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It’s my understanding. That HEPA filters were added to get more certifications for Rexair AS purifiers AND to get around the ( justly so)criticisms about not capturing ALL materials( older ones couldn’t capture no water soluble substances ( ash, drywall dust, talcum power etc). I’ve never...

very cool well done, I might need one after I attempt to restore mine

Caligula I saw your old post where you posted the owners manual, thx for doing that, I’ve been reading it!!! Thx for your insight . I like this model, very cool I’d say. I’ve been trying like crazy to get that airway valve to move but it simply won’t . I hope someone can give me insight on...

so, I just acquired one of these old little appreciated machines ( compared to many other classic brands/models) and am quite hoping that I can actually use it on my hard-floors. I have taken it apart to clean and inspect it ....steel wool polishing etc but realized the 'glass' turnable "Dust...

i like it Glad to see these restorative efforts on Royal uprights....I"m a big fan of these!!!

very clever ideas you offered Les!!!

I"m not a big 'black' fan, but that is a seriously cool creation, of sorts, and well worth the adoration many are showing it!!!

dandagreer I think your approach of just using spare parts on the machine you'll send it vs the original is genius !!!! I REALLY want to see and hear your take on their end result that you'll receive. I've heard vastly different tales of the 'quality' of the restoration work. Widely different...

I"d be interested in Royals or Electro Hygiene machine/accessories possibly Filter queen tools and tool caddy perhaps maybe old Kirby accessories /attachments Kelton

i agree luxlife, why is this in the vintage section?

safety switch bypass that person who owned it might have requested the switch bypassed, I did that on one of my Traditions , intentionally.not worried one iota of 'extra wear' on the brushes....i'm a collector....and it'll never be used as a daily anyway.

Decided to make my own extended length hose for the stairs and car cleaning. I didn’t want it bad enough to buy it from Kirby for $70ish, so my kirby technician friend orders raw tubing (40-50 feet) and we made three of them out of it. Just forcibly I unscrewed the ends from donor hoses , heated...

I"m diggin' your Eureka and the restoring efforts!!!

thanks thanks dysonman1 and gottahaveahoove, I"m-a-learnin'!!!

"They may feel free to stay home. " haha. like your cleverly worded way there!! @sanitairewill. I WISH I could get my wife to do that!! haha. ALL the vacuuming is left up to me ( of course, I'm into that so I don't mind anyway). :-P

I bought and put together, after some help from someone here, made my Hoover model 61 work nicely . Then the cord took a dive into 'aged oblivion'.....I haven't been able to find a replacement yet, but have some ideas for a newer replacement. My question now is, I saw a Hoover 28 for...

when you described the Power Cast as 'a beast', does that mean it was just heavy or cumbersome? Also, how loud is this vacuum? I really want one of these....LOVE the looks....the Art Deco styling. Found one new in box but too $$ and shipping high K

rugpiledial yes, the sani-emptor was basically the same from 1953-1969 minus the sweet tire knob/opening

old cord blues Phaeton, thanks for the lead there! I'll wait first...in hopes that someone has one they don't need/aren't using....as I'd prefer more original....but I see where I can go now if thats not possible. K

Does anyone have a Hoover 60/61 cord they'd get rid of? My model 61 is the only Hoover I have and it is all cracked up.... It just shorted out and is unusable now ( after a 75% restoration effort. I suppose I can use any 3 wire cord worse case Thanks