"new" hoover D-A-M
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hoovercelebrity
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I think that's a model 1136? From the early 70s, I believe.
I always liked that mode. I have a pretty nice one; I'll have to dig it our and play with it one of these days.
I always liked that mode. I have a pretty nice one; I'll have to dig it our and play with it one of these days.
hoovercelebrity
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Even after 1969, they still made non-power-drive DAMs. They were just considered middle of the line/top of the line just as there were middle of the line/top of the line Convertibles.
thanks.
Thanksfor your help. Im still lovin it! The bag was full when i got it, so i took another vacuum, stuck the hose in the bag, and vacuumed it out. The people who had i before me must have had pets, cause there was a lot of hair in the bag. I have some panasonic bags that might fit it, but do you know what other types of bags would fit?
Thanksfor your help. Im still lovin it! The bag was full when i got it, so i took another vacuum, stuck the hose in the bag, and vacuumed it out. The people who had i before me must have had pets, cause there was a lot of hair in the bag. I have some panasonic bags that might fit it, but do you know what other types of bags would fit?
suckolux
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What a looker!
suckolux
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Sorry, a looker- good looking.
@suckolux- Thanks!
@powertank: I know they take hoover D type bags, becaus i checked when i bought it, ($11.04!) and on the bottom it id, "Uses Genuine Hoover Type D Bgs". Say, i posted a video of it on my blog. Check it out:
http://kirbyvac.blogspot.com
@powertank: I know they take hoover D type bags, becaus i checked when i bought it, ($11.04!) and on the bottom it id, "Uses Genuine Hoover Type D Bgs". Say, i posted a video of it on my blog. Check it out:
http://kirbyvac.blogspot.com
The T-height lever was in use on all non power drive Dial-A-Matics from about 1970 (with the model 1130) until about 1978. When the Concept 1 debuted in 1978, Hoover switched to a sliding height adjuster. My guess being with the new plastic base, the T height adjuster would have put too much strain on the housing. Does anyone know if the U5015 or the U5017 was the last non power drive DAM model?
Well, my DAM is ruined. :*( I dont know if you looked at the ictures closeley enough or not, but it had a big "$14.99" written across it. My dad went to get it off with some "goop off", and it got the sharpie off it. But it also erased the "H" in the hoover logo and the "check" on the check bg indicator is gone, and theres white all over the front. Its ruined!!!!! *bursts into tears*
aeoliandave
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Sounds like irreversible damage if the surface is 'melted'. Sorry to hear this.
Is the white merely smeared white lithograph ink (try a Mr Clean magic Eraser on it) or is the surface of the plastic visibly melted and marred?
This is how we all learned our lessons. Different plastics & recognition of their properties is one of them.
Citrus based gum removers like Goof-Off and Goo-Gone (environmentally and PC friendly as they may be) are highly corrosive to many shiny hardshell plastics used for contemporary vacuum cleaners and are just about the worst fluid on styrene-based plastics because they eat away and dissolve the plastic surface. Depending on the plastic's compositional blend it is not always evident at first swipe. Vinyl-based plastics such as polypropylene are virtually impervious to citrus cleaners but ABS is usually not. Both types of plastic are used on the DAMS such as the back but the bag cover is styrene-based, iirc.
Grease pencil china marker usually comes off cleanly with soap & water.
To remove 'permanent' Magic Marker or Sharpie ALWAYS first try a vigorous scrub with a Mr Clean Magic Eraser. This removes most of the surface ink and depending on how long the marker has been on the plastic, sometimes the marker has reacted and left a faint stain.
If the mark still faintly shows follow up with a fresh Magic Eraser.
Only then do you get out the adhesive remover.
The ONLY gum adhesive remover I will use on a vacuum is Naphtha aka Lighter Fluid such as Ronsonol. It will NOT attack the plastic but may soften the printing so careful application is essential around silk screened logos & such.
All the alleged gum adhesive cleaners on the market have warning labels on the back; it is always best to err on the side of caution and always always always do a test patch on a hidden inside surface when in doubt - which should be EVERY time.
