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    My Daily Driver - The Fabulous Electrolux 1205

    U probably need a new circuit breaker
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    OMG Fantom Fury in England!!!

    Where did U get that info Dysonman1?  Did U work for Fantom or Dyson at that time?
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    Help to me to understand smaller...

    Homes in Mexico are small too; but I'm referring to older homes   A American Electrolux PN1 will go under any furniture most other canister power nozzles can't go
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    Time to let go of some vacuums & parts

    1967-68 Electrolux Bronze Domestic/Household Model G: http://www.ebay.com/itm/191794113654?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649   vtg Rainbow D & D2 vacuum dolly: http://www.ebay.com/itm/191795023139?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
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    Rainbow E2 Black Teardown and Restoration

    Did U get the RainJet or MiniJet yet?   Once U use a Rainbow, its hard to go back to a ordinary vacuum that uses bags/filters   Ever since I got a SE, my Compacts & Luxes have been restricted to quick use status
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    Has Anyone Ever Over-Vacuumed?

    I own Electrolux, Compact/TriStar & Rainbow (including the new Onyx) vacs + shag carpet from 1973-74   That shag carpet is still in immaculate shape
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    My Daily Driver - The Fabulous Electrolux 1205

    I've only been around since January 1982; but I don't know if call trace came out the same yr I was born (at least in OH) or later in the '80s?   As for the Electrolux, my parents bought the 1205, B8 shampooer & Model L in 1970   The 1205 came with PN1 powerhead & Rug Washer   When...
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    My Daily Driver - The Fabulous Electrolux 1205

    Was there "call trace" or "selective # block" available at that time?   Call trace (either dial *57 or rotary phone 1157) https://www.verizon.com/support/residential/phone/homephone/calling+features/call+trace/call+trace.htm   Call block (Enter up to x amount of #s so they can't get...
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    Kirby G series never picks up

    Could it be uneven flooring?
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    Sad Vacuum Horde

    Reminds me of the old Mercy Hospital
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    Time to let go of some vacuums & parts

    <span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Sears Kenmore Destiny 3000/Fantom Lightning mini PN</span> <span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">http://www.ebay.com/itm/191788018144?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649</span>   <span style="font-family...
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    An Electrolux With a Very Rare Accessory...

    Where can I find the turquoise 15ft hose like the one my parents had? I cant remember if it was non-electric or electrified; the hose was too worn & got thrown out (before my intrest in vacs began)
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    it THIS carpet washer RARE it's a hoover

    Looks like the Rinsenvac or XXX rental or Sears CleanMore machines here in the USA
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    An Electrolux With a Very Rare Accessory...

    I do have one in vinyl here at Casa Electrolux (my house has been called Casa Lux since the 1980s) it reminds me of the hose I used for vacing the church I used to go to. They had a Super J My family used to have the 15ft hose (I think it was a 1205-era?) but got thrown out yrs ago :(...
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    Replacement bags for Electrolux 1205

    I use only Perfect HEPA bags or DVC Ultra Allergen cloth bags
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    Rainbow E2 Black Teardown and Restoration

    I mean doing ONLY the floor or carpet of just ONE room at a time then change water before starting the next room & change after that room, etc. After vacing the floor/carpet only, I vacuum the upholstery (change water after vacing ONE couch or mattress at a time) Next I change the water before...
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    Rainbow E2 Black Teardown and Restoration

    Its been barely two wks that I own the new Onyx; I just got it as a Xmas gift I think mine is still like new; I change the water AFTER vacing EVERY ROOM (floor only) & then before dusting & above floor vacing; & after every 6 hrs in air cleaning mode Mine has the side belt PN Yours looks like...
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    Lowest price on a new Rainbow?

    I got the new Onyx Rainbow this past Christmas as a gift; production date 1215
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    Introduction- Love my NEW Rainbow!

    I vacuumed the bedroom carpets with the SE with R-4375C PN & got TONS of dirt; then I went over with the Onyx with side belt PN & had to change the water twice after just vacing that same carpet with the SE I cant believe how much more powerful the new Onyx is compared to my old SE!
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    My Vax / TTI nightmare and now ruined carpet

    Do U have the Rinsenvac there in the UK? They are/were great machines; especially the RV-85 with PB-850 Power Brush
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