What do you like/love when vacuuming?
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vacuumlover
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Indeed.
sptyks
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Which motors are you referring to Tayyab?
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Hi
Newbie "member" here, although I have been reading the posts for a couple of years !
I was very interested to read "VacuumLovers" question about what we like about hoovering..and even MORE interested to see the replies, as a lot of them are the same as my likes too.
Ever since seeing my mum start hoovering all around me with her "Hoover Junior" and its firm, and warm inflated dustbag about 45 years ago (!!) I have loved the sound of the beater bar vibrating the carpet. I have also strong memories of that "rubbery/musty" smell that those older softbag uprights gave off. And again,like others have posted on here, I love the sound of grit chinking into the bag too. The BIG thing that I find interesting and appealing on any softbag upright is the inflated dustbag ! The larger the bag the more cool I find it. I have a small collection of unrefurbished uk softbags which rotate from time to time as they break down and I replace them lol.
All my life I have wondered WHY I love to see women hoovering and what happened in my childhood that sparked this interest ? But I cant honestly say I know why, apart from the fact that someone once suggested that seeing mum hoovering was kind of a "reassuring" thing to me, but as I got older it developed into more than that.
Whatever the reason, vacs have been a BIG part of my life since childhood and have given me lots of pleasure.
As a final note to "vacuumlover" and other ladies, I would love to know have THEY wondered why they like to see things like inflated dustbags, and also the vibrating noise of the beater bar on uprights ?
Regards to all on here and "xx" to "vacuumlover" !
Newbie "member" here, although I have been reading the posts for a couple of years !
I was very interested to read "VacuumLovers" question about what we like about hoovering..and even MORE interested to see the replies, as a lot of them are the same as my likes too.
Ever since seeing my mum start hoovering all around me with her "Hoover Junior" and its firm, and warm inflated dustbag about 45 years ago (!!) I have loved the sound of the beater bar vibrating the carpet. I have also strong memories of that "rubbery/musty" smell that those older softbag uprights gave off. And again,like others have posted on here, I love the sound of grit chinking into the bag too. The BIG thing that I find interesting and appealing on any softbag upright is the inflated dustbag ! The larger the bag the more cool I find it. I have a small collection of unrefurbished uk softbags which rotate from time to time as they break down and I replace them lol.
All my life I have wondered WHY I love to see women hoovering and what happened in my childhood that sparked this interest ? But I cant honestly say I know why, apart from the fact that someone once suggested that seeing mum hoovering was kind of a "reassuring" thing to me, but as I got older it developed into more than that.
Whatever the reason, vacs have been a BIG part of my life since childhood and have given me lots of pleasure.
As a final note to "vacuumlover" and other ladies, I would love to know have THEY wondered why they like to see things like inflated dustbags, and also the vibrating noise of the beater bar on uprights ?
Regards to all on here and "xx" to "vacuumlover" !
turbo500
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Didn't you used to be "shineymac" on here?
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"xx" to "vacuumlover" !
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You're barking up the wrong tree there, Emma's about as interested in boys as you are.
Didn't you used to be "shineymac" on here?
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"xx" to "vacuumlover" !
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You're barking up the wrong tree there, Emma's about as interested in boys as you are.
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beko1987
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Dude, stop being freaky! You'll scare the only female collecter there probably is in the UK, your chat up lines must be shite...
Back on topic, for me it's trackmarks! Dunno why, but nice trackmarks.
Also, its getting a £1 nice old vac, using it when it doesnt work very well as it's not seen a belt in 20 years and a bag thats older than my driving license etc, then refurbishing it to as new as it could ever possibly be short of coming out the box, then using it again and feeling the difference! Can't beat that.
Back on topic, for me it's trackmarks! Dunno why, but nice trackmarks.
Also, its getting a £1 nice old vac, using it when it doesnt work very well as it's not seen a belt in 20 years and a bag thats older than my driving license etc, then refurbishing it to as new as it could ever possibly be short of coming out the box, then using it again and feeling the difference! Can't beat that.
vacuumlover
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lol
spiraclean
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Look at her, such a tease.
beko1987
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Phwoar, look at the ankles on that! Bet she doesnt shake her own bag out...
madaboutsebo
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Any particular vacuums with separate brush bar motors parwaz786?
I've never had any issues with the vacuums I've owned that have separate brush bar motor.
