thevacuumman
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Here is my two.
Tristar/Compact Thread
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vacuumfreak
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I love the way you painted your Compact! I will post a picture of my DXL tomorrow 
Daniel
Daniel
kirbykid
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i really want an all original c7. if anyone is selling one i would love to out bid everyone else that wants it on ebay.
blackheart
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The "pigs"
The CXL is definitely the better of the two
The CXL is definitely the better of the two
eurekastar
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Here's my 50th Anniversary edition. I have 4 Tristar/Compacts in all. I get some photos of them all and post later.
Hi, Tyler.
Nice idea for a thread!
Quick question about your vacs: I notice you have a Eureka PN, the Power II.
I have one that is similar (it's a black "Ironsides" model), and it a great Vibragroomer II brushroll in it. I have one problem, though. It's that the Eureka PN won't fit properly onto my Trisar wands. The locking button is at the wrong height.
How did you get around this problem? I think the Eureka PN's are great, but I need some advice about mating it to the Tristar. Any thoughts?
Your blue one is very unique, by the way.
Thanks!
Nice idea for a thread!
Quick question about your vacs: I notice you have a Eureka PN, the Power II.
I have one that is similar (it's a black "Ironsides" model), and it a great Vibragroomer II brushroll in it. I have one problem, though. It's that the Eureka PN won't fit properly onto my Trisar wands. The locking button is at the wrong height.
How did you get around this problem? I think the Eureka PN's are great, but I need some advice about mating it to the Tristar. Any thoughts?
Your blue one is very unique, by the way.
Thanks!
vacuumfreak
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So I completely forgot to post a picture of my Tristar! D: Well here it is
Daniel
Daniel
thevacuumman
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That PN is off of a Eureka-made Wards canister and what i did was tape the end of the original tristar wands to make it into a friction fit but now the wand doesn't rotate in the neck
floor-a-matic
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I just bought a TriStar EXL from eBay. I'll post more pics when it arrives.
floor-a-matic
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HEPA motor filter
Will it fit the EXL or MG Series TriStar?
If this one doesn't fit the MG Series motor, is there a HEPA motor filter that will fit those models?
Will it fit the EXL or MG Series TriStar?
If this one doesn't fit the MG Series motor, is there a HEPA motor filter that will fit those models?
kirbykid
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Will a tristar hose fit on a compact???
floor-a-matic
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"Will a tristar hose fit on a compact???"
If it's the CXL/DXL/EX-20 style hose, yes it'll fit the Compact.
If the hose is from EXL/MG Series & CS (A-101) then it won't fit the old Compact
If it's the CXL/DXL/EX-20 style hose, yes it'll fit the Compact.
If the hose is from EXL/MG Series & CS (A-101) then it won't fit the old Compact
kirbykid
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Does it come in black or just white??? And what do you think were to happen if I spray paint it. I guess the white or black start color doesn't matter but I am going to make a super compact with a wessel werk power nozzle and a compact vacuum. Going to repaint it all the original greenish color. If anyone knows what color that is or if you have some,
floor-a-matic
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Will a Ametek 2-stage motor fit the EXL, MG & CS Series TriStar? I want my EXL to have equal power like my 1985 CXL. This is my first experience with the newer TriStar vacs; I had no idea that they're not as powerful as the CXL (other than what EXL/MG Series users posted on the forum)
floor-a-matic
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@kirbykid
The green Compact C6 was sea green color.
@thevacuumman
U can purchase the mini wand from AirStorm; they cost only $10.
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The green Compact C6 was sea green color.
@thevacuumman
U can purchase the mini wand from AirStorm; they cost only $10.
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brandon_w_t
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My favorite canister ever!
I grew up around Compacts. Grandpa had 3. Still uses 2 of them. I have one of them now.
Here are my 3 beauties. From left to right- C6 Electra (grandpas), New- never used C8 (courtesy of Gansky1), and my Tristar CXL
I grew up around Compacts. Grandpa had 3. Still uses 2 of them. I have one of them now.
Here are my 3 beauties. From left to right- C6 Electra (grandpas), New- never used C8 (courtesy of Gansky1), and my Tristar CXL
floor-a-matic
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I want to improve the EXL's performance, so will the CXL motor fit the EXL or MG Series?
btw, I'm ENJOYING my EXL more than I thought. I like how the direct connect wands connect into the hose; I can even use the MiniStar on the wand, so I can vacuum my car & other tight areas more comfortably.
btw, I'm ENJOYING my EXL more than I thought. I like how the direct connect wands connect into the hose; I can even use the MiniStar on the wand, so I can vacuum my car & other tight areas more comfortably.
uksausage
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my tristar
this is my hardly used tristar its up for sale as it just sits in the wardrobe doing nothin and i have to clear a few vacs out coz we have run out of space
this is my hardly used tristar its up for sale as it just sits in the wardrobe doing nothin and i have to clear a few vacs out coz we have run out of space
uksausage
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my tristar
another pic
another pic
floor-a-matic
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Here's my 1985 CXL 2-speed
caligula
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Eurekastar,
While I love the vacuum cleaners, I realy liked seeing that golden retriever! I'm very fond of this breed. Tell me more about this dog.
I also have a golden retriever, she is 8 years old, and named Felecia Dulcinea.
