My extensive collection

[kirbyloverdan]

I`m Sorry Mike

but so many people on this site always question me and I get tired of it.

Thank you for the complement I appreciate it : )

That post was something between Adam and I

I posted pictures on here to show people vacuums they might not ever see .

I don't care what anyone thinks about me because I know what a kind hearted and giving person I am .

Dan

 

[electroluxxxx]

people have

Been questioning you? About what? There honestly is nothing to question. Nosy people will be nosy. There are alot of opinionated people and others just need to look past it.

 

[sebo_fan]

Yes there is a lot of opinionated people. Nice collection there.

But then if you're going to put out thoughts like "I dont like Sebo" and the Hoover cleans better because it has a dual suction channel, then you don't do yourself much of a service.

End of the day, collections are great but it can be expensive regardless of how many or how little you have.

In my experience, as the parts become scarcer to get, it makes more sense to hang onto vintage vacuums unless you need the space back in your home. Hence my reason to sell off virtually everything I had that was vintage. Miss my Hoover Juniors and Seniors but I needed the space!

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Thank you

Sebo fan I guess I should have said in my opinion and personal experience I prefer the Hoover over a Sebo . That's why there are so many choices for everyone .

I just got carried away with my collection and these pics are just the beginning it has gotten out of control .

I love the Hoover Juinors and Seniors here we have the Convertible as you know which I will never part with my collection of them plus I have two brand new Hoover Junior's one is still in the box I will post pics of the Juniors as soon as I find them .

I am not used to opinionated or nosey people because my friends and family are not my collection has never been questioned only accepted I guess I have lucked out .

Dan

 

[tylerawells]

That lightweight Hoover on the end in Reply #2 looks like a Riccar almost. What do you know about it?

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Hello Tyler

very good eye it was made by Tacony for Hoover .

I will find out why or how it came about tomorrow as I am very interested in the reason also .

Dan

 

[ctvacman]

Ugh seeing that 1800 makes me wish I didn't sell it, wasn't crazy about it but like Dan Said the amount of standard attachments and that big dusting brush are a hard combo to beat. Now I want to buy one again !!!!!

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Colby

I think the 1800 is shear perfection in a canister vacuum I love everything about mine .

Tacony is on the money when they design and produce their vacuums . Plus Tom and the museum are an asset to Tacony .

Dan

 

[ctvacman]

Dan

Yea I had my 1800 and rsl5 next to each other like partners in crime since they were similar in color. It was hard to get rid of them but my girl said they are the ugliest colors I have in my collection lol, I think I need to buy an 1800 again ASAP I keep looking at your 1800. I love my rattlesnake color simplicity synergy to death such a good machine and the color is amazing, at least I think so haha.

 

[sebo_fan]

I only realised last night when looking at Amazon.com that the Hoover Signature and countless other models like it might have synthetic dust bags. The Vax VCU02 I have (and might I say I love it because it is so lightweight and better made than the awful Oreck XL my parents had as well as being great for my height compared to my fave Hoover Junior uprights) only uses yellow paper dust bags.

Do all the brands you have, Dan, based on the Hoover Signature have synthetic dust bags?

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Sebo Fan

Whats a Vax VCU02 look like ?

My Hoover Signature and the Royal and the Aerus fresh ERA all have paper bags in them . I guess now they make synthetic but I haven't used those machines enough to use up all the paper bags .

Colby I LOVE the 1800 color and all of Tacony`s colors I think that's what makes their machines stand out its like a high end luxury vehicle when it comes to their colors. BUY another ASAP !!!

Dan

 

[sebo_fan]

Dan - the Vax is similar to the ones in Reply 1, especially the yellow one.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Kool

Sebo Fan I think these are very good light weight vacuums .

Dan

 

[sebo_fan]

They are but the ones in the Uk under Vax aren't that well made "apparently." I have noticed it myself - the handle at the top is held in by two screws but they don't make the handle feel very complete.

I do love using it though - much easier than a lot of more modern vacs on the market and at the price I paid - much cheaper than a brand new Oreck in the UK.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

I havent

noticed that Sebo Fan I only used each once . I will look into mine to see how they are built.

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Will post

Many more pictures tomorrow .
So far I am selling my Simplicity S36L
canister used three times never filled first bag .
A few Orecks and will see what else will go ,

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Four recent gifts

From my good friend John Gregory owner of Sweeper Central a Hoover authorized
vacuum center in Dunmore Pa on Drinker street .
The Anniversary Hoover Windtunnel
The Hoover Professional that John designed and
help bring to market .I had to have this
The last of the Commercial Elites
And a Windtunnel High performance directly from
the president of Hoover this was supposed to go to
someone else but I lucked out and John gifted it to me .
I am really impressed with the quality for a China Hoover
but they can make quality products this carries a 5 year warranty
so if it doesn't hold up Hoover will fix it and make it right .
He is a great friend I brought him some nib Hoover convertibles
and NOS Hoover parts during my visit last month .

