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Thanks, Tom. I'll plan to do that.

Thanks, Tom and Charles. I used my Rug Washer yesterday for the first time, and I think it did a pretty good job on the rugs. However, I didn't used the brush ring and it seemed fine. Is it needed for both shampooing and scrubbing/polishing? Also, the RW made a high pitched squeak. Is...

Here are a couple photos from the referenced TWILIGHT ZONE episode of reply #4 originally aired on May 11, 1962, "Young Man's Fancy"--Season 3, Episode 34. Without giving the plot away another older vacuum cleaner is also seen later in the episode with which I'm unfamiliar.

Please tell me the purpose of the brush ring for the Electrolux Turbotool Rug Washer. I have the instructions for both the gold & Ivory version and the brown & ivory version but neither of them provides the information. I gather that it is only used when scrubbing and polishing.

Here is what the original Model 1205/Golden J hose looked like (non-electric). The second version had the same colors and pattern but was electrified and had an ivory pistol grip. Your hose was original to the second version of the Model 1401/Super J.

Are the dirt meters for Electrolux canisters (all models)?

Thanks, Tom. I appreciate it.

Nice machine! What is the purpose of the replacement gasket?

I'm wondering if my list of Model L motors is correct. Please let me know. Ivory ('63-'66): aqua Model G's motor Tan ('66-'68): tan Model G's motor Teal ('68-'74): (teal) Model 1205's motor Gold ('74-'78): (gold) Model 1205's and (gold) 1401's motor Or did they all have the same...

Ben, It's interesting, then, that Kirby choee to date it's first Classic units as 1969. Even though the official release wasn't until February 1970, I wonder if some were sold from August 1969 to that time albeit on a smaller level? It does remind me, though of many cornerstones of...

Thanks, Ben. They must have printed the booklet after beginning production of the machines.

Belated Happy Birthday, Bill, and congratulations on your self gift of a Kirby Classic/1CR! I don't know much about Kirbys except what I have read online but wanted to let you know that I'm impressed with your machines and knowledge of them. Btw, one of the things I learned is that the...

Fog was also the main color (along with black) of the Model C141s--Make 2100 (the earlier canisters were Model 2100s). So if I have this correct these are the colors of the following machines: Renaissance/C104A: Gray/Fog trim Renaissance/C104H: Oyster/Bronze trim Epic 8000 SR/C133A: Lt...

Tom, You sound like a person with integrity. I appreciate that along with all the information you've provided. For Aerus's sake I'd hope that you would get your own franchise someday--or better yet get into corporate, so you could turn things around. If things keep going the way they are...

After I posted my last comment I thought I should add that I'm sure that there are excellent Aerus franchises out there and independent contractors, like Tom and John (Tig21er), who put people over profit. I don't mean to lump them with the other group. In my personal experience, though, I...

I agree with you that there is a lack of business acumen at Aerus LLC. That is likely a result of the lack of training and a misdirected mission of profit over people. Beyond that, it seems that Aerus suffers from a lack of integrity. For example, it would seem that Aerus has discarded many...

I appreciate all your information, Tom. As you can tell, I'm not as familiar with some of the terms, so your clarifications are helpful. I also figured out that the Sidekicks are used with metal wands, and the Sidekick IIs and IIIs are used with electric wands.

Thanks for the responses. First of all, I have to say that I am disappointed with Aerus, too--both the branch offices and main offices. Like you said, they are not very interested in helping you fix a machine (even though they tout their supposed longevities) and do not seem to know much about...

I really appreciate all your information, Tom. I'd be interested in knowing the model id of the oyster-colored shampooer/polisher if you can find it online somewhere. I'm wondering, though if I've seen it and have mistaken it for gray. Depending on the clarity of the pic and the amount of...

Oh ok, Tom. I should have said "direct connect" instead of electric. Someone mentioned that the Sidekicks are for the uprights and the Sidekick IIs are for the canisters, so I was thinking pigtail v. direct connect. Thanks for the information.