Birtman Bee Vac

[reich4313]

Hello all. I have a Birtman Electric Company (Chicago) Bee-Vac. It is a cylindrical canister model that looks like a torpedo. It is grey metal and is on "sleds". It has the original hose. I am looking to sell this unit and was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of potential value (or rarity, desirability, etc) so that I can create an appropriate ebay listing.

I know that Kenmore used the Birtmans up until 1959 but this does not say Sears or Kenmore anywhere on it. I have searched high and low and can not find my model or any sales history on ebay or Worthpoint. Any ideas and or help?

Thank you!

 

[normvac]

Sorry

Bill
I thought you said you had a picture of your machine.
Would like to see what kind of shap it is in ? As well
as just general appearance. As I am picturing the old
Kenmore Torpedo vacs from the 40's like my Aunt had. Until
she got her Model G lux.
Norm

 

[kenkart]

Birtman..

Made there own brand, Bee Vac, as well as Kenmore vacs, and mixers, They were absorbed by Whirlpool as was Seeger refrigeration, which built the Coldspot fridge, this was a buy out instigated by Sears to have more products made under one management, this happened in 57, I have a Kenmore horizon from 57 that still has the Birtman motor, one of the last Birtman Kenmores.

 

[louvac]

BeeVac Upright Model 400

Guys,

I have an upright model 400 made by BeeVac. This is a well built machine with the bag on the left side of the machine. I had paid dearly for it on eBay many years ago before I knew better. Problem is, the damn thing screams like a banshee! And I mean, SCREAMS! I haven't attempted to repair it for fear that if I break something I will not be able to find a replacement part. It sounds like it could be a bearing and then again it could be the fan (?).

Hans, help! Are bearings for these motors still available? Do you, if anyone have any pictures of this model?

Thanks!