Can you use inner bag in Kirby III?

[volleybiggs]

I have a Kirby Classic III and was wondering why you cant use an inner dust bag? I just bought a new outer bag as the old one was really dirty and smelly. I also bought an inner bag that fits over the tub fine. I have not put the inner and outer bag on yet but I have turned it and ran it with just the bag on with no problems.Why can you not use the Classic III with the inner bag? Thanks!

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

volleybiggs

It's true. The Kirby Classic III 2CB was the last machine which did not officially have the option of disposable bags; that honor being reserved for its successor, the Tradition 3CB.

However, there are quite a few CIIIs out there that have the Eureka F&G-style bag conversion systems, but these are known to reduce suction a lot. Nowadays, for disposable bag operation it is recommended to buy a Heritage II Mini-Emtor setup, and reuse the CIII bag top, and use the new-style poly HEPA bags for satisfactory operation.

~Ben

 

[sptyks]

Volleybiggs,


 


Ben is correct. There are conversion kits out there that will allow you to use an inner bag on the C III. However those setups restrict the airflow of the C III reducing performance considerably. You are better off to just stay with the current ShakeOut bag configuration.


 


~Stan


 


 

 

[thevacuumman]

Kirby Classic III

I've also done the same as Ben and put the Mini-Emptor and Bag from a Legend II on my Classic III.

 

[ed209]

I've also done the same thing that Ben recommended where I took the bag and mini emptor from a Heritage II and installed it on a Classic Ω that I redid for my dad for fathers day.

 

[volleybiggs]

What happens if i use disposable bag

I have a kirby dispossable bag that fits on the tube and in the bag. what happens if I just it thanks

 

[kirby519]

I have found that the pre disposable bag era Kirby's perform just as well or even better with the Mini emptor set up from the Heritage II model.

I used that bag set up on an Omega model and worked great. I have a 517 and the air flow is even better than with the shake out bag. I also used it on a Kirby Classic model (1970 - 1972 era) to clean up the dry chemicals from a fire extinguisher. Kirby worked great and it was the perfect choice. That dry chemical will go right thru a shake out bag.

 

[kirbyvertibles]

If your paper bag fits on the tub as you say, use it and you will be fine

 

[human]

That's the beauty of Kirby's evolutionary design approach. Older machines can often be retrofitted with newer parts to achieve enhanced functionality.

 

[compactelectra]

Here Is My

Classic III bought new in 1976 and sent back to the factory for a rebuild. Kirby offered a paper bag conversion which was the Legend II bag assembly with original red trim. Works wonderfully. This is a daily driver.

 

[rainbowjoel]

I love

My Kirby Classic Omega. But hated it when blew some dust when turn on. So I decided do this set up.

 

[kirbyvertibles]

I don't know why but I just love that Sentria II bag on that Omega!!!!! Very uniformed

 

[human]

I agree with kirbyvertibles...

That modern bag complements the wood grain trim on the handle quite nicely for a very classy looking '70s vibe that's both classic and contemporary at the same time. If I were restoring an Omega, I'd be sorely tempted to copycat that thing.

For what it's worth, I don't see that as bojack or or a frankenvac. It's more of a restomod.

 

[suckolux]

I am a very traditional/ factory fresh person, but that is just Pretty!

 

[rainbowjoel]

Thank guys. I actually copycat someone in here. I googled and saw that picture. I had do mine. I still have original handle. I'm afraid going break. It makes cracking noises since its two pieces.

 

[rainbowjoel]

Original bag when I got it. So pretty, but makes the Kirby very dusty. Lol