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I can't imagine why Kirby would have used the standard rug guard on the commercial model. I wouldn't want to try and release and relock those cam locks to replace a belt.

I'm not sure what you mean by "what I really have" However I had one in 1988 when I was in Fl. to finish up a travel training class. I did work well and several of us used it to clean our dorm rooms. I even got a free hair cut for letting the girls doing hair cuts for friends use it to clean...

Nice score. That set would fit my 511. I have an original hose. However. the vacuum draws more air thru the length of the hose than the attachment end. But then what can you expect after 70 years.

You will want the standard carpet extraction cleaner for your machine. Use a commercial extraction cleaner. No you will not need to rinse after. You can use Zep products which you can get at Home Depot or from your supplier of other products you get. As for the water hog mats. A pressure washer...

Maybe time to consider using the Rit color setting agent before washing any vacuum bag to preserve the color. https://www.ritdye.com/instructions/how-to-use-rit-color-stay-dye-fixative/

For that kind of money you won't have any regrets even if you only get 10 years out of it.

I think you will like the Sentria. I do like mine I really like it with the fixed length 12 foot hose. I can really get things done. I use the Sentria more than my Heritage II.

Milwaukee M18 Compact Vacuum Specs Model: Milwaukee 0940-20 Air Volume: 32 CFM Sealed Suction: 80 in. water lift Air Performance: 98 air watts Canister Capacity: 0.25 gallons Inlet Diameter: 1-1/4 in. Height: 11.65 in. Length: 13.07 in. Width: 6.39 in. Weight: 4.35 lbs. Warranty: 5 years

Milwaukee tool has a stick vacuum as well. https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Vacuums-and-Fans/0940-20

I couldn't remember exactly what the airflow was on the rainbow. I just remembered that I didn't find it impressive. Have you had any noticeable dust/hair not being captured at times when the intake tube wasn't fully submerged in the water?

From your airflow test looks like the vacuum is pulling the same CFM the Rainbows have tested out at the power head. Stalling agitator would be of concern. Hard on the motors and not effectively grooming plush carpeting. Sounds like it is more designed with Berber/looped carpet/low pile area...

Any one here tried one of these? Just saw it myself today. I did see one post from some time ago thru a google search that lead to here but didn't' see any responses to the post. On thing I noticed about it is the placement of the inlet tube into the water basin on that machine should really be...

How does the shaft on the motor look? Could be worn due to grit between the belt and the drive shaft. This is a common condition on vacuums with the round belts. The pulley on the motor wears out to the point that their isn't enough tension on the belt to keep the belts from slipping. I have...

It is a economical version of the Well known Eureka Sanitaire vacuums for the commercial market. Parts between the two are interchange able. We have used them many years ago. Bissell has a similar vacuum. https://www.bissellcommercial.com/vacuums/upright-vacuums/ https://www.powr-flite.com/...

Looks like the model No. is 089000 plant Y

Looks like the model No. is 089000 plant Y

Here is one of the coveted Kirby Tradition's with the head light lock up for sale...

Today was a good shopping day. After all this time I finally found a dirt meter for my Kirby's. I would also like to get the adaptor for the G Series Kirby's as well. I was amazed at what the Kirby 517 sucked out of the carpet after a through vacuuming on Saturday with the Sentria. I got...

rivstg1 Thank you for the update. So far I haven't seen that as a concern talked about here. I have a commercial box extractor that I use to clean the carpeting and furniture there for If I use the renovator head it is just to work in the pre treatment in the high traffic areas. I don't...

I wonder if the same thing has happened to people that use the rug renovator a lot. With the tension of the belt on the head and the restricted air flow thru the solution tank to produce the "dry foam" to clean the carpet, I would imagine that could happen in that instance as well. Two sources...