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As promised Hello all I am back with the photos and the somewhat interesting custom bottom filter. I'm rather interested in what the actual bottom filter should look like and if they make any similar new versions. Yes it seems to be more of a carbon filter type material that covers the motor...

Mentioned above Real1shep mentioned it above, I just pretty much take it at face value since I haven't looked "down the barrel" yet. However if it is I'm prepared to find a way around, but if not then phew at lot less seal worry haha. Though whimsy is the ultimate deal maker for me, hopefully...

Ladies and gentlemen we got it Hello everyone I have successfully retrieved Connie, after a quick test it's pretty muxh everything I was expecting. The floating is just as impressive as I hoped it would be (I'm a sucker for silly features) while having fairly great suction at least enough for a...

Thanks lads A rather stroke of luck ay, but the second definitely looks a lot better. Hm I don't seem to see the link "Fan-of-fans", though these things have way more models than I would have expected that's for sure. Certainly a much better value and less work (aw none of the fun jankery)...

Stop the presses I think I might have just found myself an amazing example of the same model just down the street from where I live. Looks like my spherical dreams aren't over yet! This one even comes with the hose and the cleaning wand all for 10$ less than the other.

Times like this for the 3D printer Haha what a lucky find, not just the handle but that someone managed to fashion their own. These are the times that make a 3D printer seem like a great value, guess that puts my goal of cleaning the house with an orb on hold.

Hmm yes that definitely looks more sensible, chances are I don't even know where to find one of those handles. Theoretically I can find a hose but unlikely a new handle.

Funny handle I thought that handle looked a bit suspicious, I spoke to the seller and they went in detail about they don't actually know if it's not working. Just that they never plugged it in and it's rather shabby looking state. Hm motor brush dust might actually be a bit of a problem with...

Put to "use" you could say Nothing a bit of love and the doctor's choice Rust-Oleum can't fix! Question is the possible state of the hardware. Just a few more looks around for reference.

Hello all Vimm here, I have a likely trivial question about an unusual vacuum the Hoover Constellation. I have done some research on it and have a pretty good understand but I am currently being offered one that "might" currently work for about 30$ without a hose. Being an engineer I'm no...

Hi Alex That's quite a long time to have such a fascination but quite a wholesome story haha. That's even more impressive that her husband gave it to you, nothing like fulfilling an almost life long dream. Mine started with a Kirby but unfortunately my grandmother has no plans of giving it up...

Rover vacuum? Hi Les, That's a rather interesting looking vacuum it seems pretty good but definitely an unusual shape it has.

Thanks everyone I definitely will that is a fantastic booklet. Wow though this is the first time I've seen aluminum look more akin to a Macintosh classic that sat in the sun too long. However it wears it well, I saw this somewhat nearby for about 18$ but it was about a state away and local...

Hi Alex I can see why Elecrolux is your favorite with this diverse line up they have. The LX is a nice looking model especially with its sled type rails. There are a lot more attachments than I expected fascinating all the things that can be done with one smallish vacuum! Next after the hose I...

Hey all Vimm here, in my search for am Interstate Compact I think I might have found a good candidate. However I don't really know anything of this model besides it being one, the seller says they think it's a 1940's model. Does anyone have any info on this model if it's any good, perhaps date...

Good point A very true observation, I had just opened it from its box when I had taken those pictures. I only saw the thumbscrew when I was taking it off and thought it's kind of inconvenient down there so I'll turn it around. To think I accidentally discovered the right way to mount it, looks...

I can't believe it Ah I see I'll have a look, though for now to my surprise my fit worked. The screw is now a bit longer but it certainly works!

Hello all, I'm looking to see if anyone has an Interstate compact they're looking to let go of. I always enjoyed the fun shape of those vacuums and the quirky marketing so it would be a joy to get one.

What a relief Ah thank goodness, I imagine that held it on but glad I didn't damage it. I do forget sometimes the extent of wear only centuries old steel. I'll go to Ace Hardware tomorrow and see if I can find a similar lug, I would get the original but my mother insist she likes the chrome one...

Wow there's quite a bit of history to this vacuum then, I was concerned it might not be as good as say an Interstate Electra as that's the only one I have experience with in terms of the canister vacuums. All of that is very helpful and I might not need the manual know that I know of that bolt...