Which Kirby?

[chris]

I want to start using my legend 2 more but i really want to upgrade to a longer hose because the original hose is just to short. Ive heard depending on model some have up to an 8ft hose. I could be wrong but wont any kirby hose minus the machine end fit a legend 2 machine end. Just from pics that ive seen it looks like the g5 and g6 hoses are the longest

 

[chris]

Another question

Anyone ever carefully grease the inner working of the belt lifter? It as the feel and sound of metal on metal or metal on plastic.

 

[rowdy141]

If you wanted to stay with the colour and pattern, you could probably daisy-chain two Heritage hoses together? The nozzle end fits snugly into the machine end.

Not all Kirby hoses are the same diameter.
Tradition and Classic 3 are both narrower than Heritage/Legend.
Heritage/Legend are narrower than Sentria/Avalir...

You can get extra-long stair hoses for Sentrias (I have one) but you're going to be losing suction the farther you go. Most users say hoses are a significant loss of suction as they are.

Could you not just use your Kirby Legend II hose (6') & tube (2') plus elbow, to reach 8'?


I've lubricated my belt-lifters with 3-M ® spray-on dry silicone lube. Designed to lubricate bicycle chains. It dries to a slick smooth waxy finish. Be sure to dismantle and clean your belt-lifter first, to remove any dust and grit.