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Title: Hoover Attachments
Post by: Phoenix on February 22, 2023, 07:19:49 PM
Hi All,

I got "Windmill Hill" out yesterday to show a friend, and did a little tidying up before they came round  ;)

Ages ago I bought a set of attachments that were recommended by someone on the forum, but never used them as they did not fit on my centuries old hoover  :(

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/5755-220223185425-130155185.png)

However I recently got a new Miele vacuum cleaner and they fit fine.  :D

There is an adapter to fit a narrow tube to your hoover hose

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/5755-220223185420-1301522366.jpeg)

And a selection of brushes and nozzles

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/5755-220223185424-1301541131.jpeg)

I used the small brush, and it was great for getting into and around awkward spaces and tiny detailed areas without doing any damage.

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/5755-220223185422-130153272.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/130/5755-220223185419-1301501895.jpeg)

Luckily everything was glued down firmly  :thumbsup: ;) :thumbsup:

Many thanks to whoever recommended it

Here is the Amazon link

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-30-Attachment-Intricate-Cleaning/dp/B00F0Q4CFS/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3SKK209N2SSRJ&keywords=hoover+attachments+for+small+places&qid=1677090401&sprefix=hoover+att%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-5 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Universal-30-Attachment-Intricate-Cleaning/dp/B00F0Q4CFS/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3SKK209N2SSRJ&keywords=hoover+attachments+for+small+places&qid=1677090401&sprefix=hoover+att%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-5)

All best wishes

Kevin

:beers:
Title: Re: Hoover Attachments
Post by: Dorsetmike on February 22, 2023, 07:48:13 PM
Thank you, one ordered.
Title: Re: Hoover Attachments
Post by: joe cassidy on February 22, 2023, 08:10:39 PM
@Trainfish (https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=profile;u=262)
Title: Re: Hoover Attachments
Post by: SD35 on February 22, 2023, 08:52:46 PM
I was hoping this was going to be about sourcing spare jumper sockets for Dapol 50s.  :(
Title: Re: Hoover Attachments
Post by: Bealman on February 22, 2023, 10:33:12 PM
Hey, I've got a Miele! Actually the same one that sucked up a Worthington beer wagon from my layout some time ago. Readers at the time may remember that I recovered it, but in hindsight should maybe have left it in the vacuum. I never used to like the stuff when I lived in the UK  ;)

Looks like a kit worth getting!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hoover Attachments
Post by: Gordon on February 23, 2023, 12:42:15 AM
For 'Hoover' read 'Vacuum Cleaner' . I used to know someone whose father worked for Electrolux - purveyor of decent vacuum cleaners...
Title: Re: Hoover Attachments
Post by: Phoenix on February 23, 2023, 08:33:28 AM
Actually for "Hoover" read "Hoover" as that is what I bought the attachments for :thumbsup:

It is the "Miele" that is the vacuum cleaner :thumbsup: , although the "Hoover" is one as well  ;)

All in all a great bit of kit. I hope you won't be disappointed Mike.

Yikes what a sucker that Miele is George  :D :o :D

All best wishes

Kevin

:beers:
Title: Re: Hoover Attachments
Post by: ntpntpntp on February 23, 2023, 01:19:56 PM
My kit due to arrive this afternoon. 
I wonder if it'll fit the nozzle of the portable vacuum I used to take to shows - it's a decent bit of gear that I got from our IT department (they used to use it to clean out our big laser printer/copiers)
Title: Re: Hoover Attachments
Post by: Phoenix on February 23, 2023, 01:30:44 PM
Hope it is ok for you Nick  :thumbsup:

I'm finding it pretty useful. There is a nozzle with a bit of a kink in it which gets into my tunnels, so along with my bit of track rubber on a stick, all bases are covered  :D

All best wishes

Kevin

:beers:
Title: Re: Hoover Attachments
Post by: jpendle on February 23, 2023, 01:54:45 PM
I thought that this thread would be about suitable coaching stock for CL50's  :bounce:

John P
Title: Re: Hoover Attachments
Post by: Jim Easterbrook on February 23, 2023, 10:08:14 PM
If you don't want to make Bezos even richer then this one on eBay is a little bit cheaper, and looks to be much the same.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232934735230 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232934735230)