Thread Number: 27016
Two speed vacs, really?
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Post# 302213   10/17/2014 at 19:46 (3,450 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga)        

I'm new to Kirby ownership, but have had them cross my path many times. My rebuilt Diamond G has opened new worlds of cleaning unknown to me before. I fully understand why a Kirby needs two speeds, using the high speed on rugs whould likely cause much damage as the suction litterly pulled the fibers of the carpet out. But, I don't understand why Hoover, etal, feels it needs two speeds. Couldn't it beat, sweep and clean better (more like a Kirby) if it just ran on high speed? Talk amongst yourselves.

Post# 302214 , Reply# 1   10/17/2014 at 20:03 (3,450 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        

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I usually use my 2-Speed cleaners in Lo, and save the Hi speed for exceptionally dirty areas. The Low setting on your Diamond G is actually a Delicate setting, for, as you said above, delicate rugs. Your Kirby is technically a 4-Speed, as the vacuum switches speeds in hose mode, too! smile

 

Yay, let the conversation continue! laughing


Post# 302220 , Reply# 2   10/17/2014 at 21:01 (3,450 days old) by kenkart ()        
2 Speed..

Uprights were originally designed to increase suction when using the attachments, the Hoover convertible 65 was the first then the D-50 Kirby, but back in the 30s there were several 2 speed machines made...Cadillac,GE and Eureka come to mind although there were others, they were designed to clean throw rugs and for gentle cleaning.


Post# 302221 , Reply# 3   10/17/2014 at 21:10 (3,450 days old) by Jaker15 (Meridian, ID)        
2 speed

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is a neat feature on older machines. I rarely use speed 2 on either of my Hoover Concept Ones, but if I really want to deep-clean the carpets, it's full speed ahead! laughing



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