I've never had any issues with the vacuums I've owned that have separate brush bar motor.
sebo_fan
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One can always tell the difference between a repairer and a collector...
beko1987
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Dc24 brushrolls are a pain! Is a straight 50/50 between the pcb and motor too, and you pray the pcb has 330v coming out of it as thats the cheaper option!
Sebo_fan
Your wrong, yes I repair & restore equipment both for myself and others. I also collect different Vintage Electrical / Electronic equipment, but that's for the pleasure of restoring them to working order & as near original condition as possible, not to sit on a forum & wax lyrical about how they sound or pick up etc.
To me Vacuuming is a chore that has to be done, like taking out the trash.
So as my original answer, my favourite part is when it's over. Then I can sit down with a cuppa or get on with something more important.
Your wrong, yes I repair & restore equipment both for myself and others. I also collect different Vintage Electrical / Electronic equipment, but that's for the pleasure of restoring them to working order & as near original condition as possible, not to sit on a forum & wax lyrical about how they sound or pick up etc.
To me Vacuuming is a chore that has to be done, like taking out the trash.
So as my original answer, my favourite part is when it's over. Then I can sit down with a cuppa or get on with something more important.
turbo500
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I will never understand why anyone who collects/restores/is enthusiastic about vacuums doesn't like using them. That's like being a fan of classic cars but then not driving them.
Hey Turbo500
I hate vacuuming period, the noise goes through me. Years ago when I was a kid, I could sit & listen to the cleaner or washing machine ( twin tub in those days) & happily drift off to sleep but not anymore. I repair old power tools for people as well & get a real buzz from bringing them back to life, but do I get excited about using a rock breaker that I've restored to life & listening to the noise it makes or the way it chisels stone ? Not a chance.
I hate vacuuming period, the noise goes through me. Years ago when I was a kid, I could sit & listen to the cleaner or washing machine ( twin tub in those days) & happily drift off to sleep but not anymore. I repair old power tools for people as well & get a real buzz from bringing them back to life, but do I get excited about using a rock breaker that I've restored to life & listening to the noise it makes or the way it chisels stone ? Not a chance.
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I love using my compact c9 hearing the grrrrrrr sound of the brush roll grooming the carpet, the sound of dirt passing thorough the hose.The sound of the motor that distinc hum and air flow noise, (for some odd reason they have a powerful sound just me tho ).
Opening the bag chamber seeing all the dirt and dust in the bag as one big clump .The wind down of the motor i listen for noise aka bearing noise .The grooming lines on the carpet ,feeling the vibration in the hose and wands as im cleaning the carpet thats when i know my brush roll is going full speed . The sound of air moving throught the attachments that shhhhhh sound and occasional ping ping shhh sound of dirt beaign pick up in the hose or wands .The fact my floor tool is suck to the floor and i have to work to push it around i love strong air flow and suction .Manual height adjustment i prefer to judge the height my self.Big bags i can clean longer .Long hose and cords so nice .Older machine they last longer .
I love using my compact c9 hearing the grrrrrrr sound of the brush roll grooming the carpet, the sound of dirt passing thorough the hose.The sound of the motor that distinc hum and air flow noise, (for some odd reason they have a powerful sound just me tho ).
Opening the bag chamber seeing all the dirt and dust in the bag as one big clump .The wind down of the motor i listen for noise aka bearing noise .The grooming lines on the carpet ,feeling the vibration in the hose and wands as im cleaning the carpet thats when i know my brush roll is going full speed . The sound of air moving throught the attachments that shhhhhh sound and occasional ping ping shhh sound of dirt beaign pick up in the hose or wands .The fact my floor tool is suck to the floor and i have to work to push it around i love strong air flow and suction .Manual height adjustment i prefer to judge the height my self.Big bags i can clean longer .Long hose and cords so nice .Older machine they last longer .
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I love using my Compact Electra C9 my grand ma use to have one i can go back to my childhood days of cleaning ahh those where the days i love to vacuum my house whit it i finally made it i finally got my childhood vacuum back not the same one but same model whit all the bells and whistle .
I love using my Compact Electra C9 my grand ma use to have one i can go back to my childhood days of cleaning ahh those where the days i love to vacuum my house whit it i finally made it i finally got my childhood vacuum back not the same one but same model whit all the bells and whistle .
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I'm a member of many forums for collectors & restorers of different items, yes we will spend time discussing a technical part of a machine or the best way to repair damage or locate a fault or maybe re-finish say a Vintage radio. But never before have I come across a group of supposed adults, that will write reams on how they love the sound of dirt being sucked up a vacuum cleaner hose or what a brush roll bearing sounds like when a machine winds down. I was told that this was a forum for serious collectors / restorers of vacuum cleaners, obviously not.
