Todays Picture of the day Apex Upright

[kirby519]

I would like to know how the hose converter worked on that machine and how well it performed above the floor.

Looks like it would be very similar idea to the Hoover slide in converters that didn't make a complete seal to the fan case like on a Kirby or Royal and or any canister vacuum to accomodate the belt pulley.

How is it possible to remove the belt and replace it and not loose performance with converter that has a opening that allows the belt pass thru the converter.

Any one have one of these?

Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[lesinutah]

The

Belt on a fan creates resistance and slows the motor down. If you disconnect the belt there's no resistance and the fan spins faster with no tension from the belt. The suction is greater with no belt. The hose creates a seal around the fan so it creates a seal preventing loss of suction. The fan running at high speed max efficiency. The hose doesn't loose suction providing excellent suction.

 

[hooverhurst]

That Apex was my childhood vacuum! My mother got it as a wedding gift in 1948. I don't remember the suction with the attachments being all that spectacular, but I was just a kid. Must not have been because we got a Constellation 82 in 1955.