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Nilfisk GAD 70- recent bargain! |
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Post# 117260 , Reply# 1   12/6/2010 at 12:07 (4,860 days old) by rob_89 ()   |   | |
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Few rust marks, but appears to be very effective at retaining dust |
Post# 117261 , Reply# 2   12/6/2010 at 12:09 (4,860 days old) by rob_89 ()   |   | |
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Apologies for the picture sizes everyone, currently unable to resize them. |
Post# 117263 , Reply# 3   12/6/2010 at 12:31 (4,860 days old) by joe22 ()   |   | |
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wow congrats, a really neat vac, i like how the hose swivels where it connects to the vac |
Post# 117288 , Reply# 5   12/6/2010 at 16:06 (4,860 days old) by Vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London)   |   | |
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Rob
I would place this machine at mid 1970s - I certainly used one like it when I was at college in 1976. And longer than that too - this machine (more or less) appears in the first Which report in April 1960. It originally had separate carpet and floor tools, the one on yours, which is original, probably came in the the mid 1970s. It operates rather like the 1960s Electrolux although by the time it was on the Nilfisk, Electrolux had moved away from that style, at least on its UK mainstream models. The hose itself is not original although the ends are - it should have a woven hose, again rather like Electrolux. Given that this model always had a semi-commercial applications (bit like a fore-runner to the Henry) it is possible that the hose came from one of the more emphatically commercial models - woven hoses were prone to wear and air leaks. It was around for many more years with a more extensive filter on the top and amended handle arrangement Al |
Post# 117313 , Reply# 6   12/6/2010 at 17:17 (4,860 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)   |   | |
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A remarkably lovely & robust vacuum cleaner indeed, Rob.
I'd never heard of them either until I came across this one in Toledo. I was immediately drawn to its all aluminum body and compact tub shape. I got it for free with just the braided hose. Drawing inspiration from the baby blue rings on the hose and transparent blue handle I paired it with anonymous blue un-badged tools from the spares bins and a pair of aluminum Electrolux wands. I see I didn't get the exhaust defuser disc, either. Also didn't get a power cord so I paired up a blue one and put an appliance socket on the end that fits over the angled power blades; the Electrolux 30 plug is too fat to insert. Mine does have the three wheel dolly with fender pontoons. Very stylish. About the impressive multi-stage filter bag setup, I was told that these Nilfisks were the only vacuum that could be used in the Rochester Xerox copier Research Labs to pick up the fine toner powder that was inevitably spilled. It's a hard aluminum shell and you'll find it polishes up nicely with Mothers Aluminum Mag Polish. Do NOT use fine steel wool on it, tho. |
Post# 117314 , Reply# 7   12/6/2010 at 17:23 (4,860 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 117318 , Reply# 8   12/6/2010 at 17:58 (4,860 days old) by kenkart ()   |   | |
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GS 80 and a GS 90, they are great machines, but the bags are EXPENSIVE!!! |
Post# 117352 , Reply# 9   12/6/2010 at 22:33 (4,860 days old) by Collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk)   |   | |
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Post# 117391 , Reply# 14   12/7/2010 at 08:30 (4,860 days old) by Collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk)   |   | |
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Post# 117410 , Reply# 15   12/7/2010 at 10:54 (4,859 days old) by Vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London)   |   | |
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Rob
I suggest you get yourself down to Halfords and get a tube of Autosol polish - it comes in a tube (and box) like toothpaste. Its not cheap but its probably your safest bet. Although it is a very gentle metal polishing paste I would give it a try on an inconspicious area first just in case. Autosol is also great from taking marks off plastic too. A quick google search indicates that you cab buy it on line too, if there is not a Halfords close by. Al |
Post# 117413 , Reply# 16   12/7/2010 at 11:30 (4,859 days old) by a007kirbyman (--->> Originally My Mom <<--- (now Wisconsin))   |   | |
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Hello Rob.
Al is right, AutoSol is great stuff. We use to be able to get AutoSol directly thru Kirby. With the importing, regulations & pricing; Kirby made the decision to switch to Flitz. I've used other brands as well, 3M© Polish, Mother's, etc., & I think Flitz does a great job. I have a customer who has a 'bar' in his home, & he says the Flitz gives him the best & longest lasting finish on the brass railings. The other nice thing is it's versatility of materials it may be used on. Cheers & hagd, Bill |
Post# 117421 , Reply# 17   12/7/2010 at 13:19 (4,859 days old) by watsonw (Newport, Shropshire, UK)   |   | |
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I second what Al says......its amazing what will be revealed. Forget BRASSO;you may as well use baby lotion !!! Regards, Walter. |
Post# 117529 , Reply# 18   12/8/2010 at 14:43 (4,858 days old) by rob_89 ()   |   | |
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Thank you for all the suggestions guys! I have a big Halfords store nearby so went and bought a tube of Autosol earlier this afternoon. Will post some before and after pics once all shined up! Rob |