Kirby Sanitronic Question

[electrolux~137]

 


 


 


<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: medium;">Yes -- the white cord is quite rare. It was made only for that one model so it's even rarer than the gray cord with the red tips which was used for six models over a span of six years (516~561).
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: medium;">@</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> vacumaniac <a name="endPOSTER_12357.0"> </a><a name="endPOSTER_12357.0"></a><a name="endPOSTER_12357.0">-- </a></span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; font-size: medium;">Do you think there's a chance you could still get it if you made a higher offer? Assuming you'd want to, of course.</span>


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[vacumaniac]

@ electrolux~137

Perhaps but now that I just got 9 Kirbys today at a phenominal price I think I will pass Those should keep me busy for awhile!

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

I just recently, on eBay, came across a Kirby Sanitronic VII with an instruction manual written down by the salesman as being delivered on October 1, 1962. Can't give you the link to it now, but I can tell you that the 562 Sanitronic was much short-lived because of this discovery.

~Ben

 

[eurekastar]

That is a Sanitronic (Model 562) that was manufactured in 1962.  The Sanitronic VII was the 1963 model.  Charles is correct in noting that the white cord is unique to that model only.  They are rare as hen's teeth!  That model also introduced the pocket in the bag with a scraper on the end for scraping debris into the Em-Tor.  Another unique thing about that model is that some of the trim is a coppertone color.  After that, Kirby switched to a more plain tan color.  If you can get it for $50, I'd say you've got a bargain!

 

[eurekastar]

Here's a photo of the two different handle grips.  On the left is the 562 (Sanitronic) with its coppertone grip.  On the right is the Sanitronic VII with is tan grip.  If the one you're looking at still has its original coppertone trim, then you'll have a REALLY nice machine!

 

[eurekastar]

Here are the two different bag tops.  With the exception of color, they are identical. 

 

[eurekastar]

Here are my two 1-speed Sanitronics.  Unfortunately, I don't have an original bag for the 562.  My 562 also has the replacement tan nozzle bumper and headlight trim.  I think the original bumper and headlight trim would have also been a coppertone color, since the bag guard, bag top, and handle grip were. 

 

[paul]

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">My parents owned a Kirby Sanitronic VII when I was growing up, and I thought my aunt had a red Hoover that looked somewhat similar to it.  Can anyone provide possibilities of the vacuum cleaner she had?</span>

 

[paul]

"Red Hoover"

<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">Regarding the question I raised in my last post I somehow had it in my mind that my aunt's vacuum cleaner was a Hoover but have since found out that it was a Kirby--likely a 515 or 516.  </span>


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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva; color: #993366;">Paul</span>

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Another thing about the 562, is that the complete Surface Nozzle (head and elbow) becomes part of the actual attachment set for the first time (before then, it had to be bought separately).

~Ben

 

[kirby519]

I have never seen the square metal part pictured below the attachament box. What is it?
Nice machine hope you can make the deal on the purchase.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Steve,

It's not even a Kirby part (that metal round squarish thing between the spray gun and Miracle Head).

~Ben

 

[jeschbac]

Sanitronic VII

Hey guys, I just got a pretty good Sanitronic VII from Craigslist. I'm a bit confused between the 562 and the Sanitronic. Was the 562 given a second name of Sanitronic? Was the Sanitronic VII a separate model from the 562? My serial number plate says Sanitronic VII so what is the color scheme supposed to be?

Thanks.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Jeschbac

The Sanitronic VII, as you may have guessed, is not too far removed from the 562.

Notable differences between the two:
* The 562 is the one with the white cord, while on the VII it is all tan.
* Some tan trim on the VII (and the Dual Sanitronic 50) was a metallic copper on the 562. These include the bag cap, the handle grip, the headlight bumper, and the motor switch button.
* The VII is the one which, for Kirby, had pioneered the hose which has a universal suction/blower coupling, while the 562 had used the separate suction (motor unit) and blower (bag port) couplings like its predecessors.

~Ben