Calling all Hoover canister owners!

[durango159]

Kloveland

Let me know how the Duros turns out. I never got into those. It was a design that they in a way copied from Sanyo so in my mind the Duros is not a "True Hoover". I have heard decent remarks about them though. Is the wand a universal end? There is no bare floor brush according to Hoover for that model.

 

[kloveland]

My knowledge of current Hoovers is very vague. Just finished cleaning it up not a bad vacuum overall. Unfortunately, the wand is not a universal fit. Thanks for responding.

 

[guardsman69]

robby the hoover duros is not copied from the sanyo....it is the sanyo......i never went whole hog when it was introduced in 2005...luckily the 30 i sold ended up in the dumpster....in lieu of north canton s3639s from north canton and s3670 windtunnel canisters ...in this showroom i swing customers back to the s3670 or the royal/hoover sr30020....let the duros maytag disaster vac do the attic and the basement

 

[tjhooverman]

Spectrum 950

KirbyClassicIII, can you please send me a pdf. version of the Spectrum 950 brochure?

 

[guardsman69]

robby the hoover duros is not copied from the sanyo....it is the sanyo......i never went whole hog when it was introduced in 2005...luckily the 30 i sold ended up in the dumpster....in lieu of north canton s3639s from north canton and s3670 windtunnel canisters ...in this showroom i swing customers back to the s3670 or the royal/hoover sr30020....let the duros maytag disaster vac do the attic and the basement

 

[tjhooverman]

Spectrum 950

I meant can you do a pdf. version of the Spectrum 950 brouchure.

 

[kirbyultimateg]

IMHO, Hoover made a huge mistake by discontinuing the Celebrity/Electronic 1000/Spirit/Dimension 1000 PN canisters! IMHO, Those models were Hoover's best canisters ever!

 

[kloveland]

Ben,

My Portapower QS model number is: S1049-022

The other one is: S1075.

You were correct, Ben. Thanks, Kenny.[this post was last edited: 1/5/2013-19:47]

 

[director12]

The Duros I can't really comment on. I remember those vacuums from back in the day as well, and I was only 8 or 9 years old at the time. The fact it is a reused Sanyo...do you guys think Hoover had a contract signed with Sanyo?

I also like to point out that Hoover could in some position, make newer versions of the Windtunnel bagged canister, and invent a new and original power nozzle, while still making it use Type S bags.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'll round up some of my canisters

and post them, too.  There are so many from which to choose.   Decisions, decisions............

 

[durango159]

John Gregory-- Thank you for the feedback. Glad the two of us agree again. I knew my feelings were legitimate of why I've never the considered the Duros "A True Hoover". Since the first time, I ever saw it on their website, my thought was "Really, we're stamping Hoover on Sanyo stuff now!" The one thing I liked about them, was the box. The Duros box was teal blue and had a picture of the agitator cavity on it. Since I love pictures of agitator cavity's I thought that was neat!!

John Long-- Your solution is simple: Anything with a power nozzle!! So you're 2 mint green Celebrity's, new Spirit and sure why not some of those Constellations you have lying around.

I hope someone has a Hoover Guardsman and Hoover Celebrity Elite II to post. We need more Celebrities on here!!

 

[s31463221]

Hoover Canister

I've never owned too many Hoover canisters, however I do have one (currently), it's a straight suction Hoover Celebrity. All I know is that the motor runs strong and it floats around on the carpet easily, but I haven't even installed a bag or really taken it out of the box yet to use! Here's a photo of it. Thanks!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

You're gonna love that Celebrity.

I have a few.  Thwt're kinda like a flattened Connie.  Great suction, watch that bag fill fast.

 

[guardsman69]

BOYS THE DUROS WAS A JOINT EFFORT OF MAYTAG AND SANYO IN 2005.....MAYTAG JUST BADGED ASIAN BUILT CANISTERS S3590....LG'S S3675....DAEWOOS S1361 AND WE ARE STILL STUCK WITH THEM

 

[kloveland]

Well, thank goodness I put mine up for sale.

 

[s31463221]

John Long

I don't know if my Celebrity was never used or just well kept, but here's a photo of the inside of the unit....I was SHOCKED at how clean it is!

 

[guardsman69]

IT WAS USED BY THE PORT WHERE THE DISPOSABLE BAG IS PUSHED ON TO.....I WOULD SAY ALSO DUE TO THE MISSING FOAM FILTER ON TOP OF THE MOTOR COVER....THIS UNIT WAS EDITED FOR IT TO LOOK THIS WAY HAVING THESE ITEMS REMOVED AND INSIDE CLEANED OUT ....THE TRUE TEST OF THIS UNITS USEAGE IS TO CHECK THE LENGTH OF THE CARBON BRUSHES THOUGH I FEEL YOU SHOULD NOT DISTURB THEM ....ALSO LOOK AT HOW MUCH PAINT IS WORN OF YOUR BOTTOM OF THE UNIT....IF IT IS NOT WORN AROUND THE OUTER PERIMETER CHANCES ARE IT WAS LIGHTLY USED.....SINCERELY JOHN GREGORY

 

[tjhooverman]

Hoover Spectrum 950

Can you please do a pdf. version of that brochure?

 

[kirbylux77]

Hoover Celebrity

Well, I guess it's time to shock John Long with a pic of my very own vintage Hoover canister. I got this from a fellow VacuumLand member, Zachary Grant (Goadie12). AMAZING suction this thing has!! This pic was taken just after I got it. In addition to the Quadraflex Powermatic PN, I have also obtained a Powermatic PN & put an outboard cord on the hose. One day I will be able to find a set of vintage Hoover wands with white clips to use with it, & maybe even upgrade to an electric hose, as I find this hose is very short.

And just when you thought I didn't own a Hoover or was a Hoover fan, eh John? Fooled ya!

Rob

 

[hooverman2121]

Gotta love these Hoover canisters!!!