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I finally found one!   Very interesting machine.  The hose is well made and very flexible.  It also comes with a separate extension wand and a horse hair floor brush.  The dusting brush, upholstery tool, and crevice tool store on board.  It looks like the exhaust "Absolute" filter was never...

Pictures soon to come!   O got my first Filter Queen from an older woman who bought it in Arizona from a (now defunct) dealer over there.  She used it regularly, but still had some "For Demonstration Purposes Only" filter cones with  it.  I cleaned it up as best I can and am waiting on new...

The how to is easy, cut the material to shape/size.  The real question is where can I find large sheets of vacuum cleaner grade foam filter material?  I'd like to cut some for my Electrolux XXX and maybe a couple other vacuums.   Thanks!

My first post on the vintage side of things I believe!    So, let's keep this brief.  I now have an Electrolux Deluxe XXX with everything but the dusting brush (and any of the fun add ons, like the moth fogger thing).  The tool caddy is missing the metal bits to hold the upholstery tool, so...

I saw one of these on Ebay for a song and a dance that was brand new, but missing the lower cord hook.  I bought it for my place of work (a bank, as you may have guessed) and wanted to talk about it a bit.  In short, it's a Sanitaire in a classy black and silver color scheme.  The brush roll is...

...within the darkness of the furnace room lies a treasure.  Long forgotten, hidden in dust, it awaits discovery.  It's origin is a mystery, yet it waits...     Recently, I purchased some vacuums for my parish.  They have a mix of flooring (and a lot of commercial carpet), but the church...

The modern (and cheapened) successor to the Jetflow!  I went for the slightly older model just because I like blue better than green.  This thing is actually pretty solid!  It seems to have good airflow, the main body feels well built, and is a great value if it stays alive for any length of...

Well, as is tradition, I bought a new Royal pro series and then immediately found a gorgeous 5700 for sale on Craigslist...  I'm not sure if that is lucky or unlucky...    Why did I buy the Pro Series (UR38200) rather than a commercial version?  If you go to Royal's website, the Pro is...

Everyone,        I have a Royal Pro Series Metal Vacuum coming to me soon (the kind with the black bag, 9 amp motor, and headlight) and would love to use some attachments!  My contact in the vacuum industry said the kits were discontinued a few years back.  If you have a clean set or know of...

Hi everyone!        I know there is a fellow who used to work for Electro Hygiene on here and have read a number of threads, but I want to know this:    Do we know why the company went out of business?  I heard something about direct selling practices, but nothing specific.  ...

     I ended up getting my brother a Sanitaire Mighty Mite for Christmas and he liked it so much that I decided to get one for myself, but opted for an extra 2 amps just because.  It arrived today from EcoVac (https://www.ecovacuum.com/1.html).  Weaker fit and finnish by a little bit compared to...

Everyone,        I did a video comparing the two vacuums and even did a water lift, CFM, and filtration test.  Enjoy!  

I've just been on a non-stop roll here with all the posting!  I swear, I don't mean to flood this place!   I was fiddling on ebay and came across a Delta d-450:      https://www.ebay.com/itm/Delta-canister-vacuum-cleaner-model-d-450/163463498899?hash=item260f2f0c93:g:dtwAAOSw3GlcLE4p...

Everyone,        I just wanted to share a little test I did with my Tristar.  I took a HEPA Silverking filter and cut out a section to fit under the foam pre-motor filter on my Tristar and ran it for a little over a bag (the tail end of a bag and then a whole bag).  It is actually pretty...

Happy New Year!        A number of months back I got a Thermax AF-1 for...free.  It is a long story for another time, but I have a question and this forum is the best pace for it!   The Thermax uses a Hoover designed power nozzle and its power connector is in most every way the standard...

Everyone,        Here's a question for you: What are some of the most powerful Electrolux/Aerus Lux models that have been made that you can find on the used market?    There, simple as that!  The only model I have touched in the flesh is Guardian Encore (the white and blue kind us R...

Everyone,        I choose "fairfaxclass" as my name because it is one of my favorite machines.  It is also the only one I bought new from the manufacturer.   I did buy my Avalir new in box, but it was from a guy who got them from a defunct dealer.  Anyhoo, earlier in 2018 I got my Fairfax "A...

Everyone,        I found this video on Youtube of the Filter Queen company doing a demo for the company that does the financing for folks who buy it.  Near the end, there is an interesting part where the shove the Filter Queen full of toilet paper and baking soda.  Pretty interesting overall. 

If you find a vacuum that is missing its tools and you know you can't get the originals, what are your go-to options?  Be it a set or individual pieces.  Some generics can feel really cheap!   I will say that I LOVE the Rainbow dusting brush and will often go for it or a copy if I need one. ...

Hello everyone!        I ended up getting two Watermatic Vs and a 2008 Filter Magic.  One Watermatic is going to my sister, the other two are mine, including one complete shampoo kit.  I plan on making a video showing a solid comparison, including performance.  I do recall that the 2008...