Re: filthy beggar

message from MAILER-DAEMON on 12 May 2004

With suitable ingenuity, I'm sure most things can become 'removable'.

What model is it? How does the bag appear to be attached? - Does it
perhaps have a crud covered clamp or clip inside, or is it secured in
some sort of collet arrangement?

I recall with fondness my mothers indestructible, 40 year old Hoover
Junior, and was most peeved when it was upgraded in favour of piece of
plastic, and was sent to the tip rather than being passed down the family.

Toby replied to MAILER-DAEMON on 12 May 2004

"It beats as it sweeps" I seem to remember the slogan went, it sure used to
beat the hell out metal bars at doorways.

N. Thornton replied to MAILER-DAEMON on 12 May 2004

I think 1950s probably. Despite its antiquity it has outusefulled all
the fancy modern things.

Yeah I know, I can see how to, but it wouldnt achieve anything. I just
want to turn the bag inside out and figure out how to get the thick
layer of welded crud off. A stiff brushing hardly touched it.

Weird thing is despite all this crud it still has very good suction. I
think if I get that bag clean the suction will be dangerous.

Regards, NT

Ian Stirling replied to N. Thornton on 14 May 2004

I suspect you'll spend more time on this than simply totally dissasembling
it.

Something of that vintage is probably rather easy to dissasemble.
Unscrew all the screws, and note where they came from.
Now, pull it apart, and find out how the bag is meant to come out
from the other side.
You might want to look at the brushes, to see how they are wearing.

N. Thornton replied to Ian Stirling on 15 May 2004

It is, but I dont see it would gain anything, I already have access to
both sides of the cloth. What I need to work out is how to get the
cloth clean. It has a layer of muck thats very firmly attached. I
wouldnt consider machine washing it as it would clog the filter or
pump. I guess I'm going to have to handwash it and see if it gets at
least some of it off. It should I guess. Should be a fun job.

theyre fine. Its not a carpet beater type thankfully. I recently
opened up the fan section and cleaned it out, all sorts of bits were
stuck in there. Ran noticeably faster afterwards. The thing that
puzzles me about this is that despite having stuff clogged in the fan
and a half blocked bag, it still outperforms any similar newer
machine.

Now, once I've done this one I might turn my attention to the /really/
old one.

Regards, NT

Ian Stirling replied to N. Thornton on 15 May 2004

Oh, right.
Well, if you've got it apart so that there are no electrical parts
involved, then washing it out is an easy solution.
Maybe a job to do outside with the hoepipe in this lovely weather.

N. Thornton replied to Ian Stirling on 15 May 2004

snip

After reading that I'm beginning to wonder if I asked the world's most
stupid question :) I shall get the bucket out and wash it.

Regards, NT

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