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  1. rowdy141

    You know you want it !

    Looks like the latest Dyson!
  2. rowdy141

    3 Kirbys

    You'd have more success selling them here, if you listed them here. If someone's already on Facebook, they'd have seen them. If they're not on Facebook, they're unlikely to join just to buy a vacuum.
  3. rowdy141

    Free Vacuum Extravaganza in San Diego

    I've seen companies who'll sell stuff on eBay for you. They photograph it all, research value, and deal with the buyers directly, and handle postage etc. Of course they take a hefty percentage, but it might be worth looking into? Especially if they'll collect the lot!
  4. rowdy141

    Free Vacuum Extravaganza in San Diego

    Any "House Clearance" outfit will clear them for you. Those guys have the time, transport, and energy, to clear anything that'll make them money. They often take away scrap stuff as part of their deal. You may even make a buck or two! The vacuums will end up on eBay, Craigslist, Boot fairs...
  5. rowdy141

    The Saturday Morning Special: The Electrolux Model 1205 ( Refurbished)

    Surely the motors would have been electrically tested as part of the refurbishment programme? And bearings replaced? If they'd put all that work into dismantling, cleaning, replacing trim & accessories, testing for safety, and new packaging, it doesn't make sense to have skipped the motor...
  6. rowdy141

    Postage Due

    I doubt the seller will offer that vacuum again at the same price. The seller has postage, return postage, and penalties to recoup. I don't know why couriers don't validate postage before accepting parcels. They only need a set of handheld scales. Post Offices wouldn't allow it over the counter...
  7. rowdy141

    Horsehair bristle inserts

    Manufacturers use plastic as a substitute for everything; wood, fabric, leather, metal... We shouldn't be surprised that bristles followed suit. Nylon/Polyester plastic bristles are of course so much cheaper and easier to manufacture. They also appeal to customers who don't want animal products...
  8. rowdy141

    Sanding out scratches on aluminum.

    One solution to bring up that blue rubber trim is to use Silvo® Silver Cutlery Polish (less aggressive than Brasso®) or Abro® Headlight Restoration Polish to remove fine scratches and smooth-out imperfections. Follow that with Kiwi® Blue (Scuff) Shoe Polish, or blue Leather Furniture Renovation...
  9. rowdy141

    MINT Kirby Classic III on EBay UK

    "... The only thing I seem to notice with the Tradition is that many of the original bags have now faded out to a lighter blue than the original, so wonder if you would be dying the bag or using a re-manufactured one?" Madabouthoovers: The blue Tradition cloth bags weren't a dyed fabric in the...
  10. rowdy141

    MINT Kirby Classic III on EBay UK

    "... The only thing I seem to notice with the Tradition is that many of the original bags have now faded out to a lighter blue than the original, so wonder if you would be dying the bag or using a re-manufactured one?" Madabouthoovers: The blue Tradition cloth bags weren't a dyed fabric in the...
  11. rowdy141

    1205 Cord Rewinder Lubrication

    I'd use an aerosol-spray Switch Cleaner - to clean the tracks & contacts. It'll remove oxidation and dirt, reduce arcing and pitting in future, and noticeably improve conductivity. A dry spray-on Silicone Lube (from bicycle/auto shops) will lubricate and protect the spring. Silicone lube leaves...
  12. rowdy141

    Year compact started sales ?????

    I did read your post. What's with the attitude?
  13. rowdy141

    Year compact started sales ?????

    "Aero dynamic design"? Surely that's not really an issue INSIDE the aircraft!
  14. rowdy141

    Myth busted: only aluminum vacuums can be polished

    I use Abro® Headlight Restoration Polish. It takes for ever to see any improvement by hand. You really need an electric buffing wheel. T-Cut can remove deeper scratches. But it isn't suitable for all plastics! You have to test an inconspicuous area first. Roger (IBAISAIC on YouTube) recommends...
  15. rowdy141

    Kirby Classic Omega delivered!

    Sometimes Taxi Companies do parcel-runs/errands too. Might be worth telephoning them to ask? Arrange a FedEx collection?
  16. rowdy141

    Kirby Classic Omega delivered!

    Justin, Can you get a Courier who collects, to pick up that bag which is 500 miles from you, then pack it and post it to you?
  17. rowdy141

    Kirby Dual 80....for my birthday!!

    Huskyvacs, Are you thinking of Caranuba Wax, to prevent metal oxidation? Automotive wax (high in caranuba content) does the job. Logan, Buy your dad some car wax for Father's Day, and borrow it for your Kirby?
  18. rowdy141

    thriftstore banning me for buying an electrolux

    Playing Devil's advocate: Perhaps the cashier was joking? Meaning: It's obviously going to need some work, so don't come crying for a refund if you have difficulty. Ha Ha. Or maybe they're confusing you with someone who looks similar? This doesn't really make sense. All they had to say was...
  19. rowdy141

    HELP ! Belt Slipping off !!

    Hi Derek, You're up against the Marketing Depts. Sharp practice rules. They want you to buy a new vac for the want of a replacement belt. They change the width and length for every belt, on every device they ever manufactured. Belt lengths are never publicised. Part Numbers are rewritten for...
  20. rowdy141

    My 1979 Kirby Tradition and ALL Its Tools!

    The Shag King (deep-pile comb) is hard to find. I offered a mint, new one, for free. No-one responded.
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