Another One Off the Wish List!

[hygiene903]

For the second time in 3 months I have been able to cross a vacuum off my wish list! This time it's an Electro-Hygiene tank, model 210A. This one was on my list because the 210, 210A, and 2-210 were (to my knowledge) the only Electro-Hygiene tank models made before WWII. Tom Stepien had offered this one for free when he was downsizing his collection last year and we tried to make arrangements for me to pick it up, but we had some communication problems and it didn't happen. It resided with another collector for a while, then Owen Perkins brought it to me at a recent mini meet at Luke Gebhart's. Its 550-amp motor runs great and has powerful suction but will need cosmetic work and attachments.
Also while I was there, Luke gave me a model 2-230 Electro-Hygiene straight suction upright with a full set of attachments and original boxes! I actually needed the attachments more than I needed the upright, as I already have a 2-230 in my collection that needed a few more attachments and a 230 that needs attachments. Thank you so much Luke, for this outfit that will help make mine more complete, and for helping to facilitate getting two of my wish list vacuums to me--the 210A Electro-Hygiene and the Custom King that you brought to me from Ken!
Although I haven't yet taken pictures of these or the Custom King, Luke has also given me permission to post the pictures he had sent me to see if I was interested in them. First is the 210A, then the attachments, boxes, and the 2-230 upright.
Jeff

 

[justjunque]

Congratulations, Jeff! I love to hear stories like this!
Will definitely be looking forward to more pictures, when possible.
Enjoy!

 

[lesinutah]

Congrats

Jeff on the new acquisitions. You even got the portable bag with the attachments.

 

[funvacfan]

Nice!

Great upright suction cleaner! Congrats!

 

[hygiene903]

Thank You!

Thank you, Barry, Les, and Guy for your compliments! It was indeed a thrill to be able to cross 2 machines off my wish list in 3 months' time--the Custom King (Silver King) in July, and now the 210A Electro-Hygiene tank! As for more pictures, I am hoping to eventually start taking pics with a digital camera. I do have one, but I still have a lot to learn before I can start using it. I've been using a film camera (35mm) but it takes so long to get film developed and printed these days.
Les, the attachment set is almost complete! The only thing missing is the cord with the inline switch for portable and hand vac use, but I'm sure I can put one together. But the first things that caught my eye were the blue wands and that it had BOTH boxes!
And Guy, you're right, the straight suction Electro-Hygiene uprights are great cleaners! Powerful suction, light weight, and easy to handle! However, I'm not sure yet about this one, if it's going to run or not. Found out when I got it home that the cord is shot, and when I took off the nozzle and tried to turn the fan by hand it was a bit stiff, so I've got some further testing to do.
Jeff

 

[huskyvacs]

Woah thats a nice find! And with all the tools and accessories too? You definitely do not see that every day!

A lot of that rust looks like its just on the surface I think if you get an SOS pad with some soap and lightly scrub it, it should come off without revealing too much of the paint underneath being damaged.

 

[hygiene903]

Huskyvacs,

Yes, I was thinking of steel wool too or rubbing compound for the tank. The attachments came with the upright, and I originally wanted them to complete the set of another upright I already had of the same model (2-230), but I ended up with the vac as well. The 2-230 that I already had is all original, and only needed the wands, floor brush, and crevice tool to complete it, and is pictured below. Not sure at this point if the upright I got from Luke in October is going to run or not. As I said in my original post, I have further testing to do, which will include checking the brushes and attempting to free up the shaft.
Jeff