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Thread Number: 3209
Call me crazy but my first Kirby will be an D50 Sanitronic |
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| Post# 35660 , Reply# 1 3/24/2008 at 15:02 (5,873 days old) by kirbyclassic () | ||
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i seen that one and was thinking about buying it but opted out of it, Im glad one of our members got it thought. The sanitronic is a good machine. Good choice | ||
| Post# 35695 , Reply# 6 3/24/2008 at 20:58 (5,873 days old) by kirbyclassic () | ||
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yours is a d50 which stands for Dual Sanitronic 50, it will fit | ||
| Post# 35700 , Reply# 7 3/24/2008 at 21:13 (5,873 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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Yeah, i hope so I want to try the shampooer though its a dry shampoo it will also fluff the nap after I use the Rainbow Thanks! | ||
| Post# 35702 , Reply# 8 3/24/2008 at 21:34 (5,873 days old) by sbnhvlvr (South Bend, IN) | ||
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I also have collected two DS50's in the last few weeks, how does the cloth bag release from the emptor housing. The manual says that there is a spring holding the cloth bag in place, I would like to remove and wash both bags but am afraid of ripping the bag! | ||
| Post# 35708 , Reply# 9 3/24/2008 at 22:24 (5,873 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
Excellent machine for the price, Christine. See how easily the extra parts just seem to appear, when yer on a roll? Yer gonna love it! Congratulations. They are the best thing for carpets, especially if you have wall-to-wall, as is a Hoover upright with a beater bar. I didn't think much of Kirbys - if I thought of them at all - til I found a free Heritage II abandoned at curbside, then Pete gave me a blue Tradition. Next thing ya know I'm finding all the missing bits like the polisher and shampoo heads here and there, generous collectors are sending spare parts and now I have 4 complete Kirbys with the green Santronic 80 and the G3. I suppose now I'll have to have one of each and your's is a work of Art with the light up logo. Dave | ||
Post# 35717 , Reply# 12 3/24/2008 at 23:15 (5,873 days old) by gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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i have a kirby i'll be getting rid of.... | ||
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Post# 35721 , Reply# 16 3/24/2008 at 23:39 (5,873 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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church Kirby
My church is a huge 1200 seat church. I used that Kirby Omega. Then, I persuaded the pastor to "invest" in a HOOVER Guardsman (Chrome, red 1076 type hood), plus tools. Miles and miles of carpeting (red) came to life. My first experience with this model was at the seminary (don't ask). It is one of my few "would like to haves". All of my "must haves" are here, I think. Those Kirbys are heavy and expensive. I must say that I DO appreciate those who love them.
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| Post# 35722 , Reply# 17 3/24/2008 at 23:40 (5,873 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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top piece came off easy but there was only one screw in back & took that out but didn't see any in the cord winder area. | ||
| Post# 35723 , Reply# 18 3/24/2008 at 23:46 (5,873 days old) by lux1521 () | ||
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I'm going to move the Olympia dissussion back to the other thread. I'm going to post a picture there that should help. | ||
| Post# 35724 , Reply# 19 3/24/2008 at 23:48 (5,873 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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Thanks, I didn't mean to cross thread...LOL | ||
| Post# 35744 , Reply# 20 3/25/2008 at 02:57 (5,873 days old) by badata () | ||
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kirby's in order to love using a kirby..........you have to know how to USE a kirby! | ||
| Post# 35745 , Reply# 21 3/25/2008 at 03:20 (5,873 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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I hope that I can learn how to make the most out of using a Kirby...Any advice would be appreciated... | ||
| Post# 35761 , Reply# 22 3/25/2008 at 08:41 (5,872 days old) by kirbyclassic () | ||
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gottahaveahoove Whats wrong with the Heritage 84? | ||
| Post# 35913 , Reply# 24 3/26/2008 at 20:04 (5,871 days old) by kirbyclassic () | ||
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now to shine it up really nice use the mothers and a power drill with a thick layer of steel wool attached | ||
| Post# 35998 , Reply# 28 3/27/2008 at 10:00 (5,870 days old) by thunderhexed (Edmond, OK) | ||
Belts
I have yet to burn a belt on any of my Kirbys, I change them usually ever 6 months just for my own piece of mind even though I could probably stand to go a little longer. I remember my mother use to always burn up belts on her Heritage when she had it, but she would also set the nozzle too close to the floor. I like the newer ribbed belts, it does make a difference to me. What I was told at one time was that if your old belt is stretched to the point that a new-unused belt can fit inside it, then it's time to change. Hope that helps a little! Cory | ||
| Post# 36011 , Reply# 30 3/27/2008 at 12:04 (5,870 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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Thanks, I'll buy the Kirby brand... Wow, that's great but I guess the head design to motor impeller whatever its called has not been changed on the new models just the bells & whistles... LOL | ||
| Post# 36027 , Reply# 31 3/27/2008 at 13:38 (5,870 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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NOT recommended by Royal for sleeve bearing beater bars Royal gave this warning w knurled belts... So would the kirby brush roll be a sleeve bearing design? How can you tell the difference between the brush roll ends? Thanks | ||
| Post# 36051 , Reply# 32 3/27/2008 at 16:40 (5,870 days old) by kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
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Some of the older Kirby brush rolls were brass sleeve. The G series, as least the one in my UG is roller bearings. I am not sure what type of bearing Royal uses. | ||
| Post# 36332 , Reply# 34 3/29/2008 at 16:49 (5,868 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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Found a way to get the pics Got some big ones! OOOhhh, it looks even better to me now! Wow 
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| Post# 36333 , Reply# 35 3/29/2008 at 16:51 (5,868 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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Close up I can't wait... :) 
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| Post# 36334 , Reply# 36 3/29/2008 at 16:59 (5,868 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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OMG Here's the back She's a looker LOL 
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| Post# 36335 , Reply# 37 3/29/2008 at 17:05 (5,868 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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serial # looks clean w orig wheels 
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| Post# 36337 , Reply# 38 3/29/2008 at 17:20 (5,868 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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Darn... Missing the top cord winder thing It's not there? broken? Accchhhh Don't suppose that's easily findable? | ||
| Post# 36871 , Reply# 40 4/1/2008 at 18:13 (5,865 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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Wiped her down after the long dusty trip Hope it won't be on its back too long Kirbys' first pic... LOL was just a lil dusty Now should I plug it in maybe check it a bit more? 
