hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Upper canister re-fitted.
Upper canister re-fitted.
Hoover Constellation 822
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hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Finished the rebuild.
Finished the rebuild.
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Fitted plug-top to the new flex.
Fitted plug-top to the new flex.
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Well done this looks great I have one too but alas not hose or metal elbow , mine was very rough and has on been t cutted the motor was so noisy but I soaked the bearings in engine oil and it purrs now with great suction. I have been sticking the later hose in the top hole and the big metal floor brush is actually quite good with a nice upright angle. I just got rid of a blue junior hose and tools that would have done for this machine doh! If you find a spare blue hose set and want to sell even the metal arm that fits in the top please let me know as I will add a spare hose to it to be able to use it .
Cheers Richard
Well done this looks great I have one too but alas not hose or metal elbow , mine was very rough and has on been t cutted the motor was so noisy but I soaked the bearings in engine oil and it purrs now with great suction. I have been sticking the later hose in the top hole and the big metal floor brush is actually quite good with a nice upright angle. I just got rid of a blue junior hose and tools that would have done for this machine doh! If you find a spare blue hose set and want to sell even the metal arm that fits in the top please let me know as I will add a spare hose to it to be able to use it .
Cheers Richard
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Now the hoses to fix and then it’s time to plug in and test, the only thing required is a rubber cup which seals the inlet to the cardboard sleeve of the bag, it’s missing.
Now the hoses to fix and then it’s time to plug in and test, the only thing required is a rubber cup which seals the inlet to the cardboard sleeve of the bag, it’s missing.
hotpoint95622
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Hi Richard
I’m always trawling ebay for parts so I will keep a look out.
This machine has white hose I suppose it should be blue, it is a constellation one, I have to cut about and inch off where there is a split, more on that later.
Lee
Hi Richard
I’m always trawling ebay for parts so I will keep a look out.
This machine has white hose I suppose it should be blue, it is a constellation one, I have to cut about and inch off where there is a split, more on that later.
Lee
simplicity345
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filters
i have some new filer for the The Hoover Constellation Tank Sweepers If Interested Please Email Me @ [email protected] And I Also Have One Hoover Red Hoover Elite 400 On Hood Model Number Is U4471-900 If You And The Only Problem With This Sweeper Is The Handle Does Not Stay Up By It Self Needs To Be Leaned Against Something And The Type Of Carpet Selection Knob Is Missing Any Question You May Post Something Or Email Me @ [email protected]
i have some new filer for the The Hoover Constellation Tank Sweepers If Interested Please Email Me @ [email protected] And I Also Have One Hoover Red Hoover Elite 400 On Hood Model Number Is U4471-900 If You And The Only Problem With This Sweeper Is The Handle Does Not Stay Up By It Self Needs To Be Leaned Against Something And The Type Of Carpet Selection Knob Is Missing Any Question You May Post Something Or Email Me @ [email protected]
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That is simply amazing!!!!
Wish I had those kind of skills! You really took this machine to a whole new life.
Wish I had those kind of skills! You really took this machine to a whole new life.
paulc
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Amazing Lee
Well done on the restoration.
Well done on the restoration.
Hose
Lee
Great restoration! The blue hoses do crop up from time to time, you just need to keep your eyes peeled for one - both of the two I have came mixed up in other lots. The constellation always had a longer hose so look out for tools for a 638 which has the correct length, although no suction control (like its really needed!) on the hose handle. The Junior 1224 also had a blue hose, but this is shorter. I have a spare blue ribbed flex, but I reckon the blue one you have is a better match to the cleaner as it now is. You are lucky though to have the blue carpet nozzle as these were only used on this model, all the others were used on the 638. The problem with these early plastic tools (and the hose to an extent as well) they seem to give out a sort of greasy deposit - i have never seen that on any of the white ones, which is difficult to get off.
Al
Lee
Great restoration! The blue hoses do crop up from time to time, you just need to keep your eyes peeled for one - both of the two I have came mixed up in other lots. The constellation always had a longer hose so look out for tools for a 638 which has the correct length, although no suction control (like its really needed!) on the hose handle. The Junior 1224 also had a blue hose, but this is shorter. I have a spare blue ribbed flex, but I reckon the blue one you have is a better match to the cleaner as it now is. You are lucky though to have the blue carpet nozzle as these were only used on this model, all the others were used on the 638. The problem with these early plastic tools (and the hose to an extent as well) they seem to give out a sort of greasy deposit - i have never seen that on any of the white ones, which is difficult to get off.
Al
hotpoint95622
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Thank for the comments.
If anyone has the rubber seal which fits on the inside of the lid and seals against the cardboard part of the dust bag I would love to give it a new home.
Will try and make one out of a sink plunger, cut it down till it fits.
Anyway plugged it in and it runs beautifully, floats better than the 867.
Just need to fit the ends on the white hose and where in business.
Thank for the comments.
If anyone has the rubber seal which fits on the inside of the lid and seals against the cardboard part of the dust bag I would love to give it a new home.
Will try and make one out of a sink plunger, cut it down till it fits.
Anyway plugged it in and it runs beautifully, floats better than the 867.
Just need to fit the ends on the white hose and where in business.
hotpoint95622
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Wow, that is a real beauty!
Gary
Gary
whirlaway
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Restoration
Wow you did a super job ready for another 60years of service, Bobby
Wow you did a super job ready for another 60years of service, Bobby
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Hose cleaned and re-attached
Hose cleaned and re-attached
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Had a go at some cleaning, works well with a nice quite smooth motor, not one of the most powerful machines, but I imagine to the 1950’s house wife this was a marvel next to the carpet beater or sweeper.
Had a go at some cleaning, works well with a nice quite smooth motor, not one of the most powerful machines, but I imagine to the 1950’s house wife this was a marvel next to the carpet beater or sweeper.
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
Next to the 867A
Next to the 867A
hotpoint95622
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Hoover Constellation Re-build
I now have three generations, next I’m after a yellow and white one or blue and white.
I now have three generations, next I’m after a yellow and white one or blue and white.
westingman123
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Lovely, just lovely.
