Hello: I have a Kirby 519 vaccum, it runs great (but cord just failed at plug) at anyrate, i would like to know if there is a conversion to allow use of paper bags inside the cloth bag?? this vacuum has the cloth bag, but I have seen a long time ago a paper bag that would fit inside the cloth bag on a Kirby.
this should help keep down the dust level.
please advise on if this is a possible conversion.
thanks
Post# 73141 , Reply# 1   6/25/2009 at 12:57 (5,417 days old) by kirbyluxhoover(Pinole, CA)  
You can install a Mini Emptor from the Heritage II , Legend, Legend 2 with a fill tube that allows the newer Hepa bags. However you need to pick a bag with a full zipper in it that will allow access to the paper bag. You can pick from The Tradition to any current machine bag for this conversion but it won't have the original look. My suggestion is to set up a conversion bag for when the machine is used for vacuuming and keep the original bag for display use.
Post# 73297 , Reply# 2   6/26/2009 at 16:21 (5,415 days old) by dmenche ()  
thats great advice, i will look up the parts I will need, yes i will keep the original stuff, I want a better daily use vacuum, for dust control. this upgrade will be nice. this is my moms old vacuum, my dad and now i keep up the machine with regular oiling and cleaning. still have the cardboard box with attachments. used to hang in my garage when i was a kid.
thanks for the reply!!!
Post# 75341 , Reply# 3   7/14/2009 at 00:06 (5,398 days old) by a007kirbyman(--->> Originally My Mom <<--- (now Wisconsin))  
Hi All I could use some help. I found in the trash a Hoover Wide Path. How i hate Bagless vacuums it smells like you would not beleive however i can fix that. It needs a new switch i went to my local vacuum store ( SOBLE)they said they do not and will not carry any Hoover products crap.Any way If any of you could tell me where i could get a switch it woild help. As always THANK YOU ALL. DOUG Model Whide Path Fold Away U 5172 900
Hi All Yesterday i went back to Sobles for two light bulds i needed for my Oreck their was a differant service man their for the fun of it i asked for the switch he said i just got six in i put the new switch in and must say it works very well. So thanks you all anyway. Doug