Dear Rob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Good Boy". I'm impressed. Aren't you glad you have that cleaner??? I raise my ice cold Dr. Pepper to you.
"Good Boy". I'm impressed. Aren't you glad you have that cleaner??? I raise my ice cold Dr. Pepper to you.
Calling all Hoover canister owners!
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kirbylux77
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Thanks, John!
Yes, indeed I am glad to have this cleaner! And I personally think the Celebrity, in all it's various models, was the best Hoover canisters they ever produced. The Spirit & Futura models, as nice as they were, just weren't made as well or had quite the same power it seemed. As for the Dimension....can't speak to that model, as I have never tried one, & only briefly seen one in our repair shop about 5 years ago before the local guy closed his shop in December 2012.
The ONLY bad thing I can say about Hoover canisters, in general, is the green bag material they used seems to leak a LOT of dust. For an allergy sufferer like myself, that's a bad thing. I wish there were micro-filtration bags available for the Celebrity. I replaced the motor filter with a Panasonic HEPA-type white pad filter, cut to the same shape as the foam Hoover filter. It was falling apart anyways. But then again, this was in the days when vacuum manufacturers never gave filtration much thought, so all things considered, I can live with that for it's superior vintage quality & performance
Rob
Yes, indeed I am glad to have this cleaner! And I personally think the Celebrity, in all it's various models, was the best Hoover canisters they ever produced. The Spirit & Futura models, as nice as they were, just weren't made as well or had quite the same power it seemed. As for the Dimension....can't speak to that model, as I have never tried one, & only briefly seen one in our repair shop about 5 years ago before the local guy closed his shop in December 2012.
The ONLY bad thing I can say about Hoover canisters, in general, is the green bag material they used seems to leak a LOT of dust. For an allergy sufferer like myself, that's a bad thing. I wish there were micro-filtration bags available for the Celebrity. I replaced the motor filter with a Panasonic HEPA-type white pad filter, cut to the same shape as the foam Hoover filter. It was falling apart anyways. But then again, this was in the days when vacuum manufacturers never gave filtration much thought, so all things considered, I can live with that for it's superior vintage quality & performance
Rob
hooverman2121
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Sigh, I miss all the older non-TTI Hoovers from days of yore. 
Don't we all!!!
Soon, I'll post some pics of some of my canisters.
Soon, I'll post some pics of some of my canisters.
hooverman2121
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My friend had two PowerMaxes he wants to get rid of. Probably gonna take a trip out and see if they're worth it
hooverman2121
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Has* two PowerMaxes
hooverman2121
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I got a new job so I haven't been on lately. Went to my friends and he sold one of the PowerMaxes and the other one was missing all the attachments and the power nozzle.
Well, here are just a few of mine.
I'll start with some of the Constellations.
I'll start with some of the Constellations.
hooverman2121
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Wish they didn't discontinue the Connie!
thermokid
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hooverman2121
Me too! I Love all my old and new connies. The new ones are such a joy to use and they work so effortless too. Dan
Me too! I Love all my old and new connies. The new ones are such a joy to use and they work so effortless too. Dan
alexhoovers94
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Is that a re badged hoover sensotronic?
hooverman2121
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Sighhh...
hooverman2121
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It's been awhile since I've been here... Beginning of the year I moved out to an apartment out in Colonie with my partner. Everytime I take the trash down to the dumpster I take a quick look to see if anyone has thrown away any decent machines.
Saw a PowerMax with its hose and wands missing, decided it wasn't worth rescuing after I saw half the bag compartment was destroyed Sad day for me.
In the process of moving some of my machines over to my apartment, my guy doesn't want a whole lot of vacuums in our place... been using the S3670 as my daily driver, haven't had a problem yet with this machine knock on wood. The apartment/building we are in was recently renovated so I've been getting a lot of carpet fuzzies!
Kinda would like to find a way to lubricate the front wheels as the squeaking is driving me insane. I took them off and lubed them up with graphite powder and that seemed to work for a few days and then the squeaking was back again... ruins that wonderful power nozzle sound![this post was last edited: 5/9/2013-23:36]
Saw a PowerMax with its hose and wands missing, decided it wasn't worth rescuing after I saw half the bag compartment was destroyed
Sad day for me.In the process of moving some of my machines over to my apartment, my guy doesn't want a whole lot of vacuums in our place... been using the S3670 as my daily driver, haven't had a problem yet with this machine knock on wood. The apartment/building we are in was recently renovated so I've been getting a lot of carpet fuzzies!
