BLUE MID 1950'S HOOVERFLEX HOSES

[watsonw]

.............I don't know about the US types but any UK hoses of this type i.e. 2614, 862,638,1224 that I have experienced have had a tendency to 'sweat' now and again which leads to dirt / fluff being attracted to the surface of the hose making it look grubby and slightly sticky, why is this ?


Regards, Walter.

 

[vintagehoover]

Hi Walter,

I've discussed this peculiar phenomenon with several collectors in the UK. At first, individually, all of us thought the hoses must have been exposed to kitchen grease, until we compared notes! It seems very common with the blue hose, as well as dusting tools made from the same material.

I have no idea what causes it. I've found that wiping it off with a duster and plenty of furniture polish gets rid of the stickiness, and seems to stop it returning.

 

[seamusuk]

Hmm

Hey Guys

I will look at my 1224 tool kit in the morning as its the only blue hose/tool kit I own.....

I would do it now but am not totally sober hehe......

Seamus