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vacerator
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Different strokes
for different folks.
For me, the Compacts are, and Eureka canned hams, and Hoover Connie's.
for different folks.
For me, the Compacts are, and Eureka canned hams, and Hoover Connie's.
best sounding vacuum
Since I'm a blind person, the closest thing for me to whether a vacuum is beautiful is how it sounds, and there are some that really stand out. I don't like the way most vacuums sound these days, high pitch screaming motors. Based on all of the vacuums I have heard, it comes down to a few different motors. In the 1950's and 1960's, Ametek made a motor that had a very pleasant sound to it, I don't know what the specs are for it, but it was used in the Eureka canned ham vibra beat, I think it may have also been used in an Airway from that time period, and it was also used in the early 1960's lady kenmore. At the convention last year, I fired up the canned ham and just sat there and listened to its gentle sound for a while, what a contrast between that smooth running motor sound and the screaming motors we have now. While I don't have any vacuums that use the Ametek motor that I mentioned, I do have an Electrolux 1205 which sounds very similar to it, same pitch and similar tone. I think this motor was also used in the model G, it's very pleasant sounding. If anyone can identify which Ametek motor this was, I would love to know more about it, bet they don't make motors like that anymore.
I also really like the motor sound on the Sirena. It sounds almost exactly like the very first wet dry vac we had when I was growing up.
Mike
Since I'm a blind person, the closest thing for me to whether a vacuum is beautiful is how it sounds, and there are some that really stand out. I don't like the way most vacuums sound these days, high pitch screaming motors. Based on all of the vacuums I have heard, it comes down to a few different motors. In the 1950's and 1960's, Ametek made a motor that had a very pleasant sound to it, I don't know what the specs are for it, but it was used in the Eureka canned ham vibra beat, I think it may have also been used in an Airway from that time period, and it was also used in the early 1960's lady kenmore. At the convention last year, I fired up the canned ham and just sat there and listened to its gentle sound for a while, what a contrast between that smooth running motor sound and the screaming motors we have now. While I don't have any vacuums that use the Ametek motor that I mentioned, I do have an Electrolux 1205 which sounds very similar to it, same pitch and similar tone. I think this motor was also used in the model G, it's very pleasant sounding. If anyone can identify which Ametek motor this was, I would love to know more about it, bet they don't make motors like that anymore.
I also really like the motor sound on the Sirena. It sounds almost exactly like the very first wet dry vac we had when I was growing up.
Mike
I taught blind children years ago as well as a few
adults. My father was also blind for about the last 6 or 7 years of his life.
I, too, love the "sound" of vacuums, particularly, metal Hoover Convertibles.
adults. My father was also blind for about the last 6 or 7 years of his life.
I, too, love the "sound" of vacuums, particularly, metal Hoover Convertibles.
alexhoovers94
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dysonman1
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Mike:
That was a standard, two fan, double ball bearing, Lamb motor by Ametek. Eureka used it on many cleaners in the 1950's and 1960's including the 'canned ham' and the 'roto-matic'. Filter Queen used it. Compact used it. Sears used it. Kingston used it. Whirlpool used it. Air-Way used it (beginning with the model 88). By the 1970's, even Sunbeam used it. Apex started using it for the lower end models. Lewyt used it in all their machines, until the unfortunate sell off to Shetland. The irony is all these machines had the same amount of suction - because they used the same motor.
Electrolux made their own motors. So did Hoover, although the Hoover canister motor of that time period were kind of wimpy (comparatively). Hamilton Beach made their own motors, as did Westinghouse. Universal made their own motors as well.
That was a standard, two fan, double ball bearing, Lamb motor by Ametek. Eureka used it on many cleaners in the 1950's and 1960's including the 'canned ham' and the 'roto-matic'. Filter Queen used it. Compact used it. Sears used it. Kingston used it. Whirlpool used it. Air-Way used it (beginning with the model 88). By the 1970's, even Sunbeam used it. Apex started using it for the lower end models. Lewyt used it in all their machines, until the unfortunate sell off to Shetland. The irony is all these machines had the same amount of suction - because they used the same motor.
Electrolux made their own motors. So did Hoover, although the Hoover canister motor of that time period were kind of wimpy (comparatively). Hamilton Beach made their own motors, as did Westinghouse. Universal made their own motors as well.
ametek motor and being blind
Wow, I did not know that many vacuums used that motor, but I can understand why, it was a nice motor, very quiet but definitely had enough power to clean, even today, that motor would probably be able to clean just about anything you gave it. Does anyone know if the motor in the Electrolux 1205 was one or two fan? If it's only one fan, it's fairly large, based on the sound. Ah, I remember another motor I really like the sound of. The motor that was used in at least one of the Kenkart models is very pleasant sounding, I'm referring to the Kenkarts that were made in the 1950's. I think there were three different Kenkart models around this time, and at least one of them has a very soft pleasant sound, in some ways it sounds like an Electrolux G. On the other hand, there was a Kenkart from several years before that that was the opposite, not very pleasant sounding at all, I think it came out in the 1930's.
