maytagman1982
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I have two vacuums that look alime
Vintage Eureka vacuum and Clarke commercial vacuum
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human
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I'm assuming the one on the left is the Clarke (looks to be a re-branded Sanitaire) and the one on the right is the Eureka. The red bag appears to be identical to the ones found on commercial Sanitaires. Replacements of these are readily available both as dump bags and as F&G or S type filter bag conversion kits. The lack of a metal bag topper on the green one would indicate it's likely got an F&G setup. They're nice machines and damn near indestructible.
Clarke ReliaVacs (Eureka D-A-Ns) sold at Office Depot
Interestingly, I discovered that at least since 1971, Clarke has rebadged Eureka uprights.
Photos:
1. 1971 Clarke ad—Model 300 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/364506475620)
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Sold at Office Depot—(The first model listed is the manufacturer's (Nilfisk-Advance, Inc.) ID, and the second is the brand's (Clarke). https://www.officedepot.com/a/search/?q=clarke vacuum cleaner
2. Models 3002-A, 12—7-7-amps, 4-gallon capacity, 50-foot cord, 12-inch nozzle width—$383.00
3. Models 3003-A, 12DC—7-amps, 4-gallon capacity, 50-foot cord, 12-inch nozzle width, dust cup—$337.49
4. Model 3004-A, 12HP—7-amps, 4-gallon capacity, 50-foot cord, 12-inch nozzle width, pre-motor filter, headlight—$466.09
5. Models 3005-A, 16HP—7-amps, 4-gallon capacity, 50-foot cord, 16" nozzle width, pre-motor filter, headlight—$650.00
Interestingly, I discovered that at least since 1971, Clarke has rebadged Eureka uprights.
Photos:
1. 1971 Clarke ad—Model 300 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/364506475620)
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Sold at Office Depot—(The first model listed is the manufacturer's (Nilfisk-Advance, Inc.) ID, and the second is the brand's (Clarke). https://www.officedepot.com/a/search/?q=clarke vacuum cleaner
2. Models 3002-A, 12—7-7-amps, 4-gallon capacity, 50-foot cord, 12-inch nozzle width—$383.00
3. Models 3003-A, 12DC—7-amps, 4-gallon capacity, 50-foot cord, 12-inch nozzle width, dust cup—$337.49
4. Model 3004-A, 12HP—7-amps, 4-gallon capacity, 50-foot cord, 12-inch nozzle width, pre-motor filter, headlight—$466.09
5. Models 3005-A, 16HP—7-amps, 4-gallon capacity, 50-foot cord, 16" nozzle width, pre-motor filter, headlight—$650.00
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Bissell Commercials (Sanitaire-D-A-Ns) sold at Office Depot
1. Model BG99—5-amps, 6-way height dial, 10-quart capacity, 50-foot cord, 13½-inch nozzle width—$182.49
2. Model BG101 "ProShake"—870-watts, 6-way height dial, 10-quart capacity, 50-foot cord, 13½-inch nozzle width—$246.99
3. Model BG101H "ProShake"—870-watts, 6-way height dial, 8-quart capacity, 50-foot cord, 13-inch nozzle width—$294.49
4. Model BG101DC "ProCup"—870-watts, 6-way height dial, 6-quart capacity, 50-foot cord, 12-inch nozzle width—$310.99
5. Model BG102H "ProBag"—870-watts, 6-way height dial, 8-quart capacity, 50-foot cord, 16-inch nozzle width—$377.99
6. Model BG102DC "ProCup"—870-watts, 6-way height dial, 6-quart capacity, 50-foot cord, 16-inch nozzle width—$369.49
1. Model BG99—5-amps, 6-way height dial, 10-quart capacity, 50-foot cord, 13½-inch nozzle width—$182.49
2. Model BG101 "ProShake"—870-watts, 6-way height dial, 10-quart capacity, 50-foot cord, 13½-inch nozzle width—$246.99
3. Model BG101H "ProShake"—870-watts, 6-way height dial, 8-quart capacity, 50-foot cord, 13-inch nozzle width—$294.49
4. Model BG101DC "ProCup"—870-watts, 6-way height dial, 6-quart capacity, 50-foot cord, 12-inch nozzle width—$310.99
5. Model BG102H "ProBag"—870-watts, 6-way height dial, 8-quart capacity, 50-foot cord, 16-inch nozzle width—$377.99
6. Model BG102DC "ProCup"—870-watts, 6-way height dial, 6-quart capacity, 50-foot cord, 16-inch nozzle width—$369.49
repairman
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Those Bissell uprights are NOT made by Sanitaire or Eureka. They're made by company out of New York called Perfect. They make the Electrolux clone canisters and the P105 commercial canister which is basically a mighty mite on steroids.
Notice how they have swivel cord hooks and the height knobs are beefier. The magnet is also integrated into the bumper instead of being a separate piece that has to be screwed on.
Kind of ironic considering Bissell owns Sanitaire, but Perfect also made those uprights for Oreck during a short period of time along with other manufacturers.
Notice how they have swivel cord hooks and the height knobs are beefier. The magnet is also integrated into the bumper instead of being a separate piece that has to be screwed on.
Kind of ironic considering Bissell owns Sanitaire, but Perfect also made those uprights for Oreck during a short period of time along with other manufacturers.
kirbylux77
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Repairman
Mike, correct, the Bissell uprights pictured are made by Perfect and are Sanitaire clones. However, they are JUNK! Poorly built motors in them with short lifespans before dying and having to be scrapped. I remember back when these uprights were first introduced, Sanitaire had a advertisement in the VDTA magazine that claimed 400 or 500 hours motor life for the Perfect upright, vs over 2,000 hours motor life for the Sanitaire.
In fact, the quality of those uprights is so bad, I suspect it may be the reason Bissell bought Sanitaire from Electrolux AB in the first place. And I wouldn't be shocked if they were discontinued and replaced entirely....after all, if Bissell owns Sanitaire, there's nothing stopping them from simply rebranding a Sanitaire as a Bissell model.
Mike, correct, the Bissell uprights pictured are made by Perfect and are Sanitaire clones. However, they are JUNK! Poorly built motors in them with short lifespans before dying and having to be scrapped. I remember back when these uprights were first introduced, Sanitaire had a advertisement in the VDTA magazine that claimed 400 or 500 hours motor life for the Perfect upright, vs over 2,000 hours motor life for the Sanitaire.
In fact, the quality of those uprights is so bad, I suspect it may be the reason Bissell bought Sanitaire from Electrolux AB in the first place. And I wouldn't be shocked if they were discontinued and replaced entirely....after all, if Bissell owns Sanitaire, there's nothing stopping them from simply rebranding a Sanitaire as a Bissell model.
panasonicvac
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Actually I've had opposite experiences with Perfect versus Sanitaire, at least ever since Sanitaire switched from using metal motors to plastic. I've seen more Sanitaires with bad motors than with Perfect when I was working at a vacuum shop, that's one of the reasons why we no longer carry Sanitaire. I agree with Mike that the cord hooks and height adjuster knobs are better. Perfect still uses metal motors on their uprights that gives you the old Sanitaire sound which I also like better not to mention they're serviceable unlike the plastic motors Sanitaire uses. I have their canister copy of the Mighty Mite and it's almost in every way better than the Mighty Mite. I say almost because my only criticism with it is the hose doesn't lock itself into place unlike the Mighty Mite.
