The Complete "Compact" Home Cleaning System

[n0oxy]

revelation

What was the revelation vacuum, was it just one model or a series of models? Interesting that they used an electric hose, then tooka step backward by having an external cord before going back to an electric hose. If I can find a cxl or dxl I will probably grab it, after Aerus bought them, they moved to nonstandard hose ends and nonstandard receptacles and I've heard the motor is not as good. I think Interstate engineering made a mistake by allowing themselves to be bought out.
Mike

 

[suckolux]

Magic Disc is just a carpet sweeper

 

[kirbyvertibles]

The Revelation and Standard models from what I understand were sold through stores and the Compact was door to door. I'm not sure how many models of each there were. I know there were C-2 and C-4 of Revelation and Standard. What ever model of Compact was out at that time the Revelation and Standard were basically the same model . I have a Compact C-4 standard with ABC power nozzle and its model number is C-4SPB. The S is for standard and PB is for power brush.
I've seen Revelations in Blue and green. The standard was a pinkish tan color.
I wish I knew more about these.

 

[electrolux137]

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Speaking of Compacts, I received the following very nice email today:


 



As a child in 1950's on a farm in the Texas Panhandle, I watched an amazing Compact Vacuum demo.

My very tightfisted mother was so impressed that she parted with her money and she continued to use it until her death in 2001.

My sister may still have it but can't name where she put it.

I remembered hearing that the Compact was invented for cleaning airliners. 

A few weeks ago I visited an patient in a rehab facility whose lifetime wandering included living in El Segundo and vacuuming planes nearby. I asked her if she had ever used an egg-shaped, green vacuum and her dementia seemed to melt away.

The next week I downloaded a picture to my phone and asked her if that was it.  She gave me the biggest smile and thanks.

I stumbled onto your website. It reinforces some distant memories and connects me with someone who has very few connections left.

Thanks and God Bless You.

Kenneth Armstrong, Round Rock, TX


 

 

[vacuumlad1650]

That's awesome, Charles Richard. I'm actually speechless...something that is uncommon for me. That's just amazing!

 

[fantomfan57]

Hey Charles....

thanks for sharing, the author lives just north of me here in North Austin. Is there a possibility he and I could meet?