Does this vacuum have decent suction with tools? I heard they dont have the greatest, but ive been really wanting to try out the tools on my model 28.
Another great machine. I have this with the "Moth-a-rizer" where you removerd the rear dust bag and attched a a cup-like device to hold moth balls and fumigate closets, et al. The cleaner itself weighs as much as a new Buick and probably has more metal in it, too! I love the growl!
your videos are awesome. I love those old hoovers and the way the bags fill with air when turned on. Unlike the hoovers from earlier times the later convertible models did not prove to have much suction power when using the attachments. Although in my opinion they still rank #1 in carpet cleaning.. Thanks and keep the videos coming!
The 262 was introduced in the UK in 1939, replacing Model 875. Production was halted later that same year due to WW2.
RARE 1939 examples are identified by a full wrap-around motor-band, which as you can see, mine does not have.
Post-war production resumed in '46, and ended in '49.
The 262 in the video actually dates by serial number to 1947, but for the sake of people searching for specific machines, its tagged in the video as '1946', ie, from post-war run.
Nope, that feature wasn't invented for another decade or so! Lifting the suction-opening from the carpet - removing the load from the Agitator - allowed the motor to speed up a little, though.
The squeaking is the wheels - I always forget to WD40-those before I do my videos. The 725 and a couple of others squeak too!
The brushroll doesn't slow when you pull it back, the sound changes, but I think it's just to do with the direction the cleaner's moving in when the brushes hit the carpet.
Does this vacuum have decent suction with tools? I heard they dont have the greatest, but ive been really wanting to try out the tools on my model 28.
b799 11 months ago
@b799 Hi there, the tool suction is acceptable for a cleaner of that time, but it doesn't compare to the power of today's vacs.
vintagehoover 11 months ago
lucky!
vacguy99 1 year ago
Another great machine. I have this with the "Moth-a-rizer" where you removerd the rear dust bag and attched a a cup-like device to hold moth balls and fumigate closets, et al. The cleaner itself weighs as much as a new Buick and probably has more metal in it, too! I love the growl!
Fiftiesflashback 2 years ago
your videos are awesome. I love those old hoovers and the way the bags fill with air when turned on. Unlike the hoovers from earlier times the later convertible models did not prove to have much suction power when using the attachments. Although in my opinion they still rank #1 in carpet cleaning.. Thanks and keep the videos coming!
vacuzman 2 years ago
This is a 1939 Hoover and NOT and 1946 model.
BJSTV 2 years ago
The 262 was introduced in the UK in 1939, replacing Model 875. Production was halted later that same year due to WW2.
RARE 1939 examples are identified by a full wrap-around motor-band, which as you can see, mine does not have.
Post-war production resumed in '46, and ended in '49.
The 262 in the video actually dates by serial number to 1947, but for the sake of people searching for specific machines, its tagged in the video as '1946', ie, from post-war run.
That ok with you?!
vintagehoover 2 years ago
i realy like this vid! like i said i like to see how they can be adapted to forfil difernt cleaning tasks!
landroverkid1 2 years ago
i ike the vibra groomer brushroll when it hits the carpet.
dchalmers01 3 years ago
doesnt kick into high speed when you put the hose in?
adb140275 4 years ago
Nope, that feature wasn't invented for another decade or so! Lifting the suction-opening from the carpet - removing the load from the Agitator - allowed the motor to speed up a little, though.
vintagehoover 4 years ago
ooookkk
adb140275 4 years ago
could you remove the belt to get the motor to speed up?
adb140275 3 years ago
You could, although I don't think it would make much of a difference.
vintagehoover 3 years ago
i bet it didnt have much suction at the hose
adb140275 3 years ago
It's better than the later Senior/Convertibles.
vintagehoover 3 years ago
oh thats cool
adb140275 3 years ago
need a belt, eh?
adb140275 4 years ago
No, why do you ask?? I fitted a brand new one before I did the video!
vintagehoover 4 years ago
the squealing and the sound of the brushroll slowing down when u pull back, but i guess those are your wheels
adb140275 4 years ago
The squeaking is the wheels - I always forget to WD40-those before I do my videos. The 725 and a couple of others squeak too!
The brushroll doesn't slow when you pull it back, the sound changes, but I think it's just to do with the direction the cleaner's moving in when the brushes hit the carpet.
vintagehoover 4 years ago
ook
adb140275 4 years ago