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    AEG Vampyr

    Sebo HI I have 3 Sebo's 1 good 2 bad the X1 no problems realy only a new switch in 3 years Then the 1st felex I loved it I had the cream and red but I had problems with the cable and switch + I found Sebo very unhelpful to deal with and gave it to a good home. 2 years later I saw the felix pet...
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    AEG Vampyr

    AEG Vacs Hi as a kid one of the vacuums we had was an AEG in the mid 60s it was a bit like a Vorwerk only better, small hand held with a set of attachments and a PN,its one vac I've never seen on here. I'm looking for something like it now to replace my Sebo felix ( total waste of money) I...
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    Straight suction canisters vs powered brush canisters.

    Miele My Miele cleans well with the PN but the hose is so short its not good at above floor cleaning, I do wish it was easy to get a good canister with PN's in the UK even Miele have stopped now, I have 2 but when they burn out I'm not sure what I will get. The one make it will not be is SEBO...
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    PN Canister Comparable To Direct-Air Upright?

    Miele A Miele with the large Power head will beat any Direct air upright at deep cleaning,
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    Sebo Felix Cable Problems AGAIN

    HI, I have a SEBO as my daily driver, love it BUT this is the 3rd time I have had the same problem with the cable braking where it go's in the the handle. SEBO in the UK are horrible to deal with and say it's not covered, as I must have pull the cable to hard. (NOT correct). The 1st time I...
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    Vacuuming Carpet vs. Area Rugs: same thing or different requirements?

    Rug Vacuums The best rug vac I have found is a SEBO felix you can but a gentle brush roll that works well if you have pets and rugs, I use one as a daily driver then a Miele with PN to give a really deep clean about 4 times a year. I have to clean up after these 2 daily.
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    kirby help

    Hi can anyone tell me what the last kirby was that I can get shandy butler for
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    Which of the Dyson vacuums has been your favorite?

    None Mine went in the bin after only 6 weeks what a pile of junk
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    Your one favorite Kirby OF ALL TIME

    ```````````````````Tradition I love the look of the tradition.
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    Epic Yard Sale Find

    Floor Polishing Hi all, its so good to see I'm not the last one to still wax the floors, I use a Fakir polisher daily. It is possible to spray buff wood BUT only if its sealed. Wax gives a much better finish and protects the wood. I use antique wax floor polish on all the floors both wood and...
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    Lee's first constellation restoration 867A

    Hotpoint WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Nice Job
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    Which October 1973

    So the oreck's gone from the cheapest vac on the market to what it is to-day. COSCO are selling the HD model and I thing it was about £400 I have never owned an Oreck but did try one out in Harrods a few years ago when i was looking for a new daily vac, But i was not impressed and got a Miele...
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    The Anser Vacuum

    I love it, very coooooooooooooooool machine
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    Which October 1973

    McDonald Hi All This is the 1st time I have ever seen the McDonald here. i do remember they were cheap one thing I have always wanted to know is was this a proto type Oreck
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    Upright vacuums

    Before X/mas John Lewis were selling the Electrolux "Professional" off really cheap I cant remember but something around £75.00 I kook but it was so very heavy and very stiff brush roll the sales guy said they could not give them away
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    Introducing the New Kirby!

    Very nice machine, you have, can anyone tell me if the floor polisher on newer Kirby's are as good the last kirby I had was a Legend 11 and the polisher was not bad and also do Kirby still make the refills for the waxer in the UK ?? Currently I am using a FAKIR polisher but I am going to have...
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    Help Needed in UK with FAKIR Floor Polisher

    Thanks Hi How are you Many Thanks for this l'll ring in the morning I know the road but have never seen the shop. So few people seem to use a polisher anymore they are hard to find. I wish you well Mike
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    Help Needed in UK with FAKIR Floor Polisher

    HI All Can anyone help I am looking for a vac shop or anyone that can service a Fakir polisher for me, Its been in daily use for 12 years and never any problem but to-day its sounds like the brushes are stating to go. The last vac shop i new of near Croydon closed a few years ago and they had...
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    Jim Kirby's Vacuum Collection for Sale

    Sorry Oh dear in my panic i posted the above in here by mistake, Sorry
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    dream machine!!

    I have a SEBO felix PET as my daily now and its very good, I have a Miele as well but its not the best as a daily Vacuum the hose is way to short for one. I got the SEBO @ a very good price in Croydon just before x/mas this year
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