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Eureka 1934 The Boss
Original Message May 17, 2009 3:56 pm

My central vacuum is currently out of service due to warping/melting pipes in the attic, and until I can rake up enough money to have an attic fan installed I had to buy a cheap temporary vacuum. I opted to buy the Eureka but have since noticed that the belts tend to wear out very quickly, I have to change them every couple of weeks and I only vacuum two to three times per week. I don't remember having to change a belt on this type of vacuum so often in the past. Is it normal for these vacuums to go through frequent belt changes? I thought about bringing out my Singer SST but its just too loud and hard to push.

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retardturtle1

Joined: May 16, 2009
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Re: Eureka 1934 The Boss
Reply #15 Sep 24, 2009 4:46 pm

CarmineD wrote:

Hello Venson:

The risk of bulb blowouts and failures are not as great in power heads as full size vacuums. I presume the law of physics is at work: Momentum/force is equal to the body's mass times its acceleration [as Newton tells us]. Presume that for the most part users employ the same/equivalent back and forth speed for vacuuming whether with an upright/cann with a power head. The force required to push/pull full size vacuums with back and forth motions is far greater than the smaller and lighter power head nozzles. When the vacuums/power heads encounter an immovable object [furniture/wall board], the impact is greater for the full size vacuums than the power heads. Over time doing in the fragile light bulbs in the full size vacuums more frequently.

Carmine D.

HI CARMINE

On 12volt lights ......could you not use an automotive / led taillight bulb ,,,,built for vibration and come in wedge or prong fitments....a little pricey but last youll buy [2 per pk]. wally carries them cheaper than auto store, but auto store has more sizes and wattages avail.....i cant see why it wouldnt work....just a thought.

turtle1

CarmineD

Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: Eureka 1934 The Boss
Reply #16 Sep 24, 2009 5:17 pm

retardturtle1 wrote:

HI CARMINE

turtle1

Hello 'turtle1:'

The laws of physics at work. A 12 volt auto bulb will not work in a 110-120 volt electrical appliance. Tho it is a good thought/idea. As a good pastor said to me recently in charity: It's an excellent idea Carmine except it doesn't work!

Carmine D.

retardturtle1

Joined: May 16, 2009
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Re: Eureka 1934 The Boss
Reply #17 Sep 25, 2009 2:06 am

CarmineD wrote:

Hello 'turtle1:'

Carmine D.

HI CARMINE

Some vacs use 12volt bulbs...194 ect....same as auto. ...for some reason i thought the eureka used a 12 volt bulb....been a little while since ive worked on a 1934.

turtle1

CarmineD

Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: Eureka 1934 The Boss
Reply #18 Sep 25, 2009 7:07 am

retardturtle1 wrote:

HI CARMINE

Some vacs use 12volt bulbs...194 ect....same as auto. ...for some reason i thought the eureka used a 12 volt bulb....been a little while since ive worked on a 1934.

turtle1

Hello 'turtle1':

I'm not familiar with any 12 V vacuum bulbs. Only the 10, 15, and 25 watt with 120 v. The EUREKA BOSS counterpart uprights with headlights use a 15 and/or 25 Watt 120 v bulb, bayonet style lock-in holder with 2 contacts.

Carmine D.

retardturtle1

Joined: May 16, 2009
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Re: Eureka 1934 The Boss
Reply #19 Sep 25, 2009 2:53 pm

CarmineD wrote:

Hello 'turtle1':

Carmine D.

HI CARMINE

Ibelieve its the wedge 194 and 916 bulbs.....riccar uses them.eka hvr oreck also....im almost sure of it...but then again i could be off on this one.

turtle1

CarmineD

Joined: Dec 31, 2007
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Re: Eureka 1934 The Boss
Reply #20 Sep 25, 2009 2:59 pm

retardturtle1 wrote:

HI CARMINE

Ibelieve its the wedge 194 and 916 bulbs.....riccar uses them.eka hvr oreck also....im almost sure of it...but then again i could be off on this one.

turtle1

Hi 'turtle1":

I had a SIMPLICITY upright for several years with the headlight [bulb] up front in the brushroll compartment. I couldn't keep working bulbs [filament] in it. Excellent candidate for the LED which it has now and are covered under the warranty].

I'll research the other vacuums to see what I come up with on the 12 V bulbs. Thanks turtle1.

Carmine D.

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