Strange Love

[penie396]

I found this vac on garbage day a few weeks ago. Maybe its because I saved it or maybe it's because it was free but I feel a strange connection with this one. I haven't been able to find out much about it, age or anything. But I just like it (and I'm basically a kirby guy). I cleaned it and replaced the cord cuz the one that was on it was only about 3 feet long.

Do any of you have a vacuum like this? One that for one reason or another you like more than seems logical?

Do share stories and Pix!

 

[jaker15]

Yup, I do

I've got a Convertible U4387, it's a later plastic Convertible, but man, does it clean! The only issue I've ever had with it was a broken fan, but that was my fault, and it was the easiest repair I've ever done on any machine. 


Looks like yours also uses Hoover Type A top-fill bags. They're still available, as well as HEPA A bags, but I use HEPA Type Y bags in mine, as they're easier to find than the A bags. Haha. They're made of a cloth-like material (much like Kirby Allergen bags) and they give these machines ridiculous airflow. 


 

 

[penie396]

Yeah I have a y type bag in mine now. It does seem to clean well

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I actually have the one from

"The Vault". I was so surprised to come in here today and see that!

 

[kirbyvertibles]

Your Convertible is.....

dated July of 1990, it is one of the last of the Convertibles, the last were discontinued in 1993.

 

[super-sweeper]

Ah, yes, that poor little Convertible RS that went down in history as the last of the domestic convertibles! Never forget! 

 

[penie396]

Does anyone know about the Hoover encore limited edition?