alexhoovers94
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97 model...
Hoover PurePower, what happened???
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sebo_fan
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What a pity Hoover haven't added a rubber bumper to that latest eco model, either.
alexhoovers94
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well they have changed the chassis at the front, so the original bumper wouldn't fit. You now have to unscrew 7 screws underneath the chassis to gain access to the belt, unlike 2 screws like purepowers used to have.
They have also added squeegees onto both front and back of the base plate to assist with hard floor cleaning, the brushroll has been re deigned too.
Here is my unboxing of it anyway...I got it during The Very.co.uk sale.
They have also added squeegees onto both front and back of the base plate to assist with hard floor cleaning, the brushroll has been re deigned too.
Here is my unboxing of it anyway...I got it during The Very.co.uk sale.
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it is all a cost of making the purepowers. things were better before production moved to china. i have a green purepower from 97 aswell. i found mine in the neighbors skip i refurbished it and it works a lot better than my red and grey one from 2013.
it is all a cost of making the purepowers. things were better before production moved to china. i have a green purepower from 97 aswell. i found mine in the neighbors skip i refurbished it and it works a lot better than my red and grey one from 2013.
vintagerepairer
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Indeed so. They were much better built. And much more expensive. Today you can get two-and-a-half of these cleaners for the 1997 price.
sebo_fan
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And yet on Amazon UK, the Purepower uprights get a far better user rating than the bagless uprights Hoover Europe continually sell. One would think Hoover would pick up on that.
alexhoovers94
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I think the Purepower is one of the most successful uprights Hoover have produced since the Junior and Turbopower 1. I don't think they will end production any time soon.
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vintagerepairer
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It is interesting that you say succesful Alex, as there is no doubt the Purepower series have sold well, but that is probably down to the fact that for the last 15 years or so it's been just about the only style of bagged cleaner Hoover has made. Clearly it ticked enough boxes for both the client and for Hoover, thus Hoover have decided leave it in production.
Although certain model names and general designs of some cleaners have stayed roughly the same, the Purepower has to be the one cleaner which has continued in it's original format for almost 19 years. Most parts of a 1997 Purepower would still fit one that was assembled last week. Even the original Turbopower (known in it's later years as Turbopower 1) only managed about 16 years, not including the Junior model which I think went on into the year 2000 or longer.
The only cleaner to beat this is, I think, the Vax canister cleaner which looks identical to the model 2000 from around 1990.
Although certain model names and general designs of some cleaners have stayed roughly the same, the Purepower has to be the one cleaner which has continued in it's original format for almost 19 years. Most parts of a 1997 Purepower would still fit one that was assembled last week. Even the original Turbopower (known in it's later years as Turbopower 1) only managed about 16 years, not including the Junior model which I think went on into the year 2000 or longer.
The only cleaner to beat this is, I think, the Vax canister cleaner which looks identical to the model 2000 from around 1990.
turbomaster1984
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Benny I was trying to figure out the same thing thinking the PP might be one of the longest majorly unaltered design vacs but yes your right the Vax 2000 stlye is in the run too at a good 25 years and counting. The only other machine I can think is the Henry/Numatic from the first cream/brown version to the current modern day red version is earlier than the Vax. That design has to be 35 years old by now.
Granted its a commercial machine but nonetheless its still a contender.
I would of said the Hoover junior at a good 30/35 year run between 58 and 88 with another 4-5 year run as the 'Robot' by another company although it could be argued it had a few tweaks from start to finish so I suppose that depends on your outlook.
Id like to see the PP beefed up with better quality parts although I personally find it a very pleasant cleaner to use, I was dissapointed to see Alex self assemble his as I dont remember having to do this to my mothers PP back in 2002. It just needs a few tweaks like the pedal mech, bumper, maybe an extra wand to use with the tools instead of the scabard tool to save it breaking - this always felt flimsy in use and maybe a better hose storage system or hose that is compact and more stretchy to stop the excess being clumsy.
It also needs a normal crevice tool of shorter length on board too because as good as the scabard is it always made cleaning down the sides of sofas and under car seats awkward. A sawn off scabard version would be great so it fits into the extra normal wand they provide on the other tool storage slot which never gets used haha
Granted its a commercial machine but nonetheless its still a contender.
I would of said the Hoover junior at a good 30/35 year run between 58 and 88 with another 4-5 year run as the 'Robot' by another company although it could be argued it had a few tweaks from start to finish so I suppose that depends on your outlook.
