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Thread Number: 5685
An afternoon at 'Kirby Central U.K' |
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| Post# 63155 , Reply# 1 3/19/2009 at 13:01 (5,517 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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I am sure that James will fill in some of the histories of the cleaners, so any questions ask away! (there you are James - dumped you right in it.....tee,heee,hee). A great looking Z302 from electrolux... 
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| Post# 63156 , Reply# 2 3/19/2009 at 13:02 (5,517 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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the model branding 
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| Post# 63157 , Reply# 3 3/19/2009 at 13:03 (5,517 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Z2020 Super Boost Electronic... 
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| Post# 63158 , Reply# 4 3/19/2009 at 13:03 (5,517 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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details... 
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| Post# 63159 , Reply# 5 3/19/2009 at 13:04 (5,517 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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and a Z310 Automatic 
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| Post# 63160 , Reply# 6 3/19/2009 at 13:05 (5,517 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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branding details... 
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| Post# 63162 , Reply# 7 3/19/2009 at 13:06 (5,517 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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a bit more modern now... Z380 electronic TURBOMATIC 
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| Post# 63163 , Reply# 8 3/19/2009 at 13:07 (5,517 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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detailing.. 
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| Post# 63164 , Reply# 9 3/19/2009 at 13:08 (5,517 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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even more modern Z1420 Contour 750 ESP 
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| Post# 63166 , Reply# 10 3/19/2009 at 13:09 (5,517 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Extra Suction Power! the hood 
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| Post# 63167 , Reply# 11 3/19/2009 at 13:11 (5,517 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Z1530 Airstream 2 - wait till you see the sales sticker! 
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| Post# 63169 , Reply# 13 3/19/2009 at 13:15 (5,517 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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......but is a great looking cleaner 
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| Post# 63170 , Reply# 14 3/19/2009 at 13:17 (5,517 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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The Kirby's are coming.... but its a brief foray into the realm of 'HOOVER' and some great machines from the mid to late 1980s and early 90s 
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| Post# 63172 , Reply# 15 3/19/2009 at 13:55 (5,517 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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Good stuff, The Eluxes have the same ESP logo as what they put on their Eureka cousins here. | ||
| Post# 63202 , Reply# 16 3/19/2009 at 22:10 (5,516 days old) by hoover_elite_20 () | ||
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Nice turbopower and turbolite! . | ||
| Post# 63233 , Reply# 17 3/20/2009 at 15:31 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Indeed they are a nice turbopower and turbolite. Never touched a Turbolite before that day and they are indeed very light! 
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| Post# 63234 , Reply# 18 3/20/2009 at 15:32 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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the hood... 
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| Post# 63235 , Reply# 19 3/20/2009 at 15:34 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Next up is the U4362 softbag Turbomaster. Again, had never seen one of these in the flesh before that day - again a very light machine. Didnt feel that much heavier than the Turbolite to be honest... 
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| Post# 63236 , Reply# 20 3/20/2009 at 15:34 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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the hood 
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| Post# 63237 , Reply# 21 3/20/2009 at 15:35 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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deatailing.... 
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| Post# 63238 , Reply# 22 3/20/2009 at 15:35 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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and detailing of the softbag... 
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| Post# 63240 , Reply# 23 3/20/2009 at 15:37 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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and over to the top of the range Turbopower1000 - essentially the series that replaced the Turbomaster. This one is the U2814 with the Permabag system of dust collection... 
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| Post# 63241 , Reply# 24 3/20/2009 at 15:38 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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the hood of the machine, in a nice shade of sparkly green. anyone any ideas as to the official title of this colour scheme? 
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| Post# 63243 , Reply# 25 3/20/2009 at 15:41 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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as a brief aside... they only made two versions of the Turbopower1000, the other being the U2812, of which rob and me own an example. This machine boasts sparkly blue colouring - again, anyone an idea of the official title? 
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| Post# 63244 , Reply# 26 3/20/2009 at 15:42 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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the hood 
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| Post# 63245 , Reply# 27 3/20/2009 at 15:42 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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the Permabag system in the U2814... 
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| Post# 63246 , Reply# 28 3/20/2009 at 15:44 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Will post some more piccies tomorrow, when Rob gets to plug and play a little and we are introduced to some of James' fantastic collection of Kirby cleaners. cheers paul | ||
| Post# 64281 , Reply# 29 3/29/2009 at 11:55 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Sorry for the delay guys - still, better late than never. Here we go then: Just before we plug and play...... (p.s not james' real numberplate - just a bit of fun on my part!) 
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| Post# 64282 , Reply# 30 3/29/2009 at 11:56 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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James and Rob discuss......... 
