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Post# 307553   11/29/2014 at 08:41 (3,407 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Here is a continuation of Dan's great thread into part 7,

Part 6 is located here


Post# 307572 , Reply# 1   11/29/2014 at 12:38 (3,407 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thank you very much Robert

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Wow what an awesome site I have spoke and met many new friends with the same passion as mine .
I really appreciate everyone's kind words and friendships . Stay tuned for more vacuums later enjoy your day .

🎅 Dan


Post# 307582 , Reply# 2   11/29/2014 at 14:46 (3,407 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
congratulations on part 7, Dan!

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And to the longest thread on vacuumland.....FOR NOW!!!! tongue-out


Post# 307584 , Reply# 3   11/29/2014 at 15:04 (3,407 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thank you Alex

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I wish someone else would make a long thread this gets exhausting between this and selling Real Estate to buy more vacuums 😁 this is my part time job in between appointments .

Dan


Post# 307586 , Reply# 4   11/29/2014 at 15:44 (3,407 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        

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I'm surprised no one has made a long thread on how much lint/dirt/sand they've vacuumed up.

Post# 307589 , Reply# 5   11/29/2014 at 16:24 (3,407 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Next up another

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BNIB Kirby Ultimate G every year of the G series I had to buy two one to use and one to keep .

This was nice when it came out but sorta reminded me of a refreshed Generation 3 .

Dan


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Post# 307623 , Reply# 6   11/30/2014 at 09:14 (3,406 days old) by Miskini (Northville, Michigan )        
That's a good comparison

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Now that you mention it Dan. It does remind me of the G3. Out of all g models, the ultimate g was probably my least favorite color scheme. Still, pretty awesome to have one nib.
If that n.i.b. G6 is taking up too much room in your house Dan, I could give it real nice home. Lol
Thanks for sharing Dan, keep em coming,

Alphonse


Post# 307655 , Reply# 7   11/30/2014 at 15:35 (3,406 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Alphonse

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Lol thanks for the compliments I have many more to post still keep watching .

As far as that G6 it's staying with me its loves it's current home ;)

Dan


Post# 307664 , Reply# 8   11/30/2014 at 17:15 (3,406 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest)        

The UG may look Gen3ish, but behavior is much more civilized. I think the transmission is more refined, smoother. Wasn't crazy about the color myself, but loved the machine. Its my current G machine.

Post# 307666 , Reply# 9   11/30/2014 at 17:17 (3,406 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest)        

Just to be picky, wasn't crazy about the Sentria color scheme either, Red/gray. The Blue/??(Looks like the Demira curtains on "Days of Our Lives"; but I like it better.

Post# 307668 , Reply# 10   11/30/2014 at 17:24 (3,406 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
I liked the

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Sentrias original color scheme when it first came out but that wore off but the Sentria II I love the color scheme my girlfriend Kimmy calls it the Gucci and she loves the colors too .

Everyone has their favorite and yes the Ultimate G was a vast improvement over the Generation 3

I know the Avalir will be my new favorite once I get them .

Dan


Post# 307669 , Reply# 11   11/30/2014 at 17:40 (3,406 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        

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Yes the Avilar is very handsome next to the other generations. Will go with any car or home interior...upscale of course 😛

Post# 307670 , Reply# 12   11/30/2014 at 18:01 (3,406 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Mark

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I agree the Avalir is very handsome and will fit in very well in any upscale home or luxury automobile .

When only the best will do ...

The best or nothing ...

Dan


Post# 307671 , Reply# 13   11/30/2014 at 18:02 (3,406 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        

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I want coitans with that on them

Post# 307688 , Reply# 14   12/1/2014 at 01:50 (3,405 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)        

Looks like we all want a Kirby Avalir!!!Guess we all have to be patient!Waiting for the day Brian the Kirby guy pulls up and brings one to my door-I will try to talk him into selling me 2!Will have to do some fast talking there!And of course will save the boxes.

Post# 307693 , Reply# 15   12/1/2014 at 09:19 (3,405 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        

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I don't want an Avilar I want a Zimmer Golden Spirit or an Excalibur Phaeton convertible...don'tcha know 😁

Post# 307699 , Reply# 16   12/1/2014 at 13:00 (3,405 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Another BNIB

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KIrby this is the next in line the Ultimate G Diamond edition with the famous short lived two sipped switch aka delicate switch . I loved that feature but Kirby was flooded with calls and repairs because people would leave it on low and wonder why it wasn't cleaning .
My receipt is in the picture but price is hidden it was such an amazing price 😜😌😊 as all my Kirby purchases are ...

Dan


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Post# 307821 , Reply# 17   12/2/2014 at 20:51 (3,404 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Yet another BNIB Kirby

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The brand new Sentria I remember when it came out I LOVED the colors now not so much after seeing the Sentria II .

I also found a surprise inside the box that I completly forgot I placed it there that will be posted tomorrow stay tuned everyone 😜😉😜

Dan


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Post# 307869 , Reply# 18   12/3/2014 at 15:27 (3,403 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)        

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kirbyloverdan,

I was just going to message you to see if you had a picture of the box for the Diamond edition... It is very disappointing that they didn't change the box from the Ultimate G.

The diamond edition is my favorite of the G series. It is one I can actually use on scatter rugs! I love the diamond pattern as well.

The sentria II and the Diamond G are my two favorites for their colors and designs.

You have quite the collection. Let me know if you ever need any NIB tacony, miele or lindhaus products!


Post# 307873 , Reply# 19   12/3/2014 at 15:48 (3,403 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Joshua

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Well thank you so much I really appreciate your kind words .

Yes that was disappointing using basically the same box all they did was slapped Diamond edition and in bottom corner a 90th anniversary logo .

I am always interested in NIB Tacony vacuums and maybe Lindhaus .

Enjoy your evening I will private message you .

Dan


Post# 307904 , Reply# 20   12/3/2014 at 18:52 (3,403 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        

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Post# 307908 , Reply# 21   12/3/2014 at 20:13 (3,403 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Dan I removed that post because it is being marked as offensive and I feel it is in very bad taste. Please understand not everyone is as fortunate as you, I wish the entire world was, but it isn't.

Let's keep it to vacuums please everyone.


Post# 307911 , Reply# 22   12/3/2014 at 20:38 (3,403 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
That's fine Robert

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That was exactly what I expected I understand people in this world today hate those who work very hard for what they have. i am a very generous person who gives to many less fortunate people and charities .

Dan


Post# 307976 , Reply# 23   12/4/2014 at 15:22 (3,402 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Another BNIB Kirby

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This time it's the Sentria II I own 5 of these now giving one BNIB to My girlfriend Kimmy for a Christmas present . She has no idea yet but she feel in love with the bag she calls it the Gucci .

Dan


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Post# 307998 , Reply# 24   12/4/2014 at 19:23 (3,402 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)        
Dan

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Don't take this the wrong way, but are you sure you would want to give your girlfriend a vacuum cleaner for a Christmas present? Call me crazy, but you might just get a slap on the face & accused of being sexist & a male chauvinist pig. Most women wouldn't consider a vacuum cleaner from their spouse on Christmas very thoughtful. Perhaps you should just give her the Kirby just out of the blue one day for no reason, if you really want her to have it.

Rob


Post# 308038 , Reply# 25   12/5/2014 at 14:33 (3,401 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)        

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In one of his other posts he said how much she liked the bag... I'm pretty sure he would know his friend more than we would... Is it necessary to always pick and ridicule ?

Post# 308041 , Reply# 26   12/5/2014 at 14:56 (3,401 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Joshua

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Thanks for that you remind me of me I never forget any words and I make sure to read all members posts.

During holidays ,birthdays ect all of my friends/family who all support my hobby if they need vacuums Will just ask me when they want a new vacuum and Dan will always come through .



Dan


Post# 308054 , Reply# 27   12/5/2014 at 18:26 (3,401 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)        

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Well, since I sell the things, its something I can grab off the shelf or out of stock and just take over for a quick gift...

I work 7 days a week so when I have time off its not usually spent trying to find gifts for people, just so I can make an appearance. I'm more of a .. to the point kind of person lol.

I've given tandems, dyson cordless, supralites, immaculates and kirbys for gifts.. Its one of those things where I wait and see how peoples houses are during the year and I'll bring a 'helper' for a gift.. This year, thankfully, everyone is stocked on bags and filters for the vacs they received in the last few years. I'm off the hook.

Oh, the tacony heaters make the perfect gift to the person that is *ALWAYS* too cold... Lol.

*phew*!!


