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    Any fan collectors on here

    what about Sanyo Fans? I have several Sanyo 3-speed fans with the push buttons. These fans are so quiet and run so smoothly. They are the tan ones with brown elongated push buttons. The grills have three clips that lift up which allow you to access the blades and such for cleaning. These are...
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    Filter Queen Majestic Crown 95X

    Hey Guys! Looking for a decent used Filter Queen Majestic Crown 95X electric hose, wand, and power nozzle to complete a perfect machine.
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    Which Kirby do you like.

    I would be a lying sack of....... ...if I said I had a favorite! They are all my favorites! But I am slightly partial to the Tradition because of the blue color scheme and the hounds tooth cloth outer bag pattern. I don't care what they say about the short comings of the Tradition. I still...
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    I may have F-ed up and need some help

    What I have done is to take a Bounty or any other paper towel and fold it into a 1-inch strip the width of the bag top and insert it in between. Then put the bag clamp back on. You have to adjust the amount of folds to allow for the clamp to slide easily on. You can also use a piece of felt to...
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    Kirby Dual Sanitronic 50 restoration!

    One more thing... Kyle, What is the model of the hand polisher? I see that it is a Milwaukee. Where did you purchase it? What are the attachments you use with it? Thanks!
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    Kirby Dual Sanitronic 50 restoration!

    Thanks so much, Kyle Kyle, Thanks so much for the pics and the explanation! This would be cool to see in person! I am always concerned about sanding because I am afraid that you might be sanding too much metal away thus compromising what metal is left. Not sure about this though. Has anyone...
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    Kirby Dual Sanitronic 50 restoration!

    Hey Kyle Can you tell us how you get that shine? What is your method? Are yo using a polishing wheel?
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    Hoover WindTunnel Model 5491-900 w/DirtFinder Indicator

    Yes, this makes no sense! This is what is perplexing! There is also a small hole a little smaller than a dime inside the headlight visor area opposite the headlight bulb. There is suction in this hole-again, this makes no sense to me, though I am not the engineer who designed this machine. I am...
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    Hoover WindTunnel Model 5491-900 w/DirtFinder Indicator

    Hey Guys! I am baffled! I have the above mentioned model Hoover WindTunnel Model 5491-900. They're all the same basically just with plus or minus features. This one is kind of sharp since it has the "chrome" plate on the front nozzle. It's ice blue and does not have the power-drive feature...
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    Vacuum Cleaner Diversity

    I bet some of you do what I do.... I have a tendency to use certain machines at certain times of the year. Don't know why. For example, I will use my Kirbys and Royals more in January and February, Electroluxes in March, Hoovers in April and May, Eureka's in June and July, and the rest of the...
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    Kirby Ultimate Diamond Edition G7 - hose compatibility

    What I have been told by experts and and from what I have experienced, Kirby transmissions WILL VARY somewhat from machine to machine due to manufacturing tolerances. Some will be louder and less refined than others. That being said, it doesn't mean there is necessarily something wrong. It's...
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    Kirby Ultimate Diamond Edition G7 - hose compatibility

    That Hose Hey Xaero! That hose more than likely does not belong to that Diamond model. Here is how you can tell: Although, I can't recall without looking at my machines, the G3 and G4 utilized the gasket seal in the machine end of the hose to seal against the fan casing. I am not sure which...
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    Kirby Ultimate Diamond Edition G7 - hose compatibility

    That Hose Hey Xaero! That hose more than likely does not belong to that Diamond model. Here is how you can tell: Although, I can't recall without looking at my machines, the G3 and G4 utilized the gasket seal in the machine end of the hose to seal against the fan casing. I am not sure which...
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    $10 'Dirty Kirby' G3

    You don't show one in your profile. I don't have an upgraded membership so I can't delete posts. But if you do, you can add it to your profile and then go back and delete it. OR, we can ask Robert to email person B person A's email address.
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    $10 'Dirty Kirby' G3

    Hey Ed! What is the best way to contact you?
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    $10 'Dirty Kirby' G3

    Transmission Handle cleaning and adjustment Hi Edgar! I just worked on a G3 handle transmission assembly. I would be glad to share what I did if you're interested. Mine came out perfectly and works better than brand new. It's not as hard as some make it out to be.
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    Open question--condition

    It all depends I guess... For me it depends on how and what is done to the machine. For example, I like the small head Kirbys (aka...First Generation, or small head) that are redone in the blue Tradition model. And, any kirby that has a replacement BLACK CORDUROY bag (which used to be priced at...
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    My favorite Electrolux of all time

    Hey Tom! That would be awesome! And, you are too funny! Yes, cussing does work! I can have a sailor tongue, too!
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    Promising Aluminum Cleaner

    Oops I forgot to attach the picture! Here it is!
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    Promising Aluminum Cleaner

    Hey there guys. I just thought I would share this with you. This is an aluminum wheel cleaner for cars made by black magic. I applied it to a Bounty paper towel and smeared it on the aluminum areas of some of my Kirby's. I let it sit for a few minutes and then just wipe it off with a clean paper...
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