vacbear58
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In a thread on the vintage forum, I mentioned that I had got a Turbomaster, here it is ...
Al's New Finds 18 08 09
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Rear view
I was looking out my office window (1st Floor) at the skip (dumpster) that was next door where they were moving out. I noticed a grey cleaner, was it a Panasonic? ...no, maybe a Turbopower. I had a rule that I would not go beyond the 1104 Junior and the last Senior, but it was there, and for free ...
I was looking out my office window (1st Floor) at the skip (dumpster) that was next door where they were moving out. I noticed a grey cleaner, was it a Panasonic? ...no, maybe a Turbopower. I had a rule that I would not go beyond the 1104 Junior and the last Senior, but it was there, and for free ...
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All is revealed
I was especially pleased when I found it was not a Turbopower but a Turbomaster ..... Like all "big" Hoovers it suffers from "backward lean" but hey, it was free so I am not complaining
I was especially pleased when I found it was not a Turbopower but a Turbomaster ..... Like all "big" Hoovers it suffers from "backward lean" but hey, it was free so I am not complaining
vacbear58
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Tools in place
Well, strictly tool, as the dust brush and crevice nozzle were missing, but I am still not complaining ....
Well, strictly tool, as the dust brush and crevice nozzle were missing, but I am still not complaining ....
vacbear58
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It needs a touch of Autosol ....
It just had a wipe over
It just had a wipe over
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Did I mention it has the original Hoover/Everready plug?
Well i didn't, sorry the pic is a bit fuzzy
Well i didn't, sorry the pic is a bit fuzzy
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Closeup 1
The selector, to direct the suction to brushroll or to tools
The selector, to direct the suction to brushroll or to tools
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Closeup 2
It has an interesting arrangement where the brushroll belt is physically moved over the drive roller when the handle is lowered. I will do pics of this later, but there is also a control to stop this happening when cleaning hard floors
It has an interesting arrangement where the brushroll belt is physically moved over the drive roller when the handle is lowered. I will do pics of this later, but there is also a control to stop this happening when cleaning hard floors
vacbear58
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And finally ...
Height selector. Oh and can someone tell me how to remove teh lens cap to replace the bulb please?
Height selector. Oh and can someone tell me how to remove teh lens cap to replace the bulb please?
vacbear58
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The other one ....
Remember my rule about no Turbo powers .... Well this cropped up on ebay recently, close enough to easily collect and at the bargan price of £1.24 (thats less than $2.00)I could not resist this little beauty
Remember my rule about no Turbo powers .... Well this cropped up on ebay recently, close enough to easily collect and at the bargan price of £1.24 (thats less than $2.00)I could not resist this little beauty
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Rear view
I was stunned by its condition, the instruction book (bonus!) was dated 1999 and the cleaner is supurb! It was owned by a little old lady, apparently she only used it on a sunday ....
I was stunned by its condition, the instruction book (bonus!) was dated 1999 and the cleaner is supurb! It was owned by a little old lady, apparently she only used it on a sunday ....
vacbear58
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Sideways on ...
I have never had much experience of Turbopowers, but it is light to carry and use, and has great suction
I have never had much experience of Turbopowers, but it is light to carry and use, and has great suction
vacbear58
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Brushroll
The heart of the matter, and it really SOUNDS like a Hoover
The heart of the matter, and it really SOUNDS like a Hoover
vacbear58
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Its called a Junior
I am not sure that I would call it a "proper" Junior but thats what the instruction book says ....
I am not sure that I would call it a "proper" Junior but thats what the instruction book says ....
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Alistair -
Why was the Turbomaster in the trash? Was there something wrong with it?
Why was the Turbomaster in the trash? Was there something wrong with it?
vacbear58
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No, not at all
It appears to be working fine, excepting that I think it needs a new headlight. The business next door closed down (it was a branch so staff were transferred elsewhere) and the building was cleared for re-furbishment. It was not the only thing that I got from the skip, but no more cleaners. I hate to see things wasted when clearly they still have useful life in them, not to mention the envoirnmental considerations.
Al
It appears to be working fine, excepting that I think it needs a new headlight. The business next door closed down (it was a branch so staff were transferred elsewhere) and the building was cleared for re-furbishment. It was not the only thing that I got from the skip, but no more cleaners. I hate to see things wasted when clearly they still have useful life in them, not to mention the envoirnmental considerations.
Al
To replace the headlight bulb, you need to remove the whole hood, not just the lens cover.
I think you need to remove the agitator first and undo four or five screws.
The Turbomaster you have is the Electricity Board exclusive version, hence the fitted Hoover branded plug.
I think you need to remove the agitator first and undo four or five screws.
The Turbomaster you have is the Electricity Board exclusive version, hence the fitted Hoover branded plug.
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Hey Al! Great finds - do NOT let anyone talk that TM out of your hands! ;p
Roger, I have to disagree with you; I'm 99.99% sure that if you take the lens cover off, the bulb should pull out of the socket, and a new one will push straight in.
Al, if you can wait, I'll show you how to do the bulb when I see you next week!