Post# 308055 , Reply# 28   12/5/2014 at 18:57 (3,401 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Exactly Joshua

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That is the best way and because our friends and family know our interest and me also working hard long hours but most don't understand that ;)

Everyone I give cleaning gifts to always tell me ; Dan your the only one that can get away with this and they are always so appreciative knowing it comes from an expert and it wasn't a last minute grab a vacuum easy gift . Plus you and I give quality top of line vacuums not a bissell or other low quality big box store disposable vacuum .

Dan


Post# 308088 , Reply# 29   12/6/2014 at 12:17 (3,400 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Few days ago I got a call

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From my Kirby guy said he had something for me I'm thinking FINALLY turns out it was just this Simplicity Freedom S10D it was free so I am happy and he said lady only used it once she didn't like the color and feel in love with the Sentria II .

Dan


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Post# 308089 , Reply# 30   12/6/2014 at 12:33 (3,400 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)        
Lovely Simplicity!

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Ridiculous that someone would get rid of a nice new vacuum because of the color, but lucky for you at least!

Post# 308090 , Reply# 31   12/6/2014 at 12:35 (3,400 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)        

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Dan,

Do you have a lot of hard/bare floors? Or are the floors in your garages finished/sealed? This might be up your alley.. I've had pretty good luck with these. Though I carry the Pro versions.






Post# 308093 , Reply# 32   12/6/2014 at 13:22 (3,400 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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Oh my good gawd - that Lindhaus looks like a great machine - but who in the world has all the time do clean like that AND have to do the extra maintenance. Lindhaus do themselves no favours there suggesting that the machine has "the world's lowest profile" yet at the start of the video you can clearly see the woman is struggling to get the upright under the table and cleaning further, - possibly one reason to why Lindhaus have cut that video a bit at the start.

I like the look of that Lindhaus, but I think if I had home full of hard flooring I wouldn't necessarily want to wash it all of the time with such a bulky upright washer like that. I have lived in a property before that had sealed hard floors and I found either traditional wet mop drying for SMALL areas that could be dried off quickly was far more convenient to me. The bigger areas of the home were steam mop cleaned.


Post# 308096 , Reply# 33   12/6/2014 at 13:52 (3,400 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thanks Mitchell

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I'm glad she traded it and it was so clean I took it apart to clean it and I couldn't find any dirt .

It wouldn't have been my choice to buy but if it's for free it's for me .

Dan


Post# 308105 , Reply# 34   12/6/2014 at 15:14 (3,400 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Joshua

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Wow that is awesome if my friend John Gregory didn't send me a floor mate id get this I will keep this in back of my mind I may still get it but I want to get my Avalirs and my Riccar Prima first .

Dan




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Post# 308108 , Reply# 35   12/6/2014 at 15:40 (3,400 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)        

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The lindwash would be good for your garage etc, or big open spaces, but like was mentioned earlier, it is awkward using around a lot of furniture.

I've had a prima for over a year... ... There is a lot left to improved.


Post# 308118 , Reply# 36   12/6/2014 at 17:05 (3,400 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Joshua , I am going to tile my garages next summer

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So that would be good to keep them clean I will get one from you soon .

Do you think by now the Prima will be better ? A year ago lots can be changed and fixed .

Dan


Post# 308122 , Reply# 37   12/6/2014 at 17:51 (3,400 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)        

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What is interesting with the lindwash is how it does on sealed concrete .. We sell them primarily for entrance ways with the salt/water/snow, but a few restaurants bought them for kitchen cleaning and two green houses use them on the sealed concrete.

It's kinda cool the product that is out there once you start looking at more commercial things. Powr-flite has a perfect heat extractor that is amazing. I'd love to get one for my self just for car detailing but its a few thousand dollars lol and I don't have a garage yet.

The prima will be a good canister, it will be an awesome replacement for the Pizzazz and Moonlight and I am excited for the new wand system to go to the full-sized canisters. I just wished there were a few things different like how the tools are 'carried' on the unit and how the hose and unit connect...

I'm basing my needs off of Miele's s6 and s8 though.. The Miele just feels more luxurious. There is no reason the Riccar shouldn't feel luxurious, even if it is a low to mid line canister.


Post# 308124 , Reply# 38   12/6/2014 at 19:22 (3,400 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
I will look into

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The Lindwash it sounds amazing I did buy a Sanitaire extractor for the cars it works great .

I like the Prima and can't wait to get mine I am a true Tacony fan I love them all ❤️

I am not a Miele fan any more I loved the Aluminium , Silver moon and Blue moon plus Red Star ect. I feel they were Mieles best vacuums .


Dan


Post# 308156 , Reply# 39   12/7/2014 at 03:19 (3,399 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)        

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I by no means am trying to sell you on anything, just a disclaimer I guess..


Anyways, have you tried the S8 Mieles? The UniQ? I guess I like the new models better than the older models. They feel more refined.

I'm in love with the S7 as well..

This is coming from a guy that bleeds tandem-air machines...

I've definitely fallen for the Miele products... Except the scout... ... ...............


Post# 308158 , Reply# 40   12/7/2014 at 04:56 (3,399 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Joshua

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You don't need a disclaimer I am not like that I think your a good guy and will buy vacuums from you :)

Miele turned me off with the Capricorn I bought my sister and I one and we both had many problems with our machines especially me who is as gentle as anyone it just didn't hold up as the older ones did .

I also was turned off by my S7 Salsa it was an extremely heavy and bulky vacuum I have a small home and my KIRBYS get around easier and into more small spots then the S7 does . It also developed a smell that none of my other vacuums have I just have had bad luck with Miele .

I have not tried the new canisters yet maybe one day I will I just can't get used to their short hoses and toy attachments . I'm not bashing the brand it's just how I feel about them and I LOVE German products ;)

Dan


Post# 308168 , Reply# 41   12/7/2014 at 08:51 (3,399 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)        

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Totally agree with you Dan, We had a S7 and it started smelling almost within a week.

I bought a S8 to see how well it worked and again stinky Miele after a few uses even with the charcoal filter.

I have had so many customers who have been life long Miele Customers put off by the s5 It just didn't match up to German standards


Post# 308202 , Reply# 42   12/7/2014 at 18:46 (3,399 days old) by jscarlato (Clairton, PA)        

I bought a new Miele S7 Cat and Dog maybe a year and a half or two years ago. It's a heavy beast, expensive to maintain, has a so-so hose and tools, and is a candidate for giving me carpal tunnel. I used it every so often and then put it in storage.

Post# 308212 , Reply# 43   12/7/2014 at 21:40 (3,399 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)        

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I'd definitely say the s7 is not a vacuum for everyone... I'll also say when I sell an s7 I make sure everyone knows that it has a heavier handle weight than most vacuums and I also make sure they know not to push it like a traditional upright. I make sure they know to someone glide with it and not put a lost of pressure on their wrists.

Many people come in to look at them and I'll sell them something else because they didn't realize how heavy the handle weight was.

Oh, I also send vacuums home with people for the weekend to make sure they can handle it.

I don't want something being returned because of a product not being explained.


Post# 308213 , Reply# 44   12/7/2014 at 21:41 (3,399 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)        

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But this smell thing does concern me. I guess when we service vacuums we disassemble and sanitize them. What kind of smell are you guys experiencing?

Post# 308214 , Reply# 45   12/7/2014 at 21:50 (3,399 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        

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I don't experience any smell because I shower! 😁 quite frequently too.. Amazing how some think there is still a water shortage & if there is go to a car wash at least there they recycle the water...

Post# 308218 , Reply# 46   12/7/2014 at 22:35 (3,399 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Joshua After I used my brand new S7 Salsa

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Like 3 times it has a pet smell and none of my other vacuums smell like the Miele does it doesn't make sense I have a couple of friends that own Miele vacuums and none have pets and both of their machines smell like pets one even has a brand new home .

Dan


Post# 308228 , Reply# 47   12/7/2014 at 23:19 (3,399 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)        

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Every Miele I get in my shop has that distinctive pet smell. Do what you like it doesn't go away. We strip every vacuum that comes into my shop, put all the plastic parts in the huge parts washer. Then buff out scratches and polish and reassemble. You can do what you like with a Miele change the charcoal filter service it but after a few uses its back, that stinky wet smell.

I posted this in another thread aswell but thought I would post it here too. This customer traded in her miele's with me last week. The s5 is two years old and has fallen apart. The hose ( not seen in pic ) is completely destroyed. The Motor burnt out and the body falling apart. She said straight out, Never a Miele again, Yes her maid is heavy handed but her previous Miele lasted 10 years with the same cleaning lady, and then went on to become the garage and car vac, hence the paint all over it. Its still working. The quality has long since gone


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Post# 308237 , Reply# 48   12/8/2014 at 07:31 (3,398 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)        

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If a maid destroys a vacuum like that, then the maid should be supplying the vacuum! Or better yet, just give them a mop and dust pan.

