Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

www.goodvac.com has the Kirby pad and cloth meters, single and double for sale, as well as the pads and cloths. Did not see the suction plates or the airflow meters

nope. missed that one. When did Kirby switch to Lexan fans?

Trebor wrote:

My tongue in cheek answer would be when Mrs. Kirby, the fan balancing lady, died. 

Carmine D.

Hi Carmine!

I was wondering which model was the change in fans?
Mrs. Kirby?  Jim Kirby passed in 1971 (the year I graduated high school). I have never heard it mentioned that he ever married or anything about his heirs in connection with the Kirby company.

Trebor

Trebor wrote:

Trebor:

We had a poster here Jim Kirby who was a direct descendant.  Sadly, he no longer posts here.

Carmine D.

If my memory serves me correctly.  Kirby started using the Lexan fan in the Tradition model.  One of my favorites BTW--Deep blue.

Just wrote:

Thank you.  I prefer the lexan fan over the metal.  More durable and long lasting especially with user abuse.

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:

Just a minor correction, the Kirby fan is made of Kevlar rather than lexan.

CarmineD wrote:

Hi Carmine
Not sure but wasnt the metal fan an upgrade/option  from the HTG2 and up....somewhat of an increase in airflow ...suction?

Some say a big diff...some no diff  at all. But id say the kevlar is the more durable choice......on a side note i once had a collector come in and buy some  fans and he'd  coat them in epoxy resin/glue?...metal/plastic u name it....made them unbreakable on the vacs he restored.....wonder if it really works if coated evenly....hmmm.  so whats your take on this.

turtle

jhannah wrote:

Thank you

Carmine D.

retardturtle1 wrote:

Hello turtle:

I'm not sure it was an upgrade either.  I would have to know the specific reasons why, other than metal is perceived as better.  If that's the case, I don't agree. 

Have not heard of the epoxy fan coating.  I question its effectiveness since the additional weight and coating would, if not perfectly and evenly coated, affect the fan/motor balance.  At high speed even the slightest difference would have effects.

Carmine D.