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Thread Number: 27905
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Getting a free Kirby tomorrow! |
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| Post# 311764 1/12/2015 at 17:47 (3,383 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
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| Post# 311791 , Reply# 1 1/13/2015 at 00:44 (3,383 days old) by hydralique (Los Angeles) | ||
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Lucky you! While some may prefer one model over another there are no bad Kirbys! There are damned few that can't be restored to good working order and a good working Kirby is a great vacuum . . . make sure you post some pix for us :) | ||
| Post# 311866 , Reply# 2 1/13/2015 at 20:27 (3,382 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
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Well.... | ||
| Post# 311868 , Reply# 3 1/13/2015 at 20:32 (3,382 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
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| Post# 311869 , Reply# 4 1/13/2015 at 20:37 (3,382 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California) | ||
No problem..
That sh*%# will buff right out.
Seriously, way to go.. this will clean up nice. This post was last edited 01/13/2015 at 22:45 | ||
| Post# 311870 , Reply# 5 1/13/2015 at 20:58 (3,382 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 311876 , Reply# 6 1/13/2015 at 22:21 (3,382 days old) by danielsand () | ||
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That's nice. Free Kirby is always good. Couple of new wheels, through cleaning, polishing should go easy (no big dents/scratches),.....I think you scored. | ||
| Post# 311880 , Reply# 7 1/13/2015 at 22:34 (3,382 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH) | ||
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Post# 311883 , Reply# 8 1/13/2015 at 23:22 (3,382 days old) by KirbyClassicIII  (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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The Diamond Edition was even better since it had two more speeds that worked in conjunction with those on the speed switch. It took the form of a green LED illuminated switch mounted by the handle fork. However, that seemed a bane to some users due to its confusion with the BPI (brush roll performance indicator) light on the rug nozzle.
The lower speed, known as the Delicate mode, was only intended to be used on lighter carpets and throw rugs, just like opening the air adjusting plate on the 516 to Tradition models. It is not recommended to use this speed with the hose attached since it could overheat the motor. ~Ben | ||
| Post# 311884 , Reply# 9 1/13/2015 at 23:40 (3,382 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
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First update:
Finished the rug nozzle. It isn't perfect, but it's the best I can do!
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| Post# 311907 , Reply# 10 1/14/2015 at 11:08 (3,382 days old) by hydralique (Los Angeles) | ||
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That nozzle looks so much better! | ||
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Post# 311922 , Reply# 12 1/14/2015 at 12:59 (3,382 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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You're doing a great job, so far! | ||
| Post# 311942 , Reply# 13 1/14/2015 at 14:38 (3,382 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️) | ||
Great job  | ||
| Post# 311966 , Reply# 14 1/14/2015 at 17:10 (3,381 days old) by Bikerray (Middle Earth) | ||
I've seen a lot worst, most of that will clean up without and problem. It's good it's an Ultimate G instead of the Diamond, you don't have to worry about the circuit board.
I don't know who thought up 4 speeds, I see a LOT of burned out circuit boards. The switch next to the handle goes to a circuit board under the motor and from there to one of the carbon brushes of the motor. Funny thing after the Diamond Edition you don't see that switch on the Sentria, Humm, wonder why? You're doing a good job of cleaning it up. If the bag is dirty you can throw the bag with the emptor in the washer to get it clean. Just don't throw it in the dryer afterward though. | ||
| Post# 312004 , Reply# 15 1/14/2015 at 22:56 (3,381 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
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Update:
LOTS of progress was made last night and today! Everything is cleaned, polished, and back together except the bag....It's getting washed as we speak. Like I said before, it's not perfect but WAY better!!!
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| Post# 312005 , Reply# 16 1/14/2015 at 23:32 (3,381 days old) by Kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️) | ||
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Wow looks soooooo | ||
| Post# 312006 , Reply# 17 1/14/2015 at 23:38 (3,381 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
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| Post# 312103 , Reply# 18 1/15/2015 at 12:22 (3,381 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
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Update:
It is finished!!! Many hours of hard labor, but the results are worth it! Now I have another beautiful Kirby!
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| Post# 312105 , Reply# 19 1/15/2015 at 12:27 (3,381 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
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| Post# 312110 , Reply# 20 1/15/2015 at 12:46 (3,381 days old) by danielsand () | ||
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Great job. These two fit together. | ||
| Post# 312247 , Reply# 21 1/16/2015 at 21:10 (3,379 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 312251 , Reply# 22 1/16/2015 at 21:25 (3,379 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
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eurekastar | ||
| Post# 312252 , Reply# 23 1/16/2015 at 21:26 (3,379 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
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And | ||
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Post# 312300 , Reply# 24 1/17/2015 at 11:03 (3,379 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Excellent job! | ||
| Post# 312316 , Reply# 25 1/17/2015 at 13:58 (3,379 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
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Thanks John! | ||
| Post# 312325 , Reply# 26 1/17/2015 at 17:18 (3,378 days old) by Jeschbac (Texas) | ||
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Excellent! The before and after pictures are stunning. Not many brands can be put through that abuse and turn out like this one. Kirby ought to feature this on its website! | ||
| Post# 312347 , Reply# 27 1/18/2015 at 01:30 (3,378 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
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My goodness! | ||
| Post# 312348 , Reply# 28 1/18/2015 at 01:59 (3,378 days old) by ryan1994jeep (Georgia) | ||
Great Job! | ||
| Post# 312377 , Reply# 30 1/18/2015 at 11:53 (3,378 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado) | ||
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Post# 312387 , Reply# 31 1/18/2015 at 12:47 (3,378 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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True............................... | ||
| Post# 312465 , Reply# 32 1/19/2015 at 00:37 (3,377 days old) by ohiovac (Ohio) | ||
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| Post# 312552 , Reply# 33 1/19/2015 at 13:58 (3,377 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
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Thanks! | ||
| Post# 312562 , Reply# 34 1/19/2015 at 15:18 (3,377 days old) by adambomb (Undisclosed ) | ||
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WOW What a gorgeous Ultimate G and fantastic job you did on it! You're sure to get a lot of use out of it! Congrats on your find! | ||
| Post# 313339 , Reply# 35 1/25/2015 at 16:30 (3,370 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
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Fully Complete!
Here is a video of my Ultimate G completely finished! Still waiting on the new BPI light, but other then that its done.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO vacuumfreak95's LINK | ||
| Post# 313346 , Reply# 36 1/25/2015 at 17:31 (3,370 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California) | ||
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Yee ha! | ||
| Post# 313354 , Reply# 37 1/25/2015 at 18:37 (3,370 days old) by Human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
Wow!  | ||
| Post# 313367 , Reply# 38 1/25/2015 at 21:44 (3,370 days old) by Brad845 (Harlan, Kentucky) | ||
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| Post# 313376 , Reply# 39 1/25/2015 at 22:27 (3,370 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
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stricklybojack | ||
| Post# 313377 , Reply# 40 1/25/2015 at 22:33 (3,370 days old) by vacuumfreak95 (Aransas Pass, Tx) | ||
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Brad845 | ||
| Post# 313516 , Reply# 41 1/27/2015 at 10:36 (3,369 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California) | ||
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The admin(s) move/delete threads
but no doubt haven't noticed yet. It's a minor point anyway.
Edit: I just noticed that when you post a link one of last options (new vac, vintage vac, or ebay etc.) is to suggest such an edit to the admins. This post was last edited 01/27/2015 at 11:34 | ||
| Post# 313536 , Reply# 42 1/27/2015 at 13:18 (3,369 days old) by Bikerray (Middle Earth) | ||
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re: Is the entire G Series even 20 years old yet? | ||
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