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    Todays Picture of the day Apex Upright

    I would like to know how the hose converter worked on that machine and how well it performed above the floor. Looks like it would be very similar idea to the Hoover slide in converters that didn't make a complete seal to the fan case like on a Kirby or Royal and or any canister vacuum to...
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    Quantum X Upright Water filtration vacuum

    Any one here tried one of these? Just saw it myself today. I did see one post from some time ago thru a google search that lead to here but didn't' see any responses to the post. On thing I noticed about it is the placement of the inlet tube into the water basin on that machine should really be...
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    Vitamix Blender

    What is the best or recommended vitamix blender? A friend would like to know. https://www.vitamix.com/us/en_us/shop/classic-blenders
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    Vitamix Blender

    What is the best or recommended vitamix blender? A friend would like to know. https://www.vitamix.com/us/en_us/shop/classic-blenders
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    Kirby Tradition

    Here is one of the coveted Kirby Tradition's with the head light lock up for sale...
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    Kirby Dirt meter score

    Today was a good shopping day. After all this time I finally found a dirt meter for my Kirby's. I would also like to get the adaptor for the G Series Kirby's as well. I was amazed at what the Kirby 517 sucked out of the carpet after a through vacuuming on Saturday with the Sentria. I got...
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    What states have you used a vacuum in ?

    Today I was at one of the Elementary schools we clean working with 2 new employees. I was going room to room vacuuming the area rugs in the rooms. One of the rooms has a carpet with a picture of the united states on it. Being in a happy go lucky mood. I casually mentioned to the instructor Hey...
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    @gottahaveahoover

    Any Ideas where I can find the bumper's/furniture guard or acceptable replacement for the Model 700 and the Model 26. Sorry the Kirby is a ham and wanted in the picture with the new acquisitions. It was one as well at the time. LOL Sorry folks that the picture is side ways. I tried everything...
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    Diesel Jeans commercial

    Here is the commercial that was referenced in the 515 post. Fun commercial. https://long-john.nl/throwback-groundbreaking-diesel-jeans-tv-commercials/
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    Consumer Reports

    Maybe some of you have seen this or maybe not. I haven't seen the complete list myself. However it does sound like they are also looking at longevity and reliably these days when they are making recommendations for product lines. Maybe this is something that can help turn the market around for...
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    The very first bag less / Water trap portable vacuum ?

    I would like to know who wrote this history. If you scroll down you will see the claim is that in 1950 the first convertible line of upright vacuums were introduced. Kirby had been doing this with the Sanitation system as well as Hoover also had converters long before this. As well as Eureka...
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    New additions to my collection

    The two Hoover vacuums were given to me for free. The Model 700 from one of my cleaning product suppliers. The Model 26 from a long time friend. That vacuum belonged to her mother. The Kirby Sentria I bought from a long time acquaintance who's daughter wasn't able to use it after she got it due...
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    Electrolux dry cleaning attachment

    Didn't know Electrolux had an attachment like this. What year(s) would this have been available. I know at one time they had a turbo attachment that polished and shampooed...
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    Kirby's in the European market

    I have read that Kirby's are wired for only for the High speed in the European market. Is there any logical reason for this? Also has anyone found any listing of when Kirby's were first introduced to the various countries they are sold in. So far I haven't been able to find any information on...
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    New Oreck Cordless Stick Vacuum

    For those of you who have not yet seen this. Just saw it on QVC 2 the other night. http://https//www.oreck.com/pod-technology-cordless-vacuum/
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    Another aquisition

    That elusive hand butler unit with the Jig saw attachment.
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    My latest aquisitions

    Kirby Tradition Date of delivery Oct. 30, 1981 Kirby Model 516 Both came from a family friend today after carpet cleaning at their house yesterday. More parts may be around the family home they are clearing out so we will wait to see. Could possibly be yet another older Kirby at the home...
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    Mondern Roll Easy

    Here is a new version of the GE Roll Easy. http://www.yankodesign.com/images/design_news/2005/11/21/eclipse.jpg
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    Seriously ?????

    Good morning to all. Here is your chuckle for the day. These people are to funny because they are clueless. A 2 inch Shopvac attachment advertised as a vintage Kirby attachment...
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    James B Kirby

    Here is some information I just found on Jim Kirby. http://www.friendsofcrowellhilaka.org/jim-kirby.html
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