Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Is it TTI or still Panasonic?

In answer to the question as to whetther Aerus (formerly Electrolux )made the Powermate Jr or not. The answer is no. They made their own.  Kenmore has always come out 6 months to a year after Electrolux  with a power nozzle and powermate jr. Kenmore's powermate came out with the toothed belt in 1960 and the Electrolux was ready in 1959 on the AF.  When we came out with the Sidekick we had it adaptable to  Kenmore, Eureka and Hoover.

Procare

procare wrote:

Hi Procare et al:

The Lux power nozzle was revolutionary for the vacuum industry.  Up until then the only revolving brush available for tanks and canns was the Preco Power Brush which was air driven.  Tho Preco did use a toothed belt, to its credit, it was no match for Lux's power nozzle, the best in the industry at the time.

Carmine D.

Rainbow also had the sidekick 1 looking mini nozzle,the housings looked the same but it did not use the geared belt,so it did not work as good as the lux version,the kenmore minis were pretty much useless also.

Procare do you remember the d2 convertors so the electric hose could be used, to run the sidekick?

The adapter with the switch on it.

Thanks

MOLE

procare wrote:

Hi procare,

What I'd like to pinpoint is the time that Kenmore came out with its first power nozzles.  The initial PN was a cast aluminum, 10 or 11-inch wide deal with two wheels at its rear and a standard flat belt.  Whirlpool (Kenmore's source), Interstate Compact and a few other brands shared this style for a time.  Kenmore (90 series model)  eventually went for a fancier, sleeker looking L-shaped version.

Best,

Venson

Mike_W wrote:

Hello Mike W.:

Since you are in the know, and a fan of panasonic, and we have established above and elsewhere that panasonic [Japan] has made vacuums for Sears since 1990, and in early 2008 Sears also sourced to TTI-HOOVER-DD in China to make vacuums, what will pano and SEARS do now with the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the nuclear disaster that followed.

Carmine D.

PS:  I knew ..."the pano made in China Quest" would set you off, but I needed a way to get your attention.  Surprised it took you so long. 

CarmineD wrote:
My "vac phone" to Sears or Panasonic has not rung.  I tend to not post if I do not know, 

"Panasonic [Japan]" does not make vacuums for Sears.  Panasonic Home Appliances of North America and Panasonic Home Appliances de Mexico does, however.  Moreso  Mexico.  We  do not get Sears vacuum cleaners from Japan.  There is one vacuum cleaner that is made in China.  Panasonic is global.  They have suppliers in different countries. 

Sure, Carmine.  You got my attention.  Yeah, right!  Sure! Anything you say, Carmine!   There are some other threads also, where you got my attention.  You are too good!

Mike_W wrote:

You must be talking about the 'former" Whirlpool plants in Kentucky and Mexico that made panos for SEARS?  Is that right?

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:
No Carmine, I am talking about the former Whirlpool plant in KY and the Panasonic plant in Mexico. 

What are  you getting at?  You know I know all about Whirlpool history of vacuum cleaners.  The last time I posted was in reply to Venson, on this forum.  Remember?  He asked about some history.  I am sure there are some others who remember.

Mike_W wrote:

I'll take your word for it Mike, since you are the expert in Whirlpool history of vacuums.  Thank you.

Carmine D. 

Mike_W wrote:

Hello Mike W.:

How about vacuum parts and supplies for panos/SEARS?  Any made in Japan?

As of yesterday, almost ALL Japanese auto production and the large majority of auto parts and suppliers have closed down [no date for restarting].  We have already seen and heard that Ford Motor in Detroit is telling its customers that they can't order tuxedo black finish vehicles due to the earthquake/tsunami.  And to make matters worse the International Monetary Fund said Japan was at the brink of a financial tsunami due to its enormous debt BEFORE the latest tragic and sad events. 

Carmine D.