Thread Number: 36061
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Former lurker here.... |
[Down to Last] |
Post# 386766 , Reply# 1   2/26/2018 at 13:47 (2,222 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
|
Post# 386767 , Reply# 2   2/26/2018 at 13:47 (2,222 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
Bryan,
I too got scared of my Mom's 1978 Kirby Classic III 2CB when I was younger, and despite my affinity for the brand, for the next 20 years afterward my ears just couldn't handle the sound of a Kirby such as hers! I wouldn't expose myself to the sound of these vacs in person again until 2010. I would think the present "F" disposables should work on your Style 3 top adapter. The Style 3 top adapter was used from the Heritage II all the way up to the G5! ~Ben
View Full Size
|
Post# 386773 , Reply# 3   2/26/2018 at 14:09 (2,222 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
That's a good question, to which I do not have the definitive answer. But since you have an Avalir, you might be able ot make a few observations and possibly do a few experiments to figure out compatibility for yourself.
Take the bags out of both machines and compare the bag connectors and openings. Do they look more or less the same? If so, then chances are they're cross-compatible. To further test your hypothesis, try to put the Avalir bag into your Legend II. If it fits, you're in business. I think the bag design for the G-series machines originated on the Heritage II, which I believe is basically the same as a Legend II, so you're probably okay there. The one that's different is my Heritage 1HD, which has an oval opening. I actually bought the piece to convert it to use the later type bags once I ran out of the ones I had for it, but then my girlfriend, with whom I have an on again/off again relationship, 'borrowed' it in 2013 and promptly pitched her Oreck into the dumpster. Somehow, I don't think I'll have to worry about converting that machine. |
Post# 386774 , Reply# 4   2/26/2018 at 14:11 (2,222 days old) by bryan1980 (Texas)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
Thanks for the quick response, guys! My kids don't care too much for the Kirby noise, either. But, I have to remind them that its their messes I'm cleaning up, so they'll have to get used to it! |
Post# 386850 , Reply# 5   2/27/2018 at 12:40 (2,221 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
The sentrias have 2 different style fill tubes. First model was smaller of 2 I think 2.5 in diameter and the 2nd assembly in later sentria is 2.75. The emptors are different on both sentrias. What you need to know is first style on sentrias top will fit your other system. If you just get first generation head you can use better bags. I know sentria 1st and 2nd generation bags are close. If I remember right the 2nd had 2 notches in which you line up and twist. But the bag with circular opening will fit both just force over the tabs. I just received my second generation fill tube and top yesterday.
Edit 1st generation is same as legend 2 2.5 in. 2nd gen is f type in pics shown. |
Post# 386851 , Reply# 6   2/27/2018 at 12:45 (2,221 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
The legend 2 mini emptor bag assembly takes micron magic bags. If you get sentria topper you can use hepa bags. Hepa has better circulation. The tubing on legend 2 is 2.5 in. I know they have 2 different adapters. I would ask Kent or Kirbyneeds.com owner/seller and he can tell you.
I'd try to get hepa top for legend 2 setup if possible so you can use same bag. But ask Kent he answers quickly. Good luck Les |
Post# 386862 , Reply# 7   2/27/2018 at 14:29 (2,221 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
Checkrate/Likes
 
     
First series of sentria has one piece emptor second series has 2 piece emptor. The top of the fill tube is same for both tubes. The fill tubes are different.
The white bag I showed was a dvc bag not kirby. The kirby looks the same but has green or black writing saying genuine kirby product. Dvc bag has triple layers kirby has 6. Buy kirby bags. I was given 30 bags for free only reason I have them. Les |