Roger, I have to disagree with you; I'm 99.99% sure that if you take the lens cover off, the bulb should pull out of the socket, and a new one will push straight in.
Al, if you can wait, I'll show you how to do the bulb when I see you next week!
vacbear58
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I was not sure as there appears to be no obvious way to get the lens cover off without forcing it. Perhaps Jack, you might have some details amongst your technical literature, but you have a deal on waiting until next week
Al
I was not sure as there appears to be no obvious way to get the lens cover off without forcing it. Perhaps Jack, you might have some details amongst your technical literature, but you have a deal on waiting until next week
Al
Jack,
I have owned four Turbomasters and the lens cover does not come off. The bulb is a push pit, like on the Turbopower, but to change the bulb, the whole hood needs to be removed.
I will see if I have an instruction book to show the bulb replacement instructions.
I have owned four Turbomasters and the lens cover does not come off. The bulb is a push pit, like on the Turbopower, but to change the bulb, the whole hood needs to be removed.
I will see if I have an instruction book to show the bulb replacement instructions.
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*sigh*
Alright, I'll rise to the challenge!
How to change a Turbomaster bulb:
1) Grasp lens at both rear-edges.
2) Pivot forward gently.
3) Lift off. You now have unobstructed access to the bulb socket. Please note, this procedure can - and is supposed to - be performed with the machine full assembled, but mine's currently in pieces, and I didn't have time to assemble it for the sake of 3 photos.
NB. Underneath the lens, you'll find the slider which illuminates the different numbers as you change the height setting. Make sure this is lined up with the stalk on the selector when you slot the lens back in.
Hope this clears things up!!
Alright, I'll rise to the challenge!
How to change a Turbomaster bulb:
1) Grasp lens at both rear-edges.
2) Pivot forward gently.
3) Lift off. You now have unobstructed access to the bulb socket. Please note, this procedure can - and is supposed to - be performed with the machine full assembled, but mine's currently in pieces, and I didn't have time to assemble it for the sake of 3 photos.
NB. Underneath the lens, you'll find the slider which illuminates the different numbers as you change the height setting. Make sure this is lined up with the stalk on the selector when you slot the lens back in.
Hope this clears things up!!
Jack,
Your method works, but it is not the official way to change the bulb according to the instruction book.
My Turbomaster instructions must be at my Mum's house, but I have taken a quick snap of the Turbopower headlight replacement instructions. The method is almost identical, but there are more screws to remove on the Turbomaster.
Alistair can choose which method to use. Your way may be faster, but I certainly wouldn't do it that way and risk damaging the lens cover, which I suspect would be very hard to replace if it were damaged.
TurbopowerPaul will probably have the instruction book, so perhaps he can confirm that the official way to change the bulb involves removing the whole hood.
The first picture shows how to remove the bass plate, exposing the hood screws.
Your method works, but it is not the official way to change the bulb according to the instruction book.
My Turbomaster instructions must be at my Mum's house, but I have taken a quick snap of the Turbopower headlight replacement instructions. The method is almost identical, but there are more screws to remove on the Turbomaster.
Alistair can choose which method to use. Your way may be faster, but I certainly wouldn't do it that way and risk damaging the lens cover, which I suspect would be very hard to replace if it were damaged.
TurbopowerPaul will probably have the instruction book, so perhaps he can confirm that the official way to change the bulb involves removing the whole hood.
The first picture shows how to remove the bass plate, exposing the hood screws.
vacbear58
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the method
Thanks for all the info guys
I have chosen the method I will use, and thats to let Jack do it - whichever way! There are more than enough examples of Jack's handiwork around to convince me that he could do a FAR better job than I could, especially as it appears to be quite a rare version, which I dont want to screw up.
I wondered about the height levels on the lens cap, and now I know. It seems curious that they used a "mechanical" means of achieving this, although I suppose its simple enough. Its reminiscent to me of the bag full light that used to be on the Hoover Starlight, which seemed to be something of a "Heath Robinson" as well,
Al
Thanks for all the info guys
I have chosen the method I will use, and thats to let Jack do it - whichever way! There are more than enough examples of Jack's handiwork around to convince me that he could do a FAR better job than I could, especially as it appears to be quite a rare version, which I dont want to screw up.
I wondered about the height levels on the lens cap, and now I know. It seems curious that they used a "mechanical" means of achieving this, although I suppose its simple enough. Its reminiscent to me of the bag full light that used to be on the Hoover Starlight, which seemed to be something of a "Heath Robinson" as well,
Al
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Well, I do it my way - much quicker and simpler, and I can't actually see how anyone could damage the lens, unless it got dropped it once it was removed.
The instruction book was written for the general public. We're Hoover-folk
The instruction book was written for the general public. We're Hoover-folk
Al,
The Turbomaster height control looks great when it's illuminated.
It's a shame yours is missing the air freshener cover/slide control. At the top of the bag door on the inside, there should be a black holder to take one of the round air fresheners.
The Turbomaster height control looks great when it's illuminated.
It's a shame yours is missing the air freshener cover/slide control. At the top of the bag door on the inside, there should be a black holder to take one of the round air fresheners.
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Al, thanks for your vote of confidence, I'm touched
