Junior Page: New, Improved!

[vintagehoover]

I've just about finished revamping the neglected Junior page on my website: new pictures, new info, patent documents, 3 new videos showing upright and tool use...

Notice also that I have finally worked out how to embed videos on the site, in each appropriate section.

Hope you all like it

http://www.freewebs.com/vintagehoover/junior.htm

 

[arh1953]

I like those, especially the one on the right.

 

[myhooverco]

Jack...

Well done! I am impressed with the completeness and the excellent condition of your machines. I have to say that I really like the first Junior model the best. It seems more stylish!

--Tom

 

[vintagehoover]

I agree...

I prefer the 370, too. Maybe one design Dreyfuss should have left alone? lol

 

[charles~richard]

Very, very lovely. I've always admired the 375 and would love to have one. So, here are two more machines we can add to the list of Dreyfuss hoovers then.

 

[normvac]

Excellant

Awesome presentation, I too like the 370, would like to have one. I can only hope for attachments for my 115 for now.
Norm

 

[vintagehoover]

Completeness

I've been quite lucky in finding all the bits and pieces to go with each cleaner. I haven't yet found a manual for the 370 - there was one on eBay a few months ago, but as expected, it went for a huge price.

However, I have just bought this nice box for the 375:

 

[74simon]

hey Jack,

Thanks for your update, I never knew the 375 and 119 were Dreyfuss designs. I guess the 1334 was as well? Great research as ever

Si

 

[vintagehoover]

The 1334:

I have a feeling it may have been, but I don't seem to have the pdf. of the patent documents in my collection - it might just be that I forgot to save them when I was doing the research.

Glad you like the page!

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hoover - Who Better!!!

HI Jack, excellent, very informative as usual, all slightly different sounds, just listen to those beater bars...I hadnt known about Dreyfuss with these models as well, nice work...

Cheers, Mike

 

[vintagehoover]

The box arrives:

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[vintagehoover]

Side on:

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[vintagehoover]

The back:

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[vintagehoover]

The complete ensemble:

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[buffster]

Beautiful Machines

Congrats on some excellent finds! They appear to be in mint condition. Either that or they photograph very well. It's amazing what is still out there yet to be found. That gives us all hope.

Mike

 

[vintagevacs4me]

Excellent Site & Pictures!

Jack, i just had to add my two pence in and say i truly enjoyed your site! You have some beautiful machines there. By the way, i have to ask. Will machines from England run on our US electric current? I think the answer is no, but I'm not sure. I've always wanted to add some British versions of Hoover and Electrolux to my collection. But what would be the point if i couldn't run them. Again, love the site! Paul {also a big Cory fan}!

 

[seamusuk]

UK vacs in the US

Hey Paul

They will runs but only at half power from a 110V supply so you have 2 options

1. A step up transformer/converter

2. Classic vacs with no electronics should run fine from a 220/240V outlet of the type used for dryers etc- you just need a dryer plug attached to a extension cord with a UK female trailing socket attached.

Seamus

 

[collector2]

LOL - Ok I just have to jump in on this one. If you are going to use a dryer socket attach the dryer cord to a 2 circuit electric panel then use 2 15 amp breakers to the european socket from there. Otherwise there is a very real fire hazzard in the case of a possible short as you are running wire that is only rated for 13 or 15 amps on a 30 amp circuit. The only possible exception is the newer style fused UK plugs and even then it would be safer using the panel as the breakers also give you a power disconnect.

 

[seamusuk]

Good point

If you use a UK plug the maximum fuse rating is 13A- its possible to use a 5A for most classic vacs and somrthing like a Hoover Junior is fine with a 3A

Seamus