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  1. kirbyman65

    Great week of finds!

    Thanks again! I was hoping I could find some generic tablets for the elite. I’m not sure if I have the HEPA bags. I know the green ones aren’t, but I do have I white bags. Those might be HEPA. -Jack
  2. kirbyman65

    Great week of finds!

    Thanks Barry! Here’s some pictures! The elite is very clean and loud but it cleans great! The oreck is incomplete, it needs a new motor but it looks nice. It also needed some duck tape. The oreck also had a burn on the outer bag, cigarette maybe? I was also wondering if the elite was a Kmart or...
  3. kirbyman65

    Custom Vacuum Merchandise

    I had something like this I think I had an oreck shirt years ago, I loved it. I might buy another. Thanks for bringing back memories. -Jack
  4. kirbyman65

    Great week of finds!

    This week had some amazing finds! First I found a thrashed oreck in the trash, other than a new motor it will turn out fine. Then I found a near perfect elite! No issues whatsoever! They also included a huge bag of parts, At least $30 worth! Half of the parts don’t even go to the elite. They...
  5. kirbyman65

    Electrolux olyimpia power nozzle question

    Ok Thanks I took the cover off for the photo
  6. kirbyman65

    Electrolux olyimpia power nozzle question

    Thanks for the help I have no idea what I’m doing wrong, Any ideas? I’ve tried 5-6 times. Thanks again -Jack
  7. kirbyman65

    Electrolux olyimpia power nozzle question

    They have springs They have springs, but how should they look? I replaced the rear wheel cover, could something have gone wrong then?
  8. kirbyman65

    Electrolux olyimpia power nozzle question

    Hello! I finally finished everything I needed to get done with my Electrolux olyimpia, but there’s one issue with the power nozzle. It’s hard to see in the photo but every time I use it, it’s so high! It doesn’t even agitate the carpet! Any way I can adjust it lower? Also how do I date it? Any...
  9. kirbyman65

    Any tricks of the trade anyone wants to share about vacuums?

    I don't know any. Just curious if anyone had any you're willing to share.
  10. kirbyman65

    classic III bag install

    Human Happy to help! I hope it works out for you! By the way I think with shake out bags its pure strength. I tried today with my 518 and it worked. -Jack
  11. kirbyman65

    classic III bag install

    i usally turn it inside out, fit it over the emtor, then stretch it with a screwdriver. if its a shake out bag then I'm not sure.
  12. kirbyman65

    Great news, I found another one

    Congrats! Im glad you got to replace your other steam vac! By the way what brand is it? -Jack
  13. kirbyman65

    Ebay is getting worse

    It has definitely Gotten worst. I recently ordered a belt for a Hoover brush vac, received a belt for an elite. Not a huge deal but annoying.
  14. kirbyman65

    Some of my Progress vacuums

    Sure Of course!
  15. kirbyman65

    Some of my Progress vacuums

    I do too My German isn’t great, but here’s another ad I love.
  16. kirbyman65

    Some of my Progress vacuums

    I found this its from a different year but still interesting. I only speak a little German so I can barely understand it. -Jack
  17. kirbyman65

    Little thrift store find

    I would personally use the paper bags. Some say they clog easily, but since it will probably be picking up some light dirt it shouldn't be a problem. I wonder if you'll find a cigarette bud or ash in the motor!
  18. kirbyman65

    Little thrift store find

    Nice find Barry I’ve never had one of these, but I do want one. Great find! Enjoy Jack
  19. kirbyman65

    Forgotten Dirt Devil/Royal Products

    I have One of those sweepers, didn’t know they made them with black font for commercial use. Was there any difference besides that?
  20. kirbyman65

    Oreck XL insight

    Human I also have a green oreck (why would someone would want a lime green oreck is beyond me) I believe it’s a 2005 model.
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