Post# 308241 , Reply# 49   12/8/2014 at 09:32 (3,398 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)        
My Capricorn smells

and my dogs have been in heaven for 2 years now. Perhaps it's the dander more than the hair that causes the smell?

Post# 308244 , Reply# 50   12/8/2014 at 10:20 (3,398 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Max

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I only have an older Panasonic which I have to find its from the 80's a TOL upright .

I never liked panasonic when a Kenmore had more features so that would be the brand I prefered .

Dan


Post# 308296 , Reply# 51   12/8/2014 at 22:08 (3,398 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
I just bought this

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Montgomery Ward vacuum from Robert Coonradt this vacuum is mint and spotless he is a perfectionist and always sells great machines unlike other sellers Robert cares about the machines he sells .
I love the colors but surely didn't need any more vacuums but I couldn't pass this one up .

Dan


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Post# 308297 , Reply# 52   12/8/2014 at 22:18 (3,398 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        

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I know that feeling Dan all too well. It looks like a great vac 😃

Post# 308298 , Reply# 53   12/8/2014 at 22:20 (3,398 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
It is

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Mark it looks unused very close to brand new just how I like my vacuums 😜

Dan


Post# 308326 , Reply# 54   12/9/2014 at 09:27 (3,397 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest)        
Dan

I was just wondering if you ever got into any of the Robo-vacs like the Roomba, or the Electrolux Trilobite.
I recently saw that Miele has a Robo vac, just never saw any other than the Roomba in person.


Post# 308329 , Reply# 55   12/9/2014 at 10:35 (3,397 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Harley

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I have not they take the fun out of vacuuming and they just don't interest me they are basically surface cleaners . I have an inground pool and had to have one of those vacuums that drive around the pool well that was a waste of money because it drives me nuts when it drives by something I spend more time jumping in to move it around even though I know it would eventually clean the pool I just can't watch it do its job . So that would be the same if I had a robot vacuum :)

Nothing better than pushing a vacuum knowing you are getting your carpets clean .

Dan


Post# 308352 , Reply# 56   12/9/2014 at 14:34 (3,397 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
No I have

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not I haven't had any interest in anything Panasonic lately . Why is there something really good and new out that Panasonic is now making ?

Dan


Post# 308355 , Reply# 57   12/9/2014 at 15:03 (3,397 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest)        
Dan

I agree that the robo vac would take away the pleasure of vacuuming, I have just been intrigued with them for the "chase the Cat factor".

Actually my cat likes the vacuum, he will lay on the Kirby when it's running. He loves to lay in front of any vacuum and keep you from moving. Only vac he is not crazy about is the Electrolux Versatility. Surprising because that machine is relatively quiet. I think it's because the exhaust is up front an he doesn't like the blowing.


Post# 308360 , Reply# 58   12/9/2014 at 15:30 (3,397 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
My Dog Kirby

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That passed in July only liked Kirby vacuums and only high end vacuums everytime I used a vacuum under $300.00 she would get so angry :)
My new dog Weezee only likes high end vacuums she gets scared with cheap vacuums .

Dan


Post# 308377 , Reply# 59   12/9/2014 at 17:07 (3,397 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
All of that is great

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Points Max but like I said Kenmores have always been my preference because they have more features . They and Panasonic are great vacuums but I am always for high end and modern vacuums .

Dan


Post# 308381 , Reply# 60   12/9/2014 at 18:07 (3,397 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)        

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I've had a panasonic canister on the floor here that hasn't moved for 4 years...

Post# 308385 , Reply# 61   12/9/2014 at 19:16 (3,397 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
I just checked out

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The Panasonic web site all the machines still look the same just different colors .
I am not saying they aren't good vacuums they just aren't as exciting as a Tacony or high end DTD
Vacuum . The one bagless is interesting but the Kenmore version offers more and if you catch a sale its a better value . So I do have modern Panasonic vacuums but they are labeled Kenmore :)

Dan


Post# 308388 , Reply# 62   12/9/2014 at 19:34 (3,397 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH)        
There was a time when.....

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Panasonic's made tol vacuums. This would be in the 80's. They had an upright with push button selection controls. Low, Medium, High. They were self adjusting for carpet. Their canisters were also top of the line, with variable speeds, brush strips that could be replaced, etc. I could only afford to buy one vacuum a year at that time, and I finally sold it to my aunt, when I bought my next vacuum.



Sincerely,

PR-21


Post# 308398 , Reply# 63   12/9/2014 at 20:17 (3,397 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
They were the best

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Panasonics Bud I have one from around 1985 I bought brand new I have to find it will post pics soon .
It was the first vacuum with a variable speed motor that automatically adjust speed by amount of dirt picked up . It is one of their best machines ever and was only sold in vacuum shops .

Dan


Post# 308438 , Reply# 64   12/10/2014 at 14:32 (3,396 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Ok thanks Desert Tortoise

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Enjoy your Panasonics and I will enjoy my TOL and Kenmore vacuums .

Enjoy your Holiday ...

Dan


Post# 308443 , Reply# 65   12/10/2014 at 15:35 (3,396 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)        

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I think the Kenmores come with the powermate where the panasonics have the turbo tools?

Post# 308449 , Reply# 66   12/10/2014 at 15:54 (3,396 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Guess what kinda vacuum ???

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ANOTHER HOOVER !!!

My MINT Hoover Convertible 728 another rare favorite of mine . Again Kirbyloverdan with MORE Hoovers but only the most mint or brand new convertibles for me because that's what I prefer ...

Dan


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Post# 308459 , Reply# 67   12/10/2014 at 16:59 (3,396 days old) by Panamania ()        

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Post# 308464 , Reply# 68   12/10/2014 at 17:45 (3,396 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Ok Desert Tortoise thanks for the info

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since your so passionate about your only brand of vacuum why don't you start your own thread about Panasonic vacuums .

Why is it you must continually change your name on this site ? your Panasonic passion always gives you away .

Dan


Post# 308465 , Reply# 69   12/10/2014 at 17:55 (3,396 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)        

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Panamania,

In response to your email, the panasonic doesn't sell because we offer better brands that are easier to service and protect the independent retailer.


Post# 308508 , Reply# 70   12/11/2014 at 14:00 (3,395 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)        

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Thank you Dan, good catch. Fred mentioned this to me late Tuesday night and I completely spaced it the next day.

I told DT that if he wanted to post again he had to do it under the second username he set up where I have stated next to his username "probationary member". I told him that message will stay until I see a complete improvement in his online behavior. But as usual he simply refuses to follow the rules.

It appears he believes he's entitled to do whatever he wants. It's a complete waste of his time because we always catch him within a few day and then I delete the username and all of his posts.

Please do email me if/when anyone suspects a new member is Desert Tortoise again. I will take care of that as soon as possible. It takes me all of two seconds to delete the posts and his username, so it's no big deal for me.

Thanks everyone, my apologies everyone for this unnecessary interruption in this thread.


Post# 308512 , Reply# 71   12/11/2014 at 14:13 (3,395 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thanks Robert

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I really appreciate all you do to keep this site running flawlessly . It didn't click in right away but after the constant panasonic rants that was it .

Thanks again

Dan 😃


Post# 308515 , Reply# 72   12/11/2014 at 14:54 (3,395 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)        
@Panamania

Aren't U originally known as Metaphor (formerly DesertTortoise¬member on probation)

Panamania=Metaphor=DesertTortoise=same individual




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Post# 308524 , Reply# 73   12/11/2014 at 16:32 (3,395 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Erik

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Robert said he gone ...

Dan


Post# 308545 , Reply# 74   12/11/2014 at 20:37 (3,395 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Now for another AMAZING HOOVER

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Owned by kirbyloverdan this was one I said I gotta have these and wound up owning two one NIB as I posted in a previous post now I found this one I assembled but never used .

Made between 1977/80 this was the last one sold in the US then they sadly discontinued them 😢

Model 1025 anyone have this model ?

Dan


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Post# 308546 , Reply# 75   12/11/2014 at 20:57 (3,395 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        
That is beautimous!!!

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That needs to be on display near the sliding door towards the pool 😁

Post# 308549 , Reply# 76   12/11/2014 at 21:26 (3,395 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Why thank you

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Mark it is very beautimous I am very lucky to own not one but two 😁

Dan


Post# 308550 , Reply# 77   12/11/2014 at 21:45 (3,395 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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That really is a VERY nice Hoover!  smile


Post# 308556 , Reply# 78   12/11/2014 at 22:49 (3,395 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thanks Bill

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One of my favorite Hoover's

Dan


Post# 308563 , Reply# 79   12/12/2014 at 00:10 (3,395 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)        
Yup

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Got that lil Hoover 'cept mine is green/mint.