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| Post# 36880 , Reply# 41 4/1/2008 at 18:56 (5,865 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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NO WIre He forgot to pack the wire... Now to get the cord Darn!!!! He appologized & said he'll look for it not knowing who packed it etc he could always send a another I told him I would like the origianl as its a copper brown color... Arrrghhhh | ||
| Post# 36960 , Reply# 43 4/2/2008 at 12:14 (5,864 days old) by kirbysanitronic (fresno california) | ||
you can use a extension cord to test it out, as long as it will fit in the opening. the plastic sleve goes on the bottom part that connects to the base, i just took mine apart yesterday to polish it (and man does it look good!) and i noticed the plastic sleeve on the bottom part. the spring you have went inside of your handle (top part) thats for the swiveled cord hook. plug it in and turn it on!, i bet you cant wait!
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| Post# 36974 , Reply# 45 4/2/2008 at 14:46 (5,864 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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inside fan is as was...Clean This kirby was taken care of & stored properly The floor duster I got is all rusty under it & parts have to be cleaned of sticky residue but they are still very good for the price 
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| Post# 37012 , Reply# 47 4/2/2008 at 18:08 (5,864 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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| Post# 37052 , Reply# 51 4/3/2008 at 07:12 (5,863 days old) by aeoliandave (Stratford Ontario Canada) | ||
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Keep that spring and the 'speed nut'. When you get an upper cord hook you'll see that the spring keeps the hook snug against the handle against stop bumps. The spring-loaded upper hook rotates to release the bundle of wound up cord loops. Now, I'm not sure this model has the rotating hook but I bet dollars to donuts it does. Someone with a D50 should take a closeup pic of the hook for us and Christine. Luv your infectious enthusiasm, Christine. Dave | ||
| Post# 37179 , Reply# 52 4/4/2008 at 16:07 (5,862 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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Cord is in the mail priority Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! Yippeeeeeee!!!! | ||
| Post# 37343 , Reply# 54 4/6/2008 at 21:51 (5,860 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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another shot I hope they didn't roll it too much on concrete it tears up the wheels I get mine booties if they have to go outside LOL Darn..whats up with no upper cord hooks So close... 
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| Post# 37440 , Reply# 55 4/7/2008 at 23:57 (5,859 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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No cord yet! I'm dying here! Where's that wire supposed to be priority Oooh well, Sani D50 # 2 if I'm lucky could be here tomorrow & they can share the wire & the attachments LOL Box is a mess Still shaking my head but I got the access/hose & another polisher for $18 the vac free So how could I say no! 
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Post# 37675 , Reply# 58 4/11/2008 at 19:18 (5,855 days old) by arh1953 ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida) |
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| Post# 37676 , Reply# 59 4/11/2008 at 19:24 (5,855 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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Huston we have lift off First motor is SRONG solid tight Its a good one now have to learn to get it off 7 & take it for a spin | ||
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Post# 37691 , Reply# 63 4/12/2008 at 06:33 (5,854 days old) by arh1953 ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida) |
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| Post# 37711 , Reply# 65 4/12/2008 at 16:59 (5,854 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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Is baking soda bad for bags? Sometimes I sprinkle it on the carpet but wondering if it clogs/coats bag & fan etc? Patch worked its ironed inside & used it to reinforce a few weak areas sewn the top of bag where it has loose threads & now it's a nice lil machine | ||
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Post# 37713 , Reply# 66 4/12/2008 at 17:19 (5,854 days old) by arh1953 ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida) |
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| Post# 38259 , Reply# 67 4/20/2008 at 19:51 (5,846 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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Wish me luck got a $10 one for parts bag is replacement looks bit odd emp door looks good appears has top cord hook & cord though this machine looks very dirty still hoping I get my $ in parts & who knows it might work good... 
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| Post# 38347 , Reply# 69 4/21/2008 at 02:59 (5,846 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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later date brushroll emp is orig one of his had none & others had different actually it looks pretty orig except for bag 7 hopefully sound.... OOOOh another bag to wash... LOL 
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| Post# 39084 , Reply# 71 4/28/2008 at 17:08 (5,838 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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Kirby the 3rd Better than I expected got a top cord hook & a great cord & a old replacment bag in exc shape alot tarnish 4 hours later Houston we have lift off Another good one! Cleaned the brushroll its ok bulb works Here it is with one of my others bags/emp & cord as those are being cleaned 
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| Post# 39130 , Reply# 72 4/28/2008 at 22:46 (5,838 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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OOOh Another [lastic air regulator this time brown instead of white plastic Least I got a metal one May just have to build one good one from thr parts & sell off the other frankenkirbies LOL Damn but this new one sucks l;ike there is no tomorrow!!!! | ||
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