Filter Queen

[sebox4]

Hi guys,

Apologies if this is in the wrong forum, no idea of the age.

Was just browsing ebay and noticed this up for grabs in my area and I'm thinking about going for it, could do with a new cylinder (canister) machine and this looks pretty interesting and unusual.

I know nothing of this brand, had never even heard of them until reading this forum!

What are they like? How is the performance?

Could any one give me an approxinate age on this machine?

Says it has a couple of tools missing, how easy would these be to find ?

Any help much appreciated!

Matt

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vacuume-cleaner-/220702567470?pt=UK_Vacuum_Cleaners&hash=item3362e5ec2e

 

[fairfax88]

Filter Queen date,

I have that same machine and it is dated 1997...These really are wonderful Vacuum Cleaners!!
~David

 

[suckolux]

I have only owned one. Strong machine, wonderful sound, a little clumsy for my situation and heavy. Very well made, probably last forever.

 

[DysonAnimal]

Hey Matt - if you can get it for a good price, go for it! Even if it turns out not to be quite what you're looking for, it's unusual enough in the UK to be worth trying out, and a resale would get your money back, if not make a profit!

 

[petek]

Strong suckers, don't care much for their power nozzles which are a bit cludgy.
Tools are easy to find over here so there'd be no prob getting some sent to you I'd imagine.
Since they're bagless they use a big paper filter cone, like a giant Melitta coffee filter whether those are available over there who knows.. .but again you could get a pack mailed easily

 

[sebox4]

Thanks for the help!

Will definately go for it I think.

Kinda new to the whole collecting thing, what would you say would be a sensible max bid?

Matt

 

[vacbear58]

The bug has bitten ....

Gosh Matt, could it have been the effect of sleeping in a roomfull (well stairway) of Hoover Juniors LOLOL Or maybe Jack was sending you subliminal messages as you slept - oh wait, no - it would be a Dyson you would be wanting if that had happened ..... (ducks and runs HARD)

If you can get this for the starting bid definatly go for it, I have seen them go for a lot more - although pick-up only often has a beneficial effect if it happens to be local to you. Personally I would not go too high as, reading between the lines, there might be a problem with it. Although I am sure there will be a fund of knowledge here if there is.

I would not be too concerned about replacing the nozzles (looks like upholstry and maybe hard floor) as you should be able to get pattern parts to fit if nothing else, it has the power nozzle (assuming it works and does not have a broken belt) and that is the main thing. One thing to be aware of, if you were thinking of using it as a daily driver, is that the PN is pretty large by the standards of UK homes so you might find it a bit clumsy to use - that PN would be wider than a Hoover Junior I would guess. Speaking of which I suppose you are on teh lookout for a 1036 too .....
Al

 

[a007kirbyman]

Matt & Filter Queen...

Hello Matt.

As Al said, "...reading between the lines, there might be a problem with it..." I also got that same 'feeling' from the listing.


I don't really do repairs of other machines, besides Kirbys; however, if it would end up being a motor issue with it, I happen to have acquired a new 230 volt Filter Queen motor.

Let me know if you may be interested in it, if need be.


Cheers & hagd all,

Bill

 

[hoovercelebrity]

That is a great machine. And it has the better (in my opinion) of the two powerheads that Filter Queen made. I like the smaller powerhead. Filter Queens are easy to work on -- not too many parts to make up the cleaner -- nice and simple. That will clean up very nicely. I have 2 FQs, I use one of them all the time.

 

[joe22]

it would be a Dyson you would be wanting if that had happene

alistair started it, LOLZZZ

have a brownie canadian with the small head and its one of my faves, they are quiet w/o powerhead, awesome suction, great vacs

 

[sebox4]

The bug

Well if it hasn't bitten yet it's certainly snapping at my heels!

I'll certainly be on the lookout for a 1036, amongst many others (if only I had the room!)

I guessed by the looks of it it will probably be completely impractical, too heavy and too big to use in my house, but that's not the point is it!

For that price even if it does have issues I'll still be bidding.

I think Jack might have been sending me subliminal messages, I've gone from a member of the anti-dyson brigade (based on my misinformed knowledge of their machines, having only used Mum's DC01) to falling in love with my Nana's new DC24 and being sooooo close to bidding on a DC07 origin near me the other week!

Matt

 

[DysonAnimal]

Matt - SHHH! Someone will hear you! You'll have to flee your home and change your identity, or you'll be hauled off for 're-education'!

 

[sebox4]

Well...

I've just won it for £10!

Will be interesting to see what condition it's in etc.

Will keep you all posted!

Matt

 

[DysonAnimal]

Bargain!!

How much do you suppose the original owner paid for it?!

Looking forward to seeing/hearing more!

 

[petek]

Has it arrived yet LOL

 

[jfalberti]

I Think you'll love it.

I have a Filter Queen Princess II and it is my favorite canister. Very powerful, very quiet, and a great cleaner. If you don't get a manual with it, check the manuals section on this site. It will provide you with what you need to keep it in tip top shape, especially filter wise.

 

[sebox4]

Well

Just picked it up!

 

[sebox4]

Power Nozzle

 

[sebox4]

Cone Filter

Anyone who says a Dyson is messy to empty has clearly never tried to empty one of these! Interesting design though