Thread Number: 41534  /  Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Royal Prestige Model 888 eBay find
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Post# 440063   3/20/2021 at 11:01 (1,131 days old) by KirbyCollector (Columbus Ohio USA)        

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I just found and bought a Royal 888 off eBay this morning. The hard to find Royal with the belt lifter and removable nozzle. I am very much looking forward to receiving this! It’s one of the few Royals I wanted.

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Post# 440066 , Reply# 1   3/20/2021 at 12:09 (1,131 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
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Thom,

That is awesome you took the plunge and bought this rare machine! I too cannot wait!

~Ben


Post# 440094 , Reply# 2   3/21/2021 at 00:01 (1,130 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Nice

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I have the 990 electro hygiene red version. I do have a 888 nozzle with belt lifter. If I ever get to it will make it a hybrid 880/888 it's the knob that holds the nozzle on Is the issue.
My 990 is 400 watts which is about 3.25 amps. I have a regular royal with the same motor that's the quietest vacuum ever. It is as lot louder but very powerful.
It looks like a great vacuum and can't wait for the video on it.


Post# 440347 , Reply# 3   3/26/2021 at 20:26 (1,125 days old) by rivstg1 (colorado springs)        

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congrats! I have that exact model. You'll notice the practical differences between Kirby's design and Royal's removable head

Post# 440436 , Reply# 4   3/29/2021 at 23:35 (1,121 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)        
Nice Find Thom!

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Think you'll enjoy it! it will take the same hose and attachments as a Royal 880, but you'll need a special adapter, made only for the Royal 888, Electro-Hygiene 980, and Galaxy Prestige 990. Here's a pic of the adapter.
Jeff


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