Kinda would like to find a way to lubricate the front wheels as the squeaking is driving me insane. I took them off and lubed them up with graphite powder and that seemed to work for a few days and then the squeaking was back again... ruins that wonderful power nozzle sound![this post was last edited: 5/9/2013-23:36]
This is my only Hoover canister
It's a Constellation 86. It's in perfect condition. Only thing wrong with it is a very small dent near the top. When I got it, it needed bags and a new filter. A quick visit to Peacock's Sella Vac, and I had the bags, but they sadly didn't have the filter. After some research, I found that the original filter was round and 12 inches in diameter. I pulled out one of my Kirby HEPA bags, opened it up and used an old LP for a stencil and made a new filter for it myself. Works like a charm, and I'll bet it protects the motor better than the original filter did.
It's a Constellation 86. It's in perfect condition. Only thing wrong with it is a very small dent near the top. When I got it, it needed bags and a new filter. A quick visit to Peacock's Sella Vac, and I had the bags, but they sadly didn't have the filter. After some research, I found that the original filter was round and 12 inches in diameter. I pulled out one of my Kirby HEPA bags, opened it up and used an old LP for a stencil and made a new filter for it myself. Works like a charm, and I'll bet it protects the motor better than the original filter did.
hooverman2121
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I've always wanted a Constellation, they have so much character! Haha
Joe!
Nice Connie. I FINALLY got that one, too. Glad you got one AND that you're using a filter. Do you have enough bags? I like your wand, too. (Boy, that didn't sound good). I meant, telescoping wand. I only have one or two with that arrow on it.
We'll have to see about getting you an orange and seal greige one. What would the shipping be...that could be a problem.
They are wonderful vacuums, indeed.
Nice Connie. I FINALLY got that one, too. Glad you got one AND that you're using a filter. Do you have enough bags? I like your wand, too. (Boy, that didn't sound good). I meant, telescoping wand. I only have one or two with that arrow on it.
We'll have to see about getting you an orange and seal greige one. What would the shipping be...that could be a problem.
They are wonderful vacuums, indeed.
Thanks John!
I bought a 4 pack of genuine Hoover bags for it , so at least the bags are genuine, even if the filter isn't. ( thought you would faint away when you heard I made a filter for it from a Kirby bag! LOL) I like the telescoping wand that came with it too. I have another wand from a Dial A Matic attachment set, and it is not nearly as good as the Connie's wand.
I think it cost a little over $30 dollars to have my 86 shipped to me. Wasn't bad. I'm still interested in rescuing one of your blue Traditions from the cellar. I've been looking at eBay to get an idea of shipping costs for them, and it seems pretty reasonable as well.
I bought a 4 pack of genuine Hoover bags for it , so at least the bags are genuine, even if the filter isn't. ( thought you would faint away when you heard I made a filter for it from a Kirby bag! LOL) I like the telescoping wand that came with it too. I have another wand from a Dial A Matic attachment set, and it is not nearly as good as the Connie's wand.
I think it cost a little over $30 dollars to have my 86 shipped to me. Wasn't bad. I'm still interested in rescuing one of your blue Traditions from the cellar. I've been looking at eBay to get an idea of shipping costs for them, and it seems pretty reasonable as well.
ultraperformer
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Hoover Freemotion Cyclean.
My favourite Hoover just because of the design, I very rarely use it to try and keep it in new condition.
My favourite Hoover just because of the design, I very rarely use it to try and keep it in new condition.
ultraperformer
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With the Telezoom handle and hose
Joe!
Those Kirby(s) are still there. Depending on price, shipping, you'll certainly be thought of first.
Yes, I did get a little week in the knees (and NOT the good way) when I heard about that filter. I'm alright now, however.
John
Those Kirby(s) are still there. Depending on price, shipping, you'll certainly be thought of first.
Yes, I did get a little week in the knees (and NOT the good way) when I heard about that filter. I'm alright now, however.
