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  1. kirbylux77

    Aerus/LuxInternational discontinuation?

    Cheesewonton, you obviously have NOT done your homework on European filtration! If you had, you would see there are actually THREE different standards: Type A, Type B and Type C. Type A filters capture 99.97% of particles that are 0.3 microns in diameter. Type B filters capture 99.999% of...
  2. kirbylux77

    Aerus/LuxInternational discontinuation?

    Dave, I totally agree with you! Aerus won't be able to compete with Miele and Sebo if they don't have a HEPA Filter on their TOL model. Assuming the Platinum is truly gone, the sealed internals from the Guardian Ultra should be used in the Legacy, and redesign the top tool caddy/filter cover to...
  3. kirbylux77

    New Miele Guard Series Now Available in Canada!

    Brian, unfortunately yes your warranty would not be valid in Canada on a American model Miele vacuum. I looked at the Miele.ca website, and also watched Performance Reviews video on it. It looks like there are only 3 powerhead models now - The Guard S1, Guard L1 in Nordic Blue, and the Guard...
  4. kirbylux77

    Goodwill Finds.

    In that 1st pic with the G5, there is a Patriot vacuum wand in behind. So there must be the rest of the vacuum somewhere. I would definitely pick that up, they are great canisters!
  5. kirbylux77

    "Happy 50th, 1076"

    John, that's amazing you have a vacuum that you bought as a kid with newspaper route money, and it still works today 50 years later?! WOW! Well, at least with having it serviced regularly, you can say you got your money's worth out of that Hoover LOL. What's sad about today's world is, a kid...
  6. kirbylux77

    Compact model C2

    Antoine, not necessarily. If I remember correctly, wasn't the first Compact C2 model designed to be used with just the cloth bag? I think it was the next model that Interstate introduced the paper bag. Louvac - look through the archives for old posts on the Compact, that will give you a clue...
  7. kirbylux77

    Aerus/LuxInternational discontinuation?

    I believe the Aerus Guardian Platinum/Lux Intelligence should be discontinued anyways. This model has been a HUGE headache for Aerus Electrolux! Inferior bags at the start, circuit boards blowing out, poor quality plastics being used in the canister - what else can possibly go wrong on this...
  8. kirbylux77

    Compact model C2

    I would think there might have been a hollow metal barrel that went over the pin? Just a guess.
  9. kirbylux77

    New Innovative Dyson FluffyCones PencilVac

    Cheeky circumvention eh Vacuum Facts? Seems like Dyson's take on this is the cheeky one, and doesn't make sense! The Panasonic design looks like it would "eject" the hair right into the middle into the suction path. I bet it would do a much more efficient job of eliminating hair wrap than the...
  10. kirbylux77

    Replacement strips for Miele Floor Brush

    Dan, are you wanting to replace the brush strips so you can keep using the same neck and use the parking spot on the back of the Miele? If so, bad news - I don't think Miele has ever made replacement brush strips available for these floor brushes. And they are discontinued to buy separately -...
  11. kirbylux77

    Happy Canada Day!

    Antoine, the Electrolux 2100 & LE is one of my favorite Electrolux models of all time! Everything you need without any fancy features that don't really contribute to ease of use or better cleaning performance. And cheap bags & filters & easy to maintain. Alex - Gary's right, I have never heard...
  12. kirbylux77

    Mohawk Soniclean Upright

    Daniel, Direct Air Uprights are naturally a bit noisier than clean air uprights due to the fact everything goes through the fan. However, I would strongly suggest checking the fan and making sure it is intact. If the blades are broken or chipped, that could account for the increased noise.
  13. kirbylux77

    Rare Singer??

    Kenny, I agree with you entirely on that! Plus anyone that would call a Singer-made upright "heavy duty" is seriously delusional, considering how poorly made they were!
  14. kirbylux77

    Central vacuum install "pipe dream"

    Amtraksebo1997, I think you're making the right call to shelve the project. If you're planning on moving out in a couple years and your Mom wants to tear the house down and rebuild eventually, what's the point? What I would suggest doing is, wait until you move out on your own, then buy a really...
  15. kirbylux77

    Rare Singer??

    I can confirm the Kenmore variant did exist. I knew a guy in the mid 90's that had that exact same Kenmore! But it is rare though - that's the ONLY ONE I have seen, have only seen the much more common Singer and Kenmore Twin Fan uprights.
  16. kirbylux77

    New and need help[

    Thanks for the reply Wilson. If it's just the fans that have become damaged, take it into a vac shop that rebuilds motors. They can order and install new fans for it, and while they have it apart can check and replace the bearings and replace the carbon brushes. Those 2 speed 3 and 4 wire Ametek...
  17. kirbylux77

    New to the forum.

    Welcome to Vacuumland Battleborn! Very nice Hoover Concept Two you have there. The Hoover Concept uprights are regarded as one of the best cleaning uprights by most collectors. Make sure you use that with Hoover HEPA Cloth A or Y bags though so you don't spew dust in the air. Welcome and look...
  18. kirbylux77

    Kirby attachmrnts

    John, I extend my sympathies and condolences to you on your Uncle's death.
  19. kirbylux77

    New and need help[

    Oops. I forgot the link to the Filter Queen refurbishing company! https://www.filterqueenservice.com.au/
  20. kirbylux77

    New and need help[

    Wilson, If you have the original bill of sale and the paperwork in the husband's name, I would contact Filter Queen in America, explain the situation to them and see if they have a headquarters in Australia that can help you out and honor the warranty. I also found through a Google search what...
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