Thread Number: 28191
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
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Post# 315128 , Reply# 1   2/10/2015 at 18:35 (3,333 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)   |   | |
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Welcome to the site. I'm guessing this thread will be moved from the vintage forum as the Kirby's your asking about don't fit in to the "vintage" forum so if your thread vanishes from this forum check the other forums as it will probably be there.
With regards to your question I would go for the Ultmate G over the older G4/G5s as the performance is a bit better. e.g better brush roll and mini emptor. Also with it being newer there's likely to be less "wear". The G4/5 are still nice machines. I have a spare G5 I use as my daily driver. I do like the colour of it. But that's just personal preference.
Let us know what you decide to go for.
James
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Post# 315285 , Reply# 4   2/12/2015 at 04:32 (3,332 days old) by marcusprit ()   |   | |
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I agree with you about the Ultimate Diamond it's the model I'd go for despite a certain member accusing me of talking absolute rubbish for recommending them :-) |
Post# 315379 , Reply# 6   2/12/2015 at 18:18 (3,331 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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I think the problem he is referring to is that the Ultimate G Diamond version has a 2-speed motor switch that allows you to choose between normal and "Delicate" (slower) cleaning modes--not unlike the suction relief vent that was present on the rug nozzle for models 516 to Tradition 3CB. The "Delicate" position is recommended for the cleaning of short-pile carpets.
The problem with the "Delicate" switch was due to some users confusing that with the brush roll performance indicator light on the rug nozzle. However, another problem with it is due to the motherboard that controls the "Delicate" switch, as in it could fail. ~Ben |
Post# 315439 , Reply# 8   2/13/2015 at 09:40 (3,330 days old) by steelcityuk ()   |   | |
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That's good news, thanks for the info! I suppose that's testiment to how good these can look if I thought they were plated. I've got a polishing kit so I should soon have it ship shape. Steve. |