Kirby Straight Handle Tube - 12 Inch - 505 through D80 EL5035A 2-cam diaphragm pump rated at

2-cam diaphragm pump rated at 60 PSI

the exposed switch is vulnerable to water splashes during basin filling and emptying

the power nozzle can behave erratically

The HEPA media captures 99

and keep it on hand for the sticky spots that everyday cleaners cannot clear

Kirby Straight Handle Tube - 12 Inch - 505 through D80 EL5035A 2-cam diaphragm pump rated atThis 12 inch straight handle tube (Part #170058) is part of the handle assembly on vintage Kirby uprights, connecting the upper grip to the main body. It fits a wide span of models from the 505 through the D80. A handle tube has to stay straight and dent free for the handle to feel solid, and a bent tube makes the vacuum awkward to push while stressing the handle fork. Replacing a damaged tube restores a firm, straight handle and takes the strain off