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  1. kirbyman65

    How does one retrofit disposable bags into pre-Tradition Kirbys?

    i don't think I've never seen or done that. I've heard people lining the bag in HEPA material. Here's the thread about that. https://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?37494
  2. kirbyman65

    My Kirby 562

    Nice! I love those old Kirby’s! It also seems mostly complete. How’d you find it? I’d love to know!
  3. kirbyman65

    Wanted: Hoover Convertible

    I FOUND ONE! I was so excited to tell you this! It's the exact same...
  4. kirbyman65

    Electrolux xxx suppressor

    After more research I have reason to believe its the suppressor. Does anyone know how to remove it?
  5. kirbyman65

    Another version of the Douglas hand vac

    It’s probably Just a rebrand of the Douglas, but I’m not sure. Could you post some pictures please? -Jack
  6. kirbyman65

    Electrolux xxx suppressor

    Hello! I just finished repairing my Electrolux xxx and I absolutely love it! I also Jerry-rigged it to use bags and filters. I was just wondering about the suppressor. I read a previous thread about it and thought to check mine, but I have no idea where it is! I think I found it but in the...
  7. kirbyman65

    Electrolux Lx and Lxi Marriage.

    "Do you take Mrs Electrolux LXi as your lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish until death do you part?" (Electrolux Lx) “I do” -Jack ;)
  8. my 90's dirt devil hand vac

    my 90's dirt devil hand vac

    my 90's dirt devil hand vac
  9. kirbyman65

    What Are These Antique Attachments?

    I was thinking the same thing here's a good example.
  10. kirbyman65

    Looking to buy a vacuum cleaner for my model train club.

    I would get a used riccar, a bisslle power force bagged, or a hoover complete performance. The hoover and the bisslle don't have brush roll shut offs, that's the only issue...
  11. kirbyman65

    Most unpleasant-sounding vacuum ever?

    Kirbyg6 I hadn't thought about Dyson, but that's so true. I was so excited when a family member gave me his V10, but after awhile its so annoying!
  12. kirbyman65

    Hoover historical center

    I'm very excited to visit the hoover historical center in Ohio! I've always wanted to see it! Anyone else been? -Jack
  13. kirbyman65

    Most unpleasant-sounding vacuum ever?

    i would say my dirt devil dynamite and my eureka superlite and superboom. I would have to disagree with you about orecks. Mine isn't too bad. Also is AW.org another vacuum cleaner collector website? I tried to look it up but I couldn't find anything.
  14. kirbyman65

    Electrolux Z62 - replacement tube

    Oh Oops, guess I didnt read the post well enough. Thanks for reminding me Collector2. -Jack
  15. kirbyman65

    Stores getting new vacuums

    Hello! Yesterday while at a CVS I noticed something. They finally got a new vacuum! They had had a power force helix for a long time. It looked like a Proteam upright but instead red and CVS branded, But wait that's not all! After that I went across the street to the post office and they had...
  16. kirbyman65

    Electrolux Z62 - replacement tube

    I’m not familiar I’m not familiar with that model but assuming it’s similar to the Electrolux xxx this hose should fit it. I know you’re in the UK so I hope you can find something similar. Be sure you get a newer vinyl one. Sorry for the late response -Jack...
  17. kirbyman65

    Kirby Heavy Traffic Shampoo Pre-Treatment Spray?

    I think you should use genuine products, But I'll keep an eye out for some cheaper solution. -Jack
  18. kirbyman65

    Hoover Help-Mate

    Nice! I had one of these very briefly. I loved it! I might try to find another but I keep telling myself to stop buying hand vacuums!
  19. kirbyman65

    Final year-vac store clean out

    Does the elite commercial have a belt side bracket? Just wondering. It's fine if you don't have time to check, I know you're busy. -Jack
  20. kirbyman65

    Vacuum Store rugs.

    I've been thinking the same thing! Maybe check the websites for the brand? (if they have them)
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