As far as being blind, I manage, technology has come a long way to help with things that used to always require human help. Using a computer is no problem, and thanks to optical character recognition, reading a printed page is usually doable. The fact that E books are so popular now also helps. I'm waiting for the self driving cars to become available, not sure if that will happen in our life time, but I will be one of the first to get one.
Wow, I did not know that many vacuums used that motor, but I can understand why, it was a nice motor, very quiet but definitely had enough power to clean, even today, that motor would probably be able to clean just about anything you gave it. Does anyone know if the motor in the Electrolux 1205 was one or two fan? If it's only one fan, it's fairly large, based on the sound. Ah, I remember another motor I really like the sound of. The motor that was used in at least one of the Kenkart models is very pleasant sounding, I'm referring to the Kenkarts that were made in the 1950's. I think there were three different Kenkart models around this time, and at least one of them has a very soft pleasant sound, in some ways it sounds like an Electrolux G. On the other hand, there was a Kenkart from several years before that that was the opposite, not very pleasant sounding at all, I think it came out in the 1930's.
As far as being blind, I manage, technology has come a long way to help with things that used to always require human help. Using a computer is no problem, and thanks to optical character recognition, reading a printed page is usually doable. The fact that E books are so popular now also helps. I'm waiting for the self driving cars to become available, not sure if that will happen in our life time, but I will be one of the first to get one.
suckolux
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yes, 1205 two fan
suckolux
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I am reaching here, but I think the early Kenkart machine you refer to may be a Britman? design/ motor? Telltale sign is a bit of a " bark" on start up. My best guess.
kirbysthebest
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Best sounding
I like the sound of the Electrolux XXX.
The Eureka Princess canister was a very pleasant sounding machine.
I am very fond of the Royal 880. A great cleaner, not a screamer.
The Hoover convertible is very pleasant sounding, more vroom, than eeeekkkk.
I like the sound of the Electrolux XXX.
The Eureka Princess canister was a very pleasant sounding machine.
I am very fond of the Royal 880. A great cleaner, not a screamer.
The Hoover convertible is very pleasant sounding, more vroom, than eeeekkkk.
mieles5380leo
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Miele-
The Miele S7 of course! Especially the Tango (Autocare UK). Any Miele is beautiful really.
(Images courtesy of vintagehoover thread number 6884)
The Miele S7 of course! Especially the Tango (Autocare UK). Any Miele is beautiful really.
(Images courtesy of vintagehoover thread number 6884)
Birtman
Birtman was a Chicago company that made several private label machines, as well as their own Bee Vac, Sears was their best customer as they made vacuums, blenders and mixers for Sears , Sears instigated a Whirlpool takeover of Birtman in 1957, The Kenmores made before 1958 have the Birtman built motor, Lamb 4450 and 4750 after 58, Birtman built their own motor which cost much more to make than did the Lamb.Lamb had several different motors, the 4250 was made up until about 54 , then the 4450 came out, the 4750 came out in about 60 or so, each was some what more powerful, the 4250 was I believe the first Lamb,before that they were Black and Decker.
Birtman was a Chicago company that made several private label machines, as well as their own Bee Vac, Sears was their best customer as they made vacuums, blenders and mixers for Sears , Sears instigated a Whirlpool takeover of Birtman in 1957, The Kenmores made before 1958 have the Birtman built motor, Lamb 4450 and 4750 after 58, Birtman built their own motor which cost much more to make than did the Lamb.Lamb had several different motors, the 4250 was made up until about 54 , then the 4450 came out, the 4750 came out in about 60 or so, each was some what more powerful, the 4250 was I believe the first Lamb,before that they were Black and Decker.
Kirby Classic 3 and Philips P74 Electronic
My ultimate most beautiful upright is lovely Kirby Classic III
Just all that shine and presence. I am not so fan of G-series.
I try to find one from the US that is rebuilt. Then I need voltage converter from 220v to 110v.
Most beautiful canister award goes to the Philips P74 Electronic. I was very lucky to find one. It's a mid 80's flagship Philips model with a swivel top. Just love the shape and it has the most smooth sounding motor what I have ever heard. It was expensive when new and it has also very good airflow for a old canister. 93 cfm from the hose end.
My ultimate most beautiful upright is lovely Kirby Classic III
Just all that shine and presence. I am not so fan of G-series.
I try to find one from the US that is rebuilt. Then I need voltage converter from 220v to 110v.
Most beautiful canister award goes to the Philips P74 Electronic. I was very lucky to find one. It's a mid 80's flagship Philips model with a swivel top. Just love the shape and it has the most smooth sounding motor what I have ever heard. It was expensive when new and it has also very good airflow for a old canister. 93 cfm from the hose end.
durango159
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The Hoover Guardsman Canister!!
I think the Guardsman canister is gorgeous!
Also the Eureka burgundy canned ham with middle set headlight.
I think the Guardsman canister is gorgeous!
Also the Eureka burgundy canned ham with middle set headlight.
myles_v
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Aerus/Electrolux Discovery style uprights. They're a simple design that's effective and easy to use.
