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I use a teal-colored Model B-8 for scrubbing, buffing, and shampooing; a Model 1739 Epic Series (doesn't say "Floor Pro" anywhere on the machine--only in the manual ... weird) for nap lifting, and a Rug Washer (teal cover and base that went with the teal Model 1205s) for rugs and mats. My Rug...

Thanks for your response, Tom and Mark David. I did a little digging and discovered that there were at least 2 models of the Lux 5000 that were manufactured: the manual one, as I mentioned in my previous post, that was the last in the line of the Ambassadors (Model C101s) and an automatic...

Below is a pic from an eBay listing for a Lux 5000 which I thought was the last version of the Ambassadors since I have only known about the ones that are Model C101K. The Ambassadors were, of course, the budget model without the automatic shut-off feature when the bag is full. So, I was...

Thanks, Tom. I'll plan to do that.

Thanks, Tom and Charles. I used my Rug Washer yesterday for the first time, and I think it did a pretty good job on the rugs. However, I didn't used the brush ring and it seemed fine. Is it needed for both shampooing and scrubbing/polishing? Also, the RW made a high pitched squeak. Is...

Here are a couple photos from the referenced TWILIGHT ZONE episode of reply #4 originally aired on May 11, 1962, "Young Man's Fancy"--Season 3, Episode 34. Without giving the plot away another older vacuum cleaner is also seen later in the episode with which I'm unfamiliar.

Please tell me the purpose of the brush ring for the Electrolux Turbotool Rug Washer. I have the instructions for both the gold & Ivory version and the brown & ivory version but neither of them provides the information. I gather that it is only used when scrubbing and polishing.

Here is what the original Model 1205/Golden J hose looked like (non-electric). The second version had the same colors and pattern but was electrified and had an ivory pistol grip. Your hose was original to the second version of the Model 1401/Super J.

Are the dirt meters for Electrolux canisters (all models)?

Thanks, Tom. I appreciate it.

Nice machine! What is the purpose of the replacement gasket?

I'm wondering if my list of Model L motors is correct. Please let me know. Ivory ('63-'66): aqua Model G's motor Tan ('66-'68): tan Model G's motor Teal ('68-'74): (teal) Model 1205's motor Gold ('74-'78): (gold) Model 1205's and (gold) 1401's motor Or did they all have the same...

Ben, It's interesting, then, that Kirby choee to date it's first Classic units as 1969. Even though the official release wasn't until February 1970, I wonder if some were sold from August 1969 to that time albeit on a smaller level? It does remind me, though of many cornerstones of...

Thanks, Ben. They must have printed the booklet after beginning production of the machines.

Belated Happy Birthday, Bill, and congratulations on your self gift of a Kirby Classic/1CR! I don't know much about Kirbys except what I have read online but wanted to let you know that I'm impressed with your machines and knowledge of them. Btw, one of the things I learned is that the...

Fog was also the main color (along with black) of the Model C141s--Make 2100 (the earlier canisters were Model 2100s). So if I have this correct these are the colors of the following machines: Renaissance/C104A: Gray/Fog trim Renaissance/C104H: Oyster/Bronze trim Epic 8000 SR/C133A: Lt...

Tom, You sound like a person with integrity. I appreciate that along with all the information you've provided. For Aerus's sake I'd hope that you would get your own franchise someday--or better yet get into corporate, so you could turn things around. If things keep going the way they are...

After I posted my last comment I thought I should add that I'm sure that there are excellent Aerus franchises out there and independent contractors, like Tom and John (Tig21er), who put people over profit. I don't mean to lump them with the other group. In my personal experience, though, I...

I agree with you that there is a lack of business acumen at Aerus LLC. That is likely a result of the lack of training and a misdirected mission of profit over people. Beyond that, it seems that Aerus suffers from a lack of integrity. For example, it would seem that Aerus has discarded many...

I appreciate all your information, Tom. As you can tell, I'm not as familiar with some of the terms, so your clarifications are helpful. I also figured out that the Sidekicks are used with metal wands, and the Sidekick IIs and IIIs are used with electric wands.