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    Riccar 8850 Find!

    How does 8850 compare to the Riccar 8955 motor? My simplicity 7350 needs a handle & WHEEL PLASTIC BRACKET IS BROKEN & OOOPS rubber inside compartment plastic strips are broken so had to glue that in. Well its not too good in form but motor runs great. Would I be able to fit a R8850 handle on...
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    Anyone Know Around What's Year This Eureka Is?

    Mine is the ESP & the handle is all metal. They do have a nice low growl, I used to use it when I cleaned apts & mine uses the cheap easy to find F&G bag. Its on my needa another home list & is in storage.
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    Anyone Know Around What's Year This Eureka Is?

    They usually have a shag height adjustment as a tip off to age... That model sounds familar...I probably had one. Still have one Eureka left
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    I Must Be Dreaming....

    I guess I should clarify as post was confusing. I like the features on the Riccar 8955 better than the Simpl 7350. Simplicity handle cracked, plastic part that held a wheel screw broke, plate does not hold to bottom rear portion tight & has gaps, & the plastic that holds the rubber seal on the...
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    I Must Be Dreaming....

    Mini Spa & some polish Revelation...its not dark blue its BLACK. All this time I thought it was blue... I'm never really one to look anything over lightly so don't know how I missed it but its sat unused in the dark corner of the bedroom for years. Have to change that. Going to wait to get...
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    I Must Be Dreaming....

    Yeah...I have a 8955 Riccar!!! I have one!!! Was thinking it was an 8950...It's had a special storage place in the bedroom. Took it out the other day for a drive...nice!!!! Wow, I was happy when I found it in around 2013 & not sure where but either Good Will or Sal Army. Its in VG cond. So it...
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    Simplicity 7 Series info needed

    Well, Simplicity 7350 had a mini spa today & assessment. Now I need to clean up. Made in USA Serial # 0C0419399 12 Amp & it has a reset button Found a screw missing & the wheel with the release is missing a screw & loose. I think it & the sole plate is a bit warped & is making some annoying...
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    Sunbeam Challenger AKA Ugly Betty

    Memories Wow, loving this thread. Guess Charles Vac Palooza was in 2008. Seems like it was ages ago but actually not that long ago although so much has changed since then. Had fun with Ugly Betty... Bags were a problem. Can't even remember what became of her but I think she eventually met her...
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    Simplicity 7 Series info needed

    Thanks, Emailed Tom as I was going to get it from him 3 plus years ago but things came up & vacs got moved to the side. Trouble is I think the switch insides plastic is also compromised so that's why it was shelved for so long. Waiting for Toms response & also I found one at Swissboy site...
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    Electrolux Prolux Plus take apart help

    Got it~ Thanks not too much on this model & it is a stinker...I was messing w the scewdriver in the slots on the back, flipped it over & it opened. What a mess. ts clean inside now & got access to add some more duct tape. Closed it back up as I had enough & think to get the duct on I may have...
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    Electrolux Prolux Plus take apart help

    Prolux Plus Anyone help me get the bottom plate off? I got all 5 screws out but its not budging. I think the rubber trim has to come off but its tight & I dont want to damage it removing it. Is there a secret> I've had the new duct since 2013 & finally today wanted to play with it. I taped the...
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    Best looking vacuum ever made.

    Had/ have so many of these... I have a compact C4 stashed away ...great tools. Got that one from Charles...ig garage clean out in 2004 as well as the Electro 30, blue G & a D50 & of course the big joke of the day was when they snuck in Ugly Betty while I was not looking!!!! What a fun day...
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    Simplicity 7 Series info needed

    I have the 7350 since 2013...a good will find & still have yet to get a replacement handle as mine is cracked. Heard they have great motors. Used it today & the suction is great!
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    Simplicity 7 Series

    i'M BACK 3 plus years & not bought the S 7350 handle. Have to try to get in touch w Tom if he's still here. I had to recreate my member ID as they dropped me for my long absence. I have cancer & will be getting chemo but dragged out the simplicity & taped the handle & took her for a spin...
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    Tristar SB Steam Buggy Cleaner

    it works nothing seems to leak at hoses & wands. Scary thing. no button to spray steam it just comes out. For $20 I have been looking for a steam machine & its better than shark I would assume Tri Star would handle a better producr, Says designed in Germany
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    Tristar SB Steam Buggy Cleaner

    Picked one up at the Gwill. Says distributed by Tri Star. Thing is its a steam cleaner. Is it dangerous? Found some info that old ones can explode & burn you. This one has its instructions with a 2001 date. Its made in Taiwan. Was hoping to clean & sanitize with it. Want to try it but...
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    Simplicity 7 Series

    LOL Mean Green machine. Has a qua;ity sound though I like the purple better.
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    Simplicity 7 Series

    Sold! Thanks PS Pic before cleaning...belt a little flex. Have belts & bags from Riccar 8955 do they fit?
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    Simplicity 7 Series

    handle thanks, how do I contact? What about a repair? guess any glue/ hot glue would be temporary?
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    Simplicity 7 Series

    need handle pretty clean lights work has all attach & tools too! Smiles
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