turbo500
Well-known member
Hi all,
It's been a while since I posted any collection updates on here, so thought I'd share some snaps.
Modern cleaners first. Both my Sebo Felix Vogue AND Miele S5281 have been sold. I loved them both, but I really missed having an Automatic X so I picked up the red x1.1 Euronics exclusive. I completely fell out with the Miele's. As much as I love them, I'm NOT paying £12.99 for 4 bags. Especially as they're tiny. £5.99 for 10 Numatic HepaFlo bags? That's more like it.
Older machines now. Picked up a Philips U700 in a junk shop for £10. It was filthy and had a Goblin Ace bag forced inside it. It had quite clearly been used as someones DIY vac, as it had pain splodges all over it. Cleaned up the body, replaced the belt and got some proper bags for it and voila! Perfect working vacuum.
Also tracked down a Hoover Junior U1104 in VERY good condition. This belonged to a bloke's Grandma and he had inherited it. Sadly, his wife was having none of it and he had to part with it. He was very glad it had gone to a good home. This one didn't need much cosmetic work. Just a very quick T-cut and polish and the bag went through the washer to freshen it up. I also got the hose and pan converter with it. Been having some trouble with the brushroll as it was sticking on the carpet. The bearings will not budge, but luckilly Rob has a complete brushroll assembly for me so we'll have the replaced soon. I have managed to clean out between the end caps and the bearings, and it seems to have made considerable difference as it is.
Finally, I managed to track down a replacement brushroll for my Panasonic MCE-47. The old one was worn as hell and was making the most awful racket. I put the replacement in, and you would not believe the difference it has made in performance. This has since become one of my daily machines.
Here's a few pics for everyone.
It's been a while since I posted any collection updates on here, so thought I'd share some snaps.
Modern cleaners first. Both my Sebo Felix Vogue AND Miele S5281 have been sold. I loved them both, but I really missed having an Automatic X so I picked up the red x1.1 Euronics exclusive. I completely fell out with the Miele's. As much as I love them, I'm NOT paying £12.99 for 4 bags. Especially as they're tiny. £5.99 for 10 Numatic HepaFlo bags? That's more like it.
Older machines now. Picked up a Philips U700 in a junk shop for £10. It was filthy and had a Goblin Ace bag forced inside it. It had quite clearly been used as someones DIY vac, as it had pain splodges all over it. Cleaned up the body, replaced the belt and got some proper bags for it and voila! Perfect working vacuum.
Also tracked down a Hoover Junior U1104 in VERY good condition. This belonged to a bloke's Grandma and he had inherited it. Sadly, his wife was having none of it and he had to part with it. He was very glad it had gone to a good home. This one didn't need much cosmetic work. Just a very quick T-cut and polish and the bag went through the washer to freshen it up. I also got the hose and pan converter with it. Been having some trouble with the brushroll as it was sticking on the carpet. The bearings will not budge, but luckilly Rob has a complete brushroll assembly for me so we'll have the replaced soon. I have managed to clean out between the end caps and the bearings, and it seems to have made considerable difference as it is.
Finally, I managed to track down a replacement brushroll for my Panasonic MCE-47. The old one was worn as hell and was making the most awful racket. I put the replacement in, and you would not believe the difference it has made in performance. This has since become one of my daily machines.
Here's a few pics for everyone.
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. I was really impressed with the condition of the junior, just need to get that agitator sorted. 
. I've not seen one in YEARS. I'd also really love either the Philips U800 or Delongi Combi 800 to go with the Philips above. Lastly, I've been after an Electrolux 2030 for a while now, but haven't found one yet.
