Kirby hose question

[desiredname]

I picked up this never used Kirby classic 3 hose but it has the end on it that does not connect directly to the front of the vacuum. I can't remember what it attaches to. Anyone know? Thanks in advance!

Samuel

 

[compactelectra]

That's

A 500 series hose.  It connects to an aluminum suction coupler.  My best picture of one is with my 561.  Hopefully you can see it in this picture.

 

[henry200]

That isn't for a Classic III

That hose is for the 516-561 Kirbys.  Those machines had separate adapters to attach the hose on the suction inlet or when connecting to the outlet for blowing.

 

[desiredname]

Sweet! Thanks for the info! Thats good for me because I have a 560 that needs a hose. I will just have to get the coupler.

 

[kirbylover]

Hmm good to know. I got a chance to rummage in the back room of a thrift store and got a couple hoses- I just picked ones with typical Kirby motor attachment, but wonder now if they had some older ones now. Oh well, doesn't matter since I don't have any old Kirbys anyways.