Pictures of my collection

[jmurray01]

I did think it was the U2814 too, but I couldn't be sure, as it could've been the U2812 and mine may have been removed at some point.

I prefer bags anyway, a lot simpler maintenance.

When it gets half full, take it out, put a new one in, and away you go again. Simples!

 

[jmurray01]

When I say I've never got rid of a cleaner I wish I hadn't, that is a bit of a lie...

Although I hated the HOOVER Dust Manager that died when the cord started to loose connection and it lost all suction, I sometimes think I should have kept it and fixed it up...

Oh well, no point dwelling on things!

 

[kirbymodel2c]

yep..

Yep I agree with you about the bags.

Why I myself don't like the Hoover dustmanagers at least if you want another one you will be able to get one quite quickly.
Well for the next few years anyway....

James)

 

[jmurray01]

Oh no, just because I sometimes wish I'd kept it, it doesn't mean I want another one, haha!

 

[kirbymodel2c]

hehehe

Oh go on get another one. You know you want to...;o) lol

James)

 

[jmurray01]

Oh, I forgot to upload this picture.

All together now!

 

[turbo500]

I believe the extension wand is incorrect for the Philips too. That looks like an early 90's Electrolux tube. The original would've been chrome and the upholstery tool attached to the top of it.

My sister had the Delonghi version of that Philips in her uni house. It was an ok machine, but a little bit flimsy.

 

[jmurray01]

@turbo500 Really ? Hmm...

You know what ? I think you may be right! I do remember seeing an Electrolux at one time or another with a tube like that.

I doubt I'll ever get an original Philips tube for it now though, as I can barely even find a single set of belts for it, that's how rare it is these days.

I'll just have to live with it, but I will be buying a floor tool (not original obviously) soon for it so I can use the hose for more than just crevices.

 

[jmurray01]

As for it being flimsy, I can't say I agree with that... I actually thought when I bought it for the huge sum of £5 that is was quite a sturdy cleaner, and was made well.

Although, my Philips looks to have been a "back up" cleaner that never got used much, so perhaps your sister's Delonghi was more used and it got worn out.

Oh, and on a random note, I received my pack of belts yesterday that I ordered from eBay, and now the Philips works even better than before (I was using it with an old belt off my Turbopower which wasn't gripping the brush roll 100%), and that 800 Watt motor is so quiet and smooth!

For a 18 year old machine she works fantastically.