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Thread Number: 37878
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Seeking Kirby advice: Dual Sanitronic 50? |
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Post# 403752 , Reply# 1 1/8/2019 at 03:15 (1,932 days old) by KirbyClassicIII  (Milwaukie, Oregon) |
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ABCVacPlacentia
Ted,
The Dual Sanitronic 50 first came out the same year you were born... in 1965. It was the first Kirby to have a two-speed motor; the second speed was much higher than the first and is only accessible when the hose was installed. This higher speed improved suction with the hose; on previous Kirby models, the hose speed was merely just the carpet brush speed without the load from the brush belt. It was also the last of three Kirbys to have the coppertone ("sirocco") trim color (these other two being the 562 Sanitronic and the Sanitronic VII; the former was notable for having an off-white cord with coppertone plug ends, while the latter was mostly noted for having a hose with an integrated suction/blower coupler). I have its successor - the Dual Sanitronic 80. As to buying it, I would say yes. ~Ben
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| Post# 403757 , Reply# 2 1/8/2019 at 09:57 (1,932 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
 Hi Ted,
Welcome to the Vacuumland Forum.
Just wanted to let you know that the D50 and the D80 are identical in every way except for the color scheme and the handle. The D50 has the older tube style handle whereas the D80 has the newer flat style aluminum handle.
They both have the same motor and shakeout bag systems so cleaning performance is the same for both machines.
I have a fully restored D50 which I've owned for several years now. Here are some pictures of it:
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Post# 403764 , Reply# 3 1/8/2019 at 12:06 (1,932 days old) by rivstg1 (colorado springs) |
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ABCVacPlacentia  to your question on is this model a good one to start with..... yes. Many Kirby fans like those models especially, b/c they are the smaller nozzle size (13'' which is 'old school' and useful), have the dual speed motors, are lighter and easily maneurvable(compared to later models), and are easily serviceable. You can always ad a later model...later...to your collection! haha
I have several of both those models (DS50 and DS80), really like them. | ||
| Post# 403777 , Reply# 4 1/8/2019 at 15:03 (1,932 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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| Post# 403797 , Reply# 6 1/8/2019 at 20:48 (1,931 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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| Post# 403801 , Reply# 7 1/8/2019 at 21:39 (1,931 days old) by vaclab (Pickerington, Ohio) | ||
You Can See A D80 In Action Here | ||
| Post# 403802 , Reply# 8 1/8/2019 at 21:53 (1,931 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Vaclab
Hey
I must have not got update I've been waiting for the finish to the d80. Amazing job. I'm now going watch vacclab vacuum his house. A long video of the d80. Thank you vaclab you have the best vacuum videos and now my favorite vacuum. You could get a d50 it's the same as d80 in case you needed suggestions Off to watch the video. Cheers Les | ||
| Post# 403836 , Reply# 10 1/9/2019 at 12:53 (1,931 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH) | ||
if you want a restored d50
unless you can get a kirby service center to polish a functional one for you, most people who sell restored ones that are all original want $500+. personally i can't justify paying high $ for a machine when i can restore it myself and enjoy knowing i put hard labor into what it looks like, for far less money.
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Post# 403860 , Reply# 12 1/9/2019 at 21:11 (1,930 days old) by rivstg1 (colorado springs) |
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dang! That sucks!!! I've bought a lot of CL....super thankful I haven't had anything similar to your experience, yikes. I'll message you privately, I may be willing to part with one of my DS50's to you, was gonna put up on CL for sale, but to a fellow vacuum lander.... one needs more polishing, one is polished Kelton | ||
| Post# 403861 , Reply# 13 1/9/2019 at 21:18 (1,930 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Shiz
Send me $200 I'll send you the shiniest d50. Led headlights and I no shitting patten pending no BS either make a bag system for Kirby's up to g3. The airflow is better and it uses Kirby's newest HEPA bag. If you don't mind a grey hose I put on adaptor for d50 on to new hose and it works like a charm. You think I'm talking smack no sir. Utah vacuum guy. Watch either my d80 video or 561. Les.hanson82@ gmail.com is you tube channel.
Notice d80 has d50 hood. I may be a smart SS but I'm not a dumb SS. I have custom ideas and very intuitive. Check out history. | ||
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Post# 403863 , Reply# 14 1/9/2019 at 21:26 (1,930 days old) by rivstg1 (colorado springs) |
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les, | ||
| Post# 403867 , Reply# 15 1/9/2019 at 22:12 (1,930 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Hey
I know stay with me. A d80 hood. I cut out small oval shape. I put green Lexan ad Kirby lettering melt it or seal it on. Basically make my own headlight in hood d80 style ya think I'm joking. The Kirby logo on belt lifter is exact size of d50. I have the lexan I have template for the hood I know what to use to cut hole in the hood have letters off belt lifter logo printed on peel n stick photo paper. I know how to make it so no rough edges. It's going to happen. The lexan someone used at comi con dressed as master chief attached is pics. So if anyone calls me out for not knowing ish or entitled or Kirby follower I am creative and make what others haven't and are functional as they are radical ideas.
Im odd and funny and one of best of making ideas reality. Like 505 bag. If you don't know don't ask kelton knows. I'm thinking making Kirby bag black or dark green and have d80 logo embroidered on it. That's customization and makes people green with envy. I have passion thirst for knowledge and innovative mind create lots of things. Les | ||
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