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    Does anybody use their Kirbys to shampoo carpets?

    Kirby Heritage 1-HD in shampoo mode here's my example of my Heritage ready to use, and that we did. Even the family dog likes it.
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    Does anybody use their Kirbys to shampoo carpets?

    Kirby Shampooer... I do actually use mine, in part for fun to demo a classic like my D50 for friends in a rental clean up. I agree w/ above said, I find most who found issues were not using them to best technique or as directed in most cases. I do as Alex does above. I find if using different...
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    What's your favorite vintage Kirby model?

    RE: favorite Kirbys... Beautiful 518 (Vacuser) I have 1 in the works I look so forward to getting restored as nice as yours. I'm missing bag & wheels. I think I may have the wrong EmpTor unless it was similar to my 516, Has the vents in rear w/ a slot to add freshener wick pad and a hole to...
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    Electrolux 1205 replacement motors - more powerful?

    Motor Upgrade Lots of very interesting reading in here. So I'm putting back together my 1205. I have the original motor I pulled out. I'm gonna rebuild it since it's out but looks clean otherwise. My question then, in keeping it with original parts (this is a 2nd build), what is the last of...
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    Most powerful vintage vacuum?

    My Most Powerful vintage pre '80 tank . . . . . . runner up would have to be the all so classic and all new design of its time, the 1968 Electrolux Model 1205. This machine essentially had the same motor type as the Automatic E but a new "Automatic Control" system & a bunch new features as it...
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    Most powerful vintage vacuum?

    My Most Powerful vintage pre '80 tank; right now will have to be my 1959 Electrolux Automatic F with motor upgrades for more power to the performance of the 70's. This is 1 of my favorite Lux classics as it is an industry icon in modern vacuums of its time. (step in to correct me if I am...
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    Most powerful vintage vacuum?

    My Most Powerful vintage pre '80 Upright; (DS50) ... has got to be hands down my 1965 Kirby Dual Sanitronic 50 (DS50) I don't have any current running 70's Kirby's yet so I can't speak for them but as said many times in these forums, the D50 was one well built machine for its time and was a...
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    Vintage Fairfax Straigt Suction Vacuum

    FairFax Canister Vacuum I've been wanting to try 1 of these in my collection. I am especially interested to hear input from others who've used it as a wet vac to aid in steam cleaning or general shop spills. In general I'd just like to know how these compared to other models like it. Does this...
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    The Kirby Dual Sanitronic 50

    Dual Sanitronic 50 (DS50) As I said I always had 2, now 3. So I have 1 almost exclusively in the portable mode with carrying strap. I found this 1 of the most comfortable carry around for dusting.
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    The Kirby Dual Sanitronic 50

    1965 Dual Sanitronic 50 . . . I can truly relate to that distinctive eye catching lighted logo. I would later learn of its iconic status in the realm of vintage vacuum cleaners.tje motor brings back memories using it today. My recent dog who passed never cared forfor louder sounds compared to...
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    The Kirby Dual Sanitronic 50

    @ Electrolux137, I read your story & can really relate. I liked your clear memory & attention to detail. I can recall a lot of detail drop some old Kirby experiences. The Dual Sanitronic 50 Is At R He Forefront. I have 1 again after all this time. Turns out 1 was sitting in our family...
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    Kirby Lovers-Which Model,,

    Dual Sanitronic 50 (DS50) Another cool pic of my 1965 Kirby Dual Sanitronic 50 in upright mode. With motor running notice how large the bag inflates.
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    Kirby Lovers-Which Model,,

    Dual Sanitronic 50 (DS50) Update;my 1965 Kirby Dual Sanitronic 50 in its portable hand held mode. 1 of my favorite Kirbys.
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    Your favorite modern canister

    Electrolux & Kirby My 1st pick for true canister vacuum has tp be none other than Electrolux. I have many but my favorite regular user I'd a model Automatic E for it's classic looks feel & style. With features modern for its time. Self sealing disposable filter bags, auto cord winder...
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    Kirby Lovers-Which Model,,

    1965 Dual Sanitronic 50 . . . The Dual Sanitronic 50 by far has to be my down right favorite Kirby model. It's unique for several things. 1st has to be the obvious dual speed. But unique is the lighted oval Kirby logo on the light hood. The 1st & last time Kirby ever did this. 3rd I like is...
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    What's your favorite vintage Kirby model?

    Kirby Sanitronic System of 1962 model 562 My beautiful like new in box (almost, it was gently used but cared for) 1962 Kirby Sanitronic model 562. 1 of my 3 main favorites. The colors, the classic look and sound. nicer of the old belt lifters I had used. brightly polished aluminium w/ side...
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    New Sentria update???

    late run Sentria G10d I would end up getting a new model of the time this post would be new but just came across it recently. It has the new compact 1 piece mini emptor said to give a more direct flow to the bag which went back to the straight zipper design since moving to new "F" style so no...
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    What's your favorite vintage Kirby model?

    Handi Butler 1-HD of 1981 This would mar the last we would see of the good 'ol motor driven Handi-Butler. By this time we saw new features come & go but 1 of the coolest had to be the portable hand saw. A tad to get used to at 1st but not too bad. May be dangerous if not careful which is why I...
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    What's your favorite vintage Kirby model?

    1981 Heritage 1-HD Sookie helps with restoration & now rug cleaning. Shown here; my 1981 Kirby Heritage 1-HD in carpet shampoo mode set up.
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    What's your favorite vintage Kirby model?

    Favorite Kirby . . . I like a lot of various models for different reasons but my favorite by far if I have to narrow it down to few is my Dual Sanitronic 50 (D50) for it's last of the olds style handle but 1st of the new dual speed motors. Pretty decent power for its time for a good 12+ yrs to...
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