Author Topic: Vintage style cord and plugs. (Read 10027 times)

Dysonboy · « **on:** July 27, 2018, 03:46:08 am »

Does anybody know where I can source some vintage style rubber (the very very flexible stuff) cable from for my new Hoover, well its from 1950s so not new lol.
Need to replace cord but would rather keep it vintage style than some newer style stuff from wilko or whereever.

MVacs · « **Reply #1 on:** July 30, 2018, 05:14:08 pm »

I've got some genuine Kirby flexes that I recently obtained for exactly this. They have a kind of fluting on them and are very flexible and rubbery as you describe. See my Instagram post on the subject >>here<<. The ones I got were a lighter grey, so while not original for a 50s Hoover, they are very in keeping with what you are trying to do if you chop the moulded plug off and pop a nice vintage MK plug on there - it works.

These are the ones I have:

But the photo doesn't show you the texture in enough detail, but if you've seen a Kirby you'll know what I mean.

I need £15 each plus £3 P&P if of any use. I could spare 1-3 but no more.

Dysonboy · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2018, 11:13:43 pm »

Quote from: MVacs on July 30, 2018, 05:14:08 pm

I've got some genuine Kirby flexes that I recently obtained for exactly this. They have a kind of fluting on them and are very flexible and rubbery as you describe. See my Instagram post on the subject >>here<<. The ones I got were a lighter grey, so while not original for a 50s Hoover, they are very in keeping with what you are trying to do if you chop the moulded plug off and pop a nice vintage MK plug on there - it works.

These are the ones I have:

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But the photo doesn't show you the texture in enough detail, but if you've seen a Kirby you'll know what I mean.

I need £15 each plus £3 P&P if of any use. I could spare 1-3 but no more.

Ah yes I remeber seeing that post now I see it.

Thanks for the offer, but have kept the cable off my old Kirby that just stripped down to fit to it, Thanks anyways.

achourasweet · « **Reply #3 on:** November 09, 2022, 01:43:11 pm »

Did you manage to find a cord for your old Hoover? They seem to be rare on the market nowadays. I also need one for my old vacuum cleaner I got from my father. I have already looked on eBay and Facebook Marketplace, but I couldn’t find anything appropriate. I already start thinking about using a newer cord.

MVacs · « **Reply #4 on:** November 10, 2022, 12:54:36 pm »

I've still got two of the flexes pictures above in case of interest.

£15 each delivered.

achourasweet · « **Reply #5 on:** November 10, 2022, 02:50:45 pm »

Quote from: achourasweet on November 09, 2022, 01:43:11 pm

Did you manage to find a cord for your old Hoover? They seem to be rare on the market nowadays. I also need one for my old vacuum cleaner I got from my father. I have already looked on eBay and Facebook Marketplace, but I couldn’t find anything appropriate. I already start thinking about using a newer cord.

I need it because the old cord is unsafe to use, and I want to try this old vacuum cleaner in my house. I will look at its condition and decide what to do with it. It might still have a good engine that can be used for other purposes. I can make an air ventilation appliance using this engine and a smart plug. I already have plans for it and only need to try it out first.