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sptyks:The former vac shop here had the same thing.He had a few 5 gal buckets full of broken Kirby fans.-All from G type machines.The present vac shop man doesn't save the fans-when he replaces one-he gives the broken one back to the customer along with whatever the fan hit.As I pointed out-the Kirbys come in batches.Same with the Sanitaires.The fellow that runs the vac shop used to work in a vac shop that was in Cape Hatteras:They replaced LOTS of plastic fans there-the beach sand tracked into homes there just ate the fans up.It would eat up metal fans-just took longer.And that sandy soil on the beach and at my place eats up lawnmower blades,too!You should see what the sand here does to flail mower blades!!
 
Another thought on the Kirby air pump-inflator-With that narrow opening tool on the end of the hose-the Kirby is now a centrifical compressor of sorts-and yes,causes the fan to heat up-friction against the air molecules like in any other aircompressor.I could picture a customer using the inflator to inflate a large air matteress or even a raft-this would probably mean the unit has to run for more than 5 min.I think for inflatables-better to just use the big air hand pumps you can get at the toy and hobby stores-no worry of heating!--But good exercise!!I used one of those pumps once to inflate a freinds large pool-didn't take all that long-the pump put out air on BOTH strokes of the plunger-up or down.And the pump had connectors that would better match the air connector on the items you are inflating since the pump was made exclusively for that purpose while the Kirby was not.
 
Though I have used the Kirby

to inflate a large queen sized air mattress before, It was using the full open end of the hose. Usually I pull a cannister as it is easier than taking the bag off etc. and the other steps to convert the Kirby for that short use.

For smaller items like beach balls etc, I use the inflator tool on the portable air compressor.
 
Hi Roger no the full package didn't include the waterless window cleaning system. That's the only tool that is not part of any of the packages, it's an additional purchase if you required the attachment.

I have had the pleasure of seeing it in action. I was impressed with the results and would love to get one at some point. You can use it inside and outside too. It leaves the windows streak free and none sticky like it puts a protective layer on the glass. I couldn't believe how the glass felt after it had been cleaned conpaired to before it was cleaned. So easy to use too, apply the liquid with microfibre mitten. Leave until it dries to a white chalk like effect. Then vacuum off with the attachment. The set comes with an adaptor like you say to use with other vacuums.

I have a Karcher which is ok great results. Out of the two I would prefer the Vorwerk waterless system for in door use.
 
I have a Karcher window vac but I'm not that impressed with it. It's OK for the windows I can reach, but is no good for the upstairs windows outside. The more I look at the Vorwerk, the more I want one, but I cannot justify spending that much money on any vacuum cleaner, no matter how versatile it is.
 

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