Goblin Omni 1000 - one for Benny

[andy-lux]

that omni is looking good pal. i, amazed how well these scrub up.

 

[singingrainbow]

I know I am in the US but I really want one of the basic goblin rio's. I always liked how the goblin cylinders looked.


The Omni looks really neat!


Scott

 

[ryry_87]

cheers guys, scott theres loads of the basic Rio's left over here, they were really popular

 

[singingrainbow]

Well if I ever go to europe, perhaps I will pick up a few

!


Also, did Which? ever test the basic rio?. And if so, was it rated well? And I noticed that it says that the rio does not require bags, so did it have a cloth bag?


Sorry to steal the thread, I am just curious.


Thanks


Scott

 

[vintagerepairer]

The Rio was amongst the Which? reports. I don't have such a document to hand but I do remember it didn't score that highly. I am not surprised as Which? seem to test and report all products by the same highest standards. Can that really be achieved on bottom of the range products? Of course not. These Rio cleaners did what they said and had a huge consumer base as so many different people wanted them. For instance, new home makers, elderly people, those on small budgets, those in small houses, those in big house (who needed more than one cleaner for different jobs), those who wanted a cleaner for the car. The list went on and on.

The was no cloth bag. The dirt was collected in the main body (dust box) and a cloth filter stuck to a plastic frame was wedged into the rear end of the dust box. They used to clog very quickly so suction was soon lost. It was about the only downside of an otherwise fairly good cleaner.

 

[singingrainbow]

Thanks for the information, I kinda figured it would not have scored very well.
From what I have seen of Which? reports, Goblin cleaners never scored very well.
Funny thing is that I now am finding myself making a mental list of U.K cleaners I want!
Scott

 

[vintagerepairer]

Goblin cleaners were cheap and of the poorest quality. But almost always without exception, the retail price reflected that as Goblin was a good deal cheaper than so very many other brands. Which? don't like anything which is cheap and mediocre in terms of performance, even if there is a market for it. Goblin knew it's market and price limitations.

 

[kirbymodel2c]

Nice..

The small Goblin cylinders like the rios were nice small vacuum cleaners.
My very 1st real vacuum cleaner was a mostly red and black bottomed Goblin cylinder like the small Goblin Rios in the posts above.I found it in a bin storage area when I was staying at my dads maisonette for the weekend when me and my brother was young.
Around 1989/90ish

I wish I could find another...

James)

 

[vintagerepairer]

James, the red & black Rio was a strange one. Exactly the same as the cream & red & black and on sale at the same time too. But as you say, it was mostly red. The first Rio was peach & red & black and had a much small hose coupling. You don't see many of those.

 

[uksausage]

love the omni

hi ryan how you doing
i remember my mums neighbour having the omni it struck me as huge then and still does now but it was actually quite a good vacuum it coped well with the hair from a long haired german shepherd i thought id never see another one of them again especially one that looks so good
hope all is well
dave
x

 

[ryry_87]

Hi mate

I haven't got this one going yet it still needs a bit of work, but I can't wait until it is. Such a cool looking vac

 

[singingrainbow]

Thanks to all again for the information, I really would love to see a thread of vintage vacuum cataloge pictures from the U.K.
I must admit that I wish the U.S had gotten as many neat and interesting cylinders as the U.K, oh well I will just have to start colecting U.K vacs!

By the way Ryan, I am really enjoying watching your videos on youtube!
Scott

 

[ryry_87]

thanks lol keep watching because i've got quite a few new ones coming in the next few weeks

 

[vacuumboy1993]

Hey Ryan!

The Omni 1000 looks amazing! I've been shocked when I saw the four rear wheels, I think they have a great idea thinking of a canister that can glide in upright position, but wouldn't it be a bit dangerous when cleaning the stairs?
Anyway, I love the design, it reminds me to a Kelner that was sold over here about 1986, it had a very similar look, but it wasn't that overenginered. Can't wait to see the video of it, I wonder if it'll be as loud as the rest of the Goblins.

By the way guys, the idea of making a thread about catalogues is great, it's always cool to see what it was sold in the past hehe.

Kevin.

 

[ryry_87]

Hey Kevin

Apparently they had Electrolux motors so I doubt they'll be that loud. This one needs a bit of work though. I haven't tried to power it up yet because it was quite damp inside, so much so that the cloth filter bag had completely disintegrated. So I need to try and find another.

 

[turbo500]

the idea of making a thread about catalogues is great

I have almost every Argos Catalogue from 1985 - 1997 scanned into my computer. I also have a few Kays, Littlewoods-Index and Grattan catalogues. I have a few more on the way to fill the gaps. Once the collection is complete, I will be posting various things on here for people to enjoy

 

[vintagerepairer]

Ryry, most had Electrolux motors, but I didn't say all. Hopefully yours will. As I rememeber though, the motor runs left to right across the rear of the cleaner and is held in place by a large 'C' clamp over the middle of the motor and I think both types should fit the same, so you may find that if yours is not one with the Electrolux motor, you may still be able to replace with one.

 

[ryry_87]

well when its fully dried out and I find (or make) a new filter for it, we'll get it opened up and find out!

 

[docker]

Capil

Found this Goblin on Gumtree, labeled as a Capil.

 

[ryry_87]

awesome find! never heard of Capil though. We did have an electronic version of the Goblin with variable power