suckolux
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Lots of good designs, but my favorite is a toss up between my lux XXX or the Compact C 3 I think.
switches... what's your favorite
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rainbowkid107
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Rainbow e2
I LOVE the switch on my Rainbow e2 2008 Platinum and Blue edition. I also love the start up sound of said vacuum
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-Josh
I LOVE the switch on my Rainbow e2 2008 Platinum and Blue edition. I also love the start up sound of said vacuum
)-Josh
aeoliandave
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Cartoon too good not to post and that Blue Ribbon Best original 'squabble' up above makes this the appropriate thread.
Dave
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hooverbaby
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Good when they work..
I like the handle switches, typical of Hoover convertibles and pre-war Hoover uprights.
They're very handy, especially in tight spots when you want finger-tip control and I like the positive feel that you get in your hand.
However, there is a down side and that is when it comes to repairing them. I recall not long ago taking a similar switch apart on a Hoover 370 Junior. It required patience driving out the small rivets without cracking the bakelite/plastic and balancing the little square plate on the end of the plunger/spring on re-assembly.
The fault was merely corrosion of the curved metal contacts, both stationary and moving, due no doubt to long storage.
I've also had an air-way switch apart, similar to the one illustrated, since I needed to rewire the machine. I was a little careless and some bits flew out so patience was required to ensure correct re-assembly.
Stephen
I like the handle switches, typical of Hoover convertibles and pre-war Hoover uprights.
They're very handy, especially in tight spots when you want finger-tip control and I like the positive feel that you get in your hand.
However, there is a down side and that is when it comes to repairing them. I recall not long ago taking a similar switch apart on a Hoover 370 Junior. It required patience driving out the small rivets without cracking the bakelite/plastic and balancing the little square plate on the end of the plunger/spring on re-assembly.
The fault was merely corrosion of the curved metal contacts, both stationary and moving, due no doubt to long storage.
I've also had an air-way switch apart, similar to the one illustrated, since I needed to rewire the machine. I was a little careless and some bits flew out so patience was required to ensure correct re-assembly.
Stephen
vintagehoover
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Nothing like the solid 'clunk' of an original 541/543 footswitch!
portable
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I like the pointed edge
of the Hoover Model 700 switch. Looks like an arrow (or is it the Hoover 800?)
of the Hoover Model 700 switch. Looks like an arrow (or is it the Hoover 800?)
vintagehoover
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The 2-speed switch was first used on Model 750, but I do have a 725 which has a single-speed arrow-ended switch.
Here's the arrow-ended 2-speed switch on my 800.
Here's the arrow-ended 2-speed switch on my 800.
dustin
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I like any switch that shows whether its on or off- not push switches, I dont like getting the suprise when I plug it in and Its on...
little fingers
I remember my Aunt's old Kirby or Royal upright. I apologize for not knowing; she traded it before I was even potty trained. I was very very small and vacuumed as soon as I could walk--but my fingers couldn't push the metal ball-tipped toggle switch on or off. The spring in that thing was just too stiff. I also used to have to hide for a second until the bag fully inflated. Scary. Still, I had to help push it back and forth. I was definitly born with this affinity.
I remember my Aunt's old Kirby or Royal upright. I apologize for not knowing; she traded it before I was even potty trained. I was very very small and vacuumed as soon as I could walk--but my fingers couldn't push the metal ball-tipped toggle switch on or off. The spring in that thing was just too stiff. I also used to have to hide for a second until the bag fully inflated. Scary. Still, I had to help push it back and forth. I was definitly born with this affinity.
