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What disposable bags does Royal 880 take?
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Post# 185628   6/15/2012 at 14:29 (4,331 days old) by 845clean ()        

I grabbed a fair condition Royal 880, 3.0 amps, late 1970's at a garage sale today. No bag. Don't know if it is A or B. Hoping B because there is no spring to fasten an A bag onto the tube. Good thing it was only $20. Brush is in good shape. Runs quiet and blows hard. Needs some cleaning. I see a hole for oil. Never had a Royal before. Would I use something like 3 in 1 oil? I clean carpets for a living. My main vacuum is a Koblenz U310 DC, but I really need a powerful and tough bagged vacuum, I'm hoping this might be it. Thanks.

Post# 185638 , Reply# 1   6/15/2012 at 15:24 (4,331 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        

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The Royal 880 would use "A" type bags, if you still have the original light blue vinyl diamondback bag. If you say your cleaner has a 3 amp motor, the year of mfg. would be between 1975-80.

Example: Serial #57D-A-75296 (April 1975)

or

Example: Serial #78G-L-19125 (July 1978)

or

Example: Serial #M78-C-27232 (December 1978)

Thank you,



Ben


Post# 185642 , Reply# 2   6/15/2012 at 15:45 (4,331 days old) by mieles7 (TX)        

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I believe it would take A bags, or Eureka F&G bags. You could probably find a new spring at Hesco.

Post# 185681 , Reply# 3   6/15/2012 at 17:46 (4,331 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
Type A bags

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Are no longer in productoin,However,A eureka F&G is the EXACT same bag as a type A,You can find these bags at Wal-Mart,And if not there,Then your local vacuum service center.

-Alex.


Post# 185740 , Reply# 4   6/15/2012 at 23:02 (4,331 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)        
Royal 880

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Yes, the F & G bags are an exact replacement for type A Royal bags. As for oiling, take a look, you might have 2 oil tubes. If there is only one it will be in the back, indicating that the front bearing is a perma-lube bearing. If there are 2 tubes, there will be one in front and back both. I would not use regular 3 in 1 oil, but 3 in 1 does make an electric motor oil that may be found at stores like Lowe's or Home Depot.
I think the 880 will be an excellent choice for you for a powerful, durable, and maneuverable bagged vacuum.
Jeff


Post# 185757 , Reply# 5   6/16/2012 at 03:22 (4,331 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)        

If you want to use "B" type bags-get a cloth "B" outer bag for your machine from any vacuum store or parts supplier-it wouldn't be original equipment-but would allow you to use the better "B" bag system.I tried a "B" bag on my 3A Royal and it worked MUCH better!


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