I'm a member of many forums for collectors & restorers of different items, yes we will spend time discussing a technical part of a machine or the best way to repair damage or locate a fault or maybe re-finish say a Vintage radio. But never before have I come across a group of supposed adults, that will write reams on how they love the sound of dirt being sucked up a vacuum cleaner hose or what a brush roll bearing sounds like when a machine winds down. I was told that this was a forum for serious collectors / restorers of vacuum cleaners, obviously not.
vacuumlover
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@Tech-12
Alright,calm your tits!
If what you see on here isn't "to your liking" then leave. Nobody forced you to partake in this thread,now did they? I only started this thread because I wanted to see what every other collector likes.
So now that makes us from what you're saying "immature." Please, explain further.
Alright,calm your tits!
If what you see on here isn't "to your liking" then leave. Nobody forced you to partake in this thread,now did they? I only started this thread because I wanted to see what every other collector likes.
So now that makes us from what you're saying "immature." Please, explain further.
turbo500
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I was told that this was a forum for serious collectors / restorers of vacuum cleaners, obviously not.
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It is. But as I'm sure you'll find elsewhere, many collectors / restorers also like to USE their finished projects, not have them sat gathering dust (or not, as it were) not doing anything.
Using your example, what the heck is the point of restoring a vintage radio for it then not to be used? Also bear in mind that the example you've given has no moving parts and in use is not particularly "interactive", for lack of a better word.
What's the point of collecting something, fixing it up and restoring it if you're not going to use it? That's the fine line between collecting and hoarding.
People discuss ALL aspects of vacuum cleaners on this site - from repair and restoration of vintage machines to the use and performance of modern machines, to the history of a brand and how cleaners have evolved over time. It's inclusive of everyone's interests and if you don't find a particular thread or topic interesting, the simple solution is to not comment on that thread, but input on other area's of collecting that do interest you. There has to be an element of diversity and inclusion, right?
Incidentally, I've been a part of the vacuum collecting/enthusiast scene for 10 years now and never found anyone who doesn't actually enjoy using their restored cleaners.
There's 2000 members on this forum, so clearly we're doing something right.
I was told that this was a forum for serious collectors / restorers of vacuum cleaners, obviously not.
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It is. But as I'm sure you'll find elsewhere, many collectors / restorers also like to USE their finished projects, not have them sat gathering dust (or not, as it were) not doing anything.
Using your example, what the heck is the point of restoring a vintage radio for it then not to be used? Also bear in mind that the example you've given has no moving parts and in use is not particularly "interactive", for lack of a better word.
What's the point of collecting something, fixing it up and restoring it if you're not going to use it? That's the fine line between collecting and hoarding.
People discuss ALL aspects of vacuum cleaners on this site - from repair and restoration of vintage machines to the use and performance of modern machines, to the history of a brand and how cleaners have evolved over time. It's inclusive of everyone's interests and if you don't find a particular thread or topic interesting, the simple solution is to not comment on that thread, but input on other area's of collecting that do interest you. There has to be an element of diversity and inclusion, right?
Incidentally, I've been a part of the vacuum collecting/enthusiast scene for 10 years now and never found anyone who doesn't actually enjoy using their restored cleaners.
There's 2000 members on this forum, so clearly we're doing something right.
turbo500
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Alright,calm your tits!
Could you not have put that a bit more politely? Not very welcoming to a a new member, is it?
Could you not have put that a bit more politely? Not very welcoming to a a new member, is it?
beko1987
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brush roll bearing sounds like when a machine winds down
Nowt wrong with that, shows a well restored/cared for machine when you get a smooth wind down.
I dont always use machines after I've refurbished them. Yes it's stupid, but after all that hard work that we all put in, why not?
It's why I dont get many NIB machines, as I would feel bad for using them/damaging them after so many years of pristine-ness. An already battle scarred machine thats been refurbed, not so bad!
Normally though, the first thing to go is the supressor so I feel safe using it!
Nowt wrong with that, shows a well restored/cared for machine when you get a smooth wind down.
I dont always use machines after I've refurbished them. Yes it's stupid, but after all that hard work that we all put in, why not?
It's why I dont get many NIB machines, as I would feel bad for using them/damaging them after so many years of pristine-ness. An already battle scarred machine thats been refurbed, not so bad!
Normally though, the first thing to go is the supressor so I feel safe using it!
