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    HUGE Vacuum Palooza Sale

    Hi Tom, Never received your email. Odd. I also checked my junk mail. Can you resend? My message was about the Dial-A Matics. [email protected]. Thanks so much! Best! Richard.
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    HUGE Vacuum Palooza Sale

    Hi Tom, Thanks for the follow up on the Dial-A-Matics. Are the 3 you have pictured the only models you have? I have the power drives. I would be interested in the regular Dial-A-Matic. Any others? Is the base on the orange one in good shape? Any scratches? My email is...
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    Hoover Dial a Matic Paint.

    I need to repaint the beige base of a basic Hoover Dial a Matic. Can anyone give me a recommondation of where I can get a good spray paint, what color even a number would be close and also what I can use to smooth out some very light imperfections? I am on a budget. Thanks so much!
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    HUGE Vacuum Palooza Sale

    I have been looking for a Hoover Dialamatic in good condition for some time now. Not much luck.
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    Powerhead Evolution?

    Is there any way to still get the green chevron brush? Would love to have one! Why did Aerus/Electrolux stop making them? What is the advantage of the Chevron? Better nap lift? What about gentle carpets? Could it damage? Thanks!
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    Miele Adaptor

    Thanks Vackid!!!! Makes sense!
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    Dream Vac found - Kenmore

    Andy, I would be intersted in the filter if you have one. I am wondering if the motor sizes are all standard on those machines. Let me know if you have one and we can arrange. Thanks. Richard.
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    Miele Adaptor

    Does anyone know what this adaptor is for?
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    Miele Adaptor

    So odd......yours looks diffrent but it might be the angle of the pic. Hope someone can clarify! Thanks.
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    Miele Adaptor

    Can one of you experts tell me what this adaptor is for? It came with my Miele. It fits in the bare floor tool and into the end of the wand. Basically, the same dementions of the Miele attachments. This has always puzzled me. Thanks!
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    Electrolux 6500 L Shaped Power Nozzle Damage

    Okay thanks again. The Brake Cleaner cleans the bearings correct? That is what it is called when I go to the hardware store? Last step is the Sleeve Bearing Oil correct? Also can be found at the hardware store by that name too? Thanks again! Really APPRECIATE!!!!
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    Electrolux 6500 L Shaped Power Nozzle Damage

    Thanks Jim and Kirbyvertibles! Appreciate you taking the time to educate me! So I am clear Liquid Bench Oil frees up the bearings and Sleeve Bearing Oil lubricates the bearings once I get them moving correct? I am assuming I can get these items at a hardware store? Thanks again for your...
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    Electrolux 6500 L Shaped Power Nozzle Damage

    "I would spray the bearings in break cleaner after you free them, and then properly lubricate the bearing and reassemble the motor." "I would spray the bearings in break cleaner after you free them," ( Not sure what you mean, sorry ) I do not have access to a wire wheel. Is there another...
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    Electrolux 6500 L Shaped Power Nozzle Damage

    Andy I think?, Hope you are well. You have such a great amount of knowledge! Thanks for the advice. Appreciate you always willing to help! Question, I want to try and see if the moter still works. More of an experiment. Is there anything you would recommend that I use to loosen things up...
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    Electrolux 6500 L Shaped Power Nozzle Damage

    I have a 6500 L shaped power nozzle that had water exposed to it by accident. The brush rollor does not turn nor does the gear that the belt is attached to. The nozzle was wrapped in plastic. Some water must have seeped in those area's of the motor. Not sure if the entire motor is effected...
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    Rusted Eureka Wands.

    Thanks much for the advice. This points me in the correct direction!
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    Rusted Eureka Wands.

    I have some rust parts on my Eureka wands. I am wondering if they can be sanded or there is a chemical that I can use to remove the rust. They may be a little pitted under the rust. Not sure. Any advice for a process I can try? Thanks so much! Richard.
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    Electrolux Cloth Hoses.

    It is the wooven vinyl hose. Thanks!
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    Electrolux 7000 C153A Vacuum Cleaner Problem

    Thanks Lux Kid 1980!!!! Really appreciate you taking the time to post the UTube direction! One more question, you just disconnect the top line and peave it free correct? Thanks again!!!!
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    Electrolux Cloth Hoses.

    The hose I have as a replacment is an electrolux cloth hose so it should fit into the ends just fine correct?? Thanks Andy! You are a wealth of information!
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