Thread Number: 40639
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Advice on purchasing a Royal |
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Post# 431754 , Reply# 1   9/14/2020 at 00:18 (1,291 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)   |   | |
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I would say go for it! This one looks pretty nice, was built in Sept. or Oct. 1990, and has the 5 HP motor, so it won't be overly loud like the newer ones with bigger motors. As for oiling, you only need put a few drops in the oil port once or twice a year.
I have one of this same model that's just a year older than the one you're looking at and I really like it. I think you will too. Jeff |
Post# 431766 , Reply# 4   9/14/2020 at 09:09 (1,290 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 431768 , Reply# 5   9/14/2020 at 09:31 (1,290 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Post# 431791 , Reply# 7   9/14/2020 at 14:36 (1,290 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
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I have 2 880s with 4.5 amp motors. I spent $200 on one and $90 on the other. They are absolutely beautiful machines in baby blue. I would compare my 880 to my ds80. The ds80 is the best deep cleaning vacuum ever imo. The ds80 has 4.5 amp with 13" nozzle and 5.0 with hose on it. The royal cleans as well as the ds80. The modification to ds80 is a classic kirby wide axle to get a better stance and access all 8 height adjustment settings. If you notice the 883 has wide wheels and a 5.0 amp motor in baby blue. If you get this machine you will love it. The rear wheels are smaller wheels on mine.
I'll add a pic of one of my 880s. The vacuum for sale looks in pretty good shape.
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Post# 431848 , Reply# 8   9/15/2020 at 12:01 (1,289 days old) by Doesitlookclean (Kentucky)   |   | |
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I didn’t win it. Oh well, there will be others. If anyone knows of an blue 880 for sale let me know. |
Post# 431884 , Reply# 9   9/15/2020 at 21:15 (1,289 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
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Post# 431915 , Reply# 11   9/16/2020 at 14:27 (1,288 days old) by sanitaire (anchorage, alaska)   |   | |
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go for it. it was built before the TTI corp took over and now there not being made anymore.. |
Post# 431917 , Reply# 12   9/16/2020 at 14:49 (1,288 days old) by Doesitlookclean (Kentucky)   |   | |
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Do you think it’s old enough to be a lower amp? I’m sure my neighbors would prefer a quieter model. Would it clean better than my Eureka? I feel bad replacing it, I did just buy a new brush roll and bearings.
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Post# 431938 , Reply# 13   9/16/2020 at 20:17 (1,288 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
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That is the vacuum that came right after the 880. Im guessing 882. Their is a few motor sizes. There is 5.0, 5.4 & 6.0 amp. Im guessing 5.0. Its about as quiet as the 880. I don't know if it's quite than the eureka but probably. Eureka has the beater bar that thumps the carpet making the loud noise.
. I'd offer them $20 because your driving that far. |
Post# 431955 , Reply# 14   9/16/2020 at 22:47 (1,288 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)   |   | |
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I'm thinking it's either an 880 or an early 886, either one is a good choice. Should be fairly quiet and clean as well, or better than, the Eureka. Royals are lightweight, maneuverable, durable, and just great all round cleaners. I hope you buy it, you won't be disappointed. And if you want, you could still keep the Eureka and switch back and forth between the two. Nothing wrong with having 2 or 3 vacuums, or 5, or 10, or 50, etc.
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Post# 431956 , Reply# 15   9/16/2020 at 22:54 (1,288 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Yes, I would suggest buying this. This is a model 880 with the Scafitex bag from a model 886 (what the 880 was replaced by for 1987). Going by the rounded fan case, this would be a 1975-85 model, and I would prefer having you look at the nameplate on the back of the nozzle casting.
This would have a 3 amp (1975-80) or a 4.5 amp (1980-85) motor. Below is a picture of my 1985 Royal 880, with the Stark Deluxe bag on it. ~Ben
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Post# 431980 , Reply# 16   9/17/2020 at 13:11 (1,287 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
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Post# 432051 , Reply# 17   9/18/2020 at 18:50 (1,286 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Royal-Vacuum-Cl...
Here is another 883, but it does not have the original blue AOR plate. ~Ben |
Post# 432160 , Reply# 19   9/20/2020 at 22:42 (1,284 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 432163 , Reply# 20   9/20/2020 at 22:47 (1,284 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
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Post# 432176 , Reply# 21   9/21/2020 at 03:11 (1,284 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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The dial is best-you can adjust it to truly the height you need.The toe height adjuster goes in steps like a Kirby-the steps on the Royal are fewer than on a Kirby.You may not get the height you really like. |
Post# 432271 , Reply# 22   9/22/2020 at 10:39 (1,282 days old) by johnnyb59c (13240 n 3980 rd dewey oklahoma)   |   | |
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Post# 432312 , Reply# 23   9/22/2020 at 21:05 (1,282 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
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Post# 432530 , Reply# 25   9/25/2020 at 22:29 (1,279 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
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Post# 432539 , Reply# 26   9/26/2020 at 00:28 (1,279 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 432588 , Reply# 27   9/26/2020 at 15:47 (1,278 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
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Post# 432602 , Reply# 28   9/26/2020 at 19:35 (1,278 days old) by johnnyb59c (13240 n 3980 rd dewey oklahoma)   |   | |
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Post# 432614 , Reply# 29   9/27/2020 at 03:02 (1,278 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 432642 , Reply# 30   9/27/2020 at 19:00 (1,277 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
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Post# 432706 , Reply# 31   9/28/2020 at 12:50 (1,276 days old) by Doesitlookclean (Kentucky)   |   | |
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I wanted to give a thank you to Les. The Royal arrived today and looks like a million bucks. It fits the aesthetic of my home perfectly!
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Post# 432709 , Reply# 32   9/28/2020 at 12:56 (1,276 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 432728 , Reply# 33   9/28/2020 at 18:47 (1,276 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
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