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  1. anthony

    Hoover 750 bag

    Hi all .Would anyone have a good photo of the original bag for this machine. I have made a new bag for mine and would like to have a go at putting the graphics on the front but i have no idea what the original looked like so a nice sharp photo would be much appreciated
  2. anthony

    Hoover Senior Flex

    I had a guy argue black was white that you dont need an earth on a Hoover 612 .I have a 612 here with its original ribbed [earthed ]flex .I told him to remove the motor hood and look just below the handle release lever .the earth symbol is clearly visible and thats where he needs to connect his...
  3. anthony

    Electrolux ZC90

    The motor is now fully back together and it runs very well .I have also refitted the handle .I did try to remove the dents but they are right where the baffle is on the inside and impossible to get at .Peeling the outer cover is also a no no .On a good note the repaired handle feels really...
  4. anthony

    Electrolux ZC90

    some progress motor completely stripped and cleaned .new bearinmgs fitted front and back .the armature no longer spins freely when spun by hand .the new bearings will make it run like it did when it was new .[wonder what it will sound like]I also have new brushes to fit .I have repaired the...
  5. anthony

    Electrolux ZC90

    managed to get the nut off this morning and dismantle the motor .As i took the armature out the back bearing fell apart so its going to need a new one [might as well replace both while its in bits .the motor casing has been cleaned ready for reasembly .thats about all i can do till i source...
  6. anthony

    Electrolux ZC90

    Interesting stuff guys Well i had a rumage through the garage and found this off white hose [its from a kirby] so i have fitted the bent wand end from the electrolux hose to one end and by removing the broken hose end that fitted onto the front of the Kirby i have made the thing fit the...
  7. anthony

    Electrolux ZC90

    thanks Gy=uys I bought a new filter and the grill that fits over it from gordons ebay stores .I did sak about a new handle but no luck .Once i get the thing off i will have a go at repairing it if that dont work i will ask my other half if its possible to print one at work .Rumaging through my...
  8. anthony

    Electrolux ZC90

    Thank you Paul Heres a photo of the rating plate on the machine and some more patent information from the box
  9. anthony

    Electrolux ZC90

    been after one of these for ages and finaly i managed to get this one. Its in reasonable condition but it has its faults.Suction is great at the cleaner but with the hose on its little more than useless.Its also one of the eaerly machines with the spring loaded hose conector that has a perished...
  10. anthony

    Hoover Holi-daze!

    the motor in this machine was also used to power the spin dryer on Hoovers first twin tub washing machine
  11. anthony

    Europe to cut power of vacuum cleaners to save energy

    anyone else sick of the Ryan /jamie tit for tat thing thing .They get on my Fxxxing nerves .cant we just gag the pair of them
  12. anthony

    Straight suction canisters vs powered brush canisters.

    when i was a small boy back in the early 60s my grandma had an electrolux Z62 [no fitted carpets back then] she never used the floor tool instead she liked to use the upholstery tool on the end of the two wands .I once asked her why .She said that big thing is too clumsy its easier to get...
  13. anthony

    You Cannot Clean by Suction Alone! – a shocking photo play by Jack Copp

    if that dyson got all that dirt and fluff out of the carpet just imagine what a real vacuum cleaner would have done
  14. anthony

    hoover 119 homemade bag

    electrolux 137 sorry i got your name wrong . I have made a template now all i have to do is source some orange paint or maybe a felt pen .I have even thought about embroidering the logo onto the bag although that may be time consuming
  15. anthony

    hoover 119 homemade bag

    thank you Electrolux 317 now i know what it looks like i can have a go keep your fingers crossed
  16. anthony

    hoover 119 homemade bag

    its not difficult if you know your way around a sewing machine and a little patience
  17. anthony

    hoover 119 homemade bag

    I have made a new [black ]bag for a 700 but at the moment its just plain because I have never seen an original so don't know what to put on it .If someone could post a good photo I would be great full
  18. anthony

    hoover 119 homemade bag

    Just completed another bag for this machine .Its not perfect but anything is better than those grey replacements. Its made from heavy duty Calico dyed brown [in the washer] the stripes are done with a gold felt paint pen [don't panic guys there's a paper bag in there]
  19. anthony

    Hoover Model 700 Brush Roll Brush Strips?

    over here When they do occasionally surface they tend to sell for around 10 to 15 Pounds [not sure what that coverts to in your currency but i am happy to pay that along with the shipping of course
  20. anthony

    Hoover Model 700 Brush Roll Brush Strips?

    I think They are the ones Chris .My old ones measure exactly the same . How much would you like for them and more importantly how do we get them over here ?
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