Recent content by tlc1976

I have one of those Dirt Devil 103s. Got it from a junk pile. It runs good, the only thing is it is missing whatever goes in the hole in the front. Probably for an external hose. I assume some sort of rubber plug goes in the hole. I just taped over it.

That’s great to know about the Riccar hose. I already had a used Kirby hose coming for $23 shipped, plus another $5 for the inflator piece. As of today I have them both. Could have had a different color for under $20. By ordering gray I was expecting something lighter, but it’s ok. Using 2 flat...

Thanks for the info. I really don’t want a stretch hose, I want something that lays loose. And though we do have a good vacuum shop sort of nearby, I don’t have the time off work to get there. So last night I did some experimenting with my existing hose and attachments. I found that if I just...

Hi, new here. From the local Craigslist I recently bought a Kirby Sentria 2. It came with a container of attachments, shampoo attachment, and some extra belts and bags. I’ve always heard they were built like tanks and had some of the best cleaning power. I’ve been using it for awhile and am...