Hoover Constellation Reborn!

Automatic Washer - The world's coolest Washing Machines, Dryers and Dishwashers

Help Support :

Voltage/watts

Hey again Scott

Our standard household voltage is 230-240v as opposed to your 110-120v.

Our sockets can take a maximum load of 3200w which at 240v is 13A

3200W @ 120V would be roughly 25A- I believe your outlets can only take 15A????

Seamus
 
12 Amp Connie......

If its made in China, it probably has the tapered fan motor that's typically in the Chinese vacuums. Those motors have some pretty nice suction. I've been impressed at the suction the Chinese canister vacuums have. Working in mechanical design and with Chinese suppliers, I know that the Chinese prefer to have many parts sourced in China, so it IS possible that the new Constellation has that tapered fan motor. These motors will typically run at higher RPMs and whine a bit more, but in the new Connie, the exhaust going into the floor should really quiet it down.

Tech-ey stuff aside, I'm looking forward to getting one of these new Connies soon.

Off topic.....Glad to hear that all the conventioneers made it back safe and sound!

Joe
 
Wow!

I'd love to get me one of those. We currently have a Hoover upright, but it's such a pain. It weighs a ton, and the hose thing is kludgy as all get-out. Since we have three dogs and a cat, we have to vacuum the furniture a lot. This would be perfect.

Although I have to say that I think a stainless steel vacuum would be highly impractical. Kinda cool looking, but impractical. Do you think those pearl finished units could be srayed a fun color?
 
Doh!!!!

Ive just re read these posts and noticed Jeff lurking around as well!!!!

Hey mate :)

Different Colour choices would be fantastic!!!!!!!
 
Also with a more suction motor, that means it will float higher off the ground. Makes sense that blowing the exhaust to the ground, the carpet or floor will absorb the noise. Whatever the case, I'm getting one.
 
New Constellation

Wow, I can't believe that it's now in the US as well!!! What's old is new again; I'll definitely be getting one of those in the near future! With a starting price that for once isn't outrageous (unlike the Z-series), I can't see how this won't be popular with the masses!

They advertise a 12-amp motor for greater suction, but the question is, will the airflow be as good as the vintage Connies and will it be as quiet? I like the idea of more color options (how about orange or lime green?), and I wonder if there will ever be a possibility of a tilted model?

--Austin
 
The New Constellation!

But! Go to the Best Buy web site and it says it's back ordered for 1-2 weeks. Have you boys all gone on-line and bought up all their stock?
As badly as I'd like to have one NOW, I'll wait and maybe there WILL be a SS model here in the states. But it doesn't mean I'll wait forever!
Greg aka Luxflairguy
 
i wonder if the "focus group" mentality of so many companies will keep the Constellation from being released in cool colors. though not my personal favorite, the most obvious choice for color would be turquoise or perhaps a vibrant pink? avocado/pea green would be another good choice, but i dont think Hoover has the b@lls.
 
Power, power, power.

Well, in using my UK Satellite, which draws 2000 Watts, and runs on 220v, it has a MASSIVE amount of power... and floats very nicely as a result. It is quiet--but it's a powerful quiet--almost like the Hoover Telios, if anyone has heard one of those run.

The body of the machine is Stainless Steel... but the skirt on the lower half which makes it float is made of plastic, as is the part that the bag sits on and covers the motor. The guts are similar but quite different. The new motor is much smaller, and there's a shroud around the motor that has a wiring harness/pc board of-sort on it.

Here's a link to some pictures comparing new to old (if you haven't seen them already).

~Fred

PS-- I will do my best tomorrow to find out when we're gonna be getting them! And I'll keep you posted on the pricing as well.

http://homepage.mac.com/fredstachnik/PhotoAlbum1.html
 
Ruh-roh...feeling the bug to have one of these! :-) It's actually really nice they brought it back. One wonders if it be too much to hope for a Convertible redux, in time for the 100th anniversary? ;-)
 
exciting

Maybe the rebirth of the Connie will give Hoover a much needed boost!

Thinking about it some more, the painted version will be less maintenance than the SS model. SS needs lots of TLC to look sharp!
 
Stainless steel and cleaning

Hey Jeff/Fred and all

I didnt notice how dusty mine when I took that pic until I posted it lol!!!

I polished it last night tho :)

Seamus
 
Colors

If Whirlpool can make different colored washers, they can surely make different colored vacuums. Avocado or turquoise please!

That grey/silver is a neutral color and actually will stand out in my house.
 
OOPS lol

An apology is Due to David !!!

Didnt look beyond the "Brett" thing

Greetings from sunny Canterbury !!!!(just up the road from Dover)

Seamus
 

Similar threads

historyman
Hoover Portapower adapter
Replies
6
Views
56
novum
N
volvoguy87
1990s Maytag Dishwasher Help Please
Replies
6
Views
470
combo52
combo52
W
Roper gas range help ;)
Replies
8
Views
163
weed30
W
servis-dream
The Ultimate Nerd Project II
Replies
3
Views
185
servis-dream
servis-dream
M
Older Maytag VMW washer in great condition: A Find
Replies
0
Views
282
maytaglover68
M

Latest posts

Back
Top