dustin
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I just got one last week, a bagged self propelled one and it is awesome! I think it is the most powerful vacuum that I own.
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kenmore81
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I love the windtunnel myself. Although on the heavy/bulky side, they are great cleaners for being todays plastic. I only wish they had the brush shut-off on the non self propelled.
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'one of the collectors I use to know absolutely HATED th
Not sure who you're referring to, but some collectors hate all modern cleaners, period! I think a lot of collectors dislike the Windtunnel because they feel it's not a 'proper' Hoover - ie, metal, direct air and a cloth bag!
Not sure who you're referring to, but some collectors hate all modern cleaners, period! I think a lot of collectors dislike the Windtunnel because they feel it's not a 'proper' Hoover - ie, metal, direct air and a cloth bag!
Not sure who you're referring to
I am not sure it would be right to say what his username use to be. I would collect all periods, but to start my collection I would like to do it with something that can be a daily runner. Anyway, I feel that if a Hoover is made in America, then it is a true Hoover, but that is my own opinion. And yes there are collector that detest all plastic, modern machines, lol till they use a dyson.
I am not sure it would be right to say what his username use to be. I would collect all periods, but to start my collection I would like to do it with something that can be a daily runner. Anyway, I feel that if a Hoover is made in America, then it is a true Hoover, but that is my own opinion. And yes there are collector that detest all plastic, modern machines, lol till they use a dyson.
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'I feel that if a Hoover is made in America, then it is
Ah - that may well apply for America, but remember, Hoover also had factories in Canada, England, Wales, Scotland, South Africa and Australia, amongst others, all producing vacuum cleaners, washing machines and small appliances since the early days. These all count as 'proper' Hoovers, too!
Ah - that may well apply for America, but remember, Hoover also had factories in Canada, England, Wales, Scotland, South Africa and Australia, amongst others, all producing vacuum cleaners, washing machines and small appliances since the early days. These all count as 'proper' Hoovers, too!
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I've visited the former Hoover Building in Perivale, West London at least 4 times, and I've been lucky enough to spend a day inside it, too!
See the link below for my photos from inside:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vintagehoover/sets/72157605164594562
See the link below for my photos from inside:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vintagehoover/sets/72157605164594562
Let's say:
a non TTI is a proper HOOVER. Bettter?
a non TTI is a proper HOOVER. Bettter?
I have a bagged Windtunnel. (USA) proper
I've never turned it on. On my list of things to do.
I've never turned it on. On my list of things to do.
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I really like my Hoover s/p WindTunnel. But, I have a thing for self-propelled vacuums. I think it's powerful, and it's one of the few uprights I have with on board tools (the other is a Dyson). I used it tonight to clean around the litter box. I don't like turbo tools normally, but the WindTunnels does a great job on cat hair on the crushed velvet ottoman. I would not have one that wasn't self-propelled though. Just like a Concept or Dial-a-matic, I'd feel like it was missing a feature I had a non power drive model. I also like the longer hose and brush roll shut off on the propelled model. I miss seeing the bag inflate on mine it though. I prefer the older models with straight handles, I don't like loop style handles for some reason. I wish they made a model that was bagged/bagless so the user had an option... I don't like their bagless system, but it would be fun to see what it's getting up sometimes and to compare it to my Dyson. What's weird is that you can find bags everywhere, but belts for the self-propelled models are hard to come by. I wish mine was that pretty blue color that some of you have.
This is probably the least glamorous picture of a W/T here, but this is mine. It's late and I'm tired, so probably not the best time to pose vacuums for a picture. I just rearranged (and washed and waxed) all my machines so the WindTunnel can sit beside his older self-propelled cousins. Even Jasper likes it! He didn't like vacuums when I first got him from the shelter, but he quickly realized there were more of them than there were of him so he'd better get used to them, scary loud monsters that they are.
This is probably the least glamorous picture of a W/T here, but this is mine. It's late and I'm tired, so probably not the best time to pose vacuums for a picture. I just rearranged (and washed and waxed) all my machines so the WindTunnel can sit beside his older self-propelled cousins. Even Jasper likes it! He didn't like vacuums when I first got him from the shelter, but he quickly realized there were more of them than there were of him so he'd better get used to them, scary loud monsters that they are.
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I Love My Windtunnels !
I have 3 windtunnels (1) 100th Anniversary Bagged model.. (2) 100th Anniversary model Self propelled.. Both Candy Apple Blue and Silver... and (3, Gray non-self propelled Bagless model. I don't use it but had to have one just for my collection!!!! I love all my Hoovers... But I am still a Kirby man through and through!!
Dan
I have 3 windtunnels (1) 100th Anniversary Bagged model.. (2) 100th Anniversary model Self propelled.. Both Candy Apple Blue and Silver... and (3, Gray non-self propelled Bagless model. I don't use it but had to have one just for my collection!!!! I love all my Hoovers... But I am still a Kirby man through and through!!
Dan
Well Alex, the vacuum cleaner industry has "brainwashed" us into thinking more amperage means better cleaning. Not so. Amperage isn't a measure of how well a vacuum will clean, or how much suction it will have, it's simply a measure of how much current it's sucking out of the wall. 12 amps is currently the industry standard for vacuum cleaners. A vacuum that draws 12 amps generates alot of heat. Heat is the leading cause of motor failure. Vacuum cleaner manufacturers who have dodged the trend (ala Oreck) use high-speed, high-efficiency, LOW AMPERAGE motors to power their vacuums. The Oreck's high speed roller brush works wonders on most carpeted surfaces. Just my two cents.
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W2
I have the Hoover W2, plus a lot of history going back to the original Windtunnel that I also had. I wish I had kept my original Windtunnel. It was the original model, the maroon one before they added the self propelled feature. But you asked about W2, so I will stay on topic. On the left is the W2 Bagged model. On the right is the Savvy,which descended from the Windtunnel V2, series, not to be confused with the W2 series, which came later.
I have the Hoover W2, plus a lot of history going back to the original Windtunnel that I also had. I wish I had kept my original Windtunnel. It was the original model, the maroon one before they added the self propelled feature. But you asked about W2, so I will stay on topic. On the left is the W2 Bagged model. On the right is the Savvy,which descended from the Windtunnel V2, series, not to be confused with the W2 series, which came later.
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Without going into a dissertation that is longer than a report on global warming, the W2 bagged, is a great machine. Not on par with my Kirby Diamond or Miele S7, but not far off. The bagged model uses disposable bags that are similar to, (though no where near as good as...) the Miele HyClean in how they attach, though they do not seal when removed. The hose is similar to Dyson as to how the main handle is removed and used with tools. The Bagless models were good in thought, but not practical as the "self cleaning" continually rotating filter, clogged with dirt on the first or second use. I am pleased with mine, as well as my Savvy, even though less, as the Savvy's 4 brush design is very prone to motor burn out. I use mine only on low pile and it has lasted so far....
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