alexhoovers94
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The one that was original to it had fluff and hairs embedded inside it. I bought is a brandnew one for a fiver and was surprised that it was genuine when it arrived.
Hoover Vortex
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beko1987
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Stripped it!
Got a DC04 washed, and sat down with the Vortex
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Height adjuster off
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Hose off
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Hood off
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Nearly didnt see whese paper gaskets
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Release pedal
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Brushroll is in good condition
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Belt looks a bit shagged though
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End caps off
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and brushroll split
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Annoyingly one bearing wont come off the shaft, so I'll have to re-grease it in situ. One of the end caps wouldnt come off either so I left it on
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I then tried to work out how to remove the bottom chassis. Then it fell apart...
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Fiddled the spring clip off
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This is the only bit of damage on the whole machine. Will glue it up when washed
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Rear wheels off
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Release mechanism out
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More paper gaskets
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Last few bits off
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Left a bit of a mess though
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'Filter' housing apart
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The yummy motor
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Looks familiar...
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Just so happens the DC04 I'm doing at the moment has an Amtek unit too! Knew I;d seen it somewhere
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Popped it out the way for now
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Tools off. dont suppose anyone has a dusting brush do they?
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The top button blank is a screw cover!
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Gubbins removed
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Cracked it
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Spinal cord out
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Removed the rear cover
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And the rear handle
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'Cyclone' removed
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Then laughed at the intake assembly. Looks like it came from Wickes...
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Top rubber off
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Shroud off
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And thats as far as it goes, the whole assembly is welded together. Hopefully hot water will flush it through!
Cord rewind assembly
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And out
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Wiring removed
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Handle and rewind button removed
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Tool holders out!
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And all ready for washing when the DC04 is out the airing cupboard!
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Now I knew what the motor was, I felt alot more confident
Tappy tappy...
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Screwy screwy
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Carbons and holders out
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Coil out
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More tappy tappy
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Top bearing out
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Took the armature bearing off too and thought of something...
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2x NOS Hoover bearings to replace the crap ones in it. Will refurb the black ringed one but whilst it was out like this I wasnt going to cut corners! Bearings were obtained from stores in the 80's apparently!
Dip in brake cleaner and new grease will see this one right, they make dood non clutched dyson brushroll bearings
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Vacced everything off with the miele
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And done! Awaiting washing now. I'm more impressed with the Vortex now I've seen how it works! Confident that I can dial out the issues it has!
More soon!
Got a DC04 washed, and sat down with the Vortex
From Hoover VortexHeight adjuster off
From Hoover VortexHose off
From Hoover VortexHood off
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexNearly didnt see whese paper gaskets
From Hoover VortexRelease pedal
From Hoover VortexBrushroll is in good condition
From Hoover VortexBelt looks a bit shagged though
From Hoover VortexEnd caps off
From Hoover Vortexand brushroll split
From Hoover VortexAnnoyingly one bearing wont come off the shaft, so I'll have to re-grease it in situ. One of the end caps wouldnt come off either so I left it on
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexI then tried to work out how to remove the bottom chassis. Then it fell apart...
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexFiddled the spring clip off
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexThis is the only bit of damage on the whole machine. Will glue it up when washed
From Hoover VortexRear wheels off
From Hoover VortexRelease mechanism out
From Hoover VortexMore paper gaskets
From Hoover VortexLast few bits off
From Hoover VortexLeft a bit of a mess though
From Hoover Vortex'Filter' housing apart
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexThe yummy motor
From Hoover VortexLooks familiar...
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexJust so happens the DC04 I'm doing at the moment has an Amtek unit too! Knew I;d seen it somewhere
From Hoover VortexPopped it out the way for now
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexTools off. dont suppose anyone has a dusting brush do they?
From Hoover VortexThe top button blank is a screw cover!
From Hoover VortexGubbins removed
From Hoover VortexCracked it
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexSpinal cord out
From Hoover VortexRemoved the rear cover
From Hoover VortexAnd the rear handle
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover Vortex'Cyclone' removed
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexThen laughed at the intake assembly. Looks like it came from Wickes...
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexTop rubber off
From Hoover VortexShroud off
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexAnd thats as far as it goes, the whole assembly is welded together. Hopefully hot water will flush it through!
Cord rewind assembly
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexAnd out
From Hoover VortexWiring removed
From Hoover VortexHandle and rewind button removed
From Hoover VortexTool holders out!
From Hoover VortexAnd all ready for washing when the DC04 is out the airing cupboard!
From Hoover VortexNow I knew what the motor was, I felt alot more confident
Tappy tappy...
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexScrewy screwy
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexCarbons and holders out
From Hoover VortexCoil out
From Hoover VortexMore tappy tappy
From Hoover VortexTop bearing out
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexTook the armature bearing off too and thought of something...
From Hoover Vortex2x NOS Hoover bearings to replace the crap ones in it. Will refurb the black ringed one but whilst it was out like this I wasnt going to cut corners! Bearings were obtained from stores in the 80's apparently!
Dip in brake cleaner and new grease will see this one right, they make dood non clutched dyson brushroll bearings
From Hoover VortexVacced everything off with the miele
From Hoover VortexFrom Hoover VortexAnd done! Awaiting washing now. I'm more impressed with the Vortex now I've seen how it works! Confident that I can dial out the issues it has!
More soon!
alexhoovers94
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wow
Can't wait to see more!
Can't wait to see more!
beko1987
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Need to wash and dry it first, doubt I'll get round to it before the weekend sadly.
henrydreyfuss
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Trying to figure out how the 'triple vortex' works
Looking at that cyclone assembly, I see a shroud and a (small!) cyclone, but what's with all the extra and strange ducting around the cyclone? I know Hoover was trying to get around Dyson's patents, and built an extra step into their separation apparatus. Does anyone know how the triple vortex system works?