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Post# 308572 , Reply# 80   12/12/2014 at 04:02 (3,394 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)        

Like those Hoover Jrs-or is it Larks-have an owners book on one-and the cloth outer bag and paper inner bags-Just need the machine to go with them!Seen only one of these machines in my area-The Vac shop guy did everything he could to sell the owner a new machine so he could get the Lark/Jr for me.The owner liked it so much she insisted on having it repaired.All I could do was look at it.The nametag on it said "built in UK"and it ran from US 120V.These machines could eat Orecks for Breakfast,lunch,or dinner!And you can use them with tools,too!

Post# 308577 , Reply# 81   12/12/2014 at 06:00 (3,394 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Robert

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Very nice I used to have a green one I sold it years ago 😢

Dan


Post# 308579 , Reply# 82   12/12/2014 at 08:21 (3,394 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Rex

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I hope you find one very soon they are great little vacuums they remind me of a Kirby same motor set up with bag in side of handle .
Apartment size was another name .

Dan


Post# 308580 , Reply# 83   12/12/2014 at 08:47 (3,394 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR)        

The older Hoovers certainly had style that is lacking in today's all plastic models.




Post# 308583 , Reply# 84   12/12/2014 at 10:01 (3,394 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
That old Hoover

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Is made of lots of plastic ...

I love the new plastic Hoovers they are great vacuums designed for today's consumer ;)

Dan


Post# 308603 , Reply# 85   12/12/2014 at 15:46 (3,394 days old) by Miskini (Northville, Michigan )        
Hey dan

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Have you tried the new Panasonic, lol.
I had to look at them too, after desert tortoise was pushing them so hard on you.
Panasonics not for me either. Sweet hoovers.


Post# 308612 , Reply# 86   12/12/2014 at 16:42 (3,394 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Alphonse

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NOOOOOOOO 😝

Yeah they just do nothing for me I keep buying or receive gifts of vacuums because I get bored easily and like new vacuums .

Thanks I love my Hoovers maybe I will change my name to Hooverloverdan since I own more Hoovers than KIRBYS 😛

Dan


Post# 308621 , Reply# 87   12/12/2014 at 17:32 (3,394 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)        

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Look what I got to play with today.... Don't mind my large rear in the video... ;-)

Lindhaus LW46 Electric... I wished that I had taken more videos before I delivered it to the customer. This unit is slick... It is easier to maneuver compared to a power-flite scrubber and it is so quiet.





(Dan, I hope you don't mind my posting this stuff in your collection thread.)


Post# 308636 , Reply# 88   12/12/2014 at 20:34 (3,394 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Joshua

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You are welcome to post anything on this thread this is not just my thread it's for everyone to post read and enjoy .
I have posted this to share my vacuums with all vacuum enthusiests every where even though some of the others think I am bragging or showing off which I don't care what they think because of all the kind friends who have enjoyed my postings and have thanked me many times for showing them vacuums that they may have had or knew someone who has had a vacuum that I own .

I have been told many times that it's like a walk down memory lane or some of my machines they have never even knew existed . I have been blessed and know I am appreciated by my wonderful friends I have met through this awesome site you and all my kind friends keep me motivated to continue posting my collection .

Wow I love that floor washer I wish I owned a large hall or something to use that on it looks really Kool I especially like the little brush that was going in as you pushed it at the end of the video . Thanks for that it's nice post anything you'd like .

Dan


Post# 308638 , Reply# 89   12/12/2014 at 20:43 (3,394 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Next up another HOOVER

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Well sorta 😛

It's my brand new from the late 90's Robot E89 light weight vacuum made in the UK it's an almost exact replica of the Hoover Junior aka Lark aka apartment size vacuum by Hoover . They also made a Burgandy one it had a headlight I wish I would have bought that one also .
I purchased this at the VDTA convention that I went to in the 90's in Florida I have to find my old VDTA news papers and magazines to find the ad for these .

It has a plastic beater bar brush roll and uses top fill bags this was another forgotten treasure I found in the back of my storage room . A company called sweeper city sold these .

I also found many more forgotten treasures stay tuned 😉

Dan


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Post# 308671 , Reply# 90   12/13/2014 at 00:12 (3,394 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)        

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... Sorry... I love the *derp* face in Picture two!! ;-)

Post# 308677 , Reply# 91   12/13/2014 at 03:21 (3,393 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)        

Kirbyloverdan-the hunt goes on--right now placed a deposit on the order for a Kirby Avalir!The dealer is preordering them for me and some other customers.The dealer says it could be another few weeks before all the Sentria 2's are sold out.He is going to call me after Christmas to give me the details on when my Avalir will arrive-he is the dealer in Raleigh.At present,no dealer in Greenville.I have a Hoover 115 Jr model-would like to get one or more of the later ones.Maybe that owner will give hers up???Time will tell!

Post# 308685 , Reply# 92   12/13/2014 at 05:52 (3,393 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Joshua

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Lol I love her she's my favorite she looks like she's falling asleep :) or had too many .

Dan


Post# 308703 , Reply# 93   12/13/2014 at 11:49 (3,393 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Wow Rex

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No one in my area has any knowledge that a new Kirby is on it's way .
I am always the very first person in South Jersey to own any new Kirby that's released .
My Kirby guy knows that I always get two and the second he gets them my phone rings and
he drops them off . No preorder or deposits needed here I have been buying new in box Kirbys
from him since the Omega .

Dan


Post# 308719 , Reply# 94   12/13/2014 at 13:59 (3,393 days old) by jkbff (Dickinson, ND)        

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If it helps, our distributor in ND was out, he is waiting on a truck of new stock to come in but he's not sure if it will be avalirs or not... If they are I've got 3 being held. I should find out in the middle of the week.

Post# 308727 , Reply# 95   12/13/2014 at 16:39 (3,393 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thanks Joshua

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That's very kind of you but I'm going to remain paitent and wait until my guy gets his stock of Avalirs
I get mine at amazing prices that no one can beat so it's well worth the wait .

Dan


Post# 308737 , Reply# 96   12/13/2014 at 19:17 (3,393 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
102 Sentria IIs Left to sell in my area of NJ

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Just talked to my Kirby guy and he said hopefully by the January the Avalir will be released to him as long as Kirby doesn't send more Sentria IIs . Only Hawaii has the Avalir and nobody else .

So the wait continues ...

Dan


Post# 308749 , Reply# 97   12/13/2014 at 21:25 (3,393 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest)        
I have an idea

Buy the 102 remaining IIs, gift them (I'll take one if you insist), and be the first to own an Avilar.

Ok-OK, I was just trying to be part of the solution.




Post# 308754 , Reply# 98   12/13/2014 at 21:35 (3,393 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Harley I was just

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Thinking about that but that might offend some so I guess I will just have to wait and be paitent ;)
Great idea though 😜

Dan


Post# 308757 , Reply# 99   12/13/2014 at 21:40 (3,393 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
OMG guess what ???

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Another HOOVER brought to you by kirbyloverdan 😝

This time it's my GORGEOUS Hoover concept one model U3319 that I bought brand new from John Wanamakers department store in King of Prussia back in 1986 I love this TOL model from back then with its famous Quadraflex agitator what an awesome Hoover .

Dan


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Post# 308813 , Reply# 100   12/14/2014 at 16:53 (3,392 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
I'm a tad bored with my huge amazing Hoover collection

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Yawn 💤💤💤

So now I will post this sexy Kenmore Proformance upright with two motors it might be a first in many years for a Kenmore upright nowadays it seems like Sears does that a lot even 3 motors in today's vacuums . Looks like a Riccar to me .

Dan


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Post# 308815 , Reply# 101   12/14/2014 at 17:02 (3,392 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx)        
Dan....

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I've been reading this threat for months now and I must say that your collection is absolutely amazing!!! All these NIB and mint condition machines....I'd be in vacuum cleaner heaven!

Post# 308817 , Reply# 102   12/14/2014 at 17:16 (3,392 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thanks Sean

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Thanks for the compliment I am very lucky and it does feel like I'm in vacuum Heaven and with my OCD 😜 these are the only type of machines I could own .

Thanks again and enjoy the thread 😁


Post# 308910 , Reply# 103   12/15/2014 at 19:09 (3,391 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Still many more vacuums to post :)

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Next is my brand new Regina Housekeeper this one was made during Phillips electronics ownership .
Quality was improved and this machine cleans really well sounds very powerful too .

Dan


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Post# 308962 , Reply# 104   12/16/2014 at 13:01 (3,390 days old) by fantomfan (Rochester, New York)        
I used to have that Kenmore!