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| Post# 64283 , Reply# 31 3/29/2009 at 11:57 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Indoors now..... first to be plugged in was this Hoover Commercial Dual Purpose. Love the colour..... 
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| Post# 64284 , Reply# 32 3/29/2009 at 12:00 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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I am sorry, but i can't for the life of me remember what this cleaner was/is. I am sure that someone will be able to help me here. Also note the Electrolux 612 in the background.... 
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| Post# 64285 , Reply# 33 3/29/2009 at 12:01 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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The softbag Turbomaster U4362 - really an incredibly light cleaner, when compared to its hardbag counterparts in the turbomaster lineup.... 
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| Post# 64286 , Reply# 34 3/29/2009 at 12:03 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Atmospheric shot. Me and Rob hope to have our own softbag machine, having bought one off ebay nearly TWO SODDING MONTHS AGO, and still not having receieved it! Getting rather miffed now - cant help feeling we are being seriously messed around! rant over. 
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| Post# 64288 , Reply# 35 3/29/2009 at 12:05 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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FINALLY - over to the Kirby's and first off James' wonderful Kirby Dual Sanitronic 80... 
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| Post# 64289 , Reply# 36 3/29/2009 at 12:06 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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a better lit picture now, showing the wonderful shade of green that this machine carries. In superb condition... 
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| Post# 64290 , Reply# 37 3/29/2009 at 12:07 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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the hood.... 
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| Post# 64291 , Reply# 38 3/29/2009 at 12:12 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Again my lack of knowledge comes to the fore! JAMESSSSS - what are the ones behind the Sanitronic? 
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| Post# 64292 , Reply# 39 3/29/2009 at 12:13 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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RIGHT... I think this one is a 505. Again it is in superb condition and, along with all James' other cleaners, is very well cared for... 
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| Post# 64293 , Reply# 40 3/29/2009 at 12:14 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Heritage, 505 and Dual Sanitronic 80.... 
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| Post# 64294 , Reply# 41 3/29/2009 at 12:15 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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and again from a better angle... 
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| Post# 64295 , Reply# 42 3/29/2009 at 12:17 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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James and Rob discuss the Kirby Sentrina? Apologies if i am getting the names wrong - am still learning about these machines.... 
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| Post# 64296 , Reply# 43 3/29/2009 at 12:18 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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and again, but a better pic of the machine.... 
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| Post# 64297 , Reply# 44 3/29/2009 at 12:21 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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A bit more guess-work... Ok with the one in the foreground, thanks to the name being obviously on show - Kirby heritage II. The one in the background - hmmmmmmmmmm - Kirby Tradition? 
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| Post# 64298 , Reply# 45 3/29/2009 at 12:22 (5,507 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Whichever one it is, the blue one is my fave of the day. A wonderful shade. 
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| Post# 64305 , Reply# 48 3/29/2009 at 14:47 (5,507 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
James, Thanks for a great day. It was just fab especially being able to aquaint myself with a few more Kirbys. Love them all and will be keeping an eye out for a few more to add to the collection, doubt Paul will be as enthusiastic as that but Im sure to be able to slip a few in. Been pining after the Sentria since, god they cant half groom! They do a fabulous job. If only though it makes my life harder, was bad enough trying to convince Mother dearest to invest in a Sebo, I think she needs a Kirby instaed lol, Pete, Yes Dirt Devil Broomy. What a hoot they are! I dont yet know what my favourite Kirby actually is, I know what you mean about the smaller head on the Heritage 2, I prefer that to my Heritage. but then the Heritage was my first and I do love it dearly. 
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| Post# 64358 , Reply# 49 3/29/2009 at 22:10 (5,506 days old) by luxg () | ||
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Paul, thanks so much for posting this event. Loved the pictures. Paul, you have a beautiful Kirby collection there!! | ||
| Post# 64494 , Reply# 51 3/31/2009 at 15:52 (5,505 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England) | ||
Hi
Thanks Doug. I ort to get pics of my kirby's with the Hose/attachments on them. Thanks again Paul and Rob. It was nice to have you both over. I still hop I didn't over talk you to death. Just there was alot to go through. Your camrea takes a good pic. I like what you have done with my car reg plate. When I get chance I'll send you a pic of that Hoover spirit U4334 I bought a week or two ago as well as the Electrolux 303. Any sign of your Hoover TurboMaster yet? Hope to talk soon. James | ||
| Post# 227960 , Reply# 53 4/11/2013 at 17:51 (4,033 days old) by Alexhoovers94 (Manchester UK) | ||
Lol | ||
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