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Thread Number: 23116
The Kirby Dual Sanitronic 50 |
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| Post# 258650 , Reply# 1 12/5/2013 at 21:47 (3,786 days old) by BrianKirbyClass (Eudora Kansas) | ||
As far as i know, the "50" really has no meaning, BUT the DUAL does.
It was called the DUAL Sanitronic 50 because it was the first Kirby to have a 2 speed motor. Low for regular use, and High for hose suction. If you notice the Speed Selector Switch, located underneath the Air Intake, and behind the Attaching Bar are 2 little push down type switches. One switch is for low, the other, high speed. All the regular floor attachments will depress the low speed switch,,the hose depresses the high speed switch when attached. The fan will not turn, when neither switch is pushed, and nothing is attached to the front of the Kirby, but the headlight will light. (if the bulb is working) The Dual Sanitronic 50 is also the first time we are introduced to the Kirby Carpet Shampoo System, in those days called the Rug Renovator. The DS50 is also the one and only Kirby to have a lighted KIRBY logo lense in the TOP of the Headlight Hood. This is a sure way you can always tell a DS50 from every other 500 series type machine. (as none of the others have it) My Grandma bought a DS50 in 1965,,it had a bronze tone to the "Sorocco" tan color that Kirby called it. I dont have the machine anymore but i did save the cord,,and it is a sparkly golden tan color that matched the machine. | ||
| Post# 258651 , Reply# 2 12/5/2013 at 21:49 (3,786 days old) by BrianKirbyClass (Eudora Kansas) | ||
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| Post# 258659 , Reply# 3 12/5/2013 at 22:29 (3,786 days old) by sonnyndad () | ||
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Well, that's nothing I didn't already know. I want to know the meaning of the "50", and just exactly what Kirby was made in 1964 | ||
Post# 258660 , Reply# 4 12/5/2013 at 22:41 (3,786 days old) by electrolux137  (Los Angeles) |
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 The Sanitronic VII was made from 1963-64. The Dual Sanitronic 50 was made from 1965-67. The Dual Sanitronic 80 was made from 1967-70. None of the numbers in these models -- VII, 50 & 80 -- have any bearing on the year of manufacture. If you haven't seen it, here's a fun page about the D50 on my web site: CLICK HERE TO GO TO electrolux137's LINK | ||
| Post# 258672 , Reply# 6 12/6/2013 at 06:19 (3,786 days old) by ncovert (Grove City, PA) | ||
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Actually, the D80 was only produced till late 1969, because the Classic was introduced on January 1, 1970. | ||
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Post# 258815 , Reply# 7 12/7/2013 at 13:37 (3,785 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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My Dual 50 All the pre-Generation series are my favorites - each one for a different reason. This thread caused me to bring up my Dual 50 to try out on the new berber carpet. Here is my Dual 50 - sent back to the factory for a make over. The made it just like new. A favorite for a couple of reasons. First dual speed Kirby, first rug renovator and best of all the only Kirby with a lighted Kirby logo. 
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Post# 258816 , Reply# 8 12/7/2013 at 13:39 (3,785 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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This Was Sent Back | ||
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Post# 258817 , Reply# 9 12/7/2013 at 13:40 (3,785 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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Had An | ||
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Post# 258818 , Reply# 10 12/7/2013 at 13:42 (3,785 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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All Lit Up | ||
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Post# 258819 , Reply# 11 12/7/2013 at 13:43 (3,785 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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Close Up | ||
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Post# 258844 , Reply# 12 12/7/2013 at 16:41 (3,785 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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Post# 258953 , Reply# 13 12/8/2013 at 14:35 (3,784 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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Ben | ||
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Post# 259020 , Reply# 14 12/8/2013 at 18:42 (3,784 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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| Post# 278835 , Reply# 17 4/30/2014 at 23:37 (3,640 days old) by Elektrolux () | ||
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Dual Sanitronic 50 (DS50) As I said I always had 2, now 3. So I have 1 almost exclusively in the portable mode with carrying strap. I found this 1 of the most comfortable carry around for dusting. 
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