Aerus Vacuums

[bimmer740]

Sandy, did you install a VG2 brush roll in your Tri-Star power nozzle. I know you have been a member of the forum for a long time and over the years there have been many discussions about converting the Tri-Star p/n to use the Eureka brush roll. Some seem to swear by the VG2 conversion and others prefer the original brush roll. Just curious to know if you changed yours and if it makes a noticable difference in cleaning performance.

 

[pr-21]

PN6 took care of the floating problem

Hi Venson,


 


The Electrolux/Aerus PN6 took care of the floating issue, the back wheel spring is much harder to push down when pushing the power nozzle forward.....They still sale the one that would fit your Electrolux, it comes standard with their Lux Classic.


 


 


Sincerely,


 


Bud Mattingly


PR-21

 

[venson]

@bimmer740

Hi,

I don't know if it still does but Nilfisk sold the Eureka power nozzle as an option for some time. I think now the Wessel Werk nozzle may be being picked up. Rainbow debuted its first model fitted for power nozzle use with a Eureka nozzle.

It's great that you have a central vacuum system because you can pick and choose the suction cleaning tools you prefer as long as you can fit them onto the working end of the hose. In the end, design means everything -- not just for power nozzles but even down to tools like upholstery nozzles, straight suction rug tools, bare floor tools, dusting brushes and so on. Once off the drawing board and on a decent machine, people notice even things seemingly small. I'd like to think that's not due to needless fussiness but a requirement for best efficiency.

 

[Sanifan]

Identifying Lux PNs...

How would one go about telling which PN one has?

When the Ultralux was mentioned my ears perked up. But I have the plastic 80th Anniversary Ultralux and not the metal one.

I suppose ther must be some designation on the bottom plate of the PN?

 

[venson]

@pr-21

Hi Bud,

Thanks much for the info.

Venson

 

[danemodsandy]

Steven:

My TriStar's PN has the stock brush roll. The restoration goal on that machine was to return it to absolutely complete and correct stock condition, exactly as it was when it left the factory.

The PN is reasonably heavy, and does not have the tendency to "ride" carpet pile the way the Lux PN-5 does, so the stock brush roll is very satisfactory to me on the TriStar.

 

[danemodsandy]

Khoi:

Here is a site with very complete info and photos on all Electrolux/Aerus PN's through the present. Even the early version of the PN-1 is discussed. Note that there is not a PN-3, and that the PN-2 and PN-4 are easily confused by newbies, though they're easily distinguishable once you are familiar with them:



http://www.vodhin.org/Vacuum/PN/

 

[luxman107]

I would so buy one of those Lux Intelligence machines..Is than an actual braided hose on that machine..Looks like it is in the picture

 

[venson]

@luxman107

Yep, indeed. The hose has a braided outer cover though I don't know what the material beneath is. We probably won't ever be seeing these in the States. Several yeas ago, the only 110 volt models they supplied were for Jamaica I think.

But you never know. My granddad always said, "There's more than one way to skin a cat." Trusting his wisdom, I have been trying to learn if the Intelligence is sold in Mexico. The electrical voltage is about the same there as ours I'm told. I also know the standard Spanish word for vacuum cleaner is aspiradora but there may be a slight difference in Mexico. Anyway . . .

The search continues but I refuse to drive any farther than Costa Rica.

 

[Sanifan]

PN5 Floaties...

Hmmm... the fellow from the PN website seems to fancy that floating feature on the PN5. Thanks for posting that link, Sandy.

I have the PN5 on my Ultralux and a PN2 on my gold colored 1205. I'm lukewarm on how the PN5 performs I'll have to give the PN2 test run. Which one do you prefer?

 

[danemodsandy]

Khoi:

For me, it's a tossup between the PN-2 and the PN-4, which are both aluminum-bodied PNs. The weight of the housing gives them a bit more "bite" on the carpet, without that silly floating business.

I don't think you'd go wrong with either one. P.S.: Both the PN-2 and the PN-4 can use the later wand and sheath system seen on PN-5s and PN-6s. Makes for a very sturdy power nozzle.

 

[floor-a-matic]

SideKick 2 & SideKick 3 vs. MiniStar

Why did TriStar end up using Aerus Guardian Ultra wands, hose & SideKick 3 instead of Aerus Legacy (Electrolux Epic 6500SR) wands, hose & SideKick 2? It'd be nice if the Electrolux Epic 6500SR tools & TriStar EXL tools were interchangeable.

At least I really am happy with both my Electrolux Epic 6500 & TriStar EXL.

 

[tolivac]

I have a Patriot vacuum-the body is plastic-its a special glass reinforced plastic similar to the housings on a lot of newer power tools.I can say that metal is really a more enviornment freindly material-its is more easily recycled than plastics.If new Kirbys are plastic--WILL NOT buy.That would be a BAD move on Kirbys part.Part of their fame is that the machine is mostly metal.
For 'Lux "Stores" There is one in Greenville-from what I understand-if you want to buy a vacuum thru them-they have to go to your home and demo the cleaner.In the Wash DC area-it was different-same with Kirby-the machine was demoed and purchased at the store-some areas there they did not go DTD.