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    Why are a lot of indoor/outdoor vacs ear-piercingly loud?

    The motors are directly on top with zero insulation. I'm not sure what all you plan to use one for, but you could consider picking up a used Rainbow, as they can pick up liquids (non-flammable, of course). You can also get a 4 quart water basin for larger capacity wet pickups.
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    Help! What is happening to my Rainbow

    In all reality, it'll be nearly impossible to find a used controller. It's the most expensive component in the entire machine, by a large margin, and it's really the only bad part that would keep someone from fixing up any other issues with one. That's where I am, with 2 of them... Even if I...
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    Help! What is happening to my Rainbow

    No, 2-speed. The 1 speed doesn't have a controller.
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    Help! What is happening to my Rainbow

    It wouldn't be too bad, if I knew what was the main cause of these problems, and where to find the replacement parts. I've dipped my toes into fixing all types of things over the years, and this type of electronics repair hasn't been one of the things I've mastered. I may have to wait until...
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    Help! What is happening to my Rainbow

    Which part? The only part I'm seeing from RainVac for the controller is the whole controller for almost $300. I'm not investing that kind of money into a machine that needs a couple other parts, only to sell it for barely what I have into it for parts costs alone.
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    Help! What is happening to my Rainbow

    I just bought 2 E2 Golds, hoping to clean them up, and make at least 2 good extra machine. After tearing the first one down, thinking it only needed a switch, it won't turn on. I pulled my E2 Blue apart, trying the power and basin safety switches, hoping one of those were the problem. Nope...
  7. Fantom Canister FM709K

    Fantom Canister FM709K

    Fantom Canister FM709K
  8. Kenmore Deluxe Automatic

    Kenmore Deluxe Automatic

    Kenmore Deluxe Automatic
  9. Kirby G6 Limited Edition - 2000

    Kirby G6 Limited Edition - 2000

    Kirby G6 Limited Edition - 2000
  10. Kenmore Deluxe Automatic

    Kenmore Deluxe Automatic

    Kenmore Deluxe Automatic
  11. redgeminipa's Collection

    redgeminipa's Collection

    This album contains media files from redgeminipa's collection.
  12. Kirby 512 - before restoration

    Kirby 512 - before restoration

    Kirby 512 - before restoration
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    Kirby 505 instruction book

    I had a 505 years ago. I wish I would've kept it.
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    THE NEW KIRBY IS HERE

    I love all things Kirby, but the price for a new one is really high. If you know someone who's a distributor, they might sell you one for a little over cost, which is probably no more than $750 on the high end. I'm leaning more towards the $500-600 range. When I sold them back in '94(ish), my...
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    Grandma's Attic Find!

    Nice find! You should try asking eBay if they can remove that negative for you. It's a slim chance, but they might.
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    Replace Rainbow E2 Gold 2-Speed power switch?

    I got it figured out. Once I ripped it apart, I was able to see what to do. It's all fixed now :)
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    Replace Rainbow E2 Gold 2-Speed power switch?

    Bump Anyone? The new switch should be here today, and I really want to get it fixed.
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    Replace Rainbow E2 Gold 2-Speed power switch?

    How do you replace these power switches? Ours is shorting out on low speed, and I ordered a new switch from the local vac shop. It'll be here tomorrow. Does the rocker switch pop off to access the actual switch underneath? Goodvac has a video for replacing the power cord, so general...
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    Today's big haul! We SCORED!

    All 3 Electrolux canisters (older models) work good. I checked them out today. I think they'll clean up nice. I might get around to doing that tomorrow, then I'll be putting them up for sale. The Silverado's power nozzle has a goofy reset button. If you push it, the head turns off. If you give...
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