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Other Vacuum Cleaners & Site Suggestions => Hoover Vacuum Cleaners => Topic started by: Madrat on February 23, 2016, 05:43:29 pm
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So this is my Constellation, it's in great condition.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/madrat/SDC10098_1.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/madrat/media/SDC10098_1.jpg.html)
Came with original pipes and what's left of cleaning head.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/madrat/SDC10097_2.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/madrat/media/SDC10097_2.jpg.html)
The hose was damaged but easily fixed, went through the machine OK
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/madrat/SDC10100_1.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/madrat/media/SDC10100_1.jpg.html)
Connection end is in good condition.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/madrat/SDC10102_1.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/madrat/media/SDC10102_1.jpg.html)
Lift the lid
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/madrat/SDC10099_1.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/madrat/media/SDC10099_1.jpg.html)
3 screws hold the top plate on, with that removed you have access to the motor, It's only held by a rubber socket at the bottom and a rubber ring on the top.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/madrat/SDC10104_1.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/madrat/media/SDC10104_1.jpg.html)
Hmm hairy motor.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/madrat/SDC10105_1.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/madrat/media/SDC10105_1.jpg.html)
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/madrat/SDC10106_1.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/madrat/media/SDC10106_1.jpg.html)
The hair was stuck in the veins of the fans, after pulling out as much as possible i burned the rest off with matches. The inside bottom of the motor was full of 40+ years of crap, after digging it out and sneezing like a maniac (dust allergy and vac reconditioning really don't go together) I put a drop of oil on top and bottom bearings and set the dc14 to work.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/madrat/SDC10107_1.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/madrat/media/SDC10107_1.jpg.html)
With it put back together I got the filter, I hand washed this as I didn't want to risk it falling apart in the wash.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/madrat/SDC10103_1.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/madrat/media/SDC10103_1.jpg.html)
Fitted
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/madrat/SDC10108_1.jpg) (http://s16.photobucket.com/user/madrat/media/SDC10108_1.jpg.html)
Video of it below.
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sounds perfect! I got one the other day (as you know) and it sounds shit and doesnt float (just how we like em though!)
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Have discovered the filter is fitted wrong and there is a seal missing in the top part where the lid fits into bag ::) Tracking down the correct cleaner head is going to be hard.
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That looks like in really good condition! You scored big time :thumbsup: Loved the video too, floats much better than I expected a constellation to :o Couldnt help but noticing your DC14 in the background lol ;D
I should take a break from Dysons and move into oldie stuff, the oldest vacuum I ever played with was a Dirt Devil handy Zip :duh: Want something like a nice Hoover upright or traditional kirby ;D
I am a bit scared now, a lot of oldie vacuums have supressors which go bang :o
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All vacs have suppressors, even my 1955 junior.
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I thought it was only pre 90's vacuums? I believe they were used to stop inteference with TV's or signals, or something
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Yep thats right, anything with a motor will have a suppressor to stop Rf interference.
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A connie will have a big Hoover Junior/Senior style suppressor. I've known of them to go pop, but not as much as Electrolux ones