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Sanitaire bags Thanks for the tip on the Sanitaire bags. My new SC688B came with ST premium synthetic bags that I bought extras of. Once I use them all, I will switch to HEPA bags in it as well. This bag technology is what we've been wanting forever, and I'm glad to know it's available for so...

I'll be using them in my Aerus and E'lux vacs too I'm so happy with the performance of these bags that I just now ordered the same brand for my Aerus and E'lux vacs. I'll keep genuine paper bags in them when they're on display, but I'll put in a HEPA bag whenever I use one. Especially in my...

Good morning all,   Based on comments in other threads, I purchased Clean Obsessed HEPA bags for my recently-acquired Aire Jett A101W (private label TriStar.) This morning I vacuumed my entire house with the Aire Jett. I filled a bag but the vacuum still ran as if the bag was new, and there...

Very cool! I love the graphics. Talk about style! Thanks for sharing.   Joel

. . . after many years I wanted to see what the admiration of Kirby is about, so tonight I purchased a refurbished Sentria II. I didn't want or need all the attachments, so I will have just a carpet-cleaning machine. I look forward to comparing its performance to that of my recently-purchased...

I think I can help I have the field assembly and armature from an early Silverado motor that you may have for the cost of shipping. They were removed from a motor that I tested before disassembling it. It ran at the proper speed with normal, minimal sparking and drew the right amount of...

Greetings all,   This thread is in regard to my recently-purchased Aire Jett vacuum. I'd like to remove the gas pump handle from the hose to track down an air leak, but I can't figure out how. I pushed out the small plastic piece on the underside of the handle, hoping that would release the...

Hello cam, and welcome! I would like to be the first to give you a warm welcome to Vacuumland! Sorry, I do not have a wiring diagram for your vacuum, but this forum is a happening place, and I'm sure someone will help you very soon.   I wanted to post this because I also have a C151D. It's...

Motor sound Yes, the motor sound is very different from that of the metal-based vacuums. I run mine at around 100 volts in order to get the RPM I want. Even then the agitator spins faster than I remember. I can live with the difference though.   Joel  

Too bad It's cute, I'll give it that. If it worked well I probably would get one, provided it would connect directly to my Miele canister. Looks like the connection has been standardized in the EU.   Joel

Bag retainer I found in the forum archives where the Hoover Lark belt works as a bag retainer. I ordered one from eBay.   Thanks to everyone for their input.   Joel

Kloveland, I just bought one I used to have several Compact models, and a Tristar  MG1 (A101), all of which I let go, but now reading this thread, I went on eBay looking for a late model Tristar in the best cosmetic condition I could get, and the Aire Jett that was out there yesterday was it...

Gottahaveahoove, yes to the Anthracite Museum I'm not a VCCC member at this time (I was, long ago) but I want to give my heartfelt endorsement of the idea of touring the Anthracite Museum. For those who have taken the tour, you understand. For those who haven't, it's totally fascinating and...

Hello all,   I just acquired this vacuum from eBay. This is my first Convertible since the late 1970s, so I wasn't aware that at some point Hoover switched to plastic bases. Actually that worked in my favor, because the paint scuffs came off more easily than from painted metal. The vacuum...

I like the two-tone too. It reminds me of my Aerus Lux 7000.   Joel

Tough call Probably the L with the 70s washer, and if the Diamond J is white and chrome like mine, then it with the 90s washer. I can't decide on the one in the middle. Maytag sure did change their look over the years, but then so did everyone else. I was a teen in the 70s so I can relate to...

I lkie that idea, but my town's only vacuum store doesn't sell Sanitaire, so I wouldn't expect them to carry the knob as it isn't a wearing part. Suggestions for where to get this knob will be appreciated. Also listing a few models that have the 8-position knob would be helpful.   Joel

RIchard, thanks for that I will have a look.   Joel

That's what I did too . . . . . . else I felt like I wasn't cleaning thoroughly. I'm glad I'm not the only one, and I won't sweat it. As I wrote above, I can live with the belt changes.   Joel

Greetings all, today I vacuumed our sunroom and hallway, which has a mix of wool and polyolefin area rugs. The wool ones have cut pile about 1/2" long. The poly ones have very short cut pile, maybe 1/4". If I set the height adjustment low enough that the vacuum doesn't skim over some spots...