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    repairing Shark vacuums

    Sharks used to be very simple to fix.... When it comes to Sharks I can say they are the only bagless vacuums made that I would recommend for anyone and any task. Well that was true up till the moment that they changed their design. A few years back, Electrolux quit making vacuums, they had a...
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    Looks like FilterQueen is diversifying the brand

    Been trying to sell a like new FM no intetest I've have a Water/Filter Magic vacuum that was brand new when I got it, had a brand new box full of tools and power head, hoses filters and even cleaning solution stashed away in my attic for about 6 years before I found the main body part. I have...
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    Carpet Cleaners: Rug Doctor 93146 v.s. Bissell 1986

    I agree with the others Just in case someone is looking to buy a newer carpet cleaner, it's best to never trust reviews made by brand new owners who are raving about how great it is after using it 1 or 2 times. Many times they only work for a few times before major headaches start. Now that a...
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    Dyson DC25 Refurb

    Just my 2 cents I was wondering when the bottom head was going to be shown, typically if you have one that's still working, you'll find it's worth more by itself than the entire vacuum is. Since the design is so seriously flawed that geared belt piece on the end of the brush roll has a bearing...
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    Original Big Green Brand New Thrift Find - $9!

    I've had 1 of these sitting waiting for the float assembly to turn up some day. It's been 15 years now and over the weekend I dug out a bunch of stuff I was getting ready to strip and toss. I pulled the bug green out and left it where it was easy to get to. I decided to test it without the float...
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    Rainbow SE incomplete

    It seems that the rainbow SE I picked up from a thrift for $7.49 is missing the bottom cover and possibly even more parts that attach to the bottom or go over the exhaust etc.. The main body is fine, both latches are there the spinning filter and the seal ate good. I went to see about parts on a...
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    Hoover's quick decline in brushroll drives and belts eaten up

    Has anyone else had the chance to look at the newest hoover bagged vacuums? They make a blue t-series and a red Max Pet that both use their poorly thought out belt tensioner that's always been a bit if a problematic feature and has claimed many a belt over the years. The newest models have been...
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    My new Panasonic MC-V5248

    I picked up a gray and a blue one this week both are nearly mint!
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    Bissell pro heat 2x carpet cleaner change to vibratory pump

    I'm sure many here have fallen for the dreaded impossible to fix Bissell proheat 2x repairs. There are times when you can get away with bypassing and disconnecting the heater and everything is fine again. But as you know trying to explain to a customer that the heater is only there to cause...
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    I really like the new Dyson's

    Sharks engineering is far superior K.I.S.S. keep it simple s Have you tried an older model Shark? After using Shark and repairing/building them for years I can tell you that they stand far apart from other bagless, vacuuming circles around Dyson and they use hoses that are 3 times the area of...
  11. Nearly complete machine, roof in up position, 1 button moves sides up and down while the roof moves up and ducts connect 6' working height when extend

    Nearly complete machine, roof in up position, 1 button moves sides up and down while the roof moves up and ducts connect 6' working height when extend

    Nearly complete machine, roof in up position, 1 button moves sides up and down while the roof moves up and ducts connect 6' working height when extended
  12. Hydraulic rams bring sides up with handrail folded down for transport, another ram is placed in the center of the front and back to rise and lower ent

    Hydraulic rams bring sides up with handrail folded down for transport, another ram is placed in the center of the front and back to rise and lower ent

    Hydraulic rams bring sides up with handrail folded down for transport, another ram is placed in the center of the front and back to rise and lower entire duct system for transport
  13. Telescoping 3 section duct for exhaust and waste, must go under air comp entire roof collapses down to meet max height while transporting

    Telescoping 3 section duct for exhaust and waste, must go under air comp entire roof collapses down to meet max height while transporting

    Telescoping 3 section duct for exhaust and waste, must go under air comp entire roof collapses down to meet max height while transporting
  14. Handrail folded down, bag collectors with switches for 2 bags per drop seeds fall after entering the low pressure area

    Handrail folded down, bag collectors with switches for 2 bags per drop seeds fall after entering the low pressure area

    Handrail folded down, bag collectors with switches for 2 bags per drop seeds fall after entering the low pressure area
  15. Ducts connecting to shoots each row needs to be bagged separately due to cross-pollination between 5 row groups

    Ducts connecting to shoots each row needs to be bagged separately due to cross-pollination between 5 row groups

    Ducts connecting to shoots each row needs to be bagged separately due to cross-pollination between 5 row groups
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