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  1. djtaylor

    fixing an Oreck, could use some help...

    Bobby, I know what you mean about being 'the vacuum guy'. Over the summer I talked a friend into replacing his 'bagless plastivac' with a used Kirby. We hit several pawn shops before finding a Kirby G7 Diamond Edition that needed major repairs... but it was cheep. I ordered parts from ebay and...
  2. djtaylor

    fixing an Oreck, could use some help...

    Also, You should replace belts on Oreck about every six months in order to keep it working properly. Most vacuum owners NEVER change belts, but really should.
  3. djtaylor

    fixing an Oreck, could use some help...

    Bobby, You need to put the bumper in place BEFORE you put the base plate back on. It can't be done after. Justin Spent three years doing repair work in Oreck stores.
  4. djtaylor

    My New Aerus Vacuums

    Thanks Mike. Maybe someone here will do a synthetic bag for the after market. I wonder why nobody has already? Justin
  5. djtaylor

    My New Aerus Vacuums

    Dan, any idea if or when Aerus will offer the cloth-like synthetic bags for better filtration? I converted to those Perfect HEPA bags for three of my four vintage Electroluxes and I love them. I only use the synthetic bags in my fleet of Kirbys and have now converted my blue line Sanitaire and...
  6. djtaylor

    kenmore

    Yes, it is definatley the 89.95 model. I disagree with Blackheart, it could be saved by someone who wanted to send the time and money on it. If I had said Time and Money, especially the money, I'd do it. I would love to see it once it's been restored. Kirbykid, what are your plans for the 'rusty...
  7. djtaylor

    G6 rebuild nozzle lock screw issue

    KirbyKid JB Weld is a type of glue, only stronger.
  8. djtaylor

    How to service 1963 Kirby Sanitronic Bag

    If you have the Open Top bag you can take it off the metal Emtor and put it on a Heritage II Mini Emtor. That way you can use the HEPA synthetic bags. If you have the Closed Top bag with the plastic covered Bag Top Cover you can get a Heritage II Mini Emtor and put a used bag like a Legend II...
  9. djtaylor

    Sanitaire ST Tube and Overmold For Conversion of F&G

    To Rob and Rob, Thanks very much for your help. I have ordered the Tube and Overmold kit AND placed a bid on a blue ST outer bag just in case the Tube and Overmold kit does not work as well as hoped. I'll let you know how it all works out. Justin
  10. djtaylor

    Sanitaire ST Tube and Overmold For Conversion of F&G

    Have any of you on the forum converted a Sanitaire F&G bag set up to use the ST bags by installing the Fill Tube and Overmold unit? If so, how do you install it (step by step process would help) and does it work well? I am trying to decide between buying the Tube and Overmold verses getting a...
  11. djtaylor

    Super Vac

    And the third pic. Enjoy.
  12. djtaylor

    Super Vac

    Another pic of my Super Vac 180.
  13. djtaylor

    Super Vac

    Here is a picture of my Super Vac 180. It's a neat machine. I don't have the original white vinyl bag or white cord. I have a Heritage Emtor with a Tradition bag that uses HEPA bags from EnviroCare Technologies. They work very well. Justin
  14. djtaylor

    What Is Your Favorite Vacuum

    I took my Grandpa's Kirby D50 and retrimmed it with bojack brown trim, an open-top genuine Kirby bag mounted on a Heritage II mini emtor and added a Classic handle unit. It works wonderfully. I have used it as a daily driver and as a weekends-only driver. It has never given me any trouble. It's...
  15. djtaylor

    Kirby Heritage 2 hepa Filter bags

    Josef, you will be glad that you upgraded to the G Type bag adaptor, the HEPA bags will fit much better. That is what I have done to my 'fleet' of older Kirbys, from the 560 to the Legend II. I have been using the EnviroCare Technologies HEPA bags for Generation Series machines and I love them...
  16. djtaylor

    Vac Recommendations

    I would like to add my support for the Panasonic 902. But I'd like to suggest some USED high-end machines like a Filter Queen, Tri Star, Air Storm or Air Way. Justin
  17. djtaylor

    Guess who's back!!

    Welcome back Tristan. We missed you. Justin
  18. djtaylor

    Bud's Kirby Sentria 2

    Bud, thanks for the pics of the bag adaptor. Justin
  19. djtaylor

    Bud's Kirby Sentria 2

    Bud, can you post a pic of the bag adaptor? I'd like to see what it looks like compared to the F Style. Justin
  20. djtaylor

    hoover model 425 polishing

    Robert, It looks great. Justin
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