Ruined and defaced the front of my Kenmore Portable AC unit cabinet when a friend decided to help out removing the peel & stick marketing label panel on the front with Goo-Gone; the surface now looks like a burn scar.
Just as Varsol and Turpentine have different properties for cleaning oil paint brushes, so too are Naphtha and Citrus Cleaners entirely different solvents.
Similarly, many people believe the advertising that WD-40 is an all purpose lubricant, rust-inhibitor and price label sticker cleaner. In fact it has exactly the opposite effect if left in place for any length of time.
WWD-40 is permanently banned from all my work stations.
I'm sure others here can post their fool-proof favorites that never fail.
Dave
Is the white merely smeared white lithograph ink (try a Mr Clean magic Eraser on it) or is the surface of the plastic visibly melted and marred?
This is how we all learned our lessons. Different plastics & recognition of their properties is one of them.
Citrus based gum removers like Goof-Off and Goo-Gone (environmentally and PC friendly as they may be) are highly corrosive to many shiny hardshell plastics used for contemporary vacuum cleaners and are just about the worst fluid on styrene-based plastics because they eat away and dissolve the plastic surface. Depending on the plastic's compositional blend it is not always evident at first swipe. Vinyl-based plastics such as polypropylene are virtually impervious to citrus cleaners but ABS is usually not. Both types of plastic are used on the DAMS such as the back but the bag cover is styrene-based, iirc.
Grease pencil china marker usually comes off cleanly with soap & water.
To remove 'permanent' Magic Marker or Sharpie ALWAYS first try a vigorous scrub with a Mr Clean Magic Eraser. This removes most of the surface ink and depending on how long the marker has been on the plastic, sometimes the marker has reacted and left a faint stain.
If the mark still faintly shows follow up with a fresh Magic Eraser.
Only then do you get out the adhesive remover.
The ONLY gum adhesive remover I will use on a vacuum is Naphtha aka Lighter Fluid such as Ronsonol. It will NOT attack the plastic but may soften the printing so careful application is essential around silk screened logos & such.
All the alleged gum adhesive cleaners on the market have warning labels on the back; it is always best to err on the side of caution and always always always do a test patch on a hidden inside surface when in doubt - which should be EVERY time.
Ruined and defaced the front of my Kenmore Portable AC unit cabinet when a friend decided to help out removing the peel & stick marketing label panel on the front with Goo-Gone; the surface now looks like a burn scar.
Just as Varsol and Turpentine have different properties for cleaning oil paint brushes, so too are Naphtha and Citrus Cleaners entirely different solvents.
Similarly, many people believe the advertising that WD-40 is an all purpose lubricant, rust-inhibitor and price label sticker cleaner. In fact it has exactly the opposite effect if left in place for any length of time.
WWD-40 is permanently banned from all my work stations.
I'm sure others here can post their fool-proof favorites that never fail.
Dave
aeoliandave
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"got the sharpie off it. But it also erased the "H" in the hoover logo and the "check" on the check bag indicator is gone"
Whoops, I jumped the gun. Sounds like the plastic didn't melt after all; I was thinking of more recent vintage plastics.
By now you've probably carefully rubbed away all traces of the white ink smear - Q-tips and wood toothpicks are useful when cleaning a textured surface. Next step is to hand-letter the H in a matte white model paint like Testors. Follow with a good all-over paste wax on the bag cover and she's shiny & good as new.
Want to post a before and after picture of the smear for us?
Good luck.
Whoops, I jumped the gun. Sounds like the plastic didn't melt after all; I was thinking of more recent vintage plastics.
By now you've probably carefully rubbed away all traces of the white ink smear - Q-tips and wood toothpicks are useful when cleaning a textured surface. Next step is to hand-letter the H in a matte white model paint like Testors. Follow with a good all-over paste wax on the bag cover and she's shiny & good as new.
Want to post a before and after picture of the smear for us?
Good luck.
kirby16
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suckolux
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Nice job! Great pics! Kind gesture.
vacman117
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I have that same model and I love it! The only issue with mine is that there is some sun damage on the sides =/
Dial A Matics are great vacuums though in my opinion!
Dial A Matics are great vacuums though in my opinion!
