Vacumm of the day 10/14/06

[compactc9]

I am curious about the this model. I have never seen the hose before, all that I have seen had the gas pump style handle with the sliding controlls on the front. The canister also looks different from what I am familiar with.

 

[swingette]

Yes, Reggie

the UK faction seems to be more familiar with this model. see the other Picture of the Day thread in the vintage forum. im not sure if this is a US model?

 

[seamusuk]

OOPS!

I thought afterwards it should be here - I was thinking pre 85!

It def isnt a UK model- the powerhead is totally different from ours which were very plain looking and had no headlamp.

Seamus

 

[chestermikeuk]

Hoover ...."Who Better"....!!!

This is the first range of Hoover cylinder vacs with remote control & power head etc, it first came out in the early 80`s, quiet yet powerful....

This is the TOL System 50, model S3328, made in France like the UK Convertables (your DAM`s). 1000w motor power with 170w power head.

Variable controls on the handle, switch for the power head on/off, Manual control gives variable motor speed by slider control, along with a "Max Boost" switch , Fully Auto gives automatic floor sensing suction requirements. Tools all store under the top....complete with paper bag, air filters and the famous "Apple Scented" air freshner disc.







http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/0...TERMIKEUK.jpg&dir=/COLLECTIONS/CHESTERMIKEUK/

 

[swingette]

so why did the UK get that seemingly modern, lightwieght hose and the US got that horrible fat-ass one?

 

[vac-o-matic]

Electronic 1000

I have one of the POD machines, however, it needs a new hose. I haven't checked into yet, I'm sure the original issued hose is long gone, but hopefully there is a replacement available. I also have a black Dimension Electronic which I guess was the comparable model made in the U.S. It works beautifully. I had given the Electronic 1000 to an ex as a parting gift, and got it back last year with the hose taped, and the end broken off. Really a shame, it was a great vac. Since the U.S. has the most overweight population in the world, I'm not surprised that we got the "fat-ass" hose! One of the reasons that I bought it was because of the hose, thought it was really neat at the time.

 

[vac-o-matic]

E-1000 update

Well, it got the best of me, I went down to the basement where I store my ugly or incomplete b*****s, and checked it out. It too was made in France, I had forgotten. The black ring at the wand end of the hose is gone, therefor will not lock onto the wand. I fired it up and still sounds great on all the variable speeds with full suction. I was informed that there is a replacement hose for it, but runs over 100.00 and that's at cost. Don't know that I would do that, though is a shame to have the machine in running condition and not be able to use it. It takes the L bags if I remember correctly and I even have an unopened pack, maybe I should invest in the hose.

 

[seamusuk]

Electric Hoses....

Believe me.....

Theres nothing lightweight about the UK hoses lol- they are obsolete over here but were about £60 odd 15 yrs ago!!!!!!!!


Seamus

 

[seamusuk]

Hoses....

Hey David/all


Believe me those electric hoses are FAR from lightweight lol!- they are obsolete over here now but were horribly expensive :-(- bout £55 odd 10 years ago!!

Seamus

 

[seamusuk]

Doh!!

I thought about the price and timescale after thinking it hadnt posted the 1st time!!

LOL!


Seamus

 

[chestermikeuk]

LOl.....

Hi Seamus

Have you been having a bad vac day!!!...LOL

I have to agree those hoses are sooooo rigid & solid, they only go one way and thats "Straight"...Its a nice vac to use but the hose could do with being a couple of feet longer..IMHO.

I remember that cream hose, was a little more pliable than the later ones but not as sturdy...Do you have any original "Hoover" bags in stock ??

Cheers, Mike

 

[seamusuk]

Mike...

Something like that lol!

Genuine bags are indeed still availiable - H8 apparently!

Seamus

 

[henrydreyfuss]

That really is a beautiful Hoover canister Chester... still looks very modern to me. What's the brushroll like? Got any pics???