Premiere Mini 175

[Scaniabebe]

Hi, guys.

Recently been taking a trip down memory lane and came across the Premiere Mini 175. I am looking at a cheap one to add to me rather small collection. But, I haven't decided yet if I should buy one, this is where you guys come in.

If you own one of these machines, could you post the specs, a little review of it and a few images and if you have video footage, that'd be awesome!

Thanks in advance!

Jason

 

[turbo500]

Hi Jason,


 


Welcome to the forum


 


I don't have much experience with Premier Mini products, but I have heard great things. Ryan (Ry_Ry87) will be able to help you out more. In the meantime, here is Ryan's video of the Premier Mini 175. 


 


Best wishes,


Chris

 

[Scaniabebe]

Thanks for the warm welcome, mate!

Oh, sorry! I beat you to finding the video. Watched it a few months ago when I found his channel!

Still, thanks for the help! Much apprechiated!

I did find this one, though. Seems a good deal! (Click on the link below!)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Premiere-...604?pt=UK_Vacuum_Cleaners&hash=item4604bf160c

 

[turbo500]

That's pretty good. I imagine the durability and strong suction power make these a great all-rounder for daily use. 


 


The Premier Mini is actually still on sale as the Premier Turtle Vac (see link). Still essentially the same vacuum, but a bit more jazzed up. 



http://www.turtlemat.co.uk/Turtle-Vac/

 

[Scaniabebe]

Hmm, seems rather nice. But, bit to violent on the eyes, for me!
Actually, the Premiere Mini and the Turtle Vac are partly related to Numatic Vacuums. Numatic parts will fit these interesting designs. So will the Hepa-Flo bags! Which is a bonus!

 

[turbo500]

Still, great vacuum to have as part of your history. My Primary school had a Goblin Commander hardbag and a 2 Henrys. 


 


Feel free to have a nosey around my YouTube channel if you're interested



http://www.youtube.com/user/sorcerer101567?feature=mhee

 

[Scaniabebe]

Thanks for the link to your YouTube channel, been looking for some new 'Vacuum' realted YouTube Channels.

It was a treat when the Cleaners let us use the vacuum cleaners. Was like getting the day off school because of snow!

 

[turbo500]

If it's Numatic's you're interested in, you should check out James's channel - he's got some great machines



http://www.youtube.com/user/mrxr2?feature=g-user-s

 

[Scaniabebe]

Already beaten you to that. This was one of the first ones I found!

 

[turbo500]

Already beaten you to that

Damn, I'm loosing my touch! I need to up my game

 

[Scaniabebe]

You're been beaten to it by a 21 year old!
Wake up, man! Haha!

 

[turbo500]

Oh, well, I'm 22 so I guess that's acceptable 

 

[ryry_87]

Ah Premiere Mini's. Superb little vacs. First came out in 1976 and have been in production ever since. They're not related to Numatic in anyway but the bags do fit which is handy because genuine Premiere bags aren't cheap. Up until about 2002 they had 35mm tools too. There was also a bigger version called the Maxi 275 but they're like hens teeth now. They get a bit noisy with age and being all-metal some are a bit rusty now so get a good one. They're ultra reliable though and last for years.

Premiere are very helpful though and can supply most parts new for them including new chrome tops which tend to get rusty with age.

Heres a pic of mine

 

[ryry_87]

heres quite an early one with the older 35mm pip fit tools. I'm pretty sure the ones at my school had white hose too to match the floortools

 

[ryry_87]

later ones were a little bit smaller and had a clip above the hose inlet

 

[ryry_87]

1990's instructions

 

[Scaniabebe]

Thanks for the info and images, Ryan!
Oh, by the way, I commented on your Premiere Mini you made a while ago.

 

[ryry_87]

No worries, The one if the video is different one to the one i've got now. I spent an absolutely fortune doing that one up, it was a wreck when I got it. But Premiere supplied all the bits no problem at all. I always thought they looked a bit like this...

 

[Scaniabebe]

Haha! That looks more like the 1970s Hitachi.
Still, those Premieres are nice machines. Maybe you could make a video of the newest one you own. Would love to see the newer ones in action!