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Hi Ben, Just seen your question. Yes, it had the shakeout bag. The pictures were not great. I was in the middle of decorating and in a hurry to post an Ad. Hello Huskyvacs, Any Kirbys from the Tradition onward seem to be fairly common here, although somewhat neglected. Omegas and Classic IIIs...

Oh yes. I definitely seek-out stuff associated with my childhood. I have the same Kenwood Mixed my mum had. The same old dial telephone we used as children. Valve radio, electric fan, vacuum... I guess it's an easy, nostalgic, path to the past? Christmas lights and baubles evoke fond memories too.

America has so many beautiful vintage fans! My son and I watched "Top Gun" followed by "Top Gun Maverick" at the cinema this summer. In the early scene, with Tom Cruise in the ladies' room, we weren't concentrating on the actors or the dialogue, it was that vintage fan on the wall which caught...

Some friends of ours who live within earshot of a railway line, find it difficult to sleep if the trains are not running. People often take a few days to get used to the quiet when they're away on holiday. Its just too quiet sometimes. I hadn't heard of the 'white noise' CDs before. But I do...

I've seen a few, in antiques programmes on TV, and almost every museum and country-house display room. The last time I saw one for sale was about 15 years ago. GBP £50? I think. As you know, condition is everything. But these metal canisters/cans tended to rust, especially when stored in damp...

I have three Sentria and one Sentria II. The LED headlights are faulty on three out of four. Kirby redesigned their modular LED Control Board but this hasn't improved reliability. They still fail after a very short time. They're expensive items here in the UK. £36 per unit. And they require a...

French Chalk does sound better than the grease I’ve been using. There are (new to me) Silicone Dry Lubricants in aerosol cans. Designed for bicycle chains etc. That may be the way to go? Of course, the choice is overwhelming. Each can says something different.

Huskyvacs, Could that have been French Chalk? As found in puncture repair kits?

Forgot to add... I think it's their RED LABEL grease which isn't suitable for everything. BLUE label is the one I go for. We have a choice of two flavours from Black Swan. I've got a magnifier to read the back of the tin; Black Swan's Silicone Grease is formulated for many plumbing...

It does get a bit complicated. There are plumbers products for potable (drinking) water, non-potable (waste), rubber, plastics, silicone... I've checked, and this one [Stock No.4120] is definitely for Rubber and Plastic 'O' Rings, gaskets, washers, and seals. Because it's a Silicone Grease, it...

I use Black Swan plumber's grease on gaskets. Such as the ring gasket on the Kirby emptor and on hose-ends. Not quite renovation, but it does lubricate them well, prevents pinching/kinking, and drying out. IBAISAIC's product seems to be similar. You'll certainly be able to get plumber's grease...

I totally agree Husyvacs. Its amazing how many people are only too keen to part with all their details for Facebook, Twitter, Apple, Siri/Alexa... Facebook wanted me to send a full scan of my Passport! Our banks won't allow some simple online purchases now, unless you subscribe to Online Banking...

I recently learned that you can almost negate the need for a cord-clip, which prevents the flex from being an awkward length and swaying around as you transport or store your vacuum. Take a standard Kirby flex for example; usually 30 feet? If you just wind it around and around, in a large loop...

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To answer your question regarding preserving the finish; I'd apply a good automotive liquid wax polish, one which is high in carnauba wax. Carnauba is one of the hardest waxes, when dry. Expensive, but you get what you pay for. It'll reduce oxidation, preserve the shine, and protect against...

Rosie on Gumtree.UK is "selling" her Singer K900 Sewing Machine today. I tried to contact her - nothing concrete. Another hoarder who wants others to admire items they never intend to part with. She won't list her telephone No. No direct email No address She won't call and she takes 13 hours to...

Here in the UK we have sellers on a similar site to Craigslist, called Gumtree. Its an eBay-owned spin-off. Sellers sometimes offer remarkable items, at attractive prices, but will never manage to complete the deal, no matter how hard you try. I've offered to pay for post and packing, or to...

Do we have to sign-up for eBay to buy it, or are you going to list it here?

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Almost-unused Kirby Legend Heritage II for sale. Original mint condition. Complete with all unused accessories. Purchased about five years ago from an elderly couple who hadn't used it at all. Open to any reasonable offer. Collection preferred. Based in Essex, UK. [email protected]