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I'm trying to find a power nozzle cord to use with my Electrolux Model L. The cord I need is the one that runs from the vacuum to the hose handle; it's held onto the hose with straps. I cannot find a source for these. I used to be able to find them on eBay; they were a generic cord in...

I recently bought a very nice Olympia One for only $5, complete with its power nozzle, hose and most of the attachments (the dusting brush is the only one missing). The vacuum works extremely well, with great suction. However, I find that its cordwinder isn't working, and that its cord has...

Well, they say this one is different - that it has strong suction, that it "knows" where it is and where it has and has not vacuumed and that it can handle varying types of floors. Looking at the photos, I can only say this: Given that we live in a world where it is next to impossible to get...

I lucked out on a Lux Model L today -the turquoise version made from 1968 to 1973. It's in really good shape so far as the motor and other electrical components are concerned, and it was all of $10. So that's good. Plus I already have a set of tools and a PN-1 and a hose for it. Nice when...

Hi: I've had a 1205 for several years that is the best one I've ever had, but it has developed an issue that has me stumped. The bag door is popping open, and I have checked the Automatic Control assembly. All vacuum hoses are intact, correctly hooked up, securely in place, and not clogged...

Hello All: I'm still looking for a cordwinder for a late Electrolux Model L - the gold one. A query here some time ago did not yield any replies, but I'm hoping this time I'll get lucky. Unit does not have to be perfect - the vac is a driver. Thanks for checking your stashes!

Hi: Does anyone here have a gold cordwinder for a late (1974 vintage) Electrolux Model L that they are looking to sell? I'm looking for decent condition, but it does not have to be perfect, since the vacuum is a basement/dirty jobs machine. If there are a few scratches, I'm not worried, and...

Hello All: Does anyone know the correct bearing size(s) for the motor on an Electrolux Golden Jubilee? One of my friends here in Waterloo has one with a bearing problem, and of course, putting the machine back into good shape is a priority. Thank you for any help you can offer!

I just wanted everyone to know what a great thing Tyler did for me. After learning that I had a PN-2 in trouble with a bad motor, he sent me a PN-2 he'd decided not to use in his own collection. It had a nearly new aftermarket motor in it, meaning that after some parts-switching, my PN-2 is...

Burning question here: Does anyone know of a mini-PN (like Lux's Sidekick) that will work with the TriStar CXL? I am interested only in a true power brush unit, NOT a turbo brush. Anyone?

Pearl is my latest Lux acquisition - a Grand Marquis in the gray/blue colors. She was a gift from my local vac man, who didn't want to fool with her. The reason was there is SO MUCH wrong with her. She has her top deck broken, so she'll need a new one. Her plug has been cut off the cord...

Can any of our Lux gurus here tell me the magic formula for getting inside an Electrolux PN-4 power nozzle? I'm very familiar with PN-1s, PN-2s, and PN-5s, since I have owned all those for a long time. But the PN-4 has no visible screws other than the two for its chrome soleplate. What gives?

In my local St. Vincent de Paul thrift, where Luxes never lurk, I had an amazing find - a Model L, complete with a decent pigtail hose and a PN-4! She's never going to be a shelf queen - she seems to have suffered a fall down some stairs, gathering a couple of dents along the way. But she's...

I hope this is the right forum for this! I just bought a Bissell ProHeat 2X (refurbished at Big Lots, very good price of $129), and I recall someone here talking about using Tide in place of the Bissell cleaning solution. After using the ProHeat for a trial run tonight, I'm suddenly very...

Hello: I'm trying to come up with a set of white hose cord straps for my Lux Model L, and I'm having some trouble. An eBay seller used to have them, but he doesn't any more. I know that the brand name of the straps is Fitall. Googling brings up wholesale stuff, not anything that looks like a...

As I told everyone in an earlier thread, the motor in my TriStar's PN died. I found the correct motor on eBay, and it came very quickly. When I examined the motor, I found it was labelled, "Ametek Shanghai Co. Ltd." Now Ametek is a brand I know and trust, but I didn't know they were sourcing...

Hi: For some unaccountable reason, the motor in my TriStar's power nozzle has burnt out. I just changed the PN belt, and the tension was fine, so I don't think that had anything to do with it. But the brush roll slowed to a crawl, then smoke appeared, and now, no action at all. So, if anyone...

Hello All: Another of Sandy's burning questions here! This time, it concerns brushrolls in power nozzles. I have two vacs, one a Lux Model L with a PN-1, that don't groom carpet as much as I'd like. The brushroll bristles don't appear unduly worn on either unit, and both have bristles that...

Hello: In addition to my love for vintage vacs and appliances, I'm an editor of a magazine (Modernism) about mid-century design and architecture. We have a department called Real Modern that deals with reissues or updates of classic modernist design, helping people to find new versions of...

Hello: I'm in need of a small steam cleaner (hot-water extractor), preferably hand-held, for use on upholstered furniture. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm looking for something reasonably sturdy, from a reliable company with decent parts support, and preferably not a Hoover product...