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@tolivac is correct.   Lye is a Base and it is extremely corrosive! It will burn your skin just like Acid will.    

To Ben and Alan:   I have read here on Vacuumland, in other threads, that running Kirby motors for long periods of time at high speed can damage the motor. Is this true or not?   ~Stan    

Gj3476,   It looks like that G3 still has the original gray Lexan fan in it. Those fans are notorious for cracking and flying apart while the machine is in use. This could do serious damage to the fancase. You should replace that fan with a new white Amodel fan AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!  ...

Alan,   I believe the shakeout bags provide the most airflow allowing for better cleaning performance.   Where did you hear that Kirby motors run slower in the U.S.? As far as I know all Kirby motors run at the same RPM weather it's connected to 120 or 240 volts. It all has to do with...

My 2 cents... I own both, a late model 2011 Kirby Sentria with all of the improvements made to the Sentria II, and a 2008 10 Amp Royal Everlast 8300.   I did various types of fine dirt and sand pick up tests on my medium pile living room carpet using these two machines. I used 1/4 cup of...

As long as Kirby stays in business, they will sell their system Door to Door. And here's why:   Can you imagine seeing a Kirby Avalir on display at your local Walmart with a price tag that reads $1999.95? Who would buy it?   But if the same machine is sold Door to Door in upscale...

Kiyler,   The Classic III brushroll is actually very easy to remove or replace. There are numerous videos on Youtube that show exactly how to completely disassemble the machine to replace the fan and brushroll and also replace the motor's carbon brushes if they are worn.   I've found...

Date of manufacture...   There is nothing on the base plate label that indicates date of manufacture.   The Kirby Sentria was made from 2006 to 2012.   The date of manufacture is determined by the serial number stamped into the metal motor housing just above where the mini emptor...

Bud,   The Kirby Avalir performs too well to do a complete design change, so don't hold your breath!

Heritage II outer bag assy... @rowdy141,   I did find a preassembled Heritage II outer bag, emptor and fill tube assembly but be warned, it appears that this assembly has become quite rare and therefore quite expensive. This assembly will directly attach to your Tradition without...

Upgrade parts... @rowdy141,   If you ordered a "Genuine Kirby" fan then it is made of Amodel a substance similar to Kevlar, but even stronger.   As far as brushrolls go, this is what you should be getting:  ...

@rowdy141,   If your gray fan is metal, Keep It. If it is gray plastic, then definitely change it to the white Amodel fan.   You should swap the brushroll with the newer 4 row brushroll with ball bearings.   The newer ribbed or knurled belt will definitely last longer but it should...

I don't think the machine in those drawings will ever become a reality. The main reason is that it is way too complex with too many things that can go wrong.   The current G series machines are of a much simpler design that is very reliable, but if something does go bad, it is a very simple...

@vacuumdevil... I'm sorry, but you just don't know what you are talking about: I can see in your profile that you do not even own any G series Kirby's or 10 amp Royals. The royal 880 that you list is an older 4 amp model that does not even come close to the 10 amp Royal Everlast in cleaning...

The newest Kirby Sentria's and  Avalir's are considered to be sealed machines. They do have a Gold rating for emissions from CRI.     The minute amount carbon dust emitted from the motor cooling exhaust is considered to be harmless by CRI.        

@vacuumdevil... It is a known fact that Direct Air vacuums like Kirby and Royal will deep clean a carpet better tan any Bypass Air machine including Miele or Sebo.   I have a 10 amp (1200 watt) Royal Everlast 8300 with 142 CFM that I guarantee will not only outclean a Kirby Avalir but any...

I agree with @human!    

The best and most effective option... Is a combination of both types of sweepers. An upright for carpets and rugs and a canister for everything else.   In my experience the best uprights for carpets and rugs are Direct Air machines like the Kirby G series and Royal metal uprights. No other...

Niclonnic... The Kirby Sentria was made from 2006 to 2012 so it is far from being ancient. I own a 2011 Sentria and I can truly say that it will deep clean any carpet far better than any plastic vacuum including any of the Dyson's. It is true when you hear the popular saying "Nothing Cleans...

Karl... That Royal is an excellent cleaning machine. I am sure you will enjoy it.   With some work and elbow grease you ca get it looking like my 2008 Royal Everlast 8300 pictured here: