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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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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

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

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
Points: 358

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
Points: 358

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
Points: 5894

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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