And, here's a 'slew' of
others... sporting all of the changes over the years.
others... sporting all of the changes over the years.
Hoover Convertible 1070 and 1076
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My only childhood memories of 1070 & 1076...
I knew people who had each of these machines and I remember that the machines ran on the high speed when being used on carpet. I’ve got a 519 that also only runs on high. It’s a restoration project. When I just looked under the hood, I noticed that the speed selector switch seems to have been bypassed. Was this something that repair shops offered to customers to soup up the vacuums? It seems a little unorthodox and I can’t imagine it was sanctioned by Hoover.
I knew people who had each of these machines and I remember that the machines ran on the high speed when being used on carpet. I’ve got a 519 that also only runs on high. It’s a restoration project. When I just looked under the hood, I noticed that the speed selector switch seems to have been bypassed. Was this something that repair shops offered to customers to soup up the vacuums? It seems a little unorthodox and I can’t imagine it was sanctioned by Hoover.
And, MY favorite Dial A Matic
The first one I ever added to my collection. Excellent tool conversion and suction/power.
The first one I ever added to my collection. Excellent tool conversion and suction/power.
kirbyklekter
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I was told when I bought my Decade 80 to avoid overusing the "surge of power" setting. It ads a half amp more to the motor, like from 6 to 6.5 which is a little rough on the carbon brushes. Hoover made the switch so that you had to keep your thumb on the switch to use it, instead of locking the higher speed in while using machine. Most of the time the extra speed is used for using the hose and attachments. So I wouldn't be surprised if someone did bypass or rig your machine a little. Kind of like overclocking your processor a little. Kind of,lol.
I was told when I bought my Decade 80 to avoid overusing the "surge of power" setting. It ads a half amp more to the motor, like from 6 to 6.5 which is a little rough on the carbon brushes. Hoover made the switch so that you had to keep your thumb on the switch to use it, instead of locking the higher speed in while using machine. Most of the time the extra speed is used for using the hose and attachments. So I wouldn't be surprised if someone did bypass or rig your machine a little. Kind of like overclocking your processor a little. Kind of,lol.
oreck_xl
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That's a BEAUTIFUL Dial-A-Matic 1157 you've got there John. Years ago, I cannibalized an 1157 to rebuild the Dial-A-Matic 1149 that belonged to my mom. The frame cracked at the handle mount. It took me what seemed like forever to find another 1157. Won't make that mistake again.
dysonman1
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Rob:
I've known you for more than 20 years. I know your taste in vacuum cleaners. You and I share a fondness for Guardian Service and cooking. Plus, we both think Air-Way is the best there is.
I don't think you'd enjoy that ugly 1076 or the 1070 model. It's like Laugh-In threw up all over it. Convertibles are not as clean running as a HEPA filtered machine, even a dial with a hepa bag filters better since it's not blowing the dirt into a bag. You won't use it a week before putting it away. Remember the Miele you bought?
If you had to have a hoover, the model 68 has style. And I know how much you like style. I have a gorgeous model 70 that I recently restored that is extra (I now have two 70's and no one needs more than one of any model - that's crazy). I'd love to pass it along to you - it has style, it has flair, and with a hepa disposable bag, it will filter like you want. You can always dust with your air-way.
I've known you for more than 20 years. I know your taste in vacuum cleaners. You and I share a fondness for Guardian Service and cooking. Plus, we both think Air-Way is the best there is.
I don't think you'd enjoy that ugly 1076 or the 1070 model. It's like Laugh-In threw up all over it. Convertibles are not as clean running as a HEPA filtered machine, even a dial with a hepa bag filters better since it's not blowing the dirt into a bag. You won't use it a week before putting it away. Remember the Miele you bought?
If you had to have a hoover, the model 68 has style. And I know how much you like style. I have a gorgeous model 70 that I recently restored that is extra (I now have two 70's and no one needs more than one of any model - that's crazy). I'd love to pass it along to you - it has style, it has flair, and with a hepa disposable bag, it will filter like you want. You can always dust with your air-way.
Thank You, Hershel,
We never had a Dial A Matic. This was given to me when a relative died and I helped clean out the house.
Bashing a company, brand, machine, model, etc, is just in bad taste. But, we can't be responsible.....................
Enjoy any vacuum you like. And, with the Hoover line, you can't go wrong. I have about 8 model 70s, 3 67s, 7 69s, 5 1070s, 4 or 5 1076s. Why? Because I like them. It also is because certain vacuums are important to me, as, they belonged to family or friends.
We never had a Dial A Matic. This was given to me when a relative died and I helped clean out the house.
Bashing a company, brand, machine, model, etc, is just in bad taste. But, we can't be responsible.....................
Enjoy any vacuum you like. And, with the Hoover line, you can't go wrong. I have about 8 model 70s, 3 67s, 7 69s, 5 1070s, 4 or 5 1076s. Why? Because I like them. It also is because certain vacuums are important to me, as, they belonged to family or friends.
And, Bypassing the speed
switch was NOT sanctioned by Hoover, at all.
People did it, on their own, to bump up the speed. Some even put something in the attachment rack, to hold the tab in high gear. You'd never buy a new Hover Convertible with the motor stuck in high. The last 69 I got belonged to the late and great Glenn Deinst. It had been converted. I took it to N. Canton, and Tom A. returned it to it's original state. I brought it along to share a piece of Glenn's collection.
switch was NOT sanctioned by Hoover, at all.
People did it, on their own, to bump up the speed. Some even put something in the attachment rack, to hold the tab in high gear. You'd never buy a new Hover Convertible with the motor stuck in high. The last 69 I got belonged to the late and great Glenn Deinst. It had been converted. I took it to N. Canton, and Tom A. returned it to it's original state. I brought it along to share a piece of Glenn's collection.
Well that’s good to know.
I just got my hands on the wiring schematics and I’ll convert it back when I get a speed switch.
I just got my hands on the wiring schematics and I’ll convert it back when I get a speed switch.
Great. Good luck.
It's very easy to do.
It's very easy to do.
