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    Lux pn question

    I guess my question should be does aerus even consider them a replacement part or do you have to replace the whole motor which they no longer make for yhe pn2 or pn4
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    Lux pn question

    Do all electrolux power nozzels take the same motor carbon brushes?
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    Olympia One

    When I had my 1205 restored i got a pn4 with it. I finally got a pn2 a couple weeks ago and i like the pn2 better. They both do a good job grooming the carpet but with my carpet the pn4 because of how its designed raises up on the the push forward breaking the seal with the carpet. The pn2...
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    Rainbow SRX PN paired with E2 black

    Anyone use the srx pn with a e2 black rainbow. After 10 years of everyday use the side brushes which to me are useless and the brushroll are due for replacement. I like the idea of a brushroll with replaceable brush strips and a brushroll that goes all the way to the edge of the power nozzle.
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    RainbowMate 12

    When i bought mine it would do the same thing. Id have to spin the brushroll with my fingers to get it started again. Called my distributor and sent mine back and he sent me out another one. Never did find out what the issue was.
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    Always check local vac stores first!

    Ive been rebuilding my kirby legend 2 and wanted to upgrade my sleeve bearing brushroll to a oem ball bearing brushroll. I messaged my local vac store to see if they stocked them and they had a aftermarket one with no magnet for the BRI. To me using a kirby with no BRI is like driving a car...
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    Rainbow SE question

    I put walmart brand eucalyptus oil in my water basin this morning while vacuuming and i guess i used to much and it really formed and got sucked up into the fans. Water was blowing out the exhaust. My question is should i be worried about the bottom bearing. I cleaned out the water basin and...
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    First Electrolux since childhood

    At least thats was it says It says they are h10 5 layer HEPA bags. They look like cloth bags in the pic. Im going to order some myself.
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    First Electrolux since childhood

    HEPA Bags Onlinevacshop.com has style c 100 pack hepa bags for $57 or pack of 9 for $14
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    Restored 1205

    Don't know what kind of motor but I can tell you theres no pvc adaptor between the bag compartment and motor.
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    Restored 1205

    Dents When your young you dont seem to care much about things like that but now I want to take care of things. Yeah is was pricey but i dont mind spending money for quality work and OEM parts
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    Restored 1205

    I went ahead a got the OEM hose. I've used other people electrolux's with generic hoses and that's what this one had and the suction relief would not stay shut. Sadly the original motor was no good. I had known at some point it seen water and was rusted but i had hoped it could be saved. So...
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    Restored 1205

    Got got my 1205 back from ray satterwhite at aerus richmond. His son bryan restored it and it is basically brand new. It belonged to my grandmother and was one its last leg. Not anymore. The crevice tool aluminum wands and the combo flip tool are original. I had a dusting brush body but was...
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    Pulled an old friend out of the closet...

    Im waiting to get my 1205 back from the dealer after a total restoration. I will basically be brand new. It belonged to my grandmother. Its been 14 years since I last used it. It was on its last leg the last time i used it and has been sitting in a basment since then. The original pn1 was...
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    Perfect(lux) c hepa bags

    I'm getting ready to send my lux 1205 in for a full restoration in the next couple of weeks and want to use hepa bags in it. I can't find the perfect hepa bags. Every place I've looked they say discontinued. I've found lower quality hepa bags but I really want to use the best hepa bag I can...
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    Rainbow HEPA filter

    Rainvac.com is the cheapest place to get an OEM filter plus i think it's free shipping.
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    Electrolux PN1 or PN2

    I like the shiny metal too Mine doesn't have the 2 prong outlet its the direct connect one. Not all that concerned about keeping it historically correct. This is not going to be a show piece. Its definitely going to see everyday use. I want a direct connect sheath instead of the teal one with...
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    Electrolux PN1 or PN2

    Getting my 1205 restored and have to get a new power nozzle and was wondering of the two which one would be the best. The main problem i have with the pn1 is it doesnt stand up on its own
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    Electrolux carbon filter

    Anyone use the carbon after bag filters in the metal electrolux's? I have two im thinking of having rebuilt and wanted to know of any advantages/disadvantages on the carbon filters.
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    My new to me Rainbow E Series E2 Single Speed

    Im betting it was used without water or used to clean out a fireplace
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