Miss Mercy
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Kirby Tradition! Here are my two new old stock machines.
Kirby Classic III for Me, Too!
What Mike811 from Finland had said...
~Ben
What Mike811 from Finland had said...
~Ben
kirbyvertibles
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I would have to say for me the most attractive looking vacuums ever made are the slim silhouette early Hoover Convertibles especially the 69 in it's beautiful color. Also next are the non power drive Dial a Matics and all of the Concepts.
I have one of those
for sale.
for sale.
cocobird5
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It's not exactly beautiful, but I loved the way my old Hoover Constellation looked. It lasted a long time, too.
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Compact
To me Compact C9 will always have a favorite soft spot looks darn good to me
To me Compact C9 will always have a favorite soft spot looks darn good to me
shrink1982
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What a difficult question to answer as everyone is going to have their own opinion on what looks nice. I really like the look of the blue Kirby (can't remember the model), the Miele upright is quite good looking, I think the Sebo D4 is a nice looking machine. I also like the Sebo Felix. Not only nice looking but a very unique design. The Kirby Heritage II is a handsome machine and the Avalair has a nice look to it. Generally, I like Miele canisters for their looks.
vacerator
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Me being
an art deco fan, the E-Lux XXX has the best looking floor tools, then Compact, as is their little piggy hammered metal canister design.
I'm also partial to colors of blue, deep reds like burgundy, and turquoise.
an art deco fan, the E-Lux XXX has the best looking floor tools, then Compact, as is their little piggy hammered metal canister design.
I'm also partial to colors of blue, deep reds like burgundy, and turquoise.
camelotshadow
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Had/ have so many of these...
I have a compact C4 stashed away ...great tools. Got that one from Charles...ig garage clean out in 2004 as well as the Electro 30, blue G & a D50 & of course the big joke of the day was when they snuck in Ugly Betty while I was not looking!!!!
What a fun day!!!!
Had or have many of these & just taking a trip down memory lane of all the vacs I've had the pleasure of interacting with..
Had the electrolux 30 (great metal tools w sleigh, other 40's 50's ancient ones when young, 1205 grandmas, G blue & tan ...love sound on those!, brown one Jubilee?, silverado, the 90's one can't remember name & have only the upright discovery type left...I have 2 with one needing the bottom hose replaced which I bought but never installed.
Hoover can't remember all but most memorable was the 63 motor growl which went to someone on this site, tan constellation in college, had that burgundy elite but did not like the square design tubing inside which always got clogged...
Rainbow...different,
Royal 880 which I still have & was a daily driver. Have a really nice royal bagless in purple which is in storage.
Filter Queen probably my favorite for filtering & its my daily use vac especially for cleaning around bird cage. I have 2 31's & 2 33's & one pinky 31 that's just good for the cannister & it needs a hose
Kirby...well made had lots of D50's & a tradition which may have used F&G bags...they always picked up dirt even after you vac'd so I used to think it had to be rung fiber or padding dust but very powerful just not thrilled with the dump out design & filtration through cloth bags.
Sanitaire commercial
Eureka ESP...still have
Ugly Green Betty...won award for most ugly!
Riccar 8950 in blue...one of my prize for grooming the carpet & rediscovered the pleasure of using it lately alondg with her Simplicity 7350 Green clone.
It got to be too much with wall to wall vacs so many had to go.
I have a compact C4 stashed away ...great tools. Got that one from Charles...ig garage clean out in 2004 as well as the Electro 30, blue G & a D50 & of course the big joke of the day was when they snuck in Ugly Betty while I was not looking!!!!
What a fun day!!!!
Had or have many of these & just taking a trip down memory lane of all the vacs I've had the pleasure of interacting with..
Had the electrolux 30 (great metal tools w sleigh, other 40's 50's ancient ones when young, 1205 grandmas, G blue & tan ...love sound on those!, brown one Jubilee?, silverado, the 90's one can't remember name & have only the upright discovery type left...I have 2 with one needing the bottom hose replaced which I bought but never installed.
Hoover can't remember all but most memorable was the 63 motor growl which went to someone on this site, tan constellation in college, had that burgundy elite but did not like the square design tubing inside which always got clogged...
Rainbow...different,
Royal 880 which I still have & was a daily driver. Have a really nice royal bagless in purple which is in storage.
Filter Queen probably my favorite for filtering & its my daily use vac especially for cleaning around bird cage. I have 2 31's & 2 33's & one pinky 31 that's just good for the cannister & it needs a hose
Kirby...well made had lots of D50's & a tradition which may have used F&G bags...they always picked up dirt even after you vac'd so I used to think it had to be rung fiber or padding dust but very powerful just not thrilled with the dump out design & filtration through cloth bags.
Sanitaire commercial
Eureka ESP...still have
Ugly Green Betty...won award for most ugly!
Riccar 8950 in blue...one of my prize for grooming the carpet & rediscovered the pleasure of using it lately alondg with her Simplicity 7350 Green clone.
It got to be too much with wall to wall vacs so many had to go.
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