Some old vacuums outperform the new ones
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dysonman1
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I've been telling people that for years. A 1926 Hoover model 700 will clean a carpet just as well or better than the new Wal-Mart junk. Give me a 1952 GE Swivel Top or a 1958 Air-Way Sanitizor any day! Better yet, how about a 1965 Compact? Now THAT'S a vacuum cleaner to have (and I do).
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Hmmm... I thought old vacuum cleaners were filthy germ breeders and dust belchers!
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Hmmm... I thought old vacuum cleaners were filthy germ breeders and dust belchers!
I wouldn't trade one of my vintage cleaners for all the modern cleaners made today. I truly love vintage better. Vacuum cleaners, appliances, telephones, and all other sorts of stuff.
I just wish there was more vintage on YouTube
I'd love to see some of these older machines in action, especially the ones that most of us only see in print.
I'd love to see some of these older machines in action, especially the ones that most of us only see in print.
compactc9guy
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Compact for life !
no one can make me trade my beloved beast of a blue bomber Compact C9 !Nothing out cleans her excellent air flow suction good power head simple to use i always preferred vintage vacuum i also love my lux machine no never owning a plastic jap made machine american made USA or Canada vintage for me ty
no one can make me trade my beloved beast of a blue bomber Compact C9 !Nothing out cleans her excellent air flow suction good power head simple to use i always preferred vintage vacuum i also love my lux machine no never owning a plastic jap made machine american made USA or Canada vintage for me ty
dysonman1
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what did they say in the movie “to Wong foo, thanks for everything“?. Style and Substance. Or something like that.
toddk13
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Guess where I was last week?
See picture. Stunning vacuums.
See picture. Stunning vacuums.
completenutt
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OMG Tom, That Singer is soooo gorgeous!
kirbyvertibles
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That's is Mr. Taylor's Ira Lee!!!!!!
toddk13
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Correct
Duane was very cordial when I introduced myself as a collector. He had some great stories, and showed me his interesting collection. He shared pictures from the VCCC convention in Wisconsin. I hope that he logs into Vacuumland in the near future.
Duane was very cordial when I introduced myself as a collector. He had some great stories, and showed me his interesting collection. He shared pictures from the VCCC convention in Wisconsin. I hope that he logs into Vacuumland in the near future.
In the post with the pic of the Rainbow D, what are the 2 brown tools in front that look like floor tools?
Gary
Gary
kirbylux77
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Todd & Phillip, the upright in the middle with the 1st place ribbon....that is very unique vacuum! What is the real name of that vacuum, & it's history? I don't think I have ever seen a thread done here on Vacuumland about it before.
Rob
Todd & Phillip, the upright in the middle with the 1st place ribbon....that is very unique vacuum! What is the real name of that vacuum, & it's history? I don't think I have ever seen a thread done here on Vacuumland about it before.
Rob
huskyvacs
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I do think that with the more filtration that has been added to vacuums as "innovation", and then subsequently needing more and more high power motors to move air through those filters, the performance dropped off.
Antigue vacuums were basically like a leaf blower with a sock on it and that was it. They were made before OSHA laws were standardized so they had big motors and a direct funneled path to the bag, so that's why they were so powerful, but they did give off a dust cloud from around the bag.
I have a Hoover 700 and I do believe that it beat and pummeled the (30 year old) glue under my glue-down carpet loose, because when I walk on it it seems...crunchier than it used to be before.
Toddk13, is that Arco-Wand vacuum gasoline powered?
Antigue vacuums were basically like a leaf blower with a sock on it and that was it. They were made before OSHA laws were standardized so they had big motors and a direct funneled path to the bag, so that's why they were so powerful, but they did give off a dust cloud from around the bag.
I have a Hoover 700 and I do believe that it beat and pummeled the (30 year old) glue under my glue-down carpet loose, because when I walk on it it seems...crunchier than it used to be before.
Toddk13, is that Arco-Wand vacuum gasoline powered?
Just think:
How many Hoovers (and others) from the 1920 s, etc are STILL working? As we know, with proper service, a Convertible will run practically until the end of time.
Sometimes, the more bells and whistles do NOT guarantee a stellar cleaning job.
How many Hoovers (and others) from the 1920 s, etc are STILL working? As we know, with proper service, a Convertible will run practically until the end of time.
Sometimes, the more bells and whistles do NOT guarantee a stellar cleaning job.
