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I’ve searched and haven’t found this topic covered in-depth, so I pose this question in its own thread. If there’s already one about this, please point me to it. As topic states, will cutting a HEPA bag to the shape of your desired filter (pre- or post-) motor filter work well in lieu of the...

Well that was fun. I just found a nifty Dirt Devil 702 at Goodwill for $15. It looked fine and tested well in the store. I did notice that it didn't easily stay locked in the upright position. No biggie, or so I thought. When I got it home and examined it more carefully, I noticed the area...

I found a very cool DC12 Complete at a Thrift store today. It even came with the accessory box and a slew of attachments. As my title suggests, what it didn't come with is the Telescopic Pipe & Hose. I knew this walking out, but what I didn't realize that this is a Japan only model and I'm in...

Greetings, I have been using my beloved Miele S548 with its powerhead and have noticed an issue: the powerhead keeps shutting off. I have tracked it down to the hose -- if it twists the power cuts off. It seems to be a short in the hose near the handle end, not the powerhead end. My twisting...

Bad idea? I know the manual specifically states not to do it, but I have and the amount of dirt that drains out is staggering. It also takes many cycles to get it all out. Is there a coating on the plastic that the water damages? Or is there fear from Dyson that a person won't let the shroud...

Greetings, Just picked up a lovely Fantom Fury Limited Edition from the local thrift. I notice there is a side plug that covers an opening (for cleaning a dust trap?) that is clearly going bad/torn. It's like someone thought it was a button and decided to push on it really hard. It is...

I have one of the new Hoover Constellation models. Love it (although I don't have anything but the hose for it). A few months ago I found some Type J bags for a "Hoover Constellation" at a Thrift Store. I bought them for the 75 cent price. They of course did not work with my new...

No one I know wants to hear my vacuum cleaner stories so of course I have to post it here! Silly thing really -- I found a Kirby G5 at a Thrift yesterday for $19.75. Couldn't resist, even though I already have one in my collection. The only thing about it was the lower cord wrap hook was...

I keep seeing a really cool looking Mitsubishi Vacuum at the local thrift store. It's a canister model with pretty much no English writing on it. I checked and the voltage it supports is 100V so I'm good for using it here. The problem: I don't see any easy way to get bags for it. The model...

I've been eying a Tristar CXL at the local Thrift for over a month and half now. They wanted $120 for it and compared to some of the other vacuum deals, that seemed high. Even the 50% off discount that occurred pretty much every weekend since its March 26th debut seemed high to me for it (!)...

I bought a Hoover Constellation about a year ago from a local thrift. It did not come with the attachments or the wand or the turbo floor nozzle. It was $30 and a beautiful looking machine -- so I bought it anyway. I've tried putting various sized attachments into the end of the hose with...

...or is it? I found a Dyson DC14 a few months ago for $10 at a local thrift. When I tried it out I heard the ratchet noise. Also noticed the hose was torn near the top (the part that goes into the handle). I finally borrowed a pair of wire cutters this evening and managed to cut away the...

This is probably a dumb question, but here goes -- where do you guys empty your Rainbow vacuum? I purchased one a few months ago (from a Thrift Store) and haven't used it yet, simply because I don't know where to empty it. I am guessing it's going to pick up a lot of cat hair, kitty litter...

Hey guys! Quick question - I saw a Riccar Supralite Vacuum Model RSL2 today at the local thrift store for $30. It appeared to be in great condition and worked fine. I passed though because the brief web search I did on my phone didn't turn up much (was worried about the cost/availability of bags...

Greetings Gents! I picked up an Oreck XL Commercial vacuum today on the cheap....and I see why. Although the unit itself is in good condition, the motor is bad. When I first turned it on I got white smoke and very little movement. I opened it up, took the motor out (wires still attached) and...

Howdy! I bought a Kirby 515 a few weeks ago and have been enjoying it a lot. I was just looking on eBay and someone has one for sale with pictures. I was surprised to see a metal box that mine does not have. It is a box that the bag attaches to, and then the box attaches to the nozzle on the...

First, I hope I'm in the right place. I'm not sure if this model was made after 1980 or not. :) The model number is 884. I purchased one yesterday from a Thrift Store. I was thrilled with the condition and couldn't pass it up! The prongs on the plug were broken off, so I had to replace the plug...

Anyone know if EIO is a reputable company? I know Overstock.com and Allergy Buyer's Club was selling this unit a few years ago for around $699. But I've been reading that attachments, belts, and bags are now impossible to find in the United States. I saw one today at a Thrift store and decided...

I was at a Thrift Store today and saw a "almost decent" Hoover Commercial Vacuum for $20. Price seemed high (?), so I wrote down the model number from the bottom and came home to research it. The model number is U704 and apparently it does not exist. Does anyone know what type of bag the Hoover...

I have a Royal Metal Vacuum Upright that I was polishing this evening and I noticed there is a small pipe that I am assuming is for putting oil in the motor. I looked at a parts list and noticed there is supposed to be a cover for that pipe but mine does not have it. Should I put oil in it ? --...