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Post# 114155 , Reply# 1   11/9/2010 at 13:52 (4,916 days old) by petek (Ontario)   |   | |
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The neighbor of a friend who's a friend of your friends friend.. my heads spinning LOL |
Post# 114165 , Reply# 3   11/9/2010 at 14:39 (4,916 days old) by kirbysthebest (Midwest)   |   | |
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Yea I know, but that is about how reliable the intel is too. But it would make some sense that Kirby would move into 21st century technology. To me this was much better news than it going . . gag, gasp, cough--plastic. |
Post# 114166 , Reply# 4   11/9/2010 at 14:40 (4,916 days old) by kirbysthebest (Midwest)   |   | |
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Must add Besides Dyson, Rainbow has a digital motor. |
Post# 114233 , Reply# 7   11/10/2010 at 07:58 (4,915 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Sounds like the Kirby Company is taking its time introducing the new model. Maybe because its a radical new design and they want to make sure the engineering is just right? Or maybe they're just waiting for the economy to improve? Also, I've not used a Sentria but is the LED headlight not as bright as the incandescent bulb?
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Post# 114238 , Reply# 8   11/10/2010 at 09:16 (4,915 days old) by joe22 ()   |   | |
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kirby would NEVER call it that, will use the name lexon or something far fetched that sounds hi tec ;-) |
Post# 114251 , Reply# 9   11/10/2010 at 11:10 (4,915 days old) by a007kirbyman (--->> Originally My Mom <<--- (now Wisconsin))   |   | |
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Hello Joe.
Kirby has been using a polymer for the 'base pan assembly' on the Sentrias for almost two years already. And it's been used for the Carpet Shampoo System nozzle assembly since November 2003. FULL DISCLOSURE: I'm not doing cartwheels because it's no longer an all aluminum body; however, that said, I've seen next to no issues with it for the base pan assembly. Initially, there was a minor bending or flexing issue with the tension of the belt pulling downward on the nozzle assembly. That was quickly & easily remedied. Since that, I've seen no issues. Keep in mind there is not yet, 'long-term' evidence [in or with a Kirby] of it's [the material's] dependability. I would prefer it to be all aluminum; however, as long as the quality is retained, that is my biggest concern. As the saying goes, "Time will tell." Cheers & hagd all, Bill |
Post# 114256 , Reply# 11   11/10/2010 at 12:17 (4,915 days old) by DysonAnimal ()   |   | |
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I forgot to ask - what symptoms did the base pan's flexing/bending issue create? |
Post# 114269 , Reply# 12   11/10/2010 at 15:16 (4,915 days old) by joe22 ()   |   | |
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thanks bill |
Post# 114319 , Reply# 13   11/11/2010 at 02:33 (4,914 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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I like the LED headlight better than the incandescent one-no burning out! |
Post# 114432 , Reply# 14   11/12/2010 at 10:39 (4,913 days old) by a007kirbyman (--->> Originally My Mom <<--- (now Wisconsin))   |   | |
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"...base pan's flexing/bending issue..."
Hello Jack. The issue was NOT with the base pan, rather the nozzle assembly for the Carpet Shampoo System. Kirby added a few 'dimples' in the polymer & extended the 'lips/slots' where the tray or fluffer shield fits into. I was amazed that the 'dimples' were able to strenghten the nozzle. [That's why they pay the engineers the big bucks. ~~lol~~] Cheers & hagd all, Bill |
Post# 115874 , Reply# 16   11/25/2010 at 22:17 (4,900 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 115876 , Reply# 17   11/25/2010 at 22:37 (4,900 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 117729 , Reply# 19   12/10/2010 at 11:33 (4,885 days old) by a007kirbyman (--->> Originally My Mom <<--- (now Wisconsin))   |   | |
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Hello all.
I had forgotten to post here, if you check out the information on this other thread, post #16; hopefully it should clarify. Cheers & hagd all, Bill If the link below does not work, here it is as well: www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-... CLICK HERE TO GO TO a007kirbyman's LINK |