Id like to see the PP beefed up with better quality parts although I personally find it a very pleasant cleaner to use, I was dissapointed to see Alex self assemble his as I dont remember having to do this to my mothers PP back in 2002. It just needs a few tweaks like the pedal mech, bumper, maybe an extra wand to use with the tools instead of the scabard tool to save it breaking - this always felt flimsy in use and maybe a better hose storage system or hose that is compact and more stretchy to stop the excess being clumsy.
It also needs a normal crevice tool of shorter length on board too because as good as the scabard is it always made cleaning down the sides of sofas and under car seats awkward. A sawn off scabard version would be great so it fits into the extra normal wand they provide on the other tool storage slot which never gets used haha
sebo_fan
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As the owner of a new Vax 6151, it is nothing like the Powa Vax canister my late parents had where noise and plastic quality is concerned. Even the tools, though similar by look are made of thinner plastics.
Respectively just because a vacuum cleaner has had a long service doesn't mean it is the same whether 1997 parts still fit 2015 models. Which is a pity given that the Vax cylinder tubs IME were heavier but far more durable and quieter.
Is the new Hoover Purepower Eco quiet to use at least given its lower 750 watt motor? The one fitted to my Hoover Idol stick is a bit of a screamer.
Respectively just because a vacuum cleaner has had a long service doesn't mean it is the same whether 1997 parts still fit 2015 models. Which is a pity given that the Vax cylinder tubs IME were heavier but far more durable and quieter.
Is the new Hoover Purepower Eco quiet to use at least given its lower 750 watt motor? The one fitted to my Hoover Idol stick is a bit of a screamer.
vintagerepairer
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Well here's what I was thinking: put a 1967 Hoover Junior 1346 next to a 1987 U1104 and to the untrained eye they may be deemed the "same" in all but colour. Yet very few of the parts would be interchangeable between the cleaners, despite looking similar.
The 1997 Purepower and the 2015 Purepower are almost identical except for some very recent changes to the hood securing points, but even then the designs are identical to look at.
This was my meaning with the Vax, although how the little Henry escaped my mind, I don't know. That has to be the winner.
The 1997 Purepower and the 2015 Purepower are almost identical except for some very recent changes to the hood securing points, but even then the designs are identical to look at.
This was my meaning with the Vax, although how the little Henry escaped my mind, I don't know. That has to be the winner.
alexhoovers94
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The Henrys Design is not the same internally as it used to be, to look at, one would think it was identical, however the 1988 HVR200 is VERY different to a 2015 HVR200 the moulding is entirely different, as switches and exhaust grills have moved places. To look at them from the front, they look pretty much the same, however, non of the internal casings are the same at all, the only thing they have in common is that they are both round, both have a smiley face and the name Henry printed on the front. That said the principle is the same and it is nice that the quality hasn't changed since 1988.
I guess I have owned too many Henrys!
I also find the Purepower a joy to use and I have always had a soft spot for them. I personally think the Purepower is the only thing worth buying from Hoover currently.
I guess I have owned too many Henrys!
I also find the Purepower a joy to use and I have always had a soft spot for them. I personally think the Purepower is the only thing worth buying from Hoover currently.
As far as reintroducing the Junior/Senior
Hoover U.S. have all but completely discontinued the commercial versions which are the last models to still be in production. In fact almost all of the bagged fan first machines have been discontinued, only the new bagged plastivacs are being sold.... it's a shame
Hoover U.S. have all but completely discontinued the commercial versions which are the last models to still be in production. In fact almost all of the bagged fan first machines have been discontinued, only the new bagged plastivacs are being sold.... it's a shame
So--if you have an older Hoover direct air machine-residentual or commercail--treat it well!Sad the Hoover folks under TTI are building such DRECK nowadays!Trash truck food!
turbo500
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Hoover Floorcare in Europe aren't made by TTI, they're made by Candy. Which are worse. TTI own Vax in the UK, so a lot of multicyclonic US Hoover's are rebadged as Vax. We had the Fusion rebadged as Vax Mach and the Windtunnel Air as the Vax Mach Air.
oliveoiltinfoil
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The reviews on amazon don't look all that good on these though.
oliveoiltinfoil
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Of course. Buying cheap can be expensive. Love my felix.
vintagerepairer
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"I wouldn't buy one. I'd rather pay more for something like a Sebo that's going to last and end up costing you a lot less in the long run."
Do you mean not buying a Pure Power?
Do you mean not buying a Pure Power?
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