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Watermatic info

Fred,

I have emailed Tom, Clay, Jeff P., Roger LeQuea, R. J., Countessa De Chatham and Dawn Davenport in the hopes we can pin this down for Pete.

I think I will hear from them by tomorrow and have the information.

Now about that apron.........IF any apron pictures appear here that I find unsavory, a certain picture, of a certain St. Charles resident, wearing a certain pair of glasses will show upon instantly. Still want to see a certain person in an apron?
 
Hoover 913

This is the fabulous commercial Hoover 913 made post 1960 and demonstrated by Mark Thomas, VCCC member from Wilmington, NC.

(And yes, this digital picture makes him look like.........a deranged vacuum collector.) He is harmless and a wonderful member and friend!
 
Loved tlee618's link to the giant vacuum cleaner-the giant working model of a dyson.Spencer Turbine used to build pipe organ blowers.they are in various organs. The Wannemaker Organ,and the Morman Tabernacle Organ Salt Lake City,Utah have Spencer blowers.Now they make industrial central vacuum cleaner systems,and blowewrs to handle various gases other than air.One building I worked in had a Spencer Central vac system.It was no longer used.No one knew where the blower room was. Wanted to see it.Did use a portable spencer vacuum cleaner there-Its vacuum blower looked just like a miniature pipe organ blower.Worked well too.
 
Re: Apron Pictures

I wouldn't call this picture unsavory... After all, my dictionary's definition of unsavory is "disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at."

I don't find it at all unsavory.... I find it amusing as hell!

And, Helen, you know I mean that with love.
 
Watermatic infor.....

Pete,

Well, after some consulting with a fellow vacuum enthusiast, I have the info on the Watermatic.

That model is indeed, from the early 1970's. During the run of that model, the power nozzle was launched. If your vacuum has a power nozzle for it, (or a visable outlet), it's from 1974-1978. Air-Way made the power head for then until 1978.

The vacuum used the flat Fairfax disposable filter over the top of the dirt can and there is a cloth filter, (like Fairfax), under the motor.

Does this help?

Charlie
 
Air-Way New Century

Jeff P.,

I ordered a New Century for myself, (formerly the Sani-Clean), and I had forgotton how great it is. To diffuse the air on the exhaust, (there was discussion about this on the VCCC forum), I used a Hoover M bag. I cut it almost in half and slid it over the halo and used a wire twist tie to secure it.

I'm using the BK filtrete bags with the clear plastic collar and I was amazed at what was in the bag after vacuuming the upstairs and the stairs themselves. I only kept the charcoal and HEPA filters in place as I don't think the microbioal is that important. The M bag "filter" did not appear to decrease the air flow.

That vacuum now comes with a Wessell-Worek turbo nozzle and there was plenty of suction to operate it for the stairs. Overall, a very impressive vac for the price and totally versatile.

Charlie
 
Great, thanks Charlie, this one doesn't have a power nozzle nor an outlet either to plug one in. Just a straight suction model I guess.
BTW does that apron travel to the conventions?
 
Watermatics, aprons and the like.......

I would guess that your Watermatic is pre 1974. Probably from 1970-1094 era. Glad to ge the info for you!

That infamous apron was acquired at, "Blast From The Past", a very cool vintage store in Milwaukee. I bought a Sunbeam, (model number unknown until Fred of the apron fame ships it to me), automatic toaster that was in excellent condition for $16.

Mark assured me that was a good price. That store is huge and has a very diverse collection of vintage you name it. Great mixers, toasters, blenders, can openers, clothing, vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, Hi-Fis, records, magazines, hats, ets., etc.

We stopped by there on Sunday after Tania's birthday brunch. The owner remembered me from my last visit. I thought the apron would be a fun campy prop for our vacuuming mini-meets since it is so June Cleaver. Well, the owner threw it in for free! It was $8 so a great deal was had and you can see how much mileage we are beginning to get out it.

Talk about some demented vacuum collectors! Whenever we get together, all demeanor and decorum goes right out the door. That is what makes it so much fun.
 
HMMM

Suggested uniform for our next convention or wash-in:

1) Diaphanous apron.
2) "wife-beater" ribbed white "T" shirt ("A" shirt as in athletic isn't it actually?)
3) Flip-flops

Nada mas.

That could make for an interesting gathering.

:-) oh my....
 
nice

Nice pics, I can only imagine the debauchery!

I wish I had been there!

Charlie, whats a BK filtrete bag, and where pray tell are you using it?
Jeff
 
Filtrete bags

Jeff,

The filtrete bags are used by Air-Tech on the Black Knight, (BK), that is owned and operated by George Lovely, Jr., formerly of Air-Way. The BK is a slightly reworked version of the Sani-Clean. George wanted a better bag for his vacuum, plus the 14 layer cellulose paper bags are patented.

His bags are the same material Miele uses and now Kirby has them as well. The Kirby bag is wonderful and I use it on all models--well worth the additional expense. What is neat is that the collar is clear plastic so you can see what you have picked up. They can be used in any canister model of Air-Way except the Priscilla which is a shorter bag. They are only available through BK in Massachusetts. Let me know if you would like further info.

Re: the 2-cycle Maytag---if there is a way to run it on another speed, I don't know. We never thought to ask Stan but when I talk with next I will find out and get back with you. I think his father worked for Maytag or an affiliate his whole career. Stan is well into his 70's, so it would have been some time ago.
 
Charlie,
Yes, I am very interested in more info on the BK bags. I would love to see how they do in my Sani-Clean.
I addressed the exhaust issue on the Sani clean by fitting a 6" automobile buffer bonnet over the exhaust end. I had originally tried 9" but it was too large, so here's one time 6" is better than 9"!
I am very happy with my Sani Clean, its one of the best canisters I have ever used!
 

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