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Post# 302359 , Reply# 2   10/18/2014 at 23:45 (3,449 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Hi! The DS50 ran from 1964-1967! It was only the 1964 models that featured the illuminated KIRBY headlight, as a celebration of Kirby's 50th anniversary (hince, Dual-Sanitronic 50). The 'Dual' part refers to Dual speed, this was the first model to feature 2 speeds. As for the 'Sanitronic' part, well, it was quite the Sanitation system!
Have fun, and remember, whatever Kirby you get is a great one! |
Post# 302363 , Reply# 4   10/19/2014 at 00:17 (3,449 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 302366 , Reply# 5   10/19/2014 at 02:40 (3,448 days old) by kirbyrama (Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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Happy 50th Anniversary to the Dual Sanitronic 50 ! |
Post# 302367 , Reply# 6   10/19/2014 at 02:42 (3,448 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 302385 , Reply# 7   10/19/2014 at 12:24 (3,448 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Serial no. A141503. . . yours is a 1965 model.
Regarding the replacement toe-touch axle, I like that better as it makes the nozzle easier to remove and re-attach. Here's my 1969 Dual Sanitronic 80 with the Kirby Classic III axle. ~Ben |
Post# 302397 , Reply# 8   10/19/2014 at 14:35 (3,448 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)   |   | |
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Post# 302414 , Reply# 9   10/19/2014 at 19:22 (3,448 days old) by penie396 ()   |   | |
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So I have a dual 50 I can tell by the safety switches and the label. But shouldn't it have a glowing Kirby logo on the light cover? Were some made without this? Or did it get swapped out at some point? |
Post# 302417 , Reply# 10   10/19/2014 at 19:53 (3,448 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 302428 , Reply# 11   10/19/2014 at 21:27 (3,448 days old) by penie396 ()   |   | |
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Can I just call up Kirby and ask for that part? |
Post# 302432 , Reply# 12   10/19/2014 at 22:06 (3,448 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Preston,
You can if you call 1-800-437-7170 and ask them for the part # in question. They'll likely refer you to your nearest Kirby sales/service center. It is also likely that part #160062S is what they currently recommend to use for all tan-trim Kirbys, including your D50. If that is the case you may need to look around for a parts D50 that has a good headlight assembly with the Kirby logo bezel on it. ~Ben |
Post# 302437 , Reply# 13   10/19/2014 at 22:18 (3,448 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 302452 , Reply# 14   10/19/2014 at 22:43 (3,448 days old) by kenkart ()   |   | |
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I never saw a D-50 without the lighted hood, but then I never saw many of them in my hometown,,,tons of D-80s though!I learn something new everyday. |
Post# 302455 , Reply# 15   10/19/2014 at 22:46 (3,448 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 302464 , Reply# 16   10/19/2014 at 23:57 (3,448 days old) by penie396 ()   |   | |
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Super sweeper sorry I must have looked over it! Thanks :) |
Post# 302471 , Reply# 17   10/20/2014 at 07:12 (3,447 days old) by kirbyvacuum (Long Island New York)   |   | |
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Hi Preston How is the suction with the hose hook-up? That should tell the story. I have the same Kirby and like it very much. Doug |
Post# 302476 , Reply# 18   10/20/2014 at 08:58 (3,447 days old) by penie396 ()   |   | |
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I need a hose for it :( I'm trying to find one for it. It doesn't lift the carpet like I'm use to seeing. |
Post# 302483 , Reply# 19   10/20/2014 at 11:20 (3,447 days old) by kirbyvacuum (Long Island New York)   |   | |
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Yes it should some what. Try this you may have already. Start the Kirby be sure the BRUSH ROLL is TURNING also be sure it is free from hair or any thing that is slowing it down GOOD LUCK Doug |
Post# 302574 , Reply# 20   10/21/2014 at 14:20 (3,446 days old) by adambomb (Undisclosed )   |   | |
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I don't know where/who you got that information from but the Dual Sanitronic 50 was released in April 1965 and every unit of that model had the illuminated lense on the headlight hood. How do I know you ask? My grandmother's 1967 D50 has it on hers. |
Post# 302577 , Reply# 21   10/21/2014 at 15:02 (3,446 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)   |   | |
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Post# 302592 , Reply# 22   10/21/2014 at 17:19 (3,446 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 302598 , Reply# 23   10/21/2014 at 17:49 (3,446 days old) by penie396 ()   |   | |
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Strange... I didn't think that would be a common swap... |
Post# 302605 , Reply# 24   10/21/2014 at 18:41 (3,446 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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