My Extensive Collection Part 8

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And the beat goes on..

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Dan i want to turn things around a bit and ask you what is *not* in your collection and why.
For instance, i have around 150 vacs but only one is an Electrolux canister.
I do not have any vac pre 1960's. I have only one pre G-series Kirby.
I do not have any hand vacs or shop vacs.

That said i have a number of metal Royal uprights a common vacuum which i don't recall seeing in your collection.
You have a load of Hoovers but it seems none of some common models.

What did you once have but moved on from (besides Miele and Sebo?)
And what vacuum do you regret most not snapping up when you had the chance?

I'm gonna guess your preference for new vacuums probably plays a big role in there being fewer really old models, but i'msure there is more to the tale..
 
Robert

I have many Royal vacuums including the Powercast and the other metal royals heck they are KIRBY cousins so you know I'd own them 😁 I reposted a few of my Royals for you .

No regrets because I am blessed with being able to own all vacuums I could dream of the only machines I want are all brand new machines not even made or thought of yet .

I am disappointed with Miele and Sebo I may try a Felix just not in any rush to get one yet .

Dan

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Dan,

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what is your take on the Powercast? I realized i wanted one when they were being closed out but i was just too late too the party to get a new one.
I have yet to come across a used one outside of the rare Ebay appearance, and even there i have yet to see a two motor model which is what i would prefer.

Your commercial/Everlast machines are gloriously factory fresh looking.
As incredibly long lasting and hard working as these machines are they often appear shabby for it. Not yours! But then again, i'm not surprised..
And kuddos for breaking with the pack and embracing Dirt Devil.
That doesn't mean i am a fan of the brand, i do have a Cruiser model though, but rather i appreciate the pioneering spirit.

Finally, thx again for spending the time taking and uploading the pics and answering questions. I have noticed some don't respond to my questions on their threads for whatever reason, but you always do, i appreciate it. I feel i have under-shared my collection but time is tight with a 3 and 5 year old.
Adios for now..
 
Robert

I LOVE the Powercast it cleans really well plus it takes DD type C bags .
It's heavy for the normal person but not for me an xlinebacker 💪

I hear Ya on the comments stuff there are many on this site that ignore questions I think that's wrong
and I know some probably don't have an answer but they should at least say I don't know .

Myself being the nastiest and meanest member on here (according to "others" who mean nothing to me )

I will always respond because this is the "real Dan" a kind and respectful and knowleable member of VL . I really appreciate the questions and the compliments I LOVE them plus my collection . I enjoy posting my collection I am proud of it and enjoy sharing with my friends on VL .

I do not discriminate against other brands I appreciate all brands I even own those I don't like and NEVER bash other brands as "some" do . This is called "Vacuum Land " not one brand land !!!

I would love to see your collection once you get time I can tell you thank God for my iPhone 6 plus I can snap pictures quickly and post when I have time between appointments ect .

Dan
 
Dan:That Kirby D80 looks so much better than the ones I find.Yours is a green color well,I could like.Guess the others out there fade to the Puke Green colors.It is amazing the vacuums you run into for your collection-You have your OWN vacuum Museam!Neat how you can enjoy those machines right at home!I do have one Kirby D80 that came from the Filter Queen dealers trade in pile.It was in nice shape.The Filter Queen place is gone now-they folded.Too bad- got some machines from them and they let me sit in on one of their sales training sessions!Also bought a sales kit from them-has the FQ "slug",photo light, and dirtmeter.I have two Powercasts-bought them when the Royal dealer here was more active and these machines were available.They are heavy and perform well,but feel the bag is too small.This powerful vacuum fills that small bag quickly.And sometimes the Powercast trips the breaker when I start it.Needs a "soft Start" feature.The built in GFI breaker is most unusual.Royal was trying to make these machines appeal to commercial contractor cleaners.The effort failed becuase of the machines weight and it is fragile.Most common casulty of these is broken handles.A cleaning contactor in Greenville tried the Powercasts but went back to their Sanitaires becuase of lighter weight,easier,cheaper to repair.
 
Rex I thought you'd

Say that ...

they are only puke Green when faded and old this has been in the box since rebuilt by the KIRBY factory since 1994 so it stayed brand new and unfaded .

I love the Powercast Royals I think they are great machines that clean really well . I never fill vacuum bags I just don't have much dirt in my bags I guess that's because I always remove my shoes at the door and walk around in socks only .

Come to think about it I do have my own museum especially with all the brands I own and 90% at least are brand new but all are 100% mint condition .

