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    perfect products canister vacuums

    Lux bags in a perfect vacuum will explode the suction is way to strong for them. I tried it with my perfect because I was out of perfect bags and they exploded..
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    Hoover Model 1070 Convertible Lens

    Hoover 1070 Lens I knew the Hoover Doctor would have the correct answer... Thank you so much John...
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    Kirby bags over the years

    Kirby Omega Bags their were really three types of bags on the Omegas. One is a gold bag with the omega patch (same color as the Kirby Classic) model except with the Omega patch. And then the Armored bag in two types one was a striped bag and the other was the armored bag that we all know... I...
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    Hoover Model 1070 Convertible Lens

    I have three Hoover model 1070 convertibles. Each of them has a different lens. One says Convertible Deluxe, one says Custom Convertible and one has a blank lens ( I think this one is a replacement lens) But I don't know which one of the other two is correct. I think it is the Convertible...
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    How can I get the musty smell out of Hoover Convertible vinyl outer bags?

    I forgot about the Lysol disinfectant. That works too. I used it on a rug I got out of a basement and it took the smell away, but then the whole house smelled like a hospital for awhile. But the hospital smell went away eventially..
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    How can I get the musty smell out of Hoover Convertible vinyl outer bags?

    Musty Odor I use Febreeze.. Just spray it on and let it dry.. This usually works.
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    Whew! I am not the only one that likes Miele vacuums!

    Miele-- Good Vacuums if it only wasn't for the short cord and short hose and expensive bags and filters.
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    One of my dream machines: AIR-WAY

    Airway Centurion I have one of that model new in the box that I got from Air-Way-Charlie. It's nice. And I have another one kind of like it that I bought from a guy in Indiana. It worked good for two times and then the motor went bad... Oh well some day I will find a motor for it so I can use...
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    WANTED: Air-Way hose

    Airway Hose I would also like to purchase a non-electric standard airway hose so I can use the attachments.. I also need the wands (see my other thread) Dan.. My email is in my profile...
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    Airway Wands Wanted

    I would like to purchase a set of curved aluminum or Steel wands so I can use the rug nozzle and floor brush on my Airways.. I have the wands that are connected to the power nozzle but they don't connect to the standard rug and floor tools... Dan
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    dreams came true

    Model 14 Lark Okay I am a pig, I have four model 14 Larks (Blue and white one) One is in excellent condition and two are in okay condition just need to be serviced. And one needs a new fan I think it is very rough sounding. I just haven't had the time to tear it apart to see what is wrong with...
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    In the market for a new Hoover shampooer

    Hoover Steam vac I have a Hoover All Terrain Steam vac It looks very similar to a Hoover Dual V steam vac. It is the best Hoover steam vac I have ever owned. It has such strong suction it even pulls sand out of the carpet. I am very impressed.. Dan
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    The Hoover 450 Saga

    Hoover 450 I have one of those. It is a nice machine however I can't use mine because the wiring inside the handle is old and rotten The outside of the wires are breaking off. I don't know how to go about rewiring it.. Any help would be greatfully appreciated... Dan
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    Is my Kirby unwell?

    Yes I'm with Doug take it to the Kirby service center. Less hassle that way and fixed a lot faster. Dan
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    Is my Kirby unwell?

    Ultimate G skipping when I worked for Kirby in sacramento the factory had us change the gears on the transmission with the gears for a Diamond edition gears. Those are a little bigger and it stopped the Kirby from skipping or hopping. As for the clicking noise that is usally caused by the...
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    Did Kirby always seal the fan case......

    Sealing Fan Cases!! When I worked for the kirby distributor in Sacramento (Roseville) We never broke open the fan cases on the G series Kirbys, we always pulled the motor out of the back of the machine so we never had to reseal the fan cases.. Dan
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    I Need some vintage Kenmore bags

    Tom Gasko is A OKAY in my book... I have bought a couple of vacuums from him and your right they are way better then I hoped for. They are in Mint condition and like brand new... He is a great guy... Dan
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    Electrolux XXX low suction

    Electrolux 30 The 30 that I have had kind of low suction (without the hose) so I was going to take the motor out and clean the fans. When I started to take it apart I noticed somebody had put the filter in backwards. So I turned the filter around and now the machine has really good suction...
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    Any Others Getting the call form Aerus/Lux

    the Aerus Dealer that is closest to me in Billings Montana I am not very happy with.I bought a new Aerus upright from them a year or two ago, and they have yet to call me to see how I like the machine. When I purchased my new Aerus Guardian Platinum I bought it from another dealer back east...
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    An Air-Way Super Chief is for sale...............

    Air Way Charlie I hate to see you move on away from the club. I have never personally met you but I have bought two wonderful vacuums from you. One is a new in the box Airway Centurion, and the other is a Kirby model 519 that you rebuilt. Those two wonderful machines have a special part in my...
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