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From around 1994, the Kenmore Proformance! I sold mine about 6 months ago. They are somewhat uncommon with the two motors. Strong suction power, only so-so carpet cleaning. The belts for these are long discontinued. I like that Regina! I'm still looking for one! What a treat to see one fully intact!

Post# 308990 , Reply# 105   12/16/2014 at 16:48 (3,390 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thanks Mitchel

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Yeah the Kenmore is a neat machine from the 90's I waited while they unloaded the truck to buy it .

That House Keeper is a neat vacuum too more powerful than I thought it would be , I have another brand new one will post pictures soon I think this was from the Original Regina company or at least the ones who introduced the House Keeper .

Dan


Post# 309004 , Reply# 106   12/16/2014 at 21:40 (3,390 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Here's another mint bought brand new HOOVER

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Brought to you by Kirbyloverdan or should it be Hooverloverdan ? 😜

This time it's my Gorgeous Hoover convertible model U4301 love this green the color of money
💰💰💰

Dan


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Post# 309084 , Reply# 107   12/17/2014 at 18:39 (3,389 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Wow another HOOVER by Kirbyloverdan 😜

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My HOOVER elite 200 what a great vacuum by HOOVER simple yet a deep cleaner .

Dan




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Post# 309189 , Reply# 108   12/18/2014 at 16:12 (3,388 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Golly gee another HOOVER by you guessed it Kirbyloverdan :)

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This is my Grandmothers last HOOVER before she passed away she wanted something light and this
fit her requirements even her favorite vacuum color Blue .

I think she may have used it 3 times if that it still smells new .

HOOVER Elite 300 U4455

Dan


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Post# 309294 , Reply# 109   12/19/2014 at 16:57 (3,387 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Gotta give my HOOVERS a rest

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An awesome 1983 Panasonic MC 6337 I bought it brand new from Modern Vac in King of Prussia it was the last one and a window display hence the yellowing .
Great vacuum ahead of its time spinning edge brushes dirt sensor speeds or slows motor speed depending on amount of dirt being picked up . Quiet powerful reliable an all around great vacuum shop vacuum .

Dan


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Post# 309403 , Reply# 110   12/20/2014 at 18:36 (3,386 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Wow they seem to keep popping up

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When will they ever end ???

My brand new Sharp Twin energy what a great machine they were another quality vacuum .

Dan


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Post# 309419 , Reply# 111   12/20/2014 at 23:26 (3,386 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)        
Nice..

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love the Panny. I just picked up a Brgundy 6347 in very good condition. i was looking for an excuse not to buy it, plugged it in and no dice, i paid the lady her $17 and left a happy man.

Dan please deliniate what if any meaningful difference there is between the Sharp and Panasonic.

Sorry for the lousy pic, someday i will post great pics of all my now numerous Panasonics.


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Post# 309444 , Reply# 112   12/21/2014 at 06:24 (3,385 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Robert

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That is the Panasonic that I wanted but the vacuum store sold me mine for $40.00 because of the fading from being displayed in the store window . Mine is the middle of the line yours is TOL but when they were selling for around $250.00 I couldn't pass up my bargin for a brand new vacuum .

Nothing that different between Panasonic and Sharp very similar to me I love that this panasonic was made in Japan not Malaysia like the sharp .

Dan


Post# 309533 , Reply# 113   12/21/2014 at 21:51 (3,385 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
The very first Electrolux/Aerus Purchase

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That was all mine my mother has owned them since the Golden J I wanted my own Electrolux I purchased this around 1986/7 Discovery Advantage .

It was always a go to vacuum I love these and still use them today .

Dan


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Post# 309660 , Reply# 114   12/22/2014 at 21:23 (3,384 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Nope not a HOOVER ;)

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It's a Kenmore handy clean Oreck copy I paid $59.99 on sale and its a screamer ear piercing noise .

Brand new used 5 minutes due to the noise .

Dan


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Post# 309728 , Reply# 115   12/23/2014 at 17:16 (3,383 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Guess what your never gonna believe it

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Another HOOVER by KIRBYLOVERDAN , HOOVERLOVERDAN guess you can say I'm Bivaxual 😜

LOVER of MANY brands of vacuums .

Here is my BRAND NEW HOOVER CONVERTIBLE U4411 I found this in the pool house closet I forgot I placed it there 🎅🎄🎅

Dan


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Post# 309729 , Reply# 116   12/23/2014 at 17:45 (3,383 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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Very nice Convertible!  Love the brown color scheme!

 


Post# 309730 , Reply# 117   12/23/2014 at 17:49 (3,383 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thanks Bill

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It is a gorgeous Brown HOOVERS colors were perfect .

Dan


Post# 309756 , Reply# 118   12/24/2014 at 06:57 (3,382 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Some HOOVER holiday logos

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Very Nice 🎄🎅🎄

Dan


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Post# 309821 , Reply# 119   12/24/2014 at 20:23 (3,382 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Here is another HOOVER Christmas GIFT from my great

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Friend John Gregory of Sweeper Central 😁

My neighbor in Pa. Mrs. Toland bought this after she threw away her HOOVER 1060 which I picked out of her trash fixed and sold back to her . She still uses her HOOVER U4057 and will send me hers when's she decides to get a new HOOVER until then John Gregory gifted me this HOOVER as a hold over .

I fell in love with this HOOVER CINVERTIBLE U4057 it had a repaired bag top but the seller didn't know what they were doing so John Gregory used his expertise and Genuine North Canton parts to fix it correctly .

He had to go through a lot of hoops to get me this dream machine but if there's a will there's always a way 😜 he serviced it and it's like brand new I love my new Lime HOOVER CONVERTIBLE .

🎄🎅🎄
Dan


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Post# 309835 , Reply# 120   12/24/2014 at 22:44 (3,382 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR)        

I think that lime green Hoover convertible is the one my grandmother had. Hoover had some beautiful designs.

Post# 309855 , Reply# 121   12/25/2014 at 10:23 (3,381 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Jeff HOOVER

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Certainly did have amazing colors and machines who knows they might be returning to that in the very near further 😉😉😉

Dan


Post# 309862 , Reply# 122   12/25/2014 at 12:04 (3,381 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Merry Christmas to all my friends

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🎄🎅🎄

Enjoy your day

Dan


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Post# 309967 , Reply# 123   12/26/2014 at 16:29 (3,380 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Another HOOVER brought to you by the letter H and by

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HOOVERLOVERDAN 😜

This time it's a UK model everyone needs at least one HOOVER from the UK .

The Purepower U4302 loved by that Queen Lady her self what's her name ?

Dan


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Post# 309968 , Reply# 124   12/26/2014 at 16:31 (3,380 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)        

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Dan, I see your Hoover Purepower has a bag in the dirt cup. Did it come ready to use with bags this way, or did you have to convert it somehow?

Rob


Post# 309989 , Reply# 125   12/26/2014 at 20:34 (3,380 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)        
Sweet machine..

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That has to be a very rare vacuum on these shores, where do you buy it?



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Post# 309991 , Reply# 126   12/26/2014 at 20:46 (3,380 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thanks Robert

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I bought it at Selfridges & Co. years ago when I was visiting the UK .

Dan


Post# 310008 , Reply# 127   12/27/2014 at 02:34 (3,379 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)        

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Wait wait wait , You climbed on a plane ??? Oh my friend you are braver than me hehe. I have a cream version of that machine I am busy rebuilding. They were called the powerplus here in SA. Short lived machine as the hard box Hoover turbo power had just been introduced too and people loved those more.

Post# 310018 , Reply# 128   12/27/2014 at 05:51 (3,379 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Yes Gareth my brother

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Years ago I used to fly every where now that I am older and 911 happened I won't fly as much as I have in the past . It's been years since I have been in a plane .

Can't wait to see yours I have to check mine again maybe I got the name wrong my Dyslexia sometimes steps in and I read things wrong :)

Dan


Post# 310025 , Reply# 129   12/27/2014 at 08:08 (3,379 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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Dan - Im sure its not called a Purepower! Please dont saddle it with that awful name!! It is a Hoover Powerplus Dust Cup



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Post# 310089 , Reply# 130   12/27/2014 at 20:26 (3,379 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Well I sold a home in a

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55 plus neighborhood and my client said to me aren't you the HOOVER guy I said yes plus other brands why ?

Well she pulled out her HOOVER Decade 80 model U4407 and said here this is your bonus so how I have another HOOVER because I needed another HOOVER 😜

It is very clean just the sticker is scratched but I have about a half a dozen that my good friend John Gregory gave to me on my last visit to his store .

