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    Hi, I've attached a Electrolux Lexan tank cord winder schematic that may help you figure it out. The spring (#2) is called the drum...
    • Electrolux Lexan Tank Cordwinder schematic.png
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    paul reacted to hygiene903's post in the thread Update--It Runs! with Like Like.
    Some of you may remember my post a while back (Another One Off the Wish List) about a couple Electro-Hygienes (210-A tank and 2-230...
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    paul replied to the thread New and need help[.
    Welcome, Wilson! I'm unable to help with your motor but just wanted to say hi and wish you well in your FQ motor mission.
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    paul replied to the thread How to vacuum a bowling alley.
    I was hoping you'd reach out to the guy whose website I linked to, Jimmy. I would have done so but forgot about it after my post. I'll...
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    paul reacted to hygiene903's post in the thread Eureka Tank Vacuums with Like Like.
    Paul is right, cylinder and tank vacs ARE the same thing! They are long and narrow and have horizontal airflow. Examples would include...
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    paul reacted to rugsucker's post in the thread Eureka Tank Vacuums with Like Like.
    I have seen GE Swivel Top and similar called 'pot type' and I think Jet 99 has referred to radio styling when table top radios were...
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    paul replied to the thread Eureka Tank Vacuums.
    Thanks for the title, Jeff. I neglected to cite that in my photo caption as I typically do, and my copy (I only have the one volume) is...
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    paul reacted to hygiene903's post in the thread Eureka Tank Vacuums with Like Like.
    Paul, I actually have the DIY book that you posted that page from! It's a volume from the Mechanics Illustrated Do It Yourself...
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    Yours was likely a model-type 1756-B if your family purchased it in 1983 with the later powerhead. You're correct that it lacked the...
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    My brandywine Eureka Power Team consists of a model 1279D canister with a matching Rotomatic power head, model 1231D. The power head has...
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    paul replied to the thread Vintage Vacuum Bags.
    It's likely a 1774 as the 1775 was white. Here's a portion of my list showing all the 1770s:
    • Eureka Power Teams - Models 1769 to 1799.png
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    You're welcome, Santi. If I were you, I'd try stripping a small area with a B-8 (or other vintage polisher-scrubber) to determine...
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    paul replied to the thread Vintage Vacuum Bags.
    According to my research, it's a 1774 and was made from 1983 to circa 1988. When you have an opportunity, I'd like to see photos of...
    • 1983 Nov 11 THE TELEGRAPH - Eureka Quiet Kleen Vactronic Model 1774.png
    • 1983 Nov 24 ST. JOSEPH NEWS-PRESS - Eureka Vactronic PT Model-Type 1774-A.png
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    paul reacted to cheesewonton's post in the thread Vintage Vacuum Bags with Like Like.
    I have a tan 1770 something ( can't remember the exact model and too hot to go find it in the garage ) Vactronic with black trim and...
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    You're welcome, Chris. Wait a while for others to respond; this site is less frequented these days mainly due to FB. Another option is...
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