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  1. kirbymodel2c

    The complete history of the Hoover Junior

    Hi, <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Steve (Kirby519) What I believe your referring to is the UK's Tradition's eneded up being single speed. It's possible that happened when they altered the saftey switch from the headlight back to the bottom again. But I'd need to check that...
  2. kirbymodel2c

    Shopping between Kirby Avalir and Simplicity Gusto

    Hi, <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">JrBaker, I'm sure you will be you will given lots of opinions on this site. Some more biased than others.</span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">The Kirby Avalir is a great machine. Rated (1st place) for reliability by...
  3. kirbymodel2c

    Need help with Royal Everlast

    Hi Stan <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Well done on getting a a Royal Everlast 8300. I have the same model as you. I got mine of a collector on here.</span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I bought the deluxe attachment set for it as well. I'm still...
  4. kirbymodel2c

    My Kirby update - a year into ownership...

    I... <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">think your going to have to wear white gloves now when you use it so you don't get finger prints on it....</span>   <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I think they'll suit you.</span>   <span style="font-family: book...
  5. kirbymodel2c

    KIRBY G4

    Hi Walter... <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Don't forget there is the video instruction you can view on Youtube.</span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">With regards to servicing yourself it depends on whether you want to just clean it up or do a complete...
  6. kirbymodel2c

    My Kirby update - a year into ownership...

    Meh... <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">The "Haters gonna hate" and "Bitches gonna bitch" hay hoo.</span>   <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James</span>
  7. kirbymodel2c

    My Kirby update - a year into ownership...

    Hi, <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Mr Matt, I'm glad your still happy with your Kirby. He looks as shiney as ever.</span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">If you want a Sentria II turbo sander Kent is selling them on ebay... at $35 and $23 postage to the...
  8. kirbymodel2c

    What favorite vacuum cleaner(s) came out the year you were born?

    I... <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">was born in 1979. So I was on the born when the Classic III was out and being replaced by the Tradition...</span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I love both of them.</span>   <span style="font-family: book...
  9. kirbymodel2c

    Tried out a Shark!

    Hi Charles <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">When people don't like a brand they often "do it down" whether it's true or not. And it can quickly become brand bashing. Peoples "tests" can often also be influenced by their view point as well.</span> <span style="font-family...
  10. kirbymodel2c

    What favorite vacuum cleaner(s) came out the year you were born?

    Hi Charles <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I can answer that question for you. I have in my collection the 3rd Kirby Heritage that was off the production line. It was a sales prize that my friend Nick won. </span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">The...
  11. kirbymodel2c

    Hoover Model 102 Saved from the Junk Pile

    Hi Brandon <span style="font-family: times new roman,times;">It's very nice you've found some great old vacs there. I like it when you get to go sorting through a pile of vacs or a place where they might turn up. </span><span style="font-family: times new roman,times;">You never know what you...
  12. kirbymodel2c

    Doubtful of New Panasonic Vacs In The UK

    Hi, <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I heard a several months ago that Panasonic was pulling out of the floor care market in the UK.</span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hay ho...</span>   <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James</span>
  13. kirbymodel2c

    Photos of My Collection

    Hi Brandon <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">You have a very nice collection there. Thanks for sharing the pictures.</span>     <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James</span>
  14. kirbymodel2c

    Electrolux za30

    Hi, <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Your best posting pictures of it so at least we can see what we are looking at...</span>   <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Thanks James</span>
  15. kirbymodel2c

    You can't really argue Dyson's new video

    Umm <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I try not to take these kind of videos too seriously.</span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I have a DC41 made in 2013 in with a burnt out suction motor. I also have another DC41 with a damaged side cover. I was working...
  16. kirbymodel2c

    Hoover Junior U1012

    Very nice... Paul! It's nice when you get hold of something like these unused. I got a unused Electrolux 345 a few weeks ago. I'm keeping it unused as well...   James
  17. kirbymodel2c

    A LITTLE REVIEW OF THE NEW KIRBY AVALIR SHAMPOO SYSTEM

    Hi I've always got on great with the Kirby shampoo system when used as directed with genuine Kirby shampoo. We even had a professional shampoo a carpet with a <a name="start_29495.329511"></a>extractor system (I forget the name of the machine he used at this moment in time) and I'd say the...
  18. kirbymodel2c

    Unused Electrolux 345....

    Hi, <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I asked the guy I got it off how he came across it. He said he found it in the loft/attic and that a old lady lived in the house previously before he moved in...</span>   <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Oh Doug. I...
  19. kirbymodel2c

    Unused Electrolux 345....

    <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hi, Last week I was contacted by a member of the pubic wanting information on the Electrolux 345 Automatic as he had one that was in the box unused.</span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">After a phone call or two and asking...
  20. kirbymodel2c

    Dyson DC07 cyclone cleaning

    Hi Nick, <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">You did a good job of cleaning it out. I quite often get them in like the one in the picture below.</span>   <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James</span>
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