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    Vacuum Cleaners on Good Morning America

    Flip4Mac... ...was designed so you don't have to install and use Microsoft's crummy Windows Media Player. With the Flip4Mac Windows Media Components Windows Media files (.wmv and .wma) play in QuickTime -- far better than they ever did in the Windows Media Player for Mac. Filp4Mac is NOT a...
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    Vacuum Cleaners on Good Morning America

    Charles~Richard, I have a Mac and I was able to view it without a problem. Have you installed the Flip4Mac Windows Media Components for QuickTime? It allows you to view Windows Media files In QuickTime and is available free from MS at the link below...
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    Latest restoration project .

    Great Thread! Thanks for sharing! Very interesting and informative! I love the photos.
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    A day with Stan Kann

    Or... you can place a plastic shopping bag over the bottom of the dirt bin and, holding it tightly around the bin, press the release lever and let the dirt fall into the bag. Then, after the dust settles in the bag, carefully remove the bin and tie up the bag. You get exposed to less of a dust...
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    New Owner's Manual

    Thanks guys! Thanks for sharing the manuals! Being in the publishing/graphics arts business, I love looking at vintage vacuum manuals. I have a few manuals I've been meaning to scan and upload as well.
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    Power Nozzle

    I just got a SEBO ET-2 power nozzle for my central vacuum system. And so far, I like it a lot. As I mentioned in an earlier thread, I quickly upgraded to the Lindhaus PB-14 after I got my Beam system. I just didn't like the Beam Rugmaster Plus (Eureka) power nozzle that came with my system...
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    New Dysons!! - Part 2

    Corey, you're right! The DC16 is the new handheld cleaner. I should have looked more closedly at the Dyson Web site.
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    New Dysons!! - Part 2

    Also... ...why wasn't the new model called "DC16"?
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    New Dysons!! - Part 2

    New Handle on Design? It looks like the handle design has been tweaked on the newer Dysons. I have always thought that the handle on my DC14 was a bit awkward to use in the attachment mode. It looks like they've made a second, more substantial handgrip for attachment use.
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    Viking Vacuum

    Electrolux Brands Here's a link to the Electrolux brands page on their Web site. http://www.electrolux.com/node171.aspx
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    Air-Way Memorabilia

    Air-Way Photos Dysonman, Thanks for the Air-Way power nozzle history! I believe you mentioned in antoher post that you have every model of Air-Way made. Would you be able to post pictures of the different power nozzles? I would love to see what they looked like and it would be fun to see the...
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    New Dysons!!

    Suprising Dyson Recommedation From a "Pro" I had breakfast this past weekend with friends, one of whom works for the local university in the "Residence Life" department. He maintains and repairs the cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, extractors, etc.) that are used by the...
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    A Vacuum Mini Meet in Hoover Mecca

    I'll Second That! I'd love to see the pictures posted here on this Web site as well!
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    Hoover Logo

    "...according to the Hoover News and IBAISAIC." Is "IBAISAIC" the name of a publication?
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    Hoover Logo

    IBAISAIC What does IBAISAIC mean?
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    Wow! what a great ad....

    Father Is a Prince? Tim, Could "Father Is a Prince" be the film you're thinking about? I did a search on IMDB and this film turned up. See the link for details. It doesn't mention anything about a kidnapping though. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032458/
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    Sebo canister or Air-way

    Central Vacuum Muffler Photos Here's a photo of my Beam central vacuum system power unit with the Sound Off muffler attached and a close-up of the muffler end. You can see the sound-absorbing foam on the inside of the tube. It shouldn't clog or interfere with the exhaust as the foam layer...
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    Sebo canister or Air-way

    Muffler won't clog Steven, The muffler installs on the exhaust port of your central vacuum power unit and the exhaust tubing is then connected to the muffler. I've attached a picture from my Beam install manual that shows the muffler placement in the exhaust tube. It won't clog with dirt. I'm...
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    Sebo canister or Air-way

    Compact9 -- Thanks for sharing the photos... ...of your vacuum cleaner collection and central vacuum! I like the looks of the Riccar power nozzle and would like to check one out in person. Unfortunately, our local Riccar dealer just went out of business. We do have a Simplicity dealer and I...
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    New Dysons!!

    Dysons sell from $399 to... ...$599 new here in the U.S. A quick check of the U.S. Dyson site shows that the model above (CD-14 Full Access) sells for $529 new. http://www.dyson.com/range/range_overview.asp?model=DC14&sinavtype=pagelink
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