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  1. K

    Hide-A-Hose

    A lot of people over the years have stated how nice a built in system is. They like the way it works and how easy cleaning is when all you need to do is plug in a hose to a wall jack. No different that plugging in an electric cord to an outlet. And no heavy unit to push around or pull behind you.
  2. K

    I have a question about Central Vacuum.

    @ n0oxy Reading the article and seeing the picture below the article I can see where that would be a serious issue. The hair and or carpet fuzz especially. That happened to dirty air vacuums often with the carpets of the day when the yarns were not heat set like they are today. We had the...
  3. K

    Has anyone ever heard of this strange kenmore

    The dual sweep makes me think of the TV Show Lost In Space and the futuristic ideas that were on that show. The robot comes to mind.
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    Garland, Texas thrift find - Oreck XL Compact Canister Vacuum

    Geez. Good luck on your next surgery. God willing and a few angels you will come thru this one with flying colors as well. 2020 has indeed sucked worse than a vacuum missing the suction fan. Hopefully this will all be behind us soon. The city of Kenosha has become the next burning of Atlanta...
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    I have a question about Central Vacuum.

    At the point I can install a central vacuum I may very well walk away from the dual purpose wet/dry unit(s) as that would be a bag less system to accommodate t wet cleaning. From what I was reading a few years back a unit I saw will of course need to drain into the waste lines for wet cleaning...
  6. K

    My vacuum sightings

    Pickings have been slim around these parts as well. Which is probably a good thing. As I'm running out of room to store them.
  7. K

    Hide-A-Hose

    What is the diameter of the hide a hose compared to the more widely known plug into the wall jack hoses?
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    Kirby Vacuum Sighting on TLC’s “Counting On”

    I noticed that too. They were also "gang" cleaning in that room as well. A lot of action going on in that room at one time.
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    Kirby Legend 2 Handle: WHY???

    Wow. I have two of the Legend II's. So far neither one has had that happen. Is this one you have had since new or an acquisition ? Possible damage from long term exposure to direct sun light. Around here I have seen people store vacuums in and enclosed porch. Could be a bad blend of materials,
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    NEW Shark Vertex coming soon

    It will be interesting to see how the silicone blades work out. There are carpet sweepers with the same type of roller. Never have used one to really see how well it works on a push carpet sweeper. There may be some advantages to it. However is it really worth it? Watch for those...
  11. K

    Got a new toy!

    Oh yes I too like the way the Tech drive handles on the Sentria model over the previous models. My Mother likes the way the Sentria handles compared to the G 4 she used for a while.
  12. K

    Minor (vintage) vacuum binge of 2020

    Nice selection The Hoover celebrity was a nice vacuum. I got an opportunity years ago to try one out at a neighbors house. The Dirt devil broom vacuum is nice for quick clean ups or even a travel trailer. Just the right size. I would like to have the hose for the one I have. It's same one you...
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    Kirby Legend

    Mine is in good shape. I even have the brush roll extended past the rug guard about half again as much as recommended and the knurled belt which hasn't slipped a bit. It's the nature of the pre tech drive machines. I have actively used models from 1959 and forward. On vinyl floors to shag...
  14. K

    Hamilton Beach Hat box Vacuum Bags?

    @ dysonman1 Thank you. Nice to know I made a better guess based on pictures alone than I believed I did.
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    Hamilton Beach Hat box Vacuum Bags?

    "Googling" didn't produce much. I have a Hesco catalog that would cover the parts for that machine. With the exact model in question would be easier to see if if they are still available from several suppliers.
  16. K

    Got a new toy!

    There nothing wrong with that approach.
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    What are your thoughts on Aerus?

    The unsafe cord design makes sense to change that for all users. Years ago we had an account that OSHA visited often. We would get a call from the customer if the grounding prong was broken off the end of the cord. OSHA would write the customer up for it. OSHA was ok with a proper repair with...
  18. K

    NEW Shark Vertex coming soon

    I like the idea of the crosswave. That I wouldn't mind taking out for a test drive.
  19. K

    Hamilton Beach Hat box Vacuum Bags?

    Try this link there are two different models listed. https://www.vacpartsplusstore.com/catalog/hamilton-beach-m-1083.html
  20. K

    What are your thoughts on Aerus?

    human Glad to hear there are still demands for quality products no mater what platform they use. The problems you describe would set me off as well. I want it to work as close to new after a repair as it did before the part(s) failed.
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