Thread Number: 28598
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Kirby DS 50 Safety Switch |
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Post# 319133 , Reply# 1   3/23/2015 at 14:37 (3,292 days old) by chicagomike (Plover, WI)   |   | |
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1. "I tried it again and nothing happens" What did you try again and nothing happened? When you tried it the first time, you depressed both buttons at the same time and it worked? I ask as DS = dual speed, so attachment engages on safety button and you get one motor speed, and when floor nozzle attaches it depresses different switch and you get a different speed. So only one button needs depressed to turn the motor on.
2. "Does the safety switch need replacing, or is it something else?" Need to know more information from #1 above. 3. "I'm also wondering if it is more advisable to have the bristles replaced or the entire brush roll replaced" - buy a new brush roll and a new smooth belt (non-knurled belt). |
Post# 319144 , Reply# 2   3/23/2015 at 16:30 (3,292 days old) by oldkirbyman (The Dalles, Or)   |   | |
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Check the motor brushes Do not push both buttons at same time on the safety switch |
Post# 319173 , Reply# 4   3/23/2015 at 21:01 (3,292 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 319175 , Reply# 5   3/23/2015 at 21:13 (3,292 days old) by oldkirbyman (The Dalles, Or)   |   | |
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Check motor brushes first------3 screws |
Post# 319178 , Reply# 6   3/23/2015 at 21:27 (3,292 days old) by Paul (USA)   |   | |
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Thanks, Ben and oldkirbyman. I tried to remove the cover to get at the motor but it seemed to be hung up on something (I think it was 4 or 5 screws). I am a total novice when it comes to Kirbys. |
Post# 319246 , Reply# 8   3/24/2015 at 15:50 (3,291 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 319254 , Reply# 9   3/24/2015 at 17:36 (3,291 days old) by oldkirbyman (The Dalles, Or)   |   | |
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Use genuine Kirby parts---if at all possible--- |
Post# 319282 , Reply# 11   3/24/2015 at 22:54 (3,291 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 319283 , Reply# 12   3/24/2015 at 23:57 (3,291 days old) by oldkirbyman (The Dalles, Or)   |   | |
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your switch is fine put in the brushes. |
Post# 319319 , Reply# 13   3/25/2015 at 18:03 (3,290 days old) by Paul (USA)   |   | |
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Thanks for the information, Ben and oldkirbyman. I'll definitely replace the brushes and wait on the safety switch. |
Post# 319320 , Reply# 14   3/25/2015 at 18:19 (3,290 days old) by Paul (USA)   |   | |
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Ben, Please give me the part # for the brush roll. |
Post# 319322 , Reply# 15   3/25/2015 at 18:40 (3,290 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 319334 , Reply# 18   3/26/2015 at 01:59 (3,290 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 319407 , Reply# 20   3/26/2015 at 21:16 (3,289 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 319457 , Reply# 21   3/27/2015 at 12:15 (3,289 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)   |   | |
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Paul, from everything I have read on the subject of converting the D50 or D80 to use disposable bags is that you will sacrifice some performance if you do it. The disposable bag restricts more of the airflow than the shakeout bag, therefore you will lose some suction.
The disposable bags were designed for use in the newer Kirby's that have more powerful motors that will compensate for the restricted airflow of paper or cloth disposable bags.
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Post# 319461 , Reply# 23   3/27/2015 at 13:31 (3,289 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 319478 , Reply# 24   3/27/2015 at 16:43 (3,288 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)   |   | |
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Ben, FYI - you'll get more airflow and noticeably better performance with your Classic III if you use the newer cloth Micron Magic HEPA inner bags instead of paper ones. They should fit on your fill tube just fine.
When I got my H2 Legend, it had a Micron Magic paper bag in it. I took that out and put a new cloth type HEPA bag in it. I could really see the difference on my Baird Airflow meter. It went from 7 to 8.5 out of 10 on the Baird meter. That's about a 15% increase in airflow. BTW my G3 and Sentria both pull a 10 on the meter. This post was last edited 03/27/2015 at 18:53 |
Post# 319513 , Reply# 26   3/28/2015 at 00:45 (3,288 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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