Dan


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Post# 310184 , Reply# 131   12/28/2014 at 17:40 (3,378 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
My phone rings this afternoon

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And it's my client asking me to stop by and help her get a few items out of her attic .
Being a full service Realtor I go above and beyond I am not afraid to get my hands dirty
I do what the others won't do .

I go up the ladder and start handing boxes down to George the Maintenence man I look over in the
corner and what do I see ????

Yes another HOOVER I handed it down to George and finish up I then see my client and she said oh my I asked my late husband to throw this out years ago and he obviously ignored my request so in the next breath she says well consider this another bonus and I brought it home . I can't understand why she wanted to throw it out but thank God her late husband saved it guess he knew I'd want it one day 😜

HOOVER CONVERTIBLE ELITE U4063 this machine is mint like new defiantly owned by people who respect their items . Her home was immaculate and everything looked brand new down to her toaster that was 20 years old and didn't have one crumb in it trust me I checked jokingly to her surprise but it looked unused . She said she has a slice of toast and a cup of tea every morning including this morning
she just makes sure she cleans it out after every use . I sold her home quickly and the new buyers complimented her cleanliness and that was the reason they chose her home out of 24 others listed in the neighborhood .
I love both HOOVERS she gifted me I had to tell my broker about the gifts because he gets part of everything but he knows me and said keep them he uses Orecks I sold him for his home .

Dan


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Post# 310190 , Reply# 132   12/28/2014 at 18:03 (3,378 days old) by fantomfan (Rochester, New York)        
Very weird, but unique Kenmore!

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Kenmore doesn't stop amazing me with the copies of machines they made (or other companies made for them.) I have NEVER seen or heard of one of those before! Was it short lived, like the Fantom Wildcat? Also, do you have any original Fantoms? If so, I'd love to see them! - Mitchell

Post# 310192 , Reply# 133   12/28/2014 at 18:43 (3,378 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Mitchell

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That Kenmore was around for about one year very short lived it is the noisiest light weight vacuum I own you would have to wear ear plugs to use it .

I may have an original Fantom Thunder but I havent found it yet I will post a picture if I fnd it .

Dan


Post# 310195 , Reply# 134   12/28/2014 at 19:48 (3,378 days old) by fantomfan (Rochester, New York)        
Thanks for that!

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It really looks interesting. A new Thunder is quite a find if you have one!

Post# 310205 , Reply# 135   12/28/2014 at 22:17 (3,378 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Your welcome Mitchell

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I am now curious to find that thunder I know I bought one just gotta find it . 😁

Dan


Post# 310293 , Reply# 136   12/29/2014 at 21:58 (3,377 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Another BRAND NEW

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Regina Housekeeper Plus HO6306 +
This was redesigned right before Phillips electronics bought Regina .
It was an improvement but Phillips took it up a few notches higher .

Dan


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Post# 310312 , Reply# 137   12/30/2014 at 08:11 (3,376 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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That Regina looks like a very thoughtfully designed vacuum.


Post# 310355 , Reply# 138   12/30/2014 at 16:08 (3,376 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Bill

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It was a great design sorta a copy of the Electrolux/Aerus upright but quality was above ok .
They were the first vacuum company to ad tools onboard even though I think HOOVER invented TOB
a vacuum . Meaning hose and wands plus attachments .

Dan


Post# 310380 , Reply# 139   12/30/2014 at 21:36 (3,376 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Just got back from Pa.

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From my Late Aunt Jo and Uncle Harry's old house .

I was left this Oreck in their will plus their house I just listed it for sale this afternoon should hit the market right after the new year 😁 I gave the Oreck to them a few years ago before they passed .

They were always HOOVER people owned a Dial a Matic a Hoover portable suit case vac and
a HOOVER spirt with Quadraflex agitator . Then they switched to ORECK in the early 80's they had an
XL9100 my aunt Jo loved how light they were plus she could go from Oriental carpets to hardwood with one vacuum for quick clean ups . My aunt wanted the most colorful ORECK I had so I brought this the Red one plus the Yellow one and she chose this .

ORECK U4090H2T XL2 2 speed with the improved nozzle plate that makes cleaning deep carpets easier with the larger front wheels . Another family members that passed keeper 😃

Dan


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Post# 310449 , Reply# 140   12/31/2014 at 14:50 (3,375 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR)        
Artistic display of Hoover convertibles

Interesting artistic display of Hoover convertibles. Amazing price...

www.christies.com/lotfinder/sculp...


Post# 310454 , Reply# 141   12/31/2014 at 15:42 (3,375 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Wow Jeff

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I'm willing to put all my HOOVER CONVERTIBLES as pairs with random canisters in glass and I would sell them starting at $5,000.00 no reserve 😜😛😝 I can finally retire !!!

That's pretty Kool but over priced thanks for that I gotta run and call Christies ...

Dan


Post# 310511 , Reply# 142   1/1/2015 at 00:59 (3,374 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Happy New Year

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Welcome 2015 🎉🎊🎉

Dan


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Post# 310533 , Reply# 143   1/1/2015 at 09:22 (3,374 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Greetings from my front yard

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Happy 2015 this year lets love more and hate less ...

Wishes for health , happiness and wealth to all 🙏🎉🎊

Dan


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Post# 310584 , Reply# 144   1/1/2015 at 18:25 (3,374 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Another HOOVER this time it's a Montgomery wards by Hoov

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I have a Eureka wards and a HOOVER wards similar color too . Weezee had to make a guest appearance the flash bothers her 😜

A great machine in my extensive HOOVER collection. ...

Dan


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Post# 310727 , Reply# 145   1/2/2015 at 22:09 (3,373 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Totally forgot I had these

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GENUINE HOOVER North Canton Ohio steel OEM HOOVER four row brush rollers 29 to be exact 😜

I am keeping 20 and gifting my amazing friend John Gregory of Sweeper Central HOOVER 9 brush rolls . What rare items to have in my arsenal of my amazing extensive HOOVER collection .

Dan


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Post# 310757 , Reply# 146   1/3/2015 at 09:42 (3,372 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)        

Can U save at least one for me? I need one for my Guardsman

Post# 310759 , Reply# 147   1/3/2015 at 10:17 (3,372 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY)        
Dan

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Not sure how I missed all these threads so I spent the past hour or so scrolling through all of them.

W O W!!!!

I knew you said you had a lot of new high end vacuums but that's ridiculous. Haha!

I'm jealous!


Post# 310760 , Reply# 148   1/3/2015 at 10:47 (3,372 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Erik

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Sure thing let me know .

Dan


Post# 310761 , Reply# 149   1/3/2015 at 10:50 (3,372 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Mark

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Lol how did you miss this ???

Don't be jealous one day you'll have all your dream vacuums always believe that and it will happen !!!

Thanks for the compliment the posts ...

Dan


Post# 310794 , Reply# 150   1/3/2015 at 16:41 (3,372 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Wow 5305 views

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Aww thanks everyone for looking at my thread not only do I have the longest thread ever in the history of vacuum land but also have the most views on all of my threads .

Thanks

Dan


Post# 310818 , Reply# 151   1/3/2015 at 22:46 (3,372 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Not a HOOVER but a

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Eureka instead 😜

Another NIB vacuum love the blue color ...

Dan


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Post# 310895 , Reply# 152   1/4/2015 at 19:12 (3,371 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Nope not another HOOVER

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This time it's a Kenmore Progressive not ugly red but burnt sienna instead . I'm a poet and don't even know it 😜 .

Dual suction hoses in nozzle for even suction across entire nozzle . Brand new just tried for first time tonight had this for years it was in pool house closet in very back .

Dan


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Post# 310923 , Reply# 153   1/4/2015 at 22:21 (3,371 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx)        
Dan,

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What was Kenmore thinking with that ugly looking thing?! Yikes! That aside, I'm still LOVING this thread. It has however made me very jealous! ;) Do you have any NIB Fantoms?

Post# 310925 , Reply# 154   1/4/2015 at 22:42 (3,371 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Sean it was a very ugly

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Vacuum it didn't last long at all so I have no idea what they were thinking .

I'm so glad your enjoying my thread thank you , My wish for you one day you can beat me and have way more machines than I do and own all your dream vacuums .

No NIB Fantoms I only like the thunder and Kenmore Destiny they were Fantoms best machines .

I'm still debating buying a Sirena , although I have many water vacuums do you love your Sirena ?

Dan


Post# 311013 , Reply# 155   1/5/2015 at 17:30 (3,370 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Still not a HOOVER ;)

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Went to my late Uncle Harry and aunt Jo's and went through the attic and found this and another vacuum I had no idea they even owned .
But from the looks of them they haven't been used if at all .

Found this Rainbow D but it's weird in that it has no serial number guess I will never know why either also has an odd nozzle I have never seen before .

