Recent content by tonynz

Out of the three I have in that photo, the white & burgundy machines both have the standard non-powered hose, the dark blue one on the left has the electric hose with main power switch & power switch and socket for the power head. Attached is a photo of the electronic dirt sensor from the blue...

I forget the model/series name, but I've got a couple of this style as well, (I think this one is called a HDS2000 in Australia, but I'm sure mine says "Family", "Business" or possibly "Ultimate" on the side? I'm going to have to have a look when I get home)... I've got one with a single speed...

I've got/had a few of this style over the years (well, I'm pretty sure I still have one lol)... Great to use, more ergonomic than you'd think & clearing a blockage was never a problem, the pipe separates into two parts at the pivot point, so no worse than clearing a blockage from a slightly...

I have a bit of a soft spot for the earlier version of this series (the UFO top) models, my grandfather used one for many years in his workshop, only machine that survived use in the house and in his wood turning workshop... truly a live forever machine lol. (Came in at least two versions...

Lovely machines to use, like the Nilfisk King series they are quite compact & ergonomic to use, they also provide a decent length hose... The "Exclusive" (dark blue one on the left also came with an optional in-line electronic dirt sensor (wish I knew where I'd put it lol). I've been after a...

I've recently managed to get my hands on one of these (in NZ so the 230v version). Mine has a pretty rough sounding motor too, I haven't had a chance to pull it apart yet but I'd been hoping simply refreshing the lubrication on the bearings would see mine right for now. After I've cleaned it...

Hi there, if you PM me a delivery address, I might have some I can send you, (I "think" I have a bunch of original Electrolux and some aftermarket bags in a storage bin in the roof), I'll climb up and have a look. If I've got enough to spare, I'll happily send ya some :) I grab em whenever I...

I've traded with Matt via TradeMe in the past, I concur, super nice guy & very helpful. (From memory I got some hard to find vacuum bags from him... I could be wrong it was quite a while ago).

Thanks for that, I remember hearing there was a was to decode the serial number to get the build date but I'd not actually looked into it :) Now I'm genuinely interested, how would I read the date from my 336 (photo attached), the first digit is 8 (so obviously 1988), but the next two digits are...

Seems to be somewhat standard for the NZ made models, quite simple, but obviously stands the test of time pretty well :). From memory there should also be a foam or rubber ring around the inlet like the attached photo of a 338 (Ambassador), but I'm not sure if the cheaper models had it too, none...

Sure, sent via private message :)

Hi ya, just had a cleanup on the spare room and can give you a bit more info on the green Electrolux (I literally couldn't get to them before lol). The lime green model is model number 336, made in NZ (I think it's D336 but the badge is partly covered by its clip). They are basically just a...

This isn't all of them, but I have a fair few of this range too, these are mostly my “to be restored” machines (in “the room of shame” lol)… Most of my tidier machines are put away at the moment unfortunately. Not shown here, but I also have the hard to find blue/white model, and some of the...

Hi there all, I've visited this site many times, but have only just signed up, so first... Hi! Second, I got my hands on an odd beast a few days ago from a local auction website & I'm wondering if anyone else has any experience with, or knowledge of the history of the brand. I've had a...