Did everyone forget the G4? That was blue, and only about 10 years ago. A light blue color would be nice for a change. Dark Blue has already been done twice. Red (real red, not burgandy or maroon), has not been used before. I think black, gray, and silver have been overused recently (last 25 years) so I'd be disappointed to see those colors used again. A shade of green would also be a change.
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samotronic
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Red
Would you consider the Classic III to be basic red? I would also say that red was used as trim and for attachments on the 516 up to the Sanitronics. Not that I'm pushing for red now and those models were quite some time ago.
If green.., Please!.....Not Avocado again!!
Would you consider the Classic III to be basic red? I would also say that red was used as trim and for attachments on the 516 up to the Sanitronics. Not that I'm pushing for red now and those models were quite some time ago.
If green.., Please!.....Not Avocado again!!
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The G4...
Was gray?
I believe mine is blue as I look at it right now.
Clayton
Was gray?
I believe mine is blue as I look at it right now.
Clayton
I'd say the Classic III was candy apple red, and maroon if they are dirty enough (which most seem to be), and the 500 series machines still had gray bags, and they are over 50 years (wow, its 2010!) old at this point. They also did not have bags in the color of the machine, like every model since the Classic series, so I can't really consider them red.
I also have to agree about the avacado green. It's just not a good color. It still can't be as bad as the Classic / Classic Omega brown with stick on wood trim. At least the marble of the Classic III and Tradition were glossy.
I also have to agree about the avacado green. It's just not a good color. It still can't be as bad as the Classic / Classic Omega brown with stick on wood trim. At least the marble of the Classic III and Tradition were glossy.
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Mine is not glossy on my Classic III.
G4 color...
You may all see what you wanna see...
however, technically speaking, the G4 was considered "Stone Gray" speckled with "Periwinkle", per Kirby.
LOL call it 'whatever color trips your trigger'
hagd all
Bill
You may all see what you wanna see...
however, technically speaking, the G4 was considered "Stone Gray" speckled with "Periwinkle", per Kirby.
LOL call it 'whatever color trips your trigger'
hagd all
Bill
kirbysthebest
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Tradition, had a host of issues, like the stupid pin activat
That was for one run only. The next year they went back to the front safety selector switch as in the Omega and Classic II models.
The Tradition was a fine, quality machine.
That was for one run only. The next year they went back to the front safety selector switch as in the Omega and Classic II models.
The Tradition was a fine, quality machine.
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I heard that the neutral/drive petal is supposed to be lime green on the Avalier. I also heard that they are in the process of making molds for the Avalier, that it may not come out until next year because of the economy. Also, it is definitely going to be electric blue.
Kirby Design
What Kirby has failed to realize is that today's homemaker/house cleaner wants a vacuum that is EASY to use. People do not really want on-board tools on their upright vacuums. Ever see an OBT upright with all the tools missing, just the hose and wand left?
THAT's what people want, an instant on wand end to grab debris inaccessible to the machine's rotating brush head. For thorough ATF cleaning, a separate canister, or a long extension hose are suitable for using attachments. (Or removing a nozzle to attach a hose) IF the hose is the dirt path from the nozzle, the longer is is, the more weight it adds, and the longer the dirt path is. A valve to divert airflow from the floor to the hose/wand is the way to go.
Of all manufacturers to get with the program, ORECK is introducing just such a model in April, called The Edge. It will have a V belt, a beefed up motor and brushroll suitable for cleaning thick plush and frieze. It will be in ORECK stores exclusively, and come with a totally revamped canister, which will be available in three versions, standard, FLASH, which will have an electrical connection for a wide straight suction tool with a U/V light, and a battery operated cordless model. Oreck and Bissell have managed to increase market share and show increases in sales during this economic downturn.
The gal who manages the local Kirby service center was totally unaware that Kirby was gearing up to introduce a new model! I saw her at the local annual home and garden show.