Dan [this post was last edited: 2/18/2015-17:46]
 
Dan:Now I wished I had a D80 that was new or rebuilt.Guess would have to keep it in the case so it wouldn't get exposed to light and sunlight and cause fading.
For the Powercast-the cleaning company out here that used them breifly complained the bags filled quickly.I feel a Filtrete type bag should have been designed for the Powercast.I leave my shoes at the door-but it still amazing how mush dirt you still bring in-your clothes and body.Like a pet-such as a dog or cat you also shed body hair and skin flakes.You especially see this when you vacuum your favorate chair or bed with a vacuum equipped with the dirtmeter!The Powercast was one of the only few clean air uprights that could work well.For the most part,like the Royal metal direct air uprights and Kirbys better.Maybe if Royal equipped the Powercast to use the "B" bags that would be an improvement.Did like how you could connect the hose without disconnecting belts or removing the floor nozzle.The Powercast was one of the only clean air uprights that could really deep clean-hence the bag filling quickly.When using the Powercast-i feel like I am using a Certified Pile Lifter vacuum.Do you have one of those?Surprized you don't or is one on your "to get" list.Want one for myself.They are commercial machines-usually used by carpet cleaning services.They use it before damp cleaning a carpet-then again after the carpet has dried to refluff the nap and remove debris the carpet washer loosened.Pile lifter have two motors-one to trun the huge Drum like brushroll that reaches all the way to the carpet backing.Then it has a direct air motor to pick up the debris the brush stirs up.Impressive and beautiful machines.Present ones use a Royal direct air motor and an oversize "B" type bag.The brush is turned by a 1/3Hp 120V induction motor.In appearence the machine sort of looks like a polished chromed lawn mower.Someday I will get one of these.New,they cost about 2 grand.You order them from the Certified company.Online if you wish.You can also choose what type of brushroll you want.They offer a few choices depending on the carpet you are going to use it on.
 
Rex

The only place I get to fill my vacuum bags are at my Ocean Front condo that's because of the sand I remove my shoes there but walk on the beach and come into the place and sand is stuck to you everywhere . I rinse off at the rinse stations but sand is every where . At my house I just get dust and little bit of dirt .

I don't have nor want a pile lifter I have no need for that as my KIRBYS do that job and I don't have any deep down dirt to remove again because of my KIRBYS and other high end D2D vacuums I use .

I can see in commercial use the bags filling up because the Powercast is very powerful plus the center suction hose helps .

Dan
 
Powercast

I was really taken with the Powercast when it first came out. I bought my brother and sister in law a new TOL w/deluxe tools mind you for a house warming gift when they bought their house in 2004. They Hate it.

Caught them with a Bissell bagless one time when I was over. I actually chose the Powercast for them because of the readily available bags. For some reason I thought their's took the Type U Microlined.

I would like to get it back, maybe offer them something else, but don't want to be a gift taker-backer.
 
Kirbysthebest - if you don't think they like the Powercast, there's nothing wrong with asking them if they'd like to trade it for something else that they'd like better. It sounds like the Powercast isn't a good fit for them. It would actually be considerate of you to offer to replace it with something they like better.
 
Dan: Ever since I spotted a Pile Lifter at the Daycon Janitorial supply place in Wash DC in the early 70's I always wanted one.Later tried one that was brought into the vac place here for reapir.Kinda liked it!Yes,the Kirby and other machines deep clean-would like the Certified anyway!
Oreck handles-their full loop one sort of makes me think of the handle on a Stanley hand plane-easy to grip and push.On those planes-esp the Stanley largest "Jointer" plane you need the leverage that handle provides.And they were made of wood-BETTER than plastic!Back from my carpenter days.
 
Dan:It may be awhile before I can get one.Would like it,though.It would seem the Oreck handlegrip would be good for folks with CP or other problems.Guess thats why they are marketed to elderly customers.Have to pay for my new Kirby before I can get the Pilelifter.You can also get dirtmeters to show clients how much dirt is still in their carpets after their vacuum was used.Bet the least amount would show if the carpet was vacuumed with a Kirby!
 
Hi Dan

<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino;">I just wondered have you got hold of your Kirby Avalir's yet?</span>


 


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Stan , Cliff and James

First of all wow thanks Stan I LOVE the video where did you find that ? I want to save it to my iPhone 6 plus but not sure how .

I am waiting to clean my carpets before I use it so stay tuned I can say for right now I absolutely love this new color/ slight changes it just means the new redesign will be here soon .

Dan
 
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