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    Time to let go of some vacuums & parts

    <span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Sears Kenmore Destiny 3000/Fantom Lightning mini PN</span> <span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">http://www.ebay.com/itm/191788018144?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649</span>   <span style="font-family...
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    "As Seen On TV"

    <span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">How good/bad do those "As Seen On TV" products work?</span>   <span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Yrs ago I bought Quick N Brite thinking it was going to clean better than laundry detergent or Mr. Clean; but QNB did no...
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    An Electrolux With a Very Rare Accessory...

    Where can I find the turquoise 15ft hose like the one my parents had? I cant remember if it was non-electric or electrified; the hose was too worn & got thrown out (before my intrest in vacs began)
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    it THIS carpet washer RARE it's a hoover

    Looks like the Rinsenvac or XXX rental or Sears CleanMore machines here in the USA
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    An Electrolux With a Very Rare Accessory...

    I do have one in vinyl here at Casa Electrolux (my house has been called Casa Lux since the 1980s) it reminds me of the hose I used for vacing the church I used to go to. They had a Super J My family used to have the 15ft hose (I think it was a 1205-era?) but got thrown out yrs ago :(...
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    The latest addition to my toilet collection.

    How good does this work on older toilets? http://www.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-HydroStop-Flapper-Alternative-Toilet-Repair-Kit-FLT231/203228546?MERCH=REC-_-PIPHorizontal1_rr-_-205389752-_-203228546-_-N
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    Replacement bags for Electrolux 1205

    I use only Perfect HEPA bags or DVC Ultra Allergen cloth bags
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    Rainbow E2 Black Teardown and Restoration

    I mean doing ONLY the floor or carpet of just ONE room at a time then change water before starting the next room & change after that room, etc. After vacing the floor/carpet only, I vacuum the upholstery (change water after vacing ONE couch or mattress at a time) Next I change the water before...
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    Rainbow E2 Black Teardown and Restoration

    Its been barely two wks that I own the new Onyx; I just got it as a Xmas gift I think mine is still like new; I change the water AFTER vacing EVERY ROOM (floor only) & then before dusting & above floor vacing; & after every 6 hrs in air cleaning mode Mine has the side belt PN Yours looks like...
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    Lowest price on a new Rainbow?

    I got the new Onyx Rainbow this past Christmas as a gift; production date 1215
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    Introduction- Love my NEW Rainbow!

    I vacuumed the bedroom carpets with the SE with R-4375C PN & got TONS of dirt; then I went over with the Onyx with side belt PN & had to change the water twice after just vacing that same carpet with the SE I cant believe how much more powerful the new Onyx is compared to my old SE!
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    My Vax / TTI nightmare and now ruined carpet

    Do U have the Rinsenvac there in the UK? They are/were great machines; especially the RV-85 with PB-850 Power Brush
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    New EU vacuums and half the suction

    I think what U need there in Europe is a good old vintage American Electrolux like a Model G, 1205 or Super J; I bet they'll outclean anything made today Do U have that kind of machines there, but under a different name?
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    Introduction- Love my NEW Rainbow!

    I use the RainbowMate for vacing the interior of my Chevy Suburban; so I think I will need both the electrified 14ft hose & non-electric 14ft hose for the house
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    Introduction- Love my NEW Rainbow!

    I don't know whether I need the 14ft non-electric hose or the 14ft electrified hose? U can buy just the new PN without buying the newest style wands & hose I don't know if it will work on the SE? How did GoodVac change this PN from direct connect to have the external cord...
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    New Rainbow Power Nozzle

    I didn't expect to receive a new Rainbow as a Christmas present; but I LOVE IT! Mine has a production date 1215 (Dec 2015) so it has the new style side belt PN I just used the new 2015 AquaMate on my linoleum & bedroom carpet; I replaced the R14173 AquaMate nozzle lens (which does NOT work...
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    Introduction- Love my NEW Rainbow!

    PR-21 & Luxlife I'm assuming your Onyx Rainbow has the center belt PN? My new Rainbow I just got as a Xmas present has the new side belt PN, which is a poly serpentine grooved "V" belt Only time will tell since its barely been a week I got the new Onyx Rainbow; I will check the belt in a...
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    "New Generation " Rainbow Just Arrived

    I got it as a Xmas gift btw I got rid of the FloorMate & Steam Vac; the Rainbow replaced all that thanks to the AquaMate & RainJet Less machines=more space; I even got the Rainbow storage rack & 4 qt basin I use the 4 Quart basin for vacing & floor/carpet washing; & the 2 Qt for air cleaning...
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    "New Generation " Rainbow Just Arrived

    I just bought the new Onyx e3 & love it! Mine has the improved side belt PN & got the RainJet, AquaMate, two RainbowMates (1 for sofa & mattresses only, the 2nd one just for the car) & two RainMates
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    Finally got a direct drive!

    I bought the 1st generation Direct Drive & a Kenmore Cyclonic (Eureka Whirlwind) back in 1999; both great vacs but I wish I still had them
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