At 10:27 PM 10/04/1999 -0400, Jim wrote: >Hi Susan. No problem on bag replacement as far as I can see. Actually, you >do have to forfeit any yuppie status you may currently have when returning >to -any- old fashioned method. Hi, Jim. Don't worry, nothing there to forfeit. After all, I work on non-digital pianos, don't I? That can't even be plugged in??? >Seriously, you may want to explore materials for durability and/or >porosity. Yes, that might be advisable. Luckily, I still have the old worn-out small vac, with the velour bag, which gives me a hint of what sort of cloth (heavy velour, lots of nap, fairly close weave.) I think that if I were to make up a prototype bag, I could put it on and listen to the motor, then take it off and put on the paper bag, and listen to the motor. Should be in the ball park. >On another note, my Hoover Porta-Power has served me well since >1970-something. In case it dies before I do, I'll want an immediate >replacement. It will likely be the Eureka Mighty thing since the Hoover is >discoed. Trouble is, I can find anything but the big Eurekas carpet >sweepers in this corner of the world. The smaller stuff is either B&D or >Red Devil offerings. Sears. If you can't find it there, try through their catalog. Regards, Susan
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