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  1. rowdy141

    Tons of vacuums for sale - Local collectors only

    @huskyvacs, Couldn't you hire a Man-with-a-van or a taxi?
  2. rowdy141

    Kirby Madness!

    It's sad that the Plano shop closed with all that stock left, and yet here are countless collectors wanting to buy these bits. I would have thought one of the online Kirby dealers would have opted for the lot?
  3. rowdy141

    How does a Kirby not draw in moisture when in shampoo mode?

    Thanks for your explanation Les, but you omitted the most-relevant aspects of the whole process: Kirby Carpet Shampoo Foam is wet. So Brushroll gets wet. Brushroll Bearings (Rod) gets wet. Brushroll flicks wet foam 360° - including into Housing/Fan. Belt drives Brushroll. Belt gets wet...
  4. rowdy141

    How does a Kirby not draw in moisture when in shampoo mode?

    Dry Foam? The foamy suds made with liquid detergent & water? That foam? Of course it goes into, around, and through your machine. As I said; It's wet. Then damp. Like aerosol snow. Same with Zorb, Vanish, and other spongy damp granules. Kirby crystallized granules contain moisture. They...
  5. rowdy141

    How does a Kirby not draw in moisture when in shampoo mode?

    Hi @superocd, I have always considered Kirby's Shampooer to be a flawed design. I've considered this thoroughly and dismissed the whole concept. So too their Head Massager, Handi-Butler, Sander, Jig-Saw, Drill... These attachments helped to sell the vacuums. Clinching the deal. Persuading...
  6. rowdy141

    O M G

    Amazing that so many people, can spend so much on a new vacuum, then treat it like that. And after such a relatively short time. The other extreme is those Kirbys still boxed and unused.
  7. rowdy141

    WANTED: Kirby Tradition Long Extension Wand (Blue)

    What a relief! A friend of mine from India, addresses his letters to Dr... Otherwise nothing gets through their postal system. That might work. Call yourself Dr.Ben, and we'll label your parcels "Live organs for urgent transplant"?
  8. rowdy141

    Kirby question.

    Other manufactures who use knurled belts claim they prevent pet hair build-up, by breaking up hairs as they pass between knurling and roller. That would come under the term 'dirt deflection' I guess. Sounds plausible to me. The knurling can only help with traction on the spindle; less chance of...
  9. rowdy141

    electrolux model g power switch

    Hi Ben, There is an aerosol Switch-Cleaner you can buy. Magic stuff. Works on On/Off Switches, Volume Controls.. Just squirt it into the switch, operate the switch a few times, and you're good to go. It flows, cleans, evaporates. No taking apart required. If it's become a 'lazy switch', the...
  10. rowdy141

    Curious about Circuit Boards in Vacuum Cleaners

    When circuit boards were relatively new in cars, in the late 1970's, we had an Engine Management Control Board in our car. It failed, the dashboard lit up like a Christmas Tree, and the car wouldn't run or even start. The AA Mechanic pulled the module out and the car ran perfectly. He...
  11. rowdy141

    Curious about Circuit Boards in Vacuum Cleaners

    Your circuit board could have many uses. It depends what's on it. They're in most appliances, from vacuums to toasters. They typically convert AC to DC for LED headlights. They can boost motor speed for a while when you've pressed the Turbo button, or reduce power when heat builds-up, or...
  12. rowdy141

    Kirby Handle Spring

    Excellent idea !!!! Wish I'd have thought of that. You could sell it afterwards on eBay, or Advertise it here under Super-Market.
  13. rowdy141

    WANTED: Kirby Tradition Long Extension Wand (Blue)

    P.S. I'll see what The Post Office has to say regarding refunding your postage when I go back into town on Friday. Please email me something with your Address, saying it hasn't arrived, so I can wave it in front of them. Alan
  14. rowdy141

    WANTED: Kirby Tradition Long Extension Wand (Blue)

    Hi Ben, Sorry to hear the two perfect tubes I sent you, didn't arrive. One was even brand new! There's nothing I could do to chase progress from this end because it was not Tracked/Signed-for. Signed-for from the UK was ridiculously expensive. $40 more if I remember correctly? I emailed you...
  15. rowdy141

    My 1972 Kirby Classic with Its Correct Bag!

    Hi Ben, Have those Kirby Tradition tubes I sent you, arrived yet? Were they undamaged? Do you like them? Alan (UK)
  16. rowdy141

    Question About Parts Website

    They might just have a poorly-designed website. A lot of old UK Engineering Companies just have basic 'web presence' sites, with poor functionality, and bad feedback. Especially when they're not geared up for online business. They outsource their web design and are sometimes unaware of online...
  17. rowdy141

    Kirby Legend II nozzle Rattle

    Kirbfan94, I solved my Kirby nozzle rattle. Thought I'd share the solution in case it helps. The problem was in fact, in three areas. Rugplate rattle. New gasket helped, but deep vibration persisted. One End support brackets needed squeezing slightly tighter. Main problem: New Brushroll's...
  18. rowdy141

    Kirby Rug Renovator & Shake-out bag

    I'll leave the shakeout option. Thank-you both.
  19. rowdy141

    Kirby Rug Renovator & Shake-out bag

    Hi Ben, Thanks. The guy on YouTube giving his carpet a deep-down kirby revitalizing fluffing to bring back the pile, using a polishing nozzle & black-bristled brushroll, has made his own solution, I guess? So with a shakout, the air just blows a path through all the heavy dust and dirt in the...
  20. rowdy141

    Kirby Rug Renovator & Shake-out bag

    I have a couple of questions regarding Kirbys that I'd like some help with please; Is the so-called Rug Renovator; Another term for the whole carpet shampooer? With suds tray. Or the black-bristled shampoo brushroll used separately? In the polisher nozzle? (mine doesn't fit). Or the brown...
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