The Hoover Junior in the U.S.A.

[kirbyclassiciii]

Performance with Attachments

I would think average performance.

 

[tristar]

Average Performance

Compared to what? Most of the Hoover uprights had pathetic hose suction. I doubt the Lark/Junior would be too much better. While they do have the direct hose connection like a Kirby or Royal, they're not exactly known for being powerful.

It's probably best to let someone in the UK who owns/uses these kinds of machines pass judgement about their hose suction performance.

 

[truckerx]

Great

photos Jack.

 

[vintagehoover]

Thanks, Bernie...I try my best!

 

[junior1975]

Above floor cleaning.

The junior cleaners had a much more air tight connection between the tools and the fan. The connector from the hose extended into the body of the machine, and sealed with the fan chamber, locating around a slightly raised edge to the fan hole.

This meant that the suction via the hose was reasonabley adequate, and in comparison to the senior/convertible machnes, it was outstanding.

Although it was never going to create a small black hole when used, it was an effective tool owing to its much superior sealing of the air path.

I hope this helps.

Happy hoovering guys.

Clark.

 

[samotronic]

Above Floor Cleaning

I (as a U.S. Child) always admired these machines in the mid 60s. It always appeared as a total machine for me, so I am not surprised to hear that the tool suction was at least decent. I am a Convertible nut and am still bitter at Hoover for marketing such a legendary product that had such pathetic tool suction, though they made such a big deal about the tool conversion. This sounds like a thread of its own. But kudos to the junior for having decent floor and above performance.

Chris

 

[ilovehoovers]

Too bad they're quite rare now

 

[KirbyCollector01]

Junior 1340 I’m selling on eBay

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...29466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&toolid=11111