Thread Number: 38244
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Post# 407121 , Reply# 1   3/23/2019 at 20:40 (1,858 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 407133 , Reply# 3   3/24/2019 at 08:49 (1,858 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Derek,
Fortunately, all my three Royal metal uprights are pre-2002... and also pre-1995, as they all have the carbon brush access caps on the motor housing. The oldest is a 1985 880, second is a 1987 786 Prince, and the third is a 1994 model 9100 Preferred Collection. ~Ben
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Post# 407147 , Reply# 4   3/24/2019 at 11:50 (1,858 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine)   |   | |
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Hi Derek,
I own a 2008 10 amp Royal Everlast 8300 made in China by TTI. I have owned this machine since 2015 and I can say that the build quality and "Fit and Finish" is as good as any of my 5 Kirby's. As far as cleaning performance goes, this Royal 8300 cleans my carpets as well or better than any of my Kirby's. Therefore, I would not hesitate to consider any Royal made in China by TTI after 2004. The Taiwanese made Royals (2002-2004) are a different story. Royals made in Taiwan did suffer from many quality control issues.
I really enjoy using my 8300 because it is lighter and more maneuverable than my G series Kirby's. As far as weight and maneuverability goes, it is very similar to my Kirby Heritage II. The only downside to the 8300 is that it's 10 amp motor is somewhat louder than any of the Kirby's.
Here are a few pics of my Everlast 8300:
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Post# 407153 , Reply# 5   3/24/2019 at 14:29 (1,858 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 407165 , Reply# 7   3/24/2019 at 22:44 (1,857 days old) by fairfaxclass (Tillamook, Oregon)   |   | |
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I've found that my new Pro-Series and the Commercial units I got for my church are quite rattly sounding, especially when pulling backwards. I can't pinpoint the source of the vibration though. I've grabbed onto most every loose part I can think of to see if the sound would change to no avail. My 5700 (9700) has no such sound). The Pro series does clean very well though! |
Post# 407225 , Reply# 8   3/26/2019 at 18:36 (1,855 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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Post# 407296 , Reply# 9   3/28/2019 at 11:10 (1,854 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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