Hi
I have a spare Kirby that I was thinking of putting on Ebay shortly, in excellent condition.
Kirbys are great machines and not many vacs that I have seen come close. I would be interested in seeing the Vorwork by hearing your praise of it though.
But yes you have to be very careful in watching out for nails, coins etc. which can shatter the impeller. But that goes for many vacuum cleaners as well.
I recall shattering the metal impeller blade on my Holloway Pile Lifter, I was not a happy bunny.
I have about 5 other Kirbys that I have picked up along the way, (all having shattered impellers) that I have got to get around to fixing up, then these will probably be going on ebay as well. I personally have never shatter an impeller in 10 years of using them, but I know that it is a thing to watch out for.
If any one is interested I am looking for about £150 for a black Herritage 2, with tools.
Regards
Robert Olifent