gsheen
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Wow I got it and it runs great
Can any one help me with a DOM
Its a beauty just needs a proper shine
Can any one help me with a DOM
Its a beauty just needs a proper shine
My new Royal 215
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gsheen
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Rear view
Looks soo good
Looks soo good
gsheen
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brush supplied
This is the brush it came with , is this correct, I paid nearly nothing for the machine so I don't care if I must get the right parts , To me it looks like a polishing brush
This is the brush it came with , is this correct, I paid nearly nothing for the machine so I don't care if I must get the right parts , To me it looks like a polishing brush
vac-o-matic
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Gareth, that is a beautiful example! That is the vacuum I remember vacuuming my uncle's supper club with as a child. That's a great bag...do not be tempted to wash it, just vacuum it inside and out real good, you do not want to damage the graphics. That looks like a polishing brush to me too, did it come with a regular brush roll? Definitely a keeper!
gsheen
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regualr brush roll
No it didn't so I will need to find one, what are the chances of that, any idea how old it is ?
No it didn't so I will need to find one, what are the chances of that, any idea how old it is ?
I suspect this to be a wartime Royal (1941-45).
~Ben
~Ben
henry200
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That's a beautiful specimen!
40's sounds right for the era. One friend of my parents had one just like that, and we had the matching handvac when I was growing up. I have never seen a polishing brush with a vintage Royal but I remember it was still an optional accessory when I bought my 880 back in the 70's. I'm not certain but it would be worth a try if maybe a new brush roll might fit. You would just need to check the end to end length. Royal changed their basic nozzle dimensions/design so little over the years. Congratulations on finding such a classic and in such good condition.
40's sounds right for the era. One friend of my parents had one just like that, and we had the matching handvac when I was growing up. I have never seen a polishing brush with a vintage Royal but I remember it was still an optional accessory when I bought my 880 back in the 70's. I'm not certain but it would be worth a try if maybe a new brush roll might fit. You would just need to check the end to end length. Royal changed their basic nozzle dimensions/design so little over the years. Congratulations on finding such a classic and in such good condition.
The brush on the machine could be either a hard floor polishing brush-or a "pile Lifter" brush for carpets.At one time Royal offered pile lifter brushes for their metal upright vacuums.If you use it-be careful the brush doesn't overheat the motor.Go to a vac dealer and see if thyey can get you a replacement soft brush roll for the machine-a stiffner brush roll may overheat the motor on aolder Royal like that one.
gsheen
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Tolivac
I am a vac dealer
Unfortunetly royal is off the market here , I have however found a company that still has some spares , going to see them today.
She is a still in great condition , going to give it a complete rebuild this weekend.
I now want more royals though , prehaps a newer model from he early ninties
I am a vac dealer
Unfortunetly royal is off the market here , I have however found a company that still has some spares , going to see them today.
She is a still in great condition , going to give it a complete rebuild this weekend.
I now want more royals though , prehaps a newer model from he early ninties
I believe I have that same machine. That is the floor polisher brush roll... I have never seen one before...Wow...
You can't go wrong with a Royal...just like Kirby...it will last forever and clean like a dream.
Morgan
You can't go wrong with a Royal...just like Kirby...it will last forever and clean like a dream.
Morgan
gsheen
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I am looking forward to getting the new brush roll so I can get it running
gsheen
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Ben
Hi Ben this is its serial no 215-95633
as its 220 volts i has a 14 amp motor
cheers
Gareth
Hi Ben this is its serial no 215-95633
as its 220 volts i has a 14 amp motor
cheers
Gareth
220V 14A motor on a Royal vac??could it be 1.4A @ 220V?
gsheen
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yea thats what I thought to but it says 14 amp motor?
No dots or anything.
I have not hooked it up to my test rig to see yet , shall keep you posted. Most vacs here run at about 5 amps due to the higher voltage.
I will say this much , I have not had a chance to get the new brush roll yet and ran it for fun over the carpet without the brush , could hardley move the machine it stuck to the carpet so well, lifted all the dirt it had on it too
No dots or anything.
I have not hooked it up to my test rig to see yet , shall keep you posted. Most vacs here run at about 5 amps due to the higher voltage.
I will say this much , I have not had a chance to get the new brush roll yet and ran it for fun over the carpet without the brush , could hardley move the machine it stuck to the carpet so well, lifted all the dirt it had on it too