John
hooverman2121
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If anyone has any Dimensions lying around that they wanna sell let me know. I miss my 1000
hooverman2121
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Does anyone know of some actually decent generic bags? These WindTunnel canisters seem kinda picky as to which bags are in them! Usually use the OEM 4010808S hepa bags, but figured if there were a cheaper alternative I could try, then I could save a few bucks.
Tried the Envirocare bags, not too impressed... not the best nor the worst but not something I'd want to use long-term in my machines.
Also, wanted to see about CWP brushrolls. I am restoring an S3639 WindTunnel for my mother's friend and the original brushroll is shot; bristles are worn down and the bearings are melted from so much pet hair. I wanted to see if the savings are really worth it or if I should just go with OEM.
It seems the consensus here is that the CWP brushrolls, though decent products, are not too fitted for these machines/power nozzles, but I figured I'd ask anyway.[this post was last edited: 5/10/2013-21:44]
Tried the Envirocare bags, not too impressed... not the best nor the worst but not something I'd want to use long-term in my machines.
Also, wanted to see about CWP brushrolls. I am restoring an S3639 WindTunnel for my mother's friend and the original brushroll is shot; bristles are worn down and the bearings are melted from so much pet hair. I wanted to see if the savings are really worth it or if I should just go with OEM.
It seems the consensus here is that the CWP brushrolls, though decent products, are not too fitted for these machines/power nozzles, but I figured I'd ask anyway.[this post was last edited: 5/10/2013-21:44]
hooverman2121
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Found a green PowerMax Plus on Craigslist which I'm gonna visit when I get a chance next week.
durango159
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Get the genuine Hoover brush roll for S3639
I have not luck with any of the CWP brush rolls for any vacuum yet. I have the Windtunnel style generic brush roll in 3 Windtunnel uprights. It has ruined all 3 machines. It killed one completely, and the other 2 just did not clean as I feel a Hoover should.
I tried the generic Elite style 12" brush roll to run in my Hoover PowerMax canister. Hoovers version 48414081 is designed to fit the Hoover Elite uprights and Hoover PowerMax/ Futura style canister power nozzles. The CWP version was awful in the canister and did not have it running and sounding well.
I strongly recommend replacing your the agitator in your Hoover Windtunnel Plus S3639 with a genuine Hoover Windtunnel canister brush roll 48414084 also known as part number 90001371. The chevron design on it is completely matched to the suction duct location in that power nozzle.
I have not luck with any of the CWP brush rolls for any vacuum yet. I have the Windtunnel style generic brush roll in 3 Windtunnel uprights. It has ruined all 3 machines. It killed one completely, and the other 2 just did not clean as I feel a Hoover should.
I tried the generic Elite style 12" brush roll to run in my Hoover PowerMax canister. Hoovers version 48414081 is designed to fit the Hoover Elite uprights and Hoover PowerMax/ Futura style canister power nozzles. The CWP version was awful in the canister and did not have it running and sounding well.
I strongly recommend replacing your the agitator in your Hoover Windtunnel Plus S3639 with a genuine Hoover Windtunnel canister brush roll 48414084 also known as part number 90001371. The chevron design on it is completely matched to the suction duct location in that power nozzle.
hooverman2121
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Rob, thanks for the heads up. The person who I am doing the overhaul for said she'd prefer OEM parts so CWP is outta the picture.
On a side note, my friend bought a Hoover S3670 at Home Depot this past week to replace her dying Kenmore and I am pretty sure the power nozzle has a CWP brush roll in it. Has the yellow bristles, non-chevron design and looks exactly like the one on the CWP site. I should do a side-by-side and see how they compare.
Rich
On a side note, my friend bought a Hoover S3670 at Home Depot this past week to replace her dying Kenmore and I am pretty sure the power nozzle has a CWP brush roll in it. Has the yellow bristles, non-chevron design and looks exactly like the one on the CWP site. I should do a side-by-side and see how they compare.
Rich
durango159
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Nice group photo of some of my vintage ones
durango159
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This puppy is in New York getting a tune up but should have it back soon.
durango159
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What a Pair!!
I like Celebrity's.
I like Celebrity's.
durango159
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Windtunnel
Gotta have a Windtunnel.
Gotta have a Windtunnel.
