Hoover - Pic, Video and History thread

[robm]

Hi everyone

I thought it would be a nice idea to do a thread on particular makes. Any pics, recent or old, information and videos you have on Hoover would be great. I am of course British, but info on Hoover worldwide would be great.

Please see link below of what wikipedia says.

Take care

Rob

Pic attached (not very good) is the 1979 Hoover A3060(I think) 1100rpm.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hoover_Company

 

[robm]

Hoover washing machines just a few years later in 1982. Notice how the door has become flush.

 

[robm]

Going back in time to 1974. Here is a catalogue pic from 1974. This features the Keymatic of the time. Both spin about 700-800rpm.

 

[newwave1]

Thanks for those rob! Hoovers my fav brand! pic attached is an electron 1100 from errrrm 82 i believe. correct me if i'm wrong. i've seen this model working in the flesh many times i just love it.

Darren

 

[newwave1]

Nice drum shot that was introduced to the ecologics and later the new wave models.

 

[newwave1]

Heres a pic of my machine that unfortunately i've now moved on because of a modular fault. the ground breaking Newwave model which was the only washing machine to given the ecolabel! My particular favourite feature was the spin washing. for those who are unsure what this is. about 5 or more times in the wash the machine will go up to distribution speed and then speed up to 400rpm for 5seconds! i love this model!

 

[newwave1]

heres an old electron not sure of the year. these use a helluva lot of water! High water level from start to finish!

 

[robm]

Again Darren thanks for those pics. Here's another from the 83 brochure. I love the old Hoover drums.

 

[newwave1]

wow rob! I was gonna bid on tht brochure on ebay but i was outbid. no doubt by urself i'd love 2 c more of that brochure!

Darren

 

[robm]

Really sorry

Ooops sorry about that! I'll see what I can do over the holiday.

Rob

 

[newwave1]

Ahh tht'd b gr8 rob!

 

[newwave1]

Nice Energy control model. I REEEEALLY want one of these. i love the look of it. 800rpm, variable temp on this one i believe. This is a pic of one i was watching on ebay. it disapeered though and was to far to get! grrr!

 

[newwave1]

one of my personal favs. what would make the new wave that much nicer....throw abit of silver on it! love it!!! I wish they'd not been bought out or at least let them have a few more years before it happened. i was dyin to know what the evolution of the newwave would be.

 

[newwave1]

or british racing green?

 

[newwave1]

a nice electron 800. i love the look of these models.

 

[newwave1]

the classica! i had this model, 1000rpm i almond. beautiful machine i loved it

 

[newwave1]

an advertisement for house of fraser i found while browsing the net.

 

[robm]

That last one must have been from the early 70s. What a great find.

BTW I have sent you a message to your hotmail with some pics.

Here is a clip posted by a someone who I think used to be on this site. I love seeing these old machines.

Rob

 

[newwave1]

i was real happy when i found that pic. that laydees rather attractive too lol. v posh. I'm dyin to find me another New wave. if anyone can help me that would be great. i'm strugglin atm ebays really slow. i dont want a new hotpoint i want an old hoover lol.

incase anyone hadnt seen heres a link to a couple of videos i made of my hoover. i deleted about 11 videos to make way for some new ones im goin to make in the new year of all my machines.

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=aitcho86

 

[foraloysius]

Going back in time even more...

 

[newwave1]

Wot a beautiful keymatic. I would LOVE to see one of these goin. Tho i fear that will always be an unfulfilled wish. They're an intreguing model for sure.

 

[foraloysius]

I'm actually looking for a good home for this machine. I'm not in a hurry, but I don't have the skills and the patience to restore it. I mailed Sean and Keith because they have a wanted ad on their website. If you want to you can be #2 on the list in case they don't want it. Biggest problem is you would have to pick it up in the northern part of the Netherlands. Shipping would be too much of a hassle I think. Another problem is that there are some parts missing. The timer is working ok though and so is the motor. I've let it perform a spincycle a few times.

 

[newwave1]

lol i dont think i cud facilitate that unfortunately. Whats the spin cycle like!?! is it particularly loud?

 

[foraloysius]

The spin is something like 740rpm I think. And no, it's not noisy. It's spins very smoothly, at least when it's empty.

 

[lavamat_jon]

Ah yes, Hoover machines. The one's I grew up with! Will have to dig out some photos this holiday season, there are a few pics of me as a nipper with both my nana's and our own Hoovers!

Jon

 

[carlstock]

HOOVER. WHO BETTER?! ;-)

Very nice pictures, everyone!

I love that old Hoover phrase: “Hoover. Who better?” Now what is it? No idea – very forgettable whatever it is. :-(

Anyway, everyone had/having a nice Christmas! Hope so.

Carl

 

[robm]

Thanks for your comments everyone

Hope you've all had a great xmas (thanks for your comment Carl)

Here is another pic from the 83 brochure

 

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