Dan

 

[hoovercelebrity]

That Professional Series Decade 80-style machine sure is a looker! I've been tempted to get one of those many times!

 

[dysonman1]

Royal (TTI) now has synthetic type B bags, which is what the Aerus Lux Lite and Fresh Era (as well as the Hoover ultra light) uses. A big improvement for the Everlast series as well.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Fred

I love the looks of this Hoover and I love the LED headlights .
You better hurry if you want one I think they are being discontinued
and replaced with a newer model .

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Kool

Thank you Tom I will have to get some especially for my Fresh Era as I use that the most .

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Never ending

Vacuums some of my high end machines .
My 75th anniversary Filter Queen
My 360 SS Majestic Filter Queen
I love Filter Queen but wish they would do more
than color change . The powernozzle is ok but needs
a headlight . Hope the new one is an improvement and
not a color change . I also have a 70th anniversary but
I forget where I put it I'm sure I will find it also have a brown
one with cord winder .

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Another pair of

High end machines
My Aura Robo clean I love every thing about this except for the short cord
the cord wonder is a good idea but too short of a cord .

My Tristar Mg2 I love this but same thing color changes nothing substantial to warrant the purchase
of newer models . I have a NIB DXL with the plastic all black newer PN .
I also have 3 NIB compacts the green ones with flowers on side .
Will post more tomorrow

Dan

 

[poconovacman]

Everything looks great, Dan! I love all the high end canisters.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Thanks

Matt

 

[durango159]

Extraordinary!!

Fantastic collection you have Dan!! Lots of machines that are really great and you've taken such good care of them. Out of curiousity with so many being preserved and protected away, what units do you prefer to use as your daily/ weekly driver?

So glad that you got a new Rainbow!! I've been very impressed with mine. They keep making subtle changes to it over time too. They moved the belt from the middle to the end and gave it a serpentine belt. Any brush roll jams, electrical connections errors, moisture sensing in the wand or hose connections are sent to the computer and power to the hose is immediately shut off!! The dolly was changed to better lock in the basin so that it is easier to align with the motor setup and just recently the side cleaning brushes have been changed some as well!!

Filter Queens are great but I am hoping that the system apparently set to debut to its distributors at the end of May is supposed to have many changes. I'm hoping for a headlight in the power nozzle and also power nozzle better balanced with weight towards the front. Also hoping for redesigned upholstery nozzle so it's more effective on pet hair and hopefully they make the power nozzle and primary unit quieter with better maintained air flow.

Thanks for posting your collection!!! Looking forward to seeing more!

 

[tolivac]

Dysonman:How can one get the synthetic "B" bags for Royals-the dealer near me is stumpted-whenever he talks to the distributer for the area she says you can get those B bags but she says they were sold indivudually for like $8.00 each.Do they come in a package?How many in the package and how much?Been wanting synthetic bags for my Royal metals for a long time-ever since Kirby provided them for their machines.Charging 8 bucks for a bag and selling it by one only sounds really strange to me.I am wondering if that rep has something wrong.

 

[starryblues4u]

Wow

I'm jealous Dan. You have some awesome machines

Wayne

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Awww

Wayne don't be I appreciate you enjoying my collection
from your profile it seems like you have a very nice collection
also glad your enjoying my postings . Have a great day

Dan

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Hi Rob

Thanks for the compliment this is a labor or love I have loved
vacuums since the age of 5 . Managed an Oreck store owned my own
store and sold Rainbows and Kirby's . Worked for Aerus doing repairs
so I have a ton of knowledge plus owning all these vacuums I have learned
to repair every brand in the US . I prefer my high end Kirby's Aerus Rainbows
all Tacony vacuums Orecks and Hoover convertible plus the newer Hoovers I own
windtunnels ect . As my regular vacuums .
Congratulations on your Rainbow move so now do you have to
go back to all the people you sold FQ to and get them to trade in
their FQs on a Rainbow because it's obviously a better machine ?
I would have to go back to all my former clients and say I am sorry
but I sold you the wrong machine this is the "best" nothing beats a
Rainbow . Great way to make some sales since they already know
and trust you . I hope FQ does some changes then I will buy a new
FQ but until then I am done with them for now .
Get out there and replace those FQ sales with new Rainbows
A Rainbow fits you perfectly Rob good move .

Dan