Recent content by invective56

Easter Miracle! I reassembled the Powerhead with the new elbow hose. Remounted the bulb socket and installed the new bulb. As good as new! Well, almost. Light cleanup removed the worst of the dust and grime. I honestly don’t remember when the powerhead lamp last worked.

Powermate 2997 Today’s project: Replace duct hose at Powerhead, reinstall lamp assembly and a good cleaning! Bought the black flexible hose and bulb from a local vacuum shop in recent days. Another issue that has been prevalent since day one is the powerhead plug has never locked into place...

Vintage Kenmore Powermate Canister Vacs fan-of fans: Thanks for the info. One local shop recommended to me didn't return my call - will drive over at some point to see if he's open and available. Another local shop invited me by tomorrow at around noon as I'll be in the area. I feel like...

7yo Thread! Gotta love it! Just registered, my first contribution. I, too, have a Powermate 2997 that came with the 2818 powerhead (no circuit breaker button). I bought it as new (floor demo) during the summer of 1980. Has been faithful for 41 years. Before I took delivery, the store had...