I recently purchased this wonderful Philips compact TC535 from the early 90s though the design seems to date back to the 80s.
It's far more maneuverable than the giant DutchTechs we got here in the states.
Wondered how many other collectors had these in their collection?
@beagledad All right you got a deal on it. But most consumers aren't that savvy nor do they care.
The MSRP of that kit is much higher than that. Here's a link to what most people pay for their Central vacuum kit...
@beagledad @eurekaprince
That's really not expensive. It's right on par with most central vacuum hose kits.
Hell the Chinese Beam Q kits where selling for $649. And we're nowhere near the quality.
@eurekaprince It's up to each distributor to decide what they're charging but it looks like right now $599. USD is the going price.
From Wessel-Werk "The Battery Products are being sold right now by many OEM’s. Distribution will have availability soon. I know that HP and Hide-a-Hose will...
@unimatic1140
I have more . It looks like
other victims have already stepped forward.
I can also put you in touch with several other collectors who have not named who have also been scammed by this individual.
@myvacsrock He did that to you too?
@puddintang33
Your actions and merit have...
Perfectly normal Kirby stuff.
Order of the replacement part simple enough.
Here's a video on how to change it with a link in the description to the part.
Here's another video discussing why the parts wear out the same as any other machine.
@luxlife I have a one of the XXL machines as well I rather like it. It's a shame you got rid of yours I really think for a classic thing to have now.
That 3 in 1 one tool is definitely terribly unpractical.
@dysonman1 I'm surprised you don't have one.
@suckolux If you can find one definitely...
I've been using this carbon infused filter material that I cut to fit for vintage machines.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Carbon-Pad-Filter-Cut-To-Fit-Charcoal-Sheet-Odor-Remover-Room-Air-Purifiers-/153549103528?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286
Seriously somebody's going to pay over $1,200 for a Fantom?!?!
I highly doubt the content in that box is intact.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-RARE-Vintage-Fantom-Thunder-Vacuum-Cleaner-Brand-New-Sealed-/274749076962?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286