Thread Number: 5685
An afternoon at 'Kirby Central U.K' |
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Post# 63155 , Reply# 1   3/19/2009 at 13:01 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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I am sure that James will fill in some of the histories of the cleaners, so any questions ask away! (there you are James - dumped you right in it.....tee,heee,hee). A great looking Z302 from electrolux... |
Post# 63156 , Reply# 2   3/19/2009 at 13:02 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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the model branding |
Post# 63157 , Reply# 3   3/19/2009 at 13:03 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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Z2020 Super Boost Electronic... |
Post# 63158 , Reply# 4   3/19/2009 at 13:03 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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details... |
Post# 63159 , Reply# 5   3/19/2009 at 13:04 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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and a Z310 Automatic |
Post# 63160 , Reply# 6   3/19/2009 at 13:05 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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branding details... |
Post# 63162 , Reply# 7   3/19/2009 at 13:06 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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Z380 electronic TURBOMATIC |
Post# 63163 , Reply# 8   3/19/2009 at 13:07 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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detailing.. |
Post# 63164 , Reply# 9   3/19/2009 at 13:08 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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Z1420 Contour 750 ESP |
Post# 63166 , Reply# 10   3/19/2009 at 13:09 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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the hood |
Post# 63167 , Reply# 11   3/19/2009 at 13:11 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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Z1530 Airstream 2 - wait till you see the sales sticker! |
Post# 63169 , Reply# 13   3/19/2009 at 13:15 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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......but is a great looking cleaner |
Post# 63170 , Reply# 14   3/19/2009 at 13:17 (5,516 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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but its a brief foray into the realm of 'HOOVER' and some great machines from the mid to late 1980s and early 90s |
Post# 63172 , Reply# 15   3/19/2009 at 13:55 (5,516 days old) by petek (Ontario)   |   | |
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Good stuff, The Eluxes have the same ESP logo as what they put on their Eureka cousins here. |
Post# 63202 , Reply# 16   3/19/2009 at 22:10 (5,516 days old) by hoover_elite_20 ()   |   | |
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Post# 63233 , Reply# 17   3/20/2009 at 15:31 (5,515 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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Indeed they are a nice turbopower and turbolite. Never touched a Turbolite before that day and they are indeed very light! |
Post# 63234 , Reply# 18   3/20/2009 at 15:32 (5,515 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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the hood... |
Post# 63235 , Reply# 19   3/20/2009 at 15:34 (5,515 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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Next up is the U4362 softbag Turbomaster. Again, had never seen one of these in the flesh before that day - again a very light machine. Didnt feel that much heavier than the Turbolite to be honest... |
Post# 63236 , Reply# 20   3/20/2009 at 15:34 (5,515 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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the hood |
Post# 63237 , Reply# 21   3/20/2009 at 15:35 (5,515 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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deatailing.... |
Post# 63238 , Reply# 22   3/20/2009 at 15:35 (5,515 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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and detailing of the softbag... |
Post# 63240 , Reply# 23   3/20/2009 at 15:37 (5,515 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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and over to the top of the range Turbopower1000 - essentially the series that replaced the Turbomaster. This one is the U2814 with the Permabag system of dust collection... |
Post# 63241 , Reply# 24   3/20/2009 at 15:38 (5,515 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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the hood of the machine, in a nice shade of sparkly green. anyone any ideas as to the official title of this colour scheme? |
Post# 63244 , Reply# 26   3/20/2009 at 15:42 (5,515 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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the hood |
Post# 63245 , Reply# 27   3/20/2009 at 15:42 (5,515 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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the Permabag system in the U2814... |
Post# 63246 , Reply# 28   3/20/2009 at 15:44 (5,515 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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Will post some more piccies tomorrow, when Rob gets to plug and play a little and we are introduced to some of James' fantastic collection of Kirby cleaners. cheers paul |
Post# 64281 , Reply# 29   3/29/2009 at 11:55 (5,506 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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Sorry for the delay guys - still, better late than never. Here we go then: Just before we plug and play...... (p.s not james' real numberplate - just a bit of fun on my part!) |
