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So we had some fun in the shop the last few days experimenting with some new Miele vacuums, and some of my other favorites. The experiment consisted of using plastic sandwich bags to see how many each unit could take before the vacuum completely lost its airflow and ability to take in another...

Lots of negative comments regarding Miele vacuums from a few collectors/dealers here in vacuumland, but it is interesting to see how consumers view the line. http://money.msn.com/business-news/article.aspx?feed=PR&Date=20130313&ID=16229592&industry=IND_MEDIA&isub

Anyone have any info on the unit pictured? Uses a Nilfisk bag, mfg by Tecnica, Dalco service sticker. Outside of unit says M16, looks very similar to a Windsor or Advance in design. Lloyd

want or need these? I believe they are for a Silver King? Big circular disc shaped filters, 2 packs sealed w machine instructions printed on each pack. Had a lady come into the shop today and sold these to me for $1 (I paid it to be nice), anyone need these? Lloyd

So I picked up a dealer in Chicago about 6 months ago. 250 machines, and I could only carry 100 or so (in my trailer). Instead of paying to get rid of them at the waste yard, I rented a storage unit and stacked them floor to ceiling thinking someone would want to make a few bucks selling them...

Anyone need this? Send me an email or pm me on facebook, thanks! Lloyd http://www.facebook.com/sarasvacshack

Now they are up for adoption!

I have enjoyed reading the forums a lot over the last month or so, and check in almost daily. I do not collect vacuums, but I am still looking for a Nylint Kirby Semi Truck. We buy vacs by the Uhaul full, and usually toss the vintage vacs in the trash. This last summer my 16 year old daughter...

If this is posted in the wrong place, feel free to delete or move as needed. I am looking for Electrolux plastic bodied canisters such as 2100, Ambassador, 6500, 5000, Model 90, SE, LE.. etc Any plastic bodied unit using the style C bag (no renaissance). I need about 50 of them for a project...

So my grandfather gives me this old auto vac. Anyone have any idea the age of this vac? Runs, but bearings need major lubrication. Surprisingly the cord is in pretty good shape, soft and pliable, and is only torn where it enters the motor body. Any interest or info? Thanks!