Electrolux Ambassador doesn't work

[quebecois]

Thanks Paul,

My girlfriend just told me that in her town, the Singer dealer, who also fixes vacuums cleaners and also install central vacuums, has lots of Electrolux parts he'd probably agree to sell, because he will retire soon. I'd be interested in buying good flexible hoses, there are a bit hard to find.

I'd be curious to visit his back store...

 

[paul]

No problem, Francois.

The Singer dealer's parts supplies sounds intriguing, but I'm guessing that his parts are from Electrolux North America (owned by the Swedish company) instead of the former Electrolux LLC, now called Aerus LLC.

I hope, for your sake, that they're from the latter. That could be a gold mine!

Btw, you're fortunate to have a girlfriend that's supportive of your hobby!

 

[paul]

Another thought is that some companies, such as Sears, rebadged the Sidekick before designing and manufacturing their own mini power nozzles. So, show the Singer dealer the brush roll, and he may be able to locate parts in bins marked for other brands.

I think, too, that the Little Lux and Little Lux II have used the same brush roll.

 

[quebecois]

For the moment, she finds my hobby "cute"...

This said, she's very comprehensive for so many things, I feel lucky I have her in my life !

As for the Singer dealer, his ELux business is a sideline.

 

[gregvacs28]

Thanks for sharing pics of your stash.


 


It  looks like the Canadian metal body models used the same type hose connection as the plastic body. ? Are these metal bodies from the 80s or 70s?


 


I've never seen that in the U.S. 


 

 

[paul]

Cool.

Re: Reply #36 ... The PN6 was the first Electrolux Corporation power nozzle to have a switch. Positions (top to bottom) are Off, On, & Reset.

The PN6 is unique in that it was equipped with a brush strip that ran the length of the brush roll (later models such as the PN6A, 6B, & 7B had mini brush strips at the ends of the brush roll). I can't remember if it has the fixed or spring-loaded rear wheels, but that and the air channels varied among models along with other features.

The brush strip was designed to contain debris by the brush roll opening, but it must not have been effective, because of its short duration.

Trivia ... the color of the brush roll cover is jade, which is a very dark green. it matched the secondary color on the Diamond Jubilee, Deluxe Special 1453, Hi-Tech 2100, & the L-E tank vacuum cleaners.

 

[quebecois]

Greg
The only 100% metal-body model I have isn't on the pictures, it is a no-working ZB-89. They are a bit hard to find in good condition around here.

 

[quebecois]

OK now, I fixed one of the Sidekick roller with a couple of steel washers of two différents sizes. The motor tested good so I'd be ready to use the SIdekick in my stairway but I don't have the cord that would fit it to the vac.

It seems it needs a specific cord with two female ends, are they available on the market ?


I could make one but I'd have to sacrify the cord of one of my PNs.

Other ideas ?

 

[quebecois]

Well, I just realized my last message was wrong, the Sidekick is made to fit directly to the flexible hose.

 

[paul]

The Sidekick will both fit directly onto a OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) electric hose can be connected to a hose cord on a standard hose using a short pigtail cord (one can be seen in the large picture on the Sidekick box in the photo below). As an aside, the metal hose connector, also shown in the photo, was needed to replace the original plastic one of the upright hose.

Next to the box in said photo is a disconnected pigtail cord showing both a male and a female end (note that there are 1½ cords shown).

When AB Electrolux bought back the Electrolux brand from Electrolux Corporation, it also took over most of Aerus's production at its Eureka plants in the U.S. and Mexico. In fact, Eureka, owned by AB Electrolux, was the original manufacturer of the Sidekick even before the buyout. Production was later outsourced to Kwonnie Electrical Products Ltd. of Hong Kong.

 

[rugsucker]

Early Sidekick

When SK was introduced there were 4 boxes as well as it being standard on deluxe tank and optional on Discovery.An original idea was that if customer would not trade or brought other brand vac in for repair(Elux would service all brands)they might at least buy the SK.There were 3 different color boxes for Eureka(seen above),Hoover,&I think Kenmore as these were 3 that were seen more often.These included adapter cord and short wand.For Elux there was a smaller box(no adapter needed)to offer to bag customers with late model Elux.I have the Elux SK box with 2 piece styrofoam sliding into box.Not sure if I saved others.
Early SKs were built in Bristol VA with overseas motors.
Other vacs with SK style attachment soon after were Sears(with smooth belt)& Rainbow.Kirby had the air driven Rugrat style before any of the motor driven.

 

[rugsucker]

SK on upright

The short metal adapter above was not for Discovery.The all plastic hand grip would be changed to the plastic grip with metal end by simply screwing off & on.Yet another box with hand grip,hose cord with straps and adapter with outlet & switch was packed for uprights.

 

[gregvacs28]

sidekick how I love thy....


I used to use Sidekick with my shop vac and an 60s appliance cord (mixer) to clean my car.

Now I've adapted it for use with my central vac.

This is one of two I have. There's another that's a lighter color gray. They work great and tend to hold up better compared to the Kenmore's.

 

[quebecois]

Thank you guys for that bunch of informations. Both Sidekicks I have came with nothing, so I had no clue to how to connect them. Being a member here improves my knowledge.

 

[gregvacs28]

bi-pin cord

If you want to use the sidekick on a hose with out terminals, such as a plastic shop-vac hose, just get one of these.  Plug it into the nozzle and then into an extension cord.

 

[quebecois]

reply#73

OK I have one like that, I used it ti test the SIdekick motor directly in the wall, lol !