Post# 64282 , Reply# 30   3/29/2009 at 11:56 (5,506 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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James and Rob discuss......... |
Post# 64283 , Reply# 31   3/29/2009 at 11:57 (5,506 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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first to be plugged in was this Hoover Commercial Dual Purpose. Love the colour..... |
Post# 64284 , Reply# 32   3/29/2009 at 12:00 (5,506 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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I am sorry, but i can't for the life of me remember what this cleaner was/is. I am sure that someone will be able to help me here. Also note the Electrolux 612 in the background.... |
Post# 64285 , Reply# 33   3/29/2009 at 12:01 (5,506 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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The softbag Turbomaster U4362 - really an incredibly light cleaner, when compared to its hardbag counterparts in the turbomaster lineup.... |
Post# 64288 , Reply# 35   3/29/2009 at 12:05 (5,506 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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and first off James' wonderful Kirby Dual Sanitronic 80... |
Post# 64289 , Reply# 36   3/29/2009 at 12:06 (5,506 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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a better lit picture now, showing the wonderful shade of green that this machine carries. In superb condition... |
Post# 64290 , Reply# 37   3/29/2009 at 12:07 (5,506 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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the hood.... |
Post# 64291 , Reply# 38   3/29/2009 at 12:12 (5,506 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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Again my lack of knowledge comes to the fore! JAMESSSSS - what are the ones behind the Sanitronic? |
Post# 64292 , Reply# 39   3/29/2009 at 12:13 (5,506 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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I think this one is a 505. Again it is in superb condition and, along with all James' other cleaners, is very well cared for... |
Post# 64293 , Reply# 40   3/29/2009 at 12:14 (5,506 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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Heritage, 505 and Dual Sanitronic 80.... |
Post# 64294 , Reply# 41   3/29/2009 at 12:15 (5,506 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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and again from a better angle... |
Post# 64295 , Reply# 42   3/29/2009 at 12:17 (5,506 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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James and Rob discuss the Kirby Sentrina? Apologies if i am getting the names wrong - am still learning about these machines.... |
Post# 64296 , Reply# 43   3/29/2009 at 12:18 (5,506 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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and again, but a better pic of the machine.... |
Post# 64297 , Reply# 44   3/29/2009 at 12:21 (5,506 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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Ok with the one in the foreground, thanks to the name being obviously on show - Kirby heritage II. The one in the background - hmmmmmmmmmm - Kirby Tradition? |
Post# 64298 , Reply# 45   3/29/2009 at 12:22 (5,506 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK)   |   | |
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Whichever one it is, the blue one is my fave of the day. A wonderful shade. |
Post# 64305 , Reply# 48   3/29/2009 at 14:47 (5,506 days old) by turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire)   |   | |
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James, Thanks for a great day. It was just fab especially being able to aquaint myself with a few more Kirbys. Love them all and will be keeping an eye out for a few more to add to the collection, doubt Paul will be as enthusiastic as that but Im sure to be able to slip a few in. Been pining after the Sentria since, god they cant half groom! They do a fabulous job. If only though it makes my life harder, was bad enough trying to convince Mother dearest to invest in a Sebo, I think she needs a Kirby instaed lol, Pete, Yes Dirt Devil Broomy. What a hoot they are! I dont yet know what my favourite Kirby actually is, I know what you mean about the smaller head on the Heritage 2, I prefer that to my Heritage. but then the Heritage was my first and I do love it dearly. |
Post# 64358 , Reply# 49   3/29/2009 at 22:10 (5,506 days old) by luxg ()   |   | |
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Paul, thanks so much for posting this event. Loved the pictures. Paul, you have a beautiful Kirby collection there!! |
Post# 64494 , Reply# 51   3/31/2009 at 15:52 (5,504 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)   |   | |
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Thanks Doug. I ort to get pics of my kirby's with the Hose/attachments on them. Thanks again Paul and Rob. It was nice to have you both over. I still hop I didn't over talk you to death. Just there was alot to go through. Your camrea takes a good pic. I like what you have done with my car reg plate. When I get chance I'll send you a pic of that Hoover spirit U4334 I bought a week or two ago as well as the Electrolux 303. Any sign of your Hoover TurboMaster yet? Hope to talk soon. James |
Post# 227960 , Reply# 53   4/11/2013 at 17:51 (4,032 days old) by Alexhoovers94 (Manchester UK)   |   | |
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