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Thread Number: 42186
/ Tag: Recent Vacuum Cleaners from past 20 years
Kirby Sentria gift |
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| Post# 444329 , Reply# 1 8/1/2021 at 22:24 (991 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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| Post# 444367 , Reply# 2 8/2/2021 at 18:20 (990 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
Well | ||
| Post# 444376 , Reply# 3 8/2/2021 at 22:48 (990 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
He either found it on the curb and was trying to scam someone some money off a hunk of junk, or he had it, got pissed it wouldn't sell, and just destroyed it out of spite. People do that with cars too. If you won't buy it at their delusional price tag, or even attempt to make an offer on it, they will just smash it up and throw it out. It's stupid.
I've got a couple Kirbys that I got as just the base motor unit because I couldn't afford the entire vacuum at once (high demand models that are like $200+), so I have been buying each part I need a little at a time. I'll eventually get the entire vacuum assembled. lol | ||
| Post# 444393 , Reply# 5 8/3/2021 at 11:52 (989 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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Cord...
Thankfully, Kirby cords are not permanently attached so replacing one is pretty painless--except to the wallet. Just unscrew the cord anchor, remove the cover where it attaches to the machine and unplug it. New cords can be had on eBay for $30 or so. Just make sure you get the correct cord for your model. There are at least three different anchor configurations for the various G series and newer models, not to mention cord colors.
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| Post# 444413 , Reply# 7 8/3/2021 at 22:58 (989 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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| Post# 444420 , Reply# 9 8/4/2021 at 09:25 (988 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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I can believe it...
Yeah, I once got a pristine Kirby G6 at Goodwill that had a AA battery wedged up inside the floor nozzle. It had immobilized the brush roll and the previous owners had continued to use it until the belt was about chewed through. Thankfully, the battery didn't hit the fan. It was yet another machine that just needed a bag and a belt and was ready to rock and roll.
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| Post# 444459 , Reply# 11 8/6/2021 at 08:54 (986 days old) by fantomfan57 (Central Texas) | ||
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oops.... When I tested it, I had not attached the bag. :] Sounds, GREAT! Now to check out the transmission. (Fingers crossed). | ||
| Post# 444478 , Reply# 12 8/6/2021 at 17:23 (986 days old) by fantomfan57 (Central Texas) | ||
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Transmission.... Mild overhaul, now it runs smoothly. Surprising how much I remembered from a couple of refurbs. Now, I have to wait for the brush roll AND my bag tube takes F bags...which I do not have. Thanks for reading this thread. G. | ||
| Post# 444576 , Reply# 13 8/8/2021 at 23:00 (984 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Nice
If you want Kirby bags in bulb VEVA type F HEPA bags I got 30 for $30 and there as good if not better than Kirby green writing HEPA bags.
I do like the sentries transmission as it's not as jerky or touchy. If you find an avalir shampoo system for a good price I'd pick it up. I have a sentries and use the avalir shampoo system and it's much better than any made before it. | ||
| Post# 444786 , Reply# 14 8/16/2021 at 21:00 (976 days old) by fantomfan57 (Central Texas) | ||
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Cycle complete, I finally vacuumed with it and I am very pleased at the performance. Sounds good and the transmission is "like budda". All is well. {END TRANS} | ||
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