Royal Commercial question

[thebassetthound]

Hey all,

A newbieish question here:

I just acquired a Royal Commercial metal vacuum with the shake-out bag (clip on top).
I need to find a replacement for the 'O' ring that goes inside the bag coupling that connects to the vacuum exhaust. (see pic, inside where the red arrow is)

Anyone know where I can find one or what it's even called so I can google properly?

I'm in Australia, but happy to freight is over, need a few brush belts too...

 

[hygiene903]

Hi Nick,

First place to check would be vac shops in your area, especially Royal dealers if there are any. Another possibility for the bag gasket (O-ring) would be your local hardware store, they could probably come up with a close (or exact) match. As for the belt, if no one has Royal belts over there, a Kirby belt will also work.
Jeff

 

[hygiene903]

Hi Nick,

First place to check would be vac shops in your area, especially Royal dealers if there are any. Another possibility for the bag gasket (O-ring) would be your local hardware store, they could probably come up with a close (or exact) match. As for the belt, if no one has Royal belts over there, a Kirby belt will also work.
Jeff

 

[hygiene903]

Sorry about the double post! Robert or Fred, can you remove one?
Jeff

 

[kirbylux77]

Jeff, I have to wonder if Nick took a Hoover Convertible belt or Eureka F&G belt (both round belts), if he just cut to the right length & use some glue to hold it in place? That to me sounds like it would make a perfect bag seal for the Royal.

Nick, the belts you want are the Royal Style 8 belt or Kirby 301291 belts. Both are knurled flat belts, they grip the motor belt pulley better & last longer than conventional flat belts, since the rubber can't become slippery on the inside & start to cause slippage. Both these belts are EXACTLY IDENTICAL, just different lettering, so just grab whichever one is cheaper or that you can buy in quantity cheaper.

Rob

 

[hygiene903]

Rob,
I don't think cutting down a Convertible or Eureka belt would work, as they are a tad too thick to use for a bag gasket. The proper gasket shouldn't cost much anyway, and if there are no dealers nearby the local hardware store should be able to match up an O-ring for him fairly cheap.
Jeff

 

[thebassetthound]

Thanks

Appreciate the replies everyone!