Dan


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Post# 311024 , Reply# 156   1/5/2015 at 20:29 (3,370 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas)        

Dan, that is a very nice rainbow and that head is an earlier version before they added the vents. Many believe that this head is far supperior to the vented one.

Scott


Post# 311027 , Reply# 157   1/5/2015 at 21:56 (3,370 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thanks Scott

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It's the first one I have ever seen and I had no idea what it was I appreciate the info .

I am curious as to why this Rainbow does not have a serial number on it nor a model number ?
I guess I will never know since my Aunt and Uncle are in Heaven now 🙏

Dan


Post# 311028 , Reply# 158   1/6/2015 at 00:09 (3,370 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx)        
Dan,

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I actually liked the Sirena when Tom allowed me to use at at the museum. The power head was good and the water filtration system seems very well thought out.

Post# 311038 , Reply# 159   1/6/2015 at 07:53 (3,369 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thanks Sean

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I am still considering buying one maybe after my Kirby Avalir's purchases although I might wait for the second generation Sirena when ever that one arrives .

Dan


Post# 311105 , Reply# 160   1/6/2015 at 19:22 (3,369 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Bet you thought this was gonna be a HOOVER ;)

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Well it's not ...

It's a Kirby Dual Sanitronic 50 brand new even has the K40 tag on the bag not a spec of dirt in the bag or anywhere on the machine . This was vacuum number two sitting in my late Aunt Jo's and Uncle Harry's attic . Another mystery that I will never know how or why these vacuums were in their attic because they knew I was a vacuum collector and they never mentioned these vacuums as I only knew about their HOOVERS and Orecks . Looks to be purchased and set into the attic and no other attachments or parts are around I have still yet to find the manual . It's just another special surprise gift from my Aunt and Uncle .

Dan


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Post# 311205 , Reply# 161   1/7/2015 at 18:44 (3,368 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
You guessed it right still not a HOOVER 😜

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Something much better instead 😜

My moms 1st out of two Kirby vacuums she has owned and disliked .

Mint like new very well kept as all of my family members machines are Kirby Dual Sanitronic 80 in the gracious green color of the late 60's .

Used sparingly only for deep cleanings she prefered her HOOVER convertible to Kirby .

Dan


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Post# 311231 , Reply# 162   1/8/2015 at 02:09 (3,367 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)        

I have a place for the Kirby DS80's perform well despite their puke green color.Like the copper/brown colors of the DS50 better and its lighted logo on the headlight cover!

Post# 311241 , Reply# 163   1/8/2015 at 08:07 (3,367 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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I love the DS80.  It's one of my favorite models from Kirby! 


Post# 311244 , Reply# 164   1/8/2015 at 09:39 (3,367 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)        

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The only difference between the DS50 and the DS80 were the color and the handle type.

I love my DS50!


Post# 311258 , Reply# 165   1/8/2015 at 10:30 (3,367 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
I love all Kirbys

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But LOVE the Dual Sanitronic 50 because of the lighted Kirby emblem I wish Kirby would do that again .

Dan


Post# 311316 , Reply# 166   1/8/2015 at 18:14 (3,367 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Once again it's NOT a HOOVER ;)

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My great Uncle Bills Kirby 508 that is in mint condition he owns a very famous Hair Salon in Plymouth Meeting Pa . He now uses Orecks as Kirbys are too heavy for his house keeper . He used to sell Kirbys when he was younger and that's how he opened his Salon .

Dan


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Post# 311325 , Reply# 167   1/8/2015 at 19:09 (3,367 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        
All great memories you have

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Again thank you Dan for posting all these great vacs! 😃

Post# 311327 , Reply# 168   1/8/2015 at 19:56 (3,367 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
You are so welcome Mark

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Mark it is my pleasure to post my extensive collection which includes HOOVERS too 😜

Welcome back I missed you where have you been ?

Dan


Post# 311331 , Reply# 169   1/8/2015 at 21:17 (3,367 days old) by jscarlato (Clairton, PA)        

Dan, that's a nice D80 you have there. My D80 is one of the favorites in my collection because it is the last model of the smaller Kirbys, and the green color makes it a singular model with that color of any Kirby. Some people hate that color, and others such as I love it. Let's remember that when this model hit production in the late 60s, avocado green was all over the place in kitchen and laundry appliances, and let's not forget all the avocado green popcorn carpeting.

My D80 was refurbished by Kent Oyler. Kent also put a bank on the back of the handle and painted it a green that perfectly matches the green trim of the vac. The only way this model could have been better would be if Kirby had included a lighted emblem like on the D50, which I also have.

Joe


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Post# 311333 , Reply# 170   1/8/2015 at 21:44 (3,367 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        
Cruising

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I took a cruise, it was great they weren't kidding when they said it was a big ship! The Oasis Of The Seas one of my friends works on board & it was hysterical when I had her paged then a half hour later I could hear her so I turn & when she said who was calling for her I said I was.. she teared up because she didn't think she'd ever see me again it was the best family reunion...lol if anyone wants to cruise book on that ship .... It is amazing!!!

Post# 311335 , Reply# 171   1/8/2015 at 21:59 (3,367 days old) by filterqueenman (Park City UT)        
MARK

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Glad to see you back too!  

Supper happy you had a vacation!!

Love ya,

Doug


Post# 311360 , Reply# 172   1/9/2015 at 06:56 (3,366 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Joe your Kirby is

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Gorgeous I love them all I don't care what color they are any Kirby will still out clean many if not every vacuum out there .

Mark .
Wow lucky you im glad you had a great cruise and met up with an old friend live life and enjoy every second 😃

Dan


Post# 311362 , Reply# 173   1/9/2015 at 07:07 (3,366 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)        
Re: The Robot vacuums

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Sorry, I'm kinda late jumping in with this one. I have a brochure at home for the Robot vac (Hoover Junior style) posted above. I will post this when I'm home from work later. I believe it was sold as a commercial machine and not widely available.


Post# 311363 , Reply# 174   1/9/2015 at 07:11 (3,366 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)        
loved by that Queen Lady her self what's her name ?

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Queen Elizabeth II.

 

Both Hoover and Electrolux used to carry the royal warrant. Hoover for supplies of carpet cleaners and laundry equipment and Electrolux for the supply of suction cleaners to Buckingham Palace.


Post# 311400 , Reply# 175   1/9/2015 at 12:31 (3,366 days old) by jscarlato (Clairton, PA)        
Dan, one of the Kirby's in my collection . . .

. . . that I give high marks to is the Ultimate G Diamond Edition. Kirby took it's forerunner, the Ultimate G, and smoothed out the jerkiness of the transmission from G's 1-6. With a smoother transmission and adding the two-speed switch (which I hardly used)made for a great machine up to the introduction of the Sentria line. I'm not particularly fond of the bland gray color, but the diamond pattern on the bag is nice. I do like the yellow accents on the G6, Ultimate G, and the Diamond.

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Post# 311402 , Reply# 176   1/9/2015 at 12:46 (3,366 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Joseph your Kirby is beautiful

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I absolutely LOVE the Diamond Edition with the two speed switch the low speed is a must for light weight rugs and if only the regular consumer knew how to use the switch it would still be available but we will have to wait until the redesigned Kirby arrives as the switch will be fingertip and will feature two or even multiple speeds .

Dan


Post# 311405 , Reply# 177   1/9/2015 at 14:09 (3,366 days old) by miskini (Northville, Michigan )        
Hey Dan

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Going back to your nib sentria, you said you found a surprise inside the box you forgot you put in there.
What was it?
Thanks,
Alphonse


Post# 311409 , Reply# 178   1/9/2015 at 15:08 (3,366 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)        

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My Ultimate . Still prefer the g5 though.

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Post# 311432 , Reply# 179   1/9/2015 at 16:35 (3,366 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Alphonse

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I sent you a message to explain what happened as to why the posting was deleted .

Thanks for asking 😁

Dan


Post# 311433 , Reply# 180   1/9/2015 at 16:37 (3,366 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Gareth my brother from another mother

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LOVE both of those KIRBYS ❤️❤️❤️

Also love the cat watching the cute piggy out side 😁

Dan


Post# 311436 , Reply# 181   1/9/2015 at 17:30 (3,366 days old) by jscarlato (Clairton, PA)        
Gareth and Dan . . .

I also have a liking to my G5. Colorwise, I think it's one of the prettiest models out there. I decided to pump mine up a little bit with an updated mini emtor to give it an updated look and a tad more airflow.

Joe


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Post# 311441 , Reply# 182   1/9/2015 at 18:45 (3,366 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Joe that's another

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Beauty I did the same with all my older NIB Kirbys with the old style emptor I just replaced them and put bags back in the box .

