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  1. kirbymodel2c

    How often do people come across bad power cables on vacuums?

    Still <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">at least you can replace the cord easy enough.</span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">There are quite a few vacs out there that you have to strip right down to replace the cord as some you can't replace at all with out...
  2. kirbymodel2c

    How often do people come across bad power cables on vacuums?

    Hi Sean <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">It's a very common problem. I get lots of vacuums cleaners coming in with damaged cords.</span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Normally coursed by running over the cord/trapping it as well as over stretching the cord...
  3. kirbymodel2c

    What model Kirby do I have?

    Hi Jay, <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Welcome to the site. </span>   <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">You Kirby is as " we collectors" refer to as a "Franken Kirby" It is made with mixed up parts.</span> <span style="font-family: book...
  4. kirbymodel2c

    Congratulations to the VCCC!!!

    Yep... <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">It does look good. </span>   <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James</span>
  5. kirbymodel2c

    New Sebo X4 Pet Boost

    Hi, <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I wondered when this would make it's appearance. I was told about a year ago this was in the pipeline.</span>   <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I'm sure the Sebo sales rep will pop in to show me it in person.</span>...
  6. kirbymodel2c

    Kirby 500

    Hi Lars... <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">The Kirby 514 was out in 1954. </span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;"> </span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James</span>     <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">P.S  I've...
  7. kirbymodel2c

    Electrolux X1 - Information Wanted!

    Very nice... <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Jamie. You have a great find there. For it's age it's in amazing condition.</span>   <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I would say it's a keeper!</span>   <span style="font-family: book...
  8. kirbymodel2c

    Joined the Rainbow family

    Hi David Hope your happy with your new purchase. It's good you got it for a fair price. I'm sure you will still be using your lovely Kirby's. Too deep clean your carpets properly after using the Rainbow... I've never been impressed with their performance. I own 2 Rainbows and have them...
  9. kirbymodel2c

    Aadvice on a new vacuum as daily driver

    I <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">understand what your saying but I think sayings a statement across the board isn't quite true.</span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Sebo even do a brush roll for "wool loop pile carpet" I assume they've tested it on these...
  10. kirbymodel2c

    Aadvice on a new vacuum as daily driver

    Umm <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">If they did want to use a  Kirby they could always use it with the delicate brush roll designed for delicate carpets and rugs. I'm confident it won't damage that style of carpet. It would get more dirt out of the carpet than suction alone...
  11. kirbymodel2c

    Sirena.... In the UK :-)

    Hi Seamus, <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Yeah I saw that on ebay. I guessed it was something that would interest you.</span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Let us know what you think once it arrives...</span>   <span style="font-family: book...
  12. kirbymodel2c

    My Extensive Collection Part 9

    Love... <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Your Kirby Tradition. I like how you matched it with the vase.</span>   <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">James</span>
  13. kirbymodel2c

    Isn't it just.. Beautiful?! :-)

    True <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I do see what you mean but the dust on a hard floors moves around more than on a carpet.</span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I would prefer not to have to sweep a hard floor several times a day. Especially if you have...
  14. kirbymodel2c

    Isn't it just.. Beautiful?! :-)

    lol <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hi, I've seen more dust blowing around on hard floors than on carpets. So as long as there well maintained I can't see a problem.</span>   <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Also I'd take more notice of what CRI have to...
  15. kirbymodel2c

    Never used Hoover Turbopower Motor on offee

    Good to hear. When you sat Vacuette I assume you mean the handheld vacuum?   James
  16. kirbymodel2c

    Never used Hoover Turbopower Motor on offee

    Hi Richard, <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Not seen you around in a while. Hope your ok.</span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I know someone on here who will want it. Emma where are you...</span>   <span style="font-family: book...
  17. kirbymodel2c

    Kirby Avalir Height Adjustment

    Hi, <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I doubt they will need to produce more belts as.....</span>   <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">One, the sales people still use/show the customers the "Traditional" way of lowering the settings when demoing the new...
  18. kirbymodel2c

    My New Vacuum Cleaner Studio

    Hi Al, You have a great collection there. I'm glad you was able to sort everything out after moving up here. I didn't envy you having to move all those vacs up here. I say that from past experience...   James
  19. kirbymodel2c

    Kirby Avalir Height Adjustment

    Hi, <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Hi, I asked Kirby about this some time ago.</span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">They said they changed it on the video as some customers can't hear the change in tone when the carpet is set at the correct height so...
  20. kirbymodel2c

    New Kirby Avalir Vacuum

    Hi Doug <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">Congratulations on getting your new Kirby. I'm sure he will fit in with your others in your collection.</span> <span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I love how the Avalir's colors complement & match certain older model...
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