FQ mdl 31
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beerad
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any response?
Are you able to you tube a vid of this fq running??
Are you able to you tube a vid of this fq running??
beerad
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koooolll,,,,,
very kool...
very kool...
aeoliandave
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...so open the box already...
aeoliandave
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uh huh...
aeoliandave
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Which section is damaged? The rubber rotating cuff or the ha
Since the metal wands and hose end all have metal running right to the end of the rubber grips the tools fit fine. The rubber collar simply has an inner molded protrusion that depresses the tool's button latch when pressed. But you know this.
If the rubber cuff or ferrule is liquefying or dessicated there's really nothing to be done but remove and toss it. I find orphaned non-electric FQ hoses all the time. I'm sure any FQ dealer will have spare cuffs and hoses lying around for free if ya ask nice enough. Also, the FQ hose literally screws into the cuff barrels at both ends, like Rainbow, Kirby. Westinghouse or Sunbeam so really all you need to find is a hose handle.
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Since the metal wands and hose end all have metal running right to the end of the rubber grips the tools fit fine. The rubber collar simply has an inner molded protrusion that depresses the tool's button latch when pressed. But you know this.
If the rubber cuff or ferrule is liquefying or dessicated there's really nothing to be done but remove and toss it. I find orphaned non-electric FQ hoses all the time. I'm sure any FQ dealer will have spare cuffs and hoses lying around for free if ya ask nice enough. Also, the FQ hose literally screws into the cuff barrels at both ends, like Rainbow, Kirby. Westinghouse or Sunbeam so really all you need to find is a hose handle.
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aeoliandave
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You do that little thing, boy.
Keep the hose in one of your vintage refrigerators then beat yourself senseless with it.
We've been on to you since several anonymous email addresses registered on April 4.
Dave
Keep the hose in one of your vintage refrigerators then beat yourself senseless with it.
We've been on to you since several anonymous email addresses registered on April 4.
Dave
No PN outlet on this 31 but I'm not sure about retrofitting one b/c I also have a salmon color PN (mdl 48) but I'll leave it as original as possible. I also have the Jet deMOTHer & sprayer in salmon; now its nearly complete. All I need is a salmon color PN wand.
Filter Queen
I believe that machine is a 33 unstead of a 31 ,it probably got the wrong model plate installed, a model 31 is 1 speed, 33 is 2 speed , also the 31 was only made in 2 tone , the 33 was a solid color, finally the cord winder was only for model 33 not 31 , hope this info helps a little,im not a expert on F.Q. but have picked up some good identification tips.
I believe that machine is a 33 unstead of a 31 ,it probably got the wrong model plate installed, a model 31 is 1 speed, 33 is 2 speed , also the 31 was only made in 2 tone , the 33 was a solid color, finally the cord winder was only for model 33 not 31 , hope this info helps a little,im not a expert on F.Q. but have picked up some good identification tips.
UPDATE
Cleaned out the FQ & I was glad the motor filter was on but between the screen & base instead of between the cone guard & motor screen like it should be. So I saved myself time & $ from replacing the motor. Now its ready to ROAR!
Cleaned out the FQ & I was glad the motor filter was on but between the screen & base instead of between the cone guard & motor screen like it should be. So I saved myself time & $ from replacing the motor. Now its ready to ROAR!
Turbo brush test on FQ
The turbo brush spins at supersonic speeds when I used it with the FQ; it really puts other vacs to shame. Its a huge diference now that I put new filters on my 31 & K31X (daily driver) U can also notice increased suction when using only the Cellupure (white) cone, charcoal Enviropure (black inside & out) & disc filters & no MEDI-PURE (black on outside, white on inside) Not even my Vacuflo can spin the brush that fast!
The turbo brush spins at supersonic speeds when I used it with the FQ; it really puts other vacs to shame. Its a huge diference now that I put new filters on my 31 & K31X (daily driver) U can also notice increased suction when using only the Cellupure (white) cone, charcoal Enviropure (black inside & out) & disc filters & no MEDI-PURE (black on outside, white on inside) Not even my Vacuflo can spin the brush that fast!
YUK!
Just pulled out the bating filter & it looks like PUKE! I bet the previous owner used the vac w/o the Cellupure & disc filters or used generic ones for a time! The batting filter had pet hair coating the inside of the foam filter. If your FQ's batting filter looks dirty, CHANGE IT! Otherwise you'll get SICK & puke like heck!
Just pulled out the bating filter & it looks like PUKE! I bet the previous owner used the vac w/o the Cellupure & disc filters or used generic ones for a time! The batting filter had pet hair coating the inside of the foam filter. If your FQ's batting filter looks dirty, CHANGE IT! Otherwise you'll get SICK & puke like heck!
