GE MV2 Portable Vacuum

[compactelectra]

I just picked up a beautiful GE MV2 portable vacuum in green with the tool caddy and all the attachments. It is just like the one I talked my mom into buying in the 60's. I would like to use it but it takes paper bags. I also have the GE electric carpet sweeper that needs bags. Does anyone have any of these that they would like to sell? I'll post a picture of the MV2 shortly when the attachments and hose come out of the dishwasher. I was wondering if Oreck Buster-B bags would work.

 

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Here's The Vacuum

Side Shot

 

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Here's Another

Front Shot

 

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Last Shot

The Bag - The machine looks like an Oreck (Yuk)but if the bags fit, I'll use them. This really is a great little machine and it looks like it had no use. I am cleaning up the hose and attachments because they were pretty dusty. When the attachments are dry, I will shoot a glam shot. This would be perfect to have at the ready to clean up after Ms. Bridget, who loves to spread her food on the floor.

 

[bigbubbacain]

Buster B bags would probably work.

It might require some modification because I don't remember if the MV2 had a cardboard cuff attached to the bag. Other than that, they're basically the same machines with the obvious difference in motors, colors, manufacturers. Don't get me started on Dave Oreck, though. That's another topic altogether. Let's just say that I'm amazed at what that man can do with another company's patent license on a particular machine once that patent expires.

 

[bigbubbacain]

Just saw your pics

Yep. Bags look the same.

 

[compactelectra]

Thanks John

There is an Oreck store here in St. Charles. I'll stop by and pick some up. I vowed never to go into that place, but it is for a good cause. And I promise not to trash the machines or show my extreme distaste!

Fred

 

[bigbubbacain]

LOL

I used to manage one of those places. (shhh!) What always cracks me up is when I look at an Oreck aand can figure out what it used to be. (under someone else's brand) That's part of the reason for one of my "dream machines": a Whirlpool CVR 2000, black with the black/white 'hounds tooth' vinyl bag. Got one from a garage sale when I was in jr. high.

 

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OK Here is the Glam Shot

They really made these well. Good long cord, solid tools and a good reinforced hose. I almost cringe to think I will probably see what Oreck did to it.

 

[vacconnection]

Eureka style W bags

Fred, If the Oreck Buster B bags dont work I have a pack of Eureka style W bags that might work. They look the same as your MV2 bags.

 

[compactelectra]

Thanks Duane!

What machine did the Eureka W bags go with?

 

[buffalo-joe]

I've got a cloth bag.........

I have the Premier version and it has the cloth bag. I thought of using Oreck bags, but never tried them. The MV 2 and its Premier twin are really nice mini vacuums.

Joe

 

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Just a Couple More Comments

These machines, for their size, really have great suction. Of course, the cardboard caddies didn't last long, but the machine was designed with a cut-out in the back of it to use to hang on the wall. Great design and a GE motor to boot.

 

[vacconnection]

Fred, The bags went into a small portible hand vacuum that looks like your MV2 and like the older style Buster B

 

[compactelectra]

GE!

Well you guys got me going on GE Vacuums. The MV2 was one we had when I was young, but now realize we had two more. I always had Electrolux envy, but these weren't bad machines. Here is my mom's actual GE Carpet Sweeper. One of the few things I got when she cleaned out the family house. You can tell what my priorities are!

 

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GE Carpet Sweeper Inside

Not only do I need bags (which are reusable) but I see I need some belts as well. I should be able to scrounge something up that will work.

 

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OK - Here is What Replaced Mom's Kenmore Commander

A GE Swivel-Top. This is not her's but an almost exact duplicate. She always favored canisters until she bought the lavender Hoover 33. That is a whole other thread.

 

[bigbubbacain]

I just luuuuuuuvvv those pink G.E. bags!

or as we say in Texas, "Pank". I just remembered seeing one of those electric carpet sweepers at a pawn shop. First time I saw it there was 1993, then again in 2000. This is one of this little Mom & Pop owned shops that are usually a front for money laundering, which is why the inventory never changes. I'm going to look for it next week.

 

[compactelectra]

BTW - Here is Ms. Bridget

The 16 year-old Lhasa Apso who can spread her food far and wide!