Alex Taber
club co-founder.
While I love the vacuum cleaners, I realy liked seeing that golden retriever! I'm very fond of this breed. Tell me more about this dog.
I also have a golden retriever, she is 8 years old, and named Felecia Dulcinea.
Alex Taber
club co-founder.
eurekastar
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My Golden
My Golden's name is Odie. He's actually a rescue dog that I've had for almost two years. Like all Goldens, Odie is sweet and gentle, and he loves to be petted and just hang out. I had a Lab/Shepherd mix that died in December 2010 at the age of 12. He was a great dog too. After he died, I'd been thinking about getting a Golden puppy but didn't want to spend the money. Then one day, out of the clear blue, a friend called and said he knew someone who had a Golden that he needed to get rid of or the dog was going to the pound. Seems that he was getting out of the yard and the owner's pregnant wife didn't want to fool with him. So I took him and have never had a problem with him (except that he loves to catch birds and bring them into the house!). We did change his name just slightly too. My son started calling him "Odie Mac". It seems appropriate since everyone in Texas has a double name!
My Golden's name is Odie. He's actually a rescue dog that I've had for almost two years. Like all Goldens, Odie is sweet and gentle, and he loves to be petted and just hang out. I had a Lab/Shepherd mix that died in December 2010 at the age of 12. He was a great dog too. After he died, I'd been thinking about getting a Golden puppy but didn't want to spend the money. Then one day, out of the clear blue, a friend called and said he knew someone who had a Golden that he needed to get rid of or the dog was going to the pound. Seems that he was getting out of the yard and the owner's pregnant wife didn't want to fool with him. So I took him and have never had a problem with him (except that he loves to catch birds and bring them into the house!). We did change his name just slightly too. My son started calling him "Odie Mac". It seems appropriate since everyone in Texas has a double name!
kirbylux77
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Well, Golden Retrievers are great dogs....My ex Craig had a male golden retriever named Hearstley. But the main problem with Golden's is they are HUGE attention hounds!! And they demand it CONSTANTLY! They literally think that you were put on the earth to serve & pamper them 24/7.
And then there's also the massive amounts of long pet hair they leave around the house. My ex Craig had a Dyson DC07 Animal at the time, & once a month he had to take scissors & cut mounds of hair off the brushroll. I eventually sold him a 1990's Kenmore canister with the Beater-Bar PowerMate, which thankfully picked up LOTS of pet hair the Dyson missed, & didn't have the same problem with hair wrapping around the brushroll.
So, just be prepared to have an attention-hound on your hands if you get a Golden Retriever....
Rob
And then there's also the massive amounts of long pet hair they leave around the house. My ex Craig had a Dyson DC07 Animal at the time, & once a month he had to take scissors & cut mounds of hair off the brushroll. I eventually sold him a 1990's Kenmore canister with the Beater-Bar PowerMate, which thankfully picked up LOTS of pet hair the Dyson missed, & didn't have the same problem with hair wrapping around the brushroll.
So, just be prepared to have an attention-hound on your hands if you get a Golden Retriever....
Rob
floor-a-matic
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The ONE thing I don't like about the CXL electrified hose is that it DOESN'T swivel at the handle end; & there is NO suction control relief vent for vacing delicate surfaces.
floor-a-matic
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The 3 TriStars
Left to right:
1. 1964 Compact C6 23rd Anniversary
2. 1985 TriStar CXL 2-speed
3. TriStar EXL
#s 1 & 3 are eBay finds; #2 my parents bought new.
Left to right:
1. 1964 Compact C6 23rd Anniversary
2. 1985 TriStar CXL 2-speed
3. TriStar EXL
#s 1 & 3 are eBay finds; #2 my parents bought new.
floor-a-matic
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Why is my TriStar always losing suction power? Could it be the type of dirt being vacuumed?
Are the micro-lined bags worth the $ or should I go for the single-ply bags? I read the post that said the sand & grit wears out the micro-line layer of the bag; is this true?
I have allergies & am thinking about the micro-lined bags.
http://www.totalvac.com/COR-1450.html
Are the micro-lined bags worth the $ or should I go for the single-ply bags? I read the post that said the sand & grit wears out the micro-line layer of the bag; is this true?
I have allergies & am thinking about the micro-lined bags.
http://www.totalvac.com/COR-1450.html
blackheart
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Bags
I've used DVC which are single ply and envirocare which are microlined as you know i would definitely stick with the micro lined it seems like a lot less fine dust gets through them compared to the single ply i have seen the micro liner wear out on one occasion in which i was cleaning apartment hallways...what a mess there was a massive amount of sand that ate through the liner of it where the dirt would hit it on entering the bag.
The type of dirt you are picking up can make a world of different in retaining your airflow i've found the tristar style machines to have some of the best airflow retention though.
I've used DVC which are single ply and envirocare which are microlined as you know i would definitely stick with the micro lined it seems like a lot less fine dust gets through them compared to the single ply i have seen the micro liner wear out on one occasion in which i was cleaning apartment hallways...what a mess there was a massive amount of sand that ate through the liner of it where the dirt would hit it on entering the bag.
The type of dirt you are picking up can make a world of different in retaining your airflow i've found the tristar style machines to have some of the best airflow retention though.
