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The motors are directly on top with zero insulation. I'm not sure what all you plan to use one for, but you could consider picking up a used Rainbow, as they can pick up liquids (non-flammable, of course). You can also get a 4 quart water basin for larger capacity wet pickups.

In all reality, it'll be nearly impossible to find a used controller. It's the most expensive component in the entire machine, by a large margin, and it's really the only bad part that would keep someone from fixing up any other issues with one. That's where I am, with 2 of them... Even if I...

No, 2-speed. The 1 speed doesn't have a controller.

It wouldn't be too bad, if I knew what was the main cause of these problems, and where to find the replacement parts. I've dipped my toes into fixing all types of things over the years, and this type of electronics repair hasn't been one of the things I've mastered. I may have to wait until...

Which part? The only part I'm seeing from RainVac for the controller is the whole controller for almost $300. I'm not investing that kind of money into a machine that needs a couple other parts, only to sell it for barely what I have into it for parts costs alone.

I just bought 2 E2 Golds, hoping to clean them up, and make at least 2 good extra machine. After tearing the first one down, thinking it only needed a switch, it won't turn on. I pulled my E2 Blue apart, trying the power and basin safety switches, hoping one of those were the problem. Nope...

Fantom Canister FM709K

Kenmore Deluxe Automatic

Kirby G6 Limited Edition - 2000

Kenmore Deluxe Automatic

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Kirby 512 - before restoration

I had a 505 years ago. I wish I would've kept it.

I love all things Kirby, but the price for a new one is really high. If you know someone who's a distributor, they might sell you one for a little over cost, which is probably no more than $750 on the high end. I'm leaning more towards the $500-600 range. When I sold them back in '94(ish), my...

Nice find! You should try asking eBay if they can remove that negative for you. It's a slim chance, but they might.