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    Why Does Dyson Credit Himself As First Bagless Inventor?

    If I may: I think that Kirby519 was making the distinction that Jim Kirby invented the "bagless" or "water trap" vacuum.  That is since the heading on this thread is "Why Does Dyson Credit Himself as the first bagless inventor?" Then it Rexair/Rainbow was mentioned.  The heading nor the drift...
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    Bye Bye Royal metal vacuums

    Warren Buffett And Kirby have no need for Royal, a company that they spent many years sueing for Patten infringement, that would cannibalize Kirby's sales.
  3. K

    Toured Riccar and Simplicity

    Or we could just type Hey on every thread drift, then no one knows where they are, but hey.
  4. K

    Toured Riccar and Simplicity

    Jimmy will He appears to like accuracy, and you were accurate
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    Toured Riccar and Simplicity

    It appears According to the post on the vintage forum, that the rumours were true. You can apologize to John now.
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    The most frustrating vacuum video on Youtube.

    Flour Pick up The thing with a non-porous  carpet backing.  Though true you couldn't pick up flour you placed underneath,  but being non-porous, light sand and such wouldn't have worked it's way under the carpet either, so you wouldn't have to pick it up.   Different vacuums work better, or...
  7. K

    What type of disposable bag fits Royal 611 Vacuum?? Please Help..

    If i remember It will take Royal type A bags. Eureka F&G bags will also work.
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    Is it a burglar, or a Roomba? Sometimes, both

    Officers respond to a burglary call with their guns drawn only to find a trapped Roomba   Sometimes things aren't always what they seem. Take the case of a "burglary in progress" call in Oregon. Sheriff's deputies in Washington County received a 911 call Monday from a woman who said...
  9. K

    Simplicity Synergy Problem

    From what you described It sounds like you have a broken fan on your direct air motor.
  10. K

    New Kirby robot vacuum cleaner

    i likes it.
  11. K

    Kirby to move production to China

    Happy April 1st to you too Fool
  12. K

    ESSCO

    Not to drift too far, trying not to confuse. You can also try Hesco inc.  (Janitorial supplies) .  They don't require you have a tax ID, and will sell to the public.  They have a large supply, or at least used to , of vacuum parts and supplies.   Since they revamped the website, it's not...
  13. K

    Sad News

    My deepest condolence Alex: I am so sorry for your loss.  Going through some things with my Mom at this time, so I can sympathize as well as empathize.
  14. K

    Why I like Dyson

    Desiredname Yes, but. . .He got over it a long time ago.  It's not the words, it the attitude.    . . .And I said I was not entering the debate, just defending a friend that has a different opinion.
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    Why I like Dyson

    Not getting into the debate Just wanting to state that Marcus is not a troll.  He just likes have fun pointing out the obvious in some situations.    
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    Plano TX Kirby Service Center closing Nov 2019

    The only Gold trophy Kirby I ever saw Was awarded to Tommy Baird (of Baird Meter fame) in Springfield, IL.  This was during the Tradition run, and he and his office were selling a ton of them.    
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    Robot Vacuum Debate

    If you view them for what they are: A light maintenance surface cleaner for low pile carpet or bare floors.  You will be ok with it.  If your expectations are a deep cleaning "Never Vacuum Again" cleaner to use on your Frizzes, shag or plush carpet; you will experience disappointment.   I...
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    Sirena vacuum question

    Longer hose. I have now owned my Sirena for three  years.  Though I agree with you it is sorely wanting for a longer hose, as far as I know there isn't one available at this time.  All I am seeing is the 6.5 ft available.   This is a very good question to pose to Sirena on their website. ...
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    I have Rainbow Rep coming to my house

    Calling may not protect you The three day right to cancel requires a written notice. Though it sounds like your dealer is ethical, he could say he was never notified that you wanted to cancel, and without written proof you could be stuck with the purchase.
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    I have Rainbow Rep coming to my house

    Never Mind Every machine will have it's pros and cons.  I was offering a solution to using this particular type of machine with the objections voiced.        
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