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    1986 toshiba vj-350

    The vac I grew up with... Hi this was my mothers first vacuum cleaner, but it was badged as a sunbeam. I still have it but its like really well used. But it also split in half with like a cartridge filter inbetween no bags.
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    Picollo Appliance who owns one?

    can i add a pic from the internet? ive got the pic from the internet, but im afraid of copyrights lol. i can just imagine the faces of your guests if youre busy converting your washing machine to dishwasher..
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    Picollo Appliance who owns one?

    Today ive seen an add of an Picollo appliance, vacuum cleaner, floor polisher, food processor, meat grinder, also tools for drilling and grinding. i always thought it was only the kirby that did more than vacuuming…they say the appliance is for a starting housewife so she could have everything...
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    1987 Hoover Dustette

    Nice find.. Thats a nice find, i have the one a bit older than this one still with a metal body. But the fan on yours looks like a Hoover Turbopower suction fan? Dont know if its the same machine as the youtube video channel, but i really enjoy watching the unboxing and intros of the vacs...
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    elektrolux on ratingplate but electrolux on badge

    Ok so this means its pre-1957? If i have the dates correct on this machine its made in 1949? But i cant understand why its electrolux on the globe sign on top but elektrolux on the ratingplate.
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    elektrolux on ratingplate but electrolux on badge

    Hi guys. ive got a za55 electrolux, on the ratingplate it says AB Elektrolux, but on the badge on top it says electrolux made in sweden. why is the one spelled with a k and one with c?may it be a mistake at the factory? Hope you guys have a Happy Festive Season. Regards Ruan
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    How to remove the motor of the Electrolux ZA 55

    Hi guys, I've got an Electrolux Model ZA 55, the bearings and brushes needs replacement, but I can't get further than removing the suction fans. There seems to be circlips that keeps the upper cover in place, but I can't get that cover removed to get to the brushholder and to remove the...
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    AEG Lavamat 506 spinning when supposed to tumble

    Hey guys, does anybody know the spare part I have to replace when my AEG lavamat 506 Spins when its supposed to tumble? There's a big resistor thingy on the timer but it doesn't seem to be burnt? Thanks for your help Ruan
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    My Progress Mercedes SB upright

    cutout from south african catalogue... Heres an advert in a south african catalogue for the progress....
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    kirby fan interchangeability?

    Much Clearer... Thank you very much, thats much clearer now.
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    kirby fan interchangeability?

    Will a kirby legends fan fit my kirby model 508?my model 508 only have 6 blades and is made of metal. If i can put on the newer blade it would be easier to replace if something happens. And does somebody know the actual wattage of a kirby model 508?if im correct 3 amps 110 volts will be 330...
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    Electrolux 170

    edge cleaning.... Interestingly ive seen that yours have openings for edge cleaning at the brush plate, i have 2 here in south africa and both dont have the openings for edge cleaning. Ruan
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    How can i keep my kirbys rubber hose usable?

    With what? With what can i soak it?
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    How can i keep my kirbys rubber hose usable?

    What can i do to prevent my kirby 508's rubber hose from perishing one day?i also have a progress vacuum cleaner with rubber hose thats still perfect im sooo scared they will perish. I want to prevent it from happening if i can.
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    Handi Butler Kit...

    Thank you ben.. I couldnt figure out what the cups was for. Lol at first i thought theyve put something in the box that doesnt belong there, but then i see the attachment box have dedicated places for the rubber cups.how does the hair clippers work?like the sander with suction or with the...
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    Handi Butler Kit...

    What is the rubber cups in the handi butler kit for? Kind Regards Ruan
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    Kirby Tradition Handy Butler

    I love interesting Gadgets.. Do you perhaps know if it will fit any other models than the Heritage? Ive heard the kirby even have hair clippers?
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    Kirby Tradition Handy Butler

    oh no... Thank you ben, this is the first handi butler ive seen here. Just thought it would fit my Kirby Legend II. Thats a very interesting attachment.
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    Kirby Tradition Handy Butler

    Would a kirby tradition Handy butler fit my Kirby Legend II? Kind Regards Ruan
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    Any one knows how to service a Junkers W 250 k P31 Gas Geyser

    Good day, does any one on this forum perhaps know how to service a junkers W 250K P 31 Gas geyser, i cant seem to find a manual on the internet and mine doesnt open the gas to the Burners or click to ignite the flame. If any one can please assist me even if i can just get the gas to the burners...
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