Kirby Shakeout Bag Conversion Kit Prototype Testing - Part 1

[@Blackheartvacs]

The ability to use a disposable bag while being able to retain the original look, very nice!

[@CO84trucker]

Many older Kirby vacs can be converted fairly easily to twist style paper/hepa bags. All that's needed is a mini-emtor from the Heritage II / Legend and a cloth outer bag from the Heritage.

[@travisa81]

Can’t wait for a product like this to go into production

[@VacLab]

Hopefully, the creator will have the final product soon.

[@vap0rtranz]

I just converted my 561 to a Tradition Emptor with Heritage top fill adapter by using plumbing reducers from top end of fill tube to adapter. No 3D printing required or modification to Emptor. Using the Charcoal HEPA as you suggested in other vids. Setup is working and looks better than typical mini Emptor conversion IMO.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Did look at something like this for my Kirby classic 3 , but then just used the legend 2 bag and emptor as colours worked well

[@vacuumtests9225]

That is what I have been wondering about. It was nice to see how it works. Much cleaner way of dirt disposal with removable hepa bag. Great job!

[@WalterKnox]

Personally I like the shake out bag a lot better than the disposable bags, however for someone wanting the disposable bag while keeping the original bag, this is a great option. The only issue I can see with this is if you are going to use the original bag for the machine, and not the aftermarket one, you would have to remove the outer bag completely to get to the inner bag to replace it? They only have a little zipper for the Sani-Pocket, and do not unzip all of the way! It seems like that would be an issue, especially for someone who does not want to/know how to completely remove the bag.

[@davidausterman5915]

Who/where creates the bag you mentioned being "custom" in the video?

[@VacLab]

That manufacturer decided not to produce this item.

[@davidausterman5915]

@@VacLab Thanks. So nobody makes repro cloth bags? But, if I understand correctly, it sounds like I can get a mini-emptor and a Legend/Heritage style bag that has the disposable bag “filler” tube already in it for my Classic Omega?? On another note I used your videos to rebuild my Compact C-6 so I appreciate that video series as well!

[@VacLab]

@@davidausterman5915 thanks!

[@les2998]

I modified the setup I make. The Kirby fill tube when in cannister mode kinds the fill tube. Kirby vacuum and collector did a review of mine.

[@milesfifer171]

This is exactly what I need, I want to keep everything looking original. Where can I purchase the adapter? Was this just a one off part or are they made for retail?

[@VacLab]

This remains in development due to COVID.

[@steeltag]

Thx for posting. We are going to get this bag/filler tube right!!!! Darn. Was a little bummed at the cfm ratings compared to the Heritage legend mini emptor’s numbers....really thought it would be closer ...especially woh he larger sized fill tube compared to the H Legends. 🤔 alright Ted , lets get to those changes

[@les2998]

The mini emtor forms a better deal around the exhaust. Where bag connects. Have you thought about putting a little bigger tube at the begining and tapering down.

[@steeltag]

@@les2998 no because the /our purpose is to design an upgrade that keeps the original Sani-emptor in place with a designed, secured, and dependable system using modern Hepa bags. oh, yes, the tapered fill tube was considered....ran into some undesirable side effects with it....

[@1911beauty]

This is what I want to do with my classic 3

[@jefclarrich185]

1911beauty I did this to my classic 3. Bought a tradition emtor and a bottom adapter for a heritage 1. Had a seamstress install a long zipper in original bag. Added the fill tube and top of a heritage 2. And voila heap filtration and the machine looks original.

[@chriscrystalhood6260]

So where does one acquire the adapter 3D printer part?

[@VacLab]

This product was never manufactured.

[@jefclarrich185]

I have to ask where did you find the emtor adaptor. I would love to convert my 560 to this. Love you’re channel Btwy.

[@VacLab]

This product is still in development and is not available for sale yet.

[@jefclarrich185]

Thanks for the answer. Let me know if it manufactured as I would be willing to purchase one.

[@therandomman6647]

My grandpa used a ds50 at his job at a restaurant 50something years ago

[@zacharymartin504]

I just picked up a Kirby the outher day and it is better than the new shark my mom just got

[@VacLab]

That's not too surprising. 😎

[@zacharymartin504]

Got a sentria

[@zacharymartin504]

Going after a d50 or a d80 like yours next

[@Yousitech]

I have a 3d printer and would like to do this conversion, can you give me a link to the file

[@VacLab]

This is not my product; hence, I have no file.

[@JJxRach]

First. And amazing video. I need more Kirby's lol. Very well explained as well!!

[@VacLab]

Thanks. There will be a part 2 coming at some point.

[@speedybaby]

My good will omega came with a hatage emtor and a tridtion outer bag

[@kennyleitao3594]

Are these available for sale

[@VacLab]

Not yet. The final revision has yet to be evaluated.

[@les2998]

Check my page. I have final version for sale.