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I was wondering if a G3 hose will fit a G7 Ultimate diamond, as the ends look identical. I have a chance to get a G3 hose for a couple of bucks and was hoping it would fit. Was told by a vac shop it would. Don't want to pay the insane price of over $40 for a freaking hose! I could understand...

When using my Royal 2025 on carpet, whether it's a low carpet or plush, the brush will stop altogether, unless I raise the nozzle to where it's not on the floor. I have a new belt and brushroll in it, and the brushroll is set to the highest setting using the hexagon ends. when I lower the vac...

I'm considering selling my my Kirby Omega and the Classic 3, (probably locally since I don't want to ship something this big) and was wondering what would be a good price to ask? They both run nicely, although the Omega doesn't have any attachments except the rug nozzle (Maybe have the hose)...

I brought this old beast hiome the other day, and it was in a bad way. You would plug it in, turn it on, and it would make a horrid grinding/squealing noise and shoot sparks out the back of the motor! Well, After I got it home, looked it over, and started work on it, I was determined to bring...

I was over at a friend's house when I saw this sad sight in their carport Since the photo size on here is ridiculously low, I'll post a link at the bottom. She told me that this old Kirby had been sitting out there for several years, and no one wanted it. I told her I'd take it, and hopefully I...

I just bought an Electrolux 1205 for $5 today! has the hose and no other attachments. The hose has a partly crushed spot in it, any idea how to get it back in shape? tried applying pressure to it to squeeze it back, but the wire coil is pretty tough. May try my vise grips with padding on them...

This is the Royal 105 I got today for $10! Serial number is B81 C257765 any idea what year? came with original documentation, extra bags, and belts too!

I was wondering what tool or meter would be used for measuring CFM for vacuums? I'm not having much luck finding one. The only one I know of is the Baird meter, and I only found one place that even sells them! (goodvac, I think) Plus, the Baird is just a scale of 1-10, not CFM afaik. And also...

I was wondering if anyone has tested a Filter Queen with a particle counter, and if so, what are the usual readings? I have heard it's nearly HEPA quality with the standard cone filter, and if you add the "medi pure" it is like medical grade. Everyone who sells the nicer HEPA vacs seems to...

I just bought a used 3M electronics service vac today at the Llocal ReStore for $10, and must say it's got pretty good suction for a smaller vac. The filter cartridge is like new, and new ones online are anywhere from $17-$30. The HEPA ones are closer to $30, whereas the one in mine (which can...

My Kirby G7 Ultimate with I think a G5 shampoo kit doesn't do what I expect for a well built product, and I was wondering what I'm doing wrong. I've watched several vids on how to use it, including a Kirby "official" one and followed them to the letter, and still it won't get all the stain up...

This is my Princess 3 that I've had for about half a year and LOVE! Someone was wanting to see the P3, so here it is! Obviously the upholstery tool and the crevice tool aren't original. The link is to a better quality image, as the 300k image limit is too small...

What tools are commonly used to test vacuums, as in suction strength, airflow, etc? I know Kirby has the Baird meter and dirt meter as sales aids, but what do the pros use for comparing the power of one vac to another in terms of suction, airflow, power etc? I have all kinds of test equipment...

I recently got another Filter Queen, this one's a model 500! Since the photo size limit is absurdly low, I'll link to my photobucket page. Any idea when these were made? Looks 50's to 60's. And like my other Filter Queen, a clean motor compartment and kick ass suction...

I recently bought a used Windsor versamatic 18 commercial vac. Anyone else familiar with them? Everything is easily replaceable, and I mean EVERYTHING! I'm probably going to sell it locally after a while, as it's not my "thing" per se, but was just too cool to pass up! I've always liked the...

I was wondering what's the most expensive production vacuum? Yes, I've seen the limited edition gold plated and diamond encrusted ones, but I'm talking mass produced. I have a safety catalog that has vacs designed for cleanrooms, asbestos/mold removal etc that go for $5-$7K with filters costing...

Bought this little vac for $1 the other day, and it still works too! http://i981.photobucket.com/albums/ae297/telxonmaster1/P1010032_zps199dbfc6.jpg Can't find much about it except it looks like the Hoover "Minor", so I'd guess it's from the 30's or 40's. Here's the nameplate...

Hi all, I am trying to remember a vac from my childhood, and see if someone can give me an idea of what it might have been. I remember an old vacuum that we had in the basement that was in the style of a Kirby or a Royal in that it had the wide carpet nozzle like those two brands have. It also...

I have a Kirby Sanitronic VII that has serial number 852453. What is the year of this vac? I know how to read the newer serial #'s but was told the older ones are a different format. I'm guessing '52 or '53, but don't know for sure. Btw, the vac still works great! Thanks for any help!

I recently purchased a Royal 603 vacuum, and was wondering what year it was made. The serial number is "17M H 32108" with the spaces and all. The "H" was stamped on later, it appears.