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| Post# 6110 12/20/2006 at 08:51 (6,330 days old) by thunderhexed (Edmond, OK) | ||
I was wondering if anyone could tell me, in their opinion, which machine would be better for cleaning carpets. Right now I am currently using a Kirby Dual Sanitronic 50 that I have fitted with a brushroll with the 4 rows of stips on it (similar to what the Heritage models and up use), but I'm also wondering if a newer,more traditionaly styled upright would clean better. Something similar to the Sanitaire styled machines. What about the Royal metal uprights? I love my Kirby but would possibly like to get something that uses a paper bag system due to my severe allergies (thanks mom). My brother uses a Sanitronic that has been fitted with a paper bag system. Does having this type of system on an older Kirby affect its cleaning ability? I have new carpet and just want to make sure that I'm taking the best care of it that I can and that I'm getting out as much embedded dirt that I can. The thing I like about my kirby is that since I live in a rather small one bedroom apartment, the Kirby's size makes it easier to move in tight spaces so I can have anything with a very large head on it. I have a Kirby Classic that just sits right now cuz it's too big to use. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Cory Oklahoma City | ||
| Post# 6111 , Reply# 1 12/20/2006 at 09:11 (6,330 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England) | ||
Hi, | ||
Post# 6113 , Reply# 2 12/20/2006 at 10:20 (6,330 days old) by air-waycharlie  (USA) |
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In addition to what James said, I have a Dual Sanitronic 50 that I use regularly. I did not want the mess of a cloth bag so I put on a mini-emptor, (with fill tube), an additional rubber gasket, cut in half to make sure the fit was really tight on the machine. I wanted to keep the vacuum looking vintage, so I took the bag to my tailor and she installed a brown zipper down the back. I can now use the Kirby Filtrete bags on a 40+ year old vacuum. I upgraded to the better brushroll and belt. In the original bag, I cut the "scraper cleaner" off at the base to make room for the bag. Here are some pics. And it does work very well. This first picture shows the mini-emptor fitted on the vacuum. 
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Post# 6115 , Reply# 3 12/20/2006 at 10:21 (6,330 days old) by air-waycharlie (USA) |
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The zipper | ||
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Post# 6116 , Reply# 4 12/20/2006 at 10:23 (6,330 days old) by air-waycharlie (USA) |
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The filtrete bag | ||
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Post# 6117 , Reply# 5 12/20/2006 at 10:25 (6,330 days old) by air-waycharlie (USA) |
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Bag Hanger | ||
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Post# 6118 , Reply# 6 12/20/2006 at 10:26 (6,330 days old) by air-waycharlie (USA) |
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Ready to zip up! | ||
| Post# 6119 , Reply# 7 12/20/2006 at 10:28 (6,330 days old) by thunderhexed (Edmond, OK) | ||
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Kirby
Aren't those kind of hard to find? The Legend II with the small head would be awesome to have.. I have only seen one Heritage with the small head on it and it was a few years back in the Kirby Shop here in town. It was the first Heritage with the orange bag. They don't have ANYTHING for sale now.. I have a Heritage I that is out at my parents right now since I don't have room to store it. How hard do you think it would be to find a small head for it?
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Post# 6120 , Reply# 8 12/20/2006 at 10:32 (6,330 days old) by air-waycharlie (USA) |
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Finished product
You can see how well the bag inflates. And, yes, the bag does have some fading as it is original and has had some wear. So, here is a 40 year old vacuum with 2006 technology! All parts including the bag, fan, wheels, cord, bumpers, bag topper and lower protector are all original. This makes cleaning a heck of lot easier and in my opinion it works better than when using the cloth bag as once those pores are clogged, the air flow is never the same unless the bag is removed, turned inside out and REALLY cleaned after each use and who would want to go through all that? Hope this helps! 