I did that to a G5 I used to use and the airflow and pickup were greatly improved it an easy worth while upgrade . I so love to see proper restorations where the machines look brand new that's the only way to do a restoration .

Dan


Post# 311457 , Reply# 183   1/9/2015 at 22:08 (3,366 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Is it a HOOVER ???

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Nah it's something better its a Kirby ;)

This time it's my second rare small head Heritage II this one is my brand new one I think I used it less that 6 times because I liked the large head better .

Dan


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Post# 311458 , Reply# 184   1/9/2015 at 22:25 (3,366 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        
I like it!! 😁 I like it 😛

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Very nice! I love the fact that you use all them at one point but not all at once. Must be the reason your carpets are always so clean & I can never find a spot of dust on the tv cabinet on every avatar you posted! Great housekeeper you have!

Post# 311462 , Reply# 185   1/9/2015 at 23:04 (3,366 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thanks Mark I will let

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My girlfriend Kimmy know she is an amazing house keeper as well as other things 😉

Every machine except the NIB vacuums get used a little bit .

This rare Kirby is a great Vacuum and I am lucky to own two .

Dan


Post# 311537 , Reply# 186   1/10/2015 at 18:46 (3,365 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Just when U thought it was another HOOVER

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It's not 😝

My brand new Royal 886 with the 6 amp motor I love the color of this Royal .

Dan


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Post# 311542 , Reply# 187   1/10/2015 at 20:07 (3,365 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York)        
I love that Royal!

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I love my 1992 Anniversary Edition with matching Dirt Devil Can Vac. I personally prefer Royals over Kirbys. For me, they clean better and are much lighter, making them easier to handle. When I'm out on my own, i'll probably buy a new Everlast.

Post# 311550 , Reply# 188   1/10/2015 at 21:05 (3,365 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)        
FantomFan

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I must agree with you about Royal uprights! To me, I think of them as a turbo charged 500 series Kirby, in the sense that they weigh about the same, yet they have much more suction & airflow, better brushroll with stiffeners that groom the carpet better, & a better bag system that doesn't have the Mini Emtor design that Kirby uses that can sometimes trap dirt. The only disadvantages is that converting to tools is harder to do, & you can't convert it to do other jobs like shampooing carpets like you can a Kirby. But considering a new Royal sells for 1/3 the cost of a new Kirby Avalir, & you don't have to sit thru a demonstration just to get one, I would gladly buy the Royal over the Kirby.

Rob


Post# 311553 , Reply# 189   1/10/2015 at 21:18 (3,365 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Mitchell

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I LOVE Royal and Kirby they are awesome deep cleaners I own many Royals all brand new .

Dan


Post# 311669 , Reply# 190   1/11/2015 at 21:12 (3,364 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Next up is a gorgeous HOOVER

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Just kidding its a gorgeous Kirby Classic this I had purchased when I used to buy one brand new Kirby and I have used it .

My Kirby guy did a rebuild on this it was good but I prefer the factory rebuild .

Dan


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Post# 311697 , Reply# 191   1/12/2015 at 09:12 (3,363 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        
Nice job!!

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And just look at that furniture not a spec of dust & the carpet looks just like it's had a shampoo...I can hear the whip being cracked a lot...LOL. Poor Kimmy hehehe (scrub that carpet & don't even think about using the HOOVER Spin Scrub, get on your hands & knees & no break until the entire house is done....TWICE!!!) LMAO I know she loves you a lot, it shows in her work!!

Post# 311700 , Reply# 192   1/12/2015 at 09:36 (3,363 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thanks Mark

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I just let Kimmy ❤️ read this and she is cracking up and calling me Sir now lol .

She is rewarded for all her hard work 😉

Dan


Post# 311712 , Reply# 193   1/12/2015 at 10:39 (3,363 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        

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It sounds like the 2 of you have a fantastic relationship. I'm so happy for the both of you! 😃

Post# 311741 , Reply# 194   1/12/2015 at 13:38 (3,363 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Dan:
Your chrome dome is very nice. But when you say there's no serial number - I'm assuming the rating plate is there but the riveted-on serial number is missing? In 1964, Rainbow brought out the 'new' plastic dolly and the jet air rug tool. The old style rug tool pushed quite hard because of the air seal to the carpet. Since your chrome dome has the new style dolly, rug tool, as well as 'ring type' suction control, your machine would definitely not have had the 'odd' rug tool originally. Is it possible they had a gold model D or an early Chrome Dome (with that nozzle) then traded it in on the newer model but kept the old rug tool?


Post# 311742 , Reply# 195   1/12/2015 at 13:42 (3,363 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Tom

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Yes the plate is there but no riveted serial number . I am sure that's what happened in reference to the old rug tool . But since my Aunt and Uncle are dead I have no idea . Thanks for the info my expert friend 😁

Dan


Post# 311757 , Reply# 196   1/12/2015 at 16:01 (3,363 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thanks Mark

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She is a great woman she even accepts my Bisexuality which is amazing ❤️❤️❤️

Dan


Post# 311783 , Reply# 197   1/12/2015 at 20:53 (3,363 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
HOOVER ?

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Nope it's a Eureka 😛

Eureka Twin power Automatic this was my Uncle Carmens and Aunt Bridget

She passed away many years ago and he just a few years ago . An Italian Taylor straight off the boat and opened a very successful Taylor shop in Conshohocken Pa . When my Aunt died he was lost he had no idea how to even turn on a vacuum my Aunt did everything even cut the grass and changed the oil in the cars .

He was using this one day and was drinking coffee and spilled it all over the bag and just wiped it up and put it away . When I finally got it I tried all kinds of stain removers and washed it about a dozen times it's there forever and it's how I can remember my Uncle Carmen by 😁

Dan


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Post# 311872 , Reply# 198   1/13/2015 at 21:23 (3,362 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
You think it's a HOOVER ?

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Sorry it's still not a HOOVER 😜

My Viking V720 this was given to me years ago by my Aerus guy it was a trade and used only two times he came in and she Prefered the Electrolux Grand Marquis over the Viking . It has a Eureka hose and PN .

I used it one time have used it since I have another one NIB will post it soon .

Dan


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Post# 311877 , Reply# 199   1/13/2015 at 22:22 (3,362 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)        
Sah wheeeeeeet!

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Someday I will be the proud owner of the best looking orange vacuum ever made...you already are, nice.

Post# 311879 , Reply# 200   1/13/2015 at 22:31 (3,362 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Funny you say

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That Robert I do love the Orange and brown it was good color choices for the sweedish Electrolux .

Dan


Post# 311881 , Reply# 201   1/13/2015 at 22:51 (3,362 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        
Exactemente casé

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La orañgé esta todo bueno para su aspiradora. Mé gustas en todos!!

Post# 311891 , Reply# 202   1/14/2015 at 06:22 (3,361 days old) by Miskini (Northville, Michigan )        

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What a beauty. Maybe my favorite canister you've posted Dan.
Alphonse


Post# 311895 , Reply# 203   1/14/2015 at 08:05 (3,361 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Marca

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que lo aman este vacío de naranja mucho

Dan


Post# 311896 , Reply# 204   1/14/2015 at 08:07 (3,361 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Thanks Alphonse

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It is very unique such a good canister vacuum .

Dan


Post# 311941 , Reply# 205   1/14/2015 at 14:31 (3,361 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
More HOOVER OEM brush rolls going to MY

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Great friend John Gregory for him to use at his HOOVER store "Sweeper Central" I keep finding brand new parts from when I owned my vacuum shop .

Dan 😜


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Post# 311951 , Reply# 206   1/14/2015 at 15:23 (3,361 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
More HOOVER Conquest brush rolls

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For my great friend John Gregory for his HOOVER store "sweeper central"

Dan 😜


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Post# 311989 , Reply# 207   1/14/2015 at 21:03 (3,361 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
Next up a HOOVER

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Well sorta it's a TTI made vacuum for Sears the Kenmore Progressive I own two of these why ? I have zero idea I guess because I can 😝

Very neat vacuum finger tip motorized brush roll height adjuster it raises and lowers nozzle at push of button .

When U go from carpet to bare floors it has a sensor that shuts brush roll off when it touches a bare floor then go to carpet and brush roll works again very neat vacuum very powerful but super heavy .

Dan 😜


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Post# 311998 , Reply# 208   1/14/2015 at 22:02 (3,361 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)        
HOOVER , I LOVE seeing

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A member who will remain nameless 😉 posts it reminds me of this saying .


"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"

Definition =
Prov. Copying someone is flattering because it shows you want to be like that person.

It makes me very happy that "they" read my thread and posts and copy me 😜😉😛

Dan


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