Looking at that cyclone assembly, I see a shroud and a (small!) cyclone, but what's with all the extra and strange ducting around the cyclone? I know Hoover was trying to get around Dyson's patents, and built an extra step into their separation apparatus. Does anyone know how the triple vortex system works?
baglessball
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I think it is like the Dual Cyclone, the only difference being that sort that exhausts the central cyclone is redirected to go through that stage again.
I may if read somewhere about it being a similar design to some sort of oil filter?
It works pretty well
I may if read somewhere about it being a similar design to some sort of oil filter?
It works pretty well
beko1987
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I wish it would come apart as I was intrigued as to what the hell it was! Anyone got a spare unit and a bandsaw?
It almost seems like they redesigned it just to get around Dyson without much thought to the performance, I always thought right angles were a no-no in airflow terms? For my girlfriends car the best way to get another few BHP out of it is to chop a bit of the air box out to straighten the airflow out!
It's an odd machine this, some parts are impressive, and you can see the thought go into it, others are almsot as if the engineers went 'Shit lads, we havent/cant do/done this... whats a quick way to sort it (ala the diy overflow plumbing parts...)
Be interested to see how it performs when back together. Will do a head to head with the DC04, which has an IDENTICAL motor in!
It almost seems like they redesigned it just to get around Dyson without much thought to the performance, I always thought right angles were a no-no in airflow terms? For my girlfriends car the best way to get another few BHP out of it is to chop a bit of the air box out to straighten the airflow out!
It's an odd machine this, some parts are impressive, and you can see the thought go into it, others are almsot as if the engineers went 'Shit lads, we havent/cant do/done this... whats a quick way to sort it (ala the diy overflow plumbing parts...)
Be interested to see how it performs when back together. Will do a head to head with the DC04, which has an IDENTICAL motor in!
dysonman1
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The Only Hoover Triple Vortex
in the United States. It's incredibly loud and a terrible vacuum at deep cleaning. I've had this one for 14 years now.
in the United States. It's incredibly loud and a terrible vacuum at deep cleaning. I've had this one for 14 years now.
alexhoovers94
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It is not THAT loud, Tom but it was STUPIDLY better than the DC01!! in every way possible, better suction, better brushroll, easier to use and convenient tools...cord rewind on certain Vortex models, lifetime filters, it was a better answer to a Dyson at the time. But Dyson sued due to patents that Dyson had...I personally think James was annoyed Hoover made a better cleaner than he did.
alexhoovers94
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Why people keep vacuums they don't like/hate just for the rareness, is beyond me!!
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alexhoovers94
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I just noticed, Sam...
My cyclone on my Vortex looks quite different.
My cyclone on my Vortex looks quite different.
suctionselector
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Just a quick question...
... does the Vortex V2001 - red & black with S class filtration - have the original style cyclone unit that Dyson sued Hoover over, or is it the newer but less efficient style?
Just asking as I have won one of eBay, and I'm looking forward to it, as many positive things have been said about it, including it beating a DC01 performance wise.
Just slightly worried that I may have payed a tad much for it, but judging by the pictures it looks ok.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HOOVER-VO...Cleaners&hash=item43ca58398b&autorefresh=true
... does the Vortex V2001 - red & black with S class filtration - have the original style cyclone unit that Dyson sued Hoover over, or is it the newer but less efficient style?
Just asking as I have won one of eBay, and I'm looking forward to it, as many positive things have been said about it, including it beating a DC01 performance wise.
Just slightly worried that I may have payed a tad much for it, but judging by the pictures it looks ok.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HOOVER-VO...Cleaners&hash=item43ca58398b&autorefresh=true
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beko1987
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A few screws and you will find out!
Nearly ordered a genuine activator for £6 but stopped myself, it doesn't need it!
Nearly ordered a genuine activator for £6 but stopped myself, it doesn't need it!
suctionselector
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Sam
Thank you, will be giving it a good clean and refurbish when collected (Sunday).
Thank you, will be giving it a good clean and refurbish when collected (Sunday).
alexhoovers94
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Suctionselector...
If it says on the V2001 "Triple vortex system" then yes it will and I imagine it will have the efficient cyclone in it and not the later "Hurricane" style low efficiency cyclone.
If it says on the V2001 "Triple vortex system" then yes it will and I imagine it will have the efficient cyclone in it and not the later "Hurricane" style low efficiency cyclone.
suctionselector
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Thanks Alex...
... glad to know that it's the earlier style one. What makes the filters different compared to the regular V2000, do they have a similar style filter to the S-class PurePower's?
... glad to know that it's the earlier style one. What makes the filters different compared to the regular V2000, do they have a similar style filter to the S-class PurePower's?
I find it quite hard to believe that the DC01 is less easier to use than a hoover triple vortex, the vac has a simple design really. 3 screws for a belt change, 2 rubber flaps under the back, a pullout filter, and a lift up post motor filter lid to see the filter and check it, just 1 button and the wand comes out, etc. I like the hoover though
PS That refurbishment looks great Sam! hope it works much better afterwards
Tayyab
PS That refurbishment looks great Sam! hope it works much better afterwards
Tayyab
sebo_fan
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Well, whilst I enjoyed playing about the DC01 when I had it, I was annoyed that the floor head had that adjusting pivot. Failed to get under beds too and was a major pain in the rear for maintaining carpet contact properly unless you constantly lower your back out via the handle.
I note the Vortex has manual height adjustment - so in theory, it should be better to control from the owner.
I note the Vortex has manual height adjustment - so in theory, it should be better to control from the owner.
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