As someone who has had several successful stints selling Kirbys, I have seen a few new model introductions. There is always hype, hoopla, and speculation, before a model change, but the new model may turn out to be nothing more than a refinement of an already excellent design, as has happened before. If the patent drawings posted by link here on the forum are any indication, I have a hard time imagining that unit being brought to market.
Despite the economy, Kirby sales here are doing well. More sub paper is being written, to be sure, but consumer reports just published their annual report on vacuum cleaners, and once again, Kirby received a high rating for cleaning, ease of pushing, filtration, and once again was rated #1 of ALL brands for reliability. People often buy a Kirby after being sick of buying big box junk vacuums, or being unable to secure authorized service for another expensive D2D brand. I find it difficult to believe Kirby would jeopardize their enviable market position for trouble prone innovations.
We shall see...
Trebor
What Kirby has failed to realize is that today's homemaker/house cleaner wants a vacuum that is EASY to use. People do not really want on-board tools on their upright vacuums. Ever see an OBT upright with all the tools missing, just the hose and wand left?
THAT's what people want, an instant on wand end to grab debris inaccessible to the machine's rotating brush head. For thorough ATF cleaning, a separate canister, or a long extension hose are suitable for using attachments. (Or removing a nozzle to attach a hose) IF the hose is the dirt path from the nozzle, the longer is is, the more weight it adds, and the longer the dirt path is. A valve to divert airflow from the floor to the hose/wand is the way to go.
Of all manufacturers to get with the program, ORECK is introducing just such a model in April, called The Edge. It will have a V belt, a beefed up motor and brushroll suitable for cleaning thick plush and frieze. It will be in ORECK stores exclusively, and come with a totally revamped canister, which will be available in three versions, standard, FLASH, which will have an electrical connection for a wide straight suction tool with a U/V light, and a battery operated cordless model. Oreck and Bissell have managed to increase market share and show increases in sales during this economic downturn.
The gal who manages the local Kirby service center was totally unaware that Kirby was gearing up to introduce a new model! I saw her at the local annual home and garden show.
As someone who has had several successful stints selling Kirbys, I have seen a few new model introductions. There is always hype, hoopla, and speculation, before a model change, but the new model may turn out to be nothing more than a refinement of an already excellent design, as has happened before. If the patent drawings posted by link here on the forum are any indication, I have a hard time imagining that unit being brought to market.
Despite the economy, Kirby sales here are doing well. More sub paper is being written, to be sure, but consumer reports just published their annual report on vacuum cleaners, and once again, Kirby received a high rating for cleaning, ease of pushing, filtration, and once again was rated #1 of ALL brands for reliability. People often buy a Kirby after being sick of buying big box junk vacuums, or being unable to secure authorized service for another expensive D2D brand. I find it difficult to believe Kirby would jeopardize their enviable market position for trouble prone innovations.
We shall see...
Trebor
eurekaprince
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I have an unusual question for all the Kirby fans here....
Any reason why Kirby never thought to put a nice cord reel on their vacs? It seems that for such a high quality, heavy duty line of vacs, that would be an obvious feature that should have been included in the design years ago. Any thoughts?
Any reason why Kirby never thought to put a nice cord reel on their vacs? It seems that for such a high quality, heavy duty line of vacs, that would be an obvious feature that should have been included in the design years ago. Any thoughts?
Cord reels have a tendency to break-and they can limit the lenght of the cord-please Kirby DON'T go to a cord reel-the handle hooks and commerical lenght cord is fine!On most of my cordreel machines in my collection--the cords are TOO short!Except the Meiles,Riccar canisters.
I think the cord reel on my Miele Capricorn is waaay too short. My Bosch Premium has a 32 ft cord on the cord reel, but my other half took it to our townhouse in Ft. Worth and I rarely get to use it anymore.
kirbysthebest
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Tolivac has it correct.
Kirby never used a cord real or winder because they break. Cord hooks are much more reliable over the long haul.
Kirby never used a cord real or winder because they break. Cord hooks are much more reliable over the long haul.
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