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| Post# 6121 , Reply# 9 12/20/2006 at 10:33 (6,330 days old) by thunderhexed (Edmond, OK) | ||
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Zipper | ||
| Post# 6122 , Reply# 10 12/20/2006 at 10:35 (6,330 days old) by thunderhexed (Edmond, OK) | ||
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DS 50 | ||
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Post# 6123 , Reply# 11 12/20/2006 at 10:36 (6,330 days old) by air-waycharlie (USA) |
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It was a reasonable $20 and so what if you got strange looks..........there are worse things in life! If somebody wants the business and the money, they will treat you well! My tailor has done all kinds of things for me with bags and she always does it perfectly. (I bet she laughs all the way to the bank!) Business is business. | ||
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Post# 6124 , Reply# 12 12/20/2006 at 10:39 (6,330 days old) by air-waycharlie (USA) |
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I have a current Kirby replacement bag done the same way as a back up. It actually was my test bag so I could see if I liked the look. The only difference is that the Kirby logos are spaced apart and the color and texture are slightly different but if works just fine and keeps the vacuum looking original. Linda did such great work that I will probably have my Classic III done the same way. And thanks for the nice comments on the DS. The DS 50 and 80 are my two favorite Kirbys. I really like the colors. | ||
| Post# 6125 , Reply# 13 12/20/2006 at 10:52 (6,330 days old) by petek (Ontario) | ||
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It does look nice and 20 bucks is a lot less than I would have thought. Something to think about because I'm loathe to use my Dual 80 or Classic III without paper bags. | ||
| Post# 6130 , Reply# 14 12/20/2006 at 12:19 (6,330 days old) by thunderhexed (Edmond, OK) | ||
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pics
Would it be possible for me to print these pics to use as an example if I do decide to go this route? I think it's a brilliant idea. I love my DS 50 to pieces as I use it as my daily vac. I keep it as polished as I can by hand since I don't have any other means to do so but it still looks good! The mini-emptor and tube shouldn't be hard at all for me to find. Let me know.. and thanks and Happy Holidays to ALL who have provided feedback. Cory | ||
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Post# 6139 , Reply# 15 12/20/2006 at 13:53 (6,330 days old) by air-waycharlie (USA) |
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| Post# 6246 , Reply# 18 12/21/2006 at 16:38 (6,329 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England) | ||
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Great Job!!!! | ||
| Post# 6250 , Reply# 19 12/21/2006 at 17:49 (6,329 days old) by thunderhexed (Edmond, OK) | ||
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Thanks
James.. I agree with you.. even with as clean as i "think" my carpet is.. I'm still amazed at how much grit and stray carpet fibers are complied in the emptor when I clean it out. I have always adored Kirby's ever since I was a child. The first I ever fell in love with was my grandmothers DS-80. Almost everyone in my family has had Kirbys. My parents have TWO heritage I models (one is actually on loan from me until after the first of the year) My moms parents have a Kirby Classic Omega that I got for them, my uncle has a Classic I that I got for him, my brother has a Sanitronic , my Aunt at one time had a Dual Sanitronic 50. I currently have a Classic I, a Dual Sanitronic 50, and of course the Heritage that my parents are using. Dad bought mom a | ||
| Post# 6361 , Reply# 23 12/23/2006 at 14:17 (6,327 days old) by thunderhexed (Edmond, OK) | ||
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Bison | ||
| Post# 6435 , Reply# 24 12/25/2006 at 01:48 (6,325 days old) by robgwisdala () | ||
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Kirby G series models: 6 amps floor/7 amps hose QuadraSweep brushroll Kirby Heritage models: 4.5 amps floor/5.5 amps hose QuadraSweep brushroll Kirby Classic models: 5 amps floor/6 amps hose Standard brushroll | ||
| Post# 6436 , Reply# 25 12/25/2006 at 02:11 (6,325 days old) by robgwisdala () | ||
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In my opinion, The Kirby G series models offers the best overall performance. | ||
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Post# 6438 , Reply# 26 12/25/2006 at 04:40 (6,325 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC) |
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I will go along with Kirby as well-Royal metals next, then Riccar Radiance-Brilliance,simplicity "Synergy" vacs with "Push-pull" airflow. | ||
| Post# 6449 , Reply# 27 12/25/2006 at 15:04 (6,325 days old) by robgwisdala () | ||
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Kirby G series Normal/Delicate switch: Normal: 6 amps floor/7 amps hose Delicate: 4 amps floor/5 amps hose | ||
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