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Genuine hose I found a dealer in VA (who loves to talk) and bought the genuine replacement hose over the phone. http://www.rvavacuums.com/ Ray Satterwhite... and when I mentioned vacuumland, he said "I know that that guy...he wants to buy some old vacuum cleaners from me!" I'm a little...

Thanks Jon I'm bidding on that set of attachments!

Jon The auction items look really good--except maybe the brush, does it look worn, uneven?

WOW, thank you! I'm in Brooklyn, NY. You mean Aerus dealers deliver in person for free? That actually did happen to me...decades ago. I was astonished then. I'd be even more astonished if it was still happening in NYC. I will get a replacement hose and dust brush for sure, maybe the...

Jon, it was Mid-90s I think, from the private stash of a Brooklyn Electrolux dealer. I visited and met his family; rather memorable. The only other accessories I have are plastic adaptors for really small places. I've had two similar Electrolux brushes. Never understood how they are...

You folks are continually amazing OK, many pics! I think I'm being convinced to buy a new Aerus/Electrolux rubber hose. There's a tiny bit of play in the junction between my generic hose and the main unit so that when I actively push it in, the suction is slightly stronger. I'd like better...

So sorry for hijacking the wrong thread! Recap: I posted my broken hose handle; turns out it's generic, not genuine, and I got great advice from you all. Will respond to Jon's kind comments/suggestion tomorrow.

You folks are amazing! Thanks so much.... I had no idea! My hose had already been replaced with a generic! ?! Don't think I want to go chasing after that part. So the genuine ones *don't* have the on/off switch, and I must turn the giant carpet-cleaning 'power nozzle' (right?) thing on and...

Silverado hose Advice? We *use* our beloved Silverado Deluxe, and love it ! But we need to replace this part (pictured). Can you, treasured experts, help? I can get a whole replacement hose from Amazon for about $60, but I think it's not genuine Electrolux/Aerus. I'm not sure just what to...