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Would anyone have a video copy of CBS Sunday Morning "Vacuum Cleaners Unite" with Bill Geist (2003)? My VHS copy has been compromised. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone has a taped or disc copy to share. Thanks in advance. --Bernie Mehlbaum

Would anyone have a video copy of CBS Sunday Morning "Vacuum Cleaners Unite" with Bill Geist (2003)? My VHS copy has been compromised. I would greatly appreciate it if anyone has a taped or disc copy to share. Thanks in advance. --Bernie Mehlbaum

Donald O'Connor Hi John - long time! Good to hear from you. Thanks for the updater. Mr. O'Connor and the entire crew at his shop were extremely hospitable to me. And yes, seems he did have a few Oldsmobiles in the mix. ;-)) --Bernie Mehlbaum

Bearing puller Take it to an Electrolux shop and have them pull it off for you with their tool. The dealers are often happy to do this for free just to generate good will. You could also find out from them what kind and where to buy that puller for future use, since you have all those bearings.

So Kewl ! Hi Fred, Those are great brochures! Love it when you can assemble all the original stuff. As for the ball-bearing issue, Hans is right. God forbid you'd lose your balls! The balls are not contained in a race - they are in there loose. If the spindle turns freely, I'd leave it alone...

Brush re-bristling Hi Fred - you're entirely welcome. One note about brush re-bristling: You may find the new bristles longer and in need of trimming to the desired length. Hope this helps. --Bernie

sparking Thankfully, it's not the end of the world when this happens. Check the motor's brush carbons. Since this is an old machine, the carbons may be worn beyond service limits. Good though, you caught it early. Try dressing the commutator with some emery cloth or a "Comm-stick" and replace...

I agree and think your machine is fairly recent. An exceptional dumpster find for sure. It never ceases to amaze me what people will throw out!

Brush re-bristling Here it is: O'Connors Sales and Service 3224 Market Street Youngstown, Ohio (330) 782-4705 Hope this helps. --Bernie

Nice find! The rear bearing is a ball-bearing type and is sealed with grease. They usually go a long way before needing service. The Premier version of this cleaner is nearly identical. The gentleman who has re-bristled for me is in Youngstown, Ohio. ...trying to think of his name. Surely...

541 Power Switch You're welcome, Brandon - anytime. I've been on this earth for a while - don't know it all - but sometimes I might be able to help. ;-) Feel free to call. Thanks, --Bernie

Hoover 541 power switch Brandon - attached is a photo a Hoover of the same time period "Hoover Baby" model 103 (c.1921). It features the identical power switch set-up. Hope this will be helpful in some way. Thanks for asking. --Bernie

Hoover 541 switch Attached is a photo of another 541. This one is a dog and was hiding in my shed but I accepted it when it was offered. One second thought, the base metal of the switch cover may not be non-ferrous brass due to the appearance of some rust --Bernie.

More 541 photos Hi Brandon. At last count, I have about two 541's and one 543. They all have the same switch which may be brass under the bright plating. Attached are some additional photos. As you can see in the last photo, even the Hoover Baby has the same switch. Hope this helps. --Bernie

Hoover 541 switch Hi - I have several 541's that are original USA models. All the switches are alike. Chrome cap with foot knob. (see photo) Hope this helps.

Flickering headlamp Check the brush carbons for erratic voltage.

Landers, Frary & Clark Landers, Frary & Clark were generic makers of vacuum cleaners of many brands. I've had many off-brand vacs that were produced by that company. Universal is just one.

roach infestation YES!!! I live in Florida where we have huge cockroaches(it may be the state bird). Need I say more? We Floridians have to be experts or get taken over with pests. What has worked best for me are the roach bait feeders, where the roaches enter, eat the special food and take...

Kirby bag-washing Hint: I found that Woolite works well in tepid water. I hang the dripping bag in the shower or outside on a nice day. My trick is to then place the damp bag back on the machine for a final blow-dry.

1920's Eureka Here's a photo of 1920's Eureka which is all original. Hope this helps.