I hope you don't mind if I start another thread for this one. I did post it in my thread about my first Electrikbroom. But, since they're pretty different, despite being pretty similar, maybe it deserves its own thread.
The other day, I found myself about a block away from the thrift store where I found my first one, just recently, so I decided to stop in. Lightning struck twice! I couldn't believe my eyes when I spotted another one!
This one is newer; I'm guessing late 1970s or early 1980s. Hopefully, someone with more knowledge on the subject can narrow it down for me. Maybe the design of the Handi-Handle gives us a clue as well. I've seen some where it's built into the colored part of the unit. Whereas this one is part of the white assembly at the bottom of the bag. It's also the same height as the older one. I believe they made them shorter at some point.
I tested all three speeds, and they all work. Although, there doesn't seem to be a lot of difference between the middle and high speed.
This one doesn't have the "Rug Pile Dial"; it's automatic. But, it has the functional edge cleaning controls, and the "Air Pulse". When the latter is engaged, it definitely makes a fluttering sound. So, it's working. I just don't know if it actually affects the performance at all.
This color and design have always appealed to me, so I'm happy to have found one! And, so soon after finding my very first one!
The other day, I found myself about a block away from the thrift store where I found my first one, just recently, so I decided to stop in. Lightning struck twice! I couldn't believe my eyes when I spotted another one!
This one is newer; I'm guessing late 1970s or early 1980s. Hopefully, someone with more knowledge on the subject can narrow it down for me. Maybe the design of the Handi-Handle gives us a clue as well. I've seen some where it's built into the colored part of the unit. Whereas this one is part of the white assembly at the bottom of the bag. It's also the same height as the older one. I believe they made them shorter at some point.
I tested all three speeds, and they all work. Although, there doesn't seem to be a lot of difference between the middle and high speed.
This one doesn't have the "Rug Pile Dial"; it's automatic. But, it has the functional edge cleaning controls, and the "Air Pulse". When the latter is engaged, it definitely makes a fluttering sound. So, it's working. I just don't know if it actually affects the performance at all.
This color and design have always appealed to me, so I'm happy to have found one! And, so soon after finding my very first one!
