alexhoovers94
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the boost is 575 watt compared to the 450 watt two speed version the suction on the boost in boost mode is marginly better.
I pick up my new Turbopower later
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alexhoovers94
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Turbopower hose suction
It is by no means strong ( should of worded it better) but it is adequte for most tasks you want to use it for, it gets the crumbs off the sofa and gets the dinge from the edges, I have cleaned the stairs with my total system before and it did just fine, not as fast as the turbopower 2 but it is ok.
I would put it on the lines with the Dyson DC01, thats for sure...
It is by no means strong ( should of worded it better) but it is adequte for most tasks you want to use it for, it gets the crumbs off the sofa and gets the dinge from the edges, I have cleaned the stairs with my total system before and it did just fine, not as fast as the turbopower 2 but it is ok.
I would put it on the lines with the Dyson DC01, thats for sure...
dysondestijl
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Well yes it can clean the toast crumbs off the mattress, but if you have pet hair on the armchair then good luck at cleaning that up!! Still, like you say, around the DC01 level of suction
alexhoovers94
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yh, still a cool design all the same.
beko1987
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It seems to be an excuse to have another model out for the sake of a different switch!
dysondestijl
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Mine has the switch from a 2 speed model so I don't have to hold it down
alexhoovers94
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If yours has a 2 speed switch...
Then, when you use the second speed, I don't think it will boost it to the full 575 watt, at least in your video you made of it, it just sounded like a standard two speed. When the boost is in it's boost setting it is quite high in pitch, which yours didn't seam to be.
Then, when you use the second speed, I don't think it will boost it to the full 575 watt, at least in your video you made of it, it just sounded like a standard two speed. When the boost is in it's boost setting it is quite high in pitch, which yours didn't seam to be.
turbomaster1984
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Boost
The boost feature is actually a Placebo enabling Hoover to have made extra models for the line up.
First and second generation TP's had 400w/410w/450w motors and ran on a 2 way switch with resistors to provide the 2 speeds. Around 400w on 2 and around 250w on 1.
Third generation and total systems that have the 575/650w motors ran around 550w/650w on normal and maybe around 350w on the lower setting.
Boost models used the lower setting 250-350w depending on the motor fitted as the normal button on mode requireing the user to flick back up the switch and hold with their finger in boost as desired. The switch is spring loaded and cannot stay on all the time.
There is no higher power level as such giving the 3 levels one expected a boost to have.
I was sorely dissapointed when we got our first one as I expected the 250w, 450w, normal levels and a boost to 575w.
hope this makes sense.
The boost feature is actually a Placebo enabling Hoover to have made extra models for the line up.
First and second generation TP's had 400w/410w/450w motors and ran on a 2 way switch with resistors to provide the 2 speeds. Around 400w on 2 and around 250w on 1.
Third generation and total systems that have the 575/650w motors ran around 550w/650w on normal and maybe around 350w on the lower setting.
Boost models used the lower setting 250-350w depending on the motor fitted as the normal button on mode requireing the user to flick back up the switch and hold with their finger in boost as desired. The switch is spring loaded and cannot stay on all the time.
There is no higher power level as such giving the 3 levels one expected a boost to have.
I was sorely dissapointed when we got our first one as I expected the 250w, 450w, normal levels and a boost to 575w.
hope this makes sense.
alexhoovers94
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"The switch is spring loaded and cannot stay on all the
That was what I was talking about before, the boost setting really would of only been a real benefit on the hose, but as it has to be held down, it is somewhat inpractical, unless the user used some tape to hold it in place while they used the cleaning tools...
That was what I was talking about before, the boost setting really would of only been a real benefit on the hose, but as it has to be held down, it is somewhat inpractical, unless the user used some tape to hold it in place while they used the cleaning tools...
turbomaster1984
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One has to remember that even back then the Turbopower 1 without tools was fast approaching being a BOL cleaner if it wasnt already seeing as other manufacturers had more advanced cleaners appealing to the average housewife.
The turbo was quite a good little money spinner for hoover and having many variations on what was a basic cleaner might of been enough to persuade Mrs Jones from buying the Lux twin turbo or a goblin lazer if she couldnt afford a total system or it was too heavy.
Thinking about it, the Boost actually seems to be an added value product even if Mrs Jones didnt realise she was getting a TP1 that was dumbed down in a way - she may have not realised but it was no better than a basic junior TP or hardbag basic.
I think the boost was actually about £10 more and cost no more to produce than a normal one.
Hoover must have realised this and cashed in on it.
She thought she was getting a powerful cleaner that boosted for tough cleaning yet was light, easy to use and modernish.
Compared to a Lux turbo2 that had one speed, and was really quite basic.
The turbo was quite a good little money spinner for hoover and having many variations on what was a basic cleaner might of been enough to persuade Mrs Jones from buying the Lux twin turbo or a goblin lazer if she couldnt afford a total system or it was too heavy.
Thinking about it, the Boost actually seems to be an added value product even if Mrs Jones didnt realise she was getting a TP1 that was dumbed down in a way - she may have not realised but it was no better than a basic junior TP or hardbag basic.
I think the boost was actually about £10 more and cost no more to produce than a normal one.
Hoover must have realised this and cashed in on it.
She thought she was getting a powerful cleaner that boosted for tough cleaning yet was light, easy to use and modernish.
Compared to a Lux turbo2 that had one speed, and was really quite basic.
dysondestijl
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Well Alex mine doesn't have it's original 575 watt motor, it has he replacement motor from an older red 2 speed model, that's why it sounds different
beko1987
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Right. I've stripped the tp down now and cleaned it up. Waiting for it to dry. However the plastic is very brittle, and it has been glued back together before internally. 2 screw fixings snapped on me too annoyingly.
What is best to stick the plastic back together with? It has to be strong as heck!
Will get some pictures of the progress in a sec
What is best to stick the plastic back together with? It has to be strong as heck!
Will get some pictures of the progress in a sec
alexhoovers94
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Araldite or grip fill
I have found those to be the best. My friend mike has a basic red Total System U2798 and the handle locking piece with the groves out of it where the white plastic thing slides onto it attached to the bottom side of the body on the handle release pedal side (yes that sounds confussing) had snapped off all together. I thought it was totally hopeless. I bunged a load of araldite on it and left it for a day then put it all back together and although there is a lot of leverage on the handle it stands up perfectly straight and is as hard as... Nearly lost it there
is as hard as a nail. I did that about six months ago and is till holding up strong, so if it worked for that it should work on some screw fixing holes.
I have found those to be the best. My friend mike has a basic red Total System U2798 and the handle locking piece with the groves out of it where the white plastic thing slides onto it attached to the bottom side of the body on the handle release pedal side (yes that sounds confussing) had snapped off all together. I thought it was totally hopeless. I bunged a load of araldite on it and left it for a day then put it all back together and although there is a lot of leverage on the handle it stands up perfectly straight and is as hard as... Nearly lost it there
is as hard as a nail. I did that about six months ago and is till holding up strong, so if it worked for that it should work on some screw fixing holes.beko1987
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I know what you mean Alex. That's promising then, if it'll hold that much weight
dysondestijl
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Hey I just realised I have the manual for your new turbopower!
dysondestijl
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Another pic
dysondestijl
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Pic 3
dysondestijl
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Pic 4,sorry for hijacking the thread, just thought you may be interested.
dysondestijl
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The bit about the air freshner you couldn't get in to...
dysondestijl
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Activator maintenance and more tools info...
