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Those metal bodied Luxes are immortal…. I think they’re still fairly relevant to today’s vacuuming needs The only improvements I would add would be some of those easy glide urethane wheels, upgraded filtration and some sort of telescopic quick connect metal wands that would attach to a swivel...

It’s been my experience that uprights always look better in the store and on tv commercials than in person. All of these gimmicks like “swivel steering”, on-board tools and a fluffy roller ahead of the brush roll didn’t appear impractical until the vacuum came home with me and I tried to make it...

I always thought that this model had potential as a commercial machine, if only the air path to the bag wasn’t so narrow. Looks like it has the same color scheme as the Diamond J.

The problem with charcoal is it’s activated It’s just doing it’s job by counteracting the pollutants in the bag that cause the odors and charcoal doesn’t last. The biggest impact on aquarium water quality is usually made by frequent charcoal changes in the filter for this same reason. Ozone...

Totally, but not all of it was my idea.... I started to collect vintage Murano Glass after getting quite a few pieces from my grandmother. I've got a steamer trunk full of Francis I silver that's been in my family for 5 generations. I only keep adding to it because it's affordable since...

Aqua Queen I just found it in an old thread. Older Vacuumland thread attached below https://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?8560

Out of new ideas… I’d like to look at it as if “it’s not broken, so they didn’t fix it.” The only thing I can compare a Kirby to is the Royal upright design that had evolved so little during its lifespan. The only major changes I can think of on the Royals were bigger motors, the different...

I think you’re right about the landfill theory…. For example, the Edsel was a dismal failure for Ford in the 1950’s, but collectors are paying big bucks for them if fully restored.

Filters It might also be helpful to have extra filters on hand so you’re ever waiting for a clean filter to dry.

I’m backing out of this one. Peace out! [this post was last edited: 4/4/2024-22:24]

Oh my goodness it was an inside joke! You’re hardly an arbiter of what’s to be decided as “unnecessary” and you’re being quite judgmental about me. It wasn’t a jab at anyone, but you couldn’t possibly know that because it wasn’t for your entertainment purposes. Someone else (whom I consider a...

It absolutely matters. It’s a question of making sure one’s wishes for their machines are fulfilled. The topic is quite real and it’s been discussed here in the past. It’s also the reason why some people are fortunate enough to have these machines that they can share with the world. So sorry...

It matters for some of us. Thanks for sharing your valuable opinion.

Your estate sale Make sure to it set up with a velvet rope, security guard and a blacklist with the names of forbidden people at the entrance. None of your machines should get into the hands of anyone from your past who has ever crossed you. [this post was last edited: 4/4/2024-11:07]

It was an anti-Semitic remark. Unacceptable.

I hope that they come out with a 2 speed version. That’s the only thing holding me back.

I do too. It’s a great choice for anyone who just wants a machine to vacuum carpets and nothing more. People have forgotten what an upright vacuum is supposed to look like because on-board tools have been normalized. I think there’s plenty of market share for a new lightweight upright vacuum...

#2- Overdrive seems reasonable to me. That got me thinking that the belt drive might help compensate for any resistance that might occur to the brush roll from thick carpeting, or to the air flow from the bag becoming filled. If the fan is turning faster than it needs to be, then perhaps it...

I was impressed! I could really feel it digging into the carpet pile at the store. It was very easy to maneuver. It’s a great option for someone who already knows the brand and doesn’t care for what the competition is offering. That decibel score might be about right. It wasn’t an...

On my way to look at one this afternoon. Looks like it’s well engineered. I want to get a better idea of the noise level. It’s so hard to tell from a smartphone recording. I like the easy access to the brush roll and that it has what is probably an extended life belt. The only thing missing is...