum cleaner with wooden case'. It has been fitted with a z55 hose and has a bakelite topped sprayer and...
Hello Folks,
I would love one; I believe the best current domestic model is the 8300.
Are they available in the UK?
If not would I have to contact ROYAL directly?
Thanks, Walter. SHROPSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK.
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.
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...
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.
Hello Folks,
Once again a close friend has struck lucky; he has acquired a 541 with the original santeen bag and smooth running motor for £10.00 pounds sterling.....I think I may have to kill him!!!
The bag material is torn where the hooks of the spreader are attached.
Can anybody give advice...
Hello Folks,
The height adjustment assembly on my ranger is missing its crucial tension/retention spring, can anybody sell me one?
Regards, Walter, Shropshire.
Hello UK folks,
Would any of you good folks happen to have a spare height adjustment mechanism spring that I could purchase?
Regards, Walter, Newport, Shropshire.
Hello Folks,
I am looking to buy an original;airtight,non all-plastic (later type) hose to replace the nilfisk's hose. The machine dates from circa 1965?
Are there any nilfisk fans out there?
I am also looking for the grey plastic floor and carpet tools and the crevice brush for the metal...