Electrolux Canada Buffers/Shampooers

[ronni]

I was just noticing that no one has mentioned the elusive Model B-22J (see initial post of this thread). What's up with that?

Also, re: reply #26 was 'Widetrack' a rebrand, or did it have a special design?

 

[paul]

Doug (or anyone in the know), there's a rug & shampoo kit for a BX10 currently listed on eBay. Is that compatible with a 20-series or 2101?

 

[paul]

My BA-5

I recently purchased a Model BA-5 "Triple-Action Floor Polisher" at a ReStore. The serial number's first digit is a '6', so I think that means it was made in 1946. Unfortunately it lacks a bumper, and the the Electrolux logo with the Lux rays is badly scratched. Amazingly, though, it still has its original cracked black cord with burgundy plugs. It's hard to tell if the brushes are originals. The holders seem to be black bakelite with metal fasteners that secure them to the base.

Another interesting feature is that the handle bears an old-fashioned-looking sticker that states: "Lot No. 168087 ... 379 Piece No. ... United Van Lines". United Van Lines is a moving and relocation company that originated in 1928 as Return Loads Service, Inc. and was reincorporated in 1933 under the new name. So the sticker may indicate that Electrolux Canada Ltd. supplied polishers to U.S. consumers at one point which were transported by UVL.

The ratings on the nameplate are: 105-115 volts and 2.6 amps.

Here are some photos of the BA-5:

 

[luxkid1980]

I wish I had more carpet to buy this. I haven't seen too many B-8 models that are new old stock. I believe my grandmother had this model in Blue years ago. Do these perform as well as the newer Aerus models?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Electr...313.TR5.TRC1.A0.H0.XElectrolux+shampooer.TRS0

 

[paul]

Sorry for the delay in responding ...

I like the B-8 for nostalgic reasons, but I prefer the newer style, like the Model S105A to which you linked, because of these features:

1) plastic dispense trigger (versus the pull string on the B-8)
2) more durable shampoo dispenser that stands better than the B-8's when filling
3) it's heavier than the B-8 due to the cord winder, so it grips the carpet better; the caveat being that it can be hard on the back if doing a lot of shampooing at one time
4) the sudser shield's fastener is more durable than B-8's
5) nap lifters (not meant to be used with the B-8 according to Electrolux Corp. literature—even though they kind of fit—due to eventual motor and spindle damage; a good number of Aerus rep's don't know this, or they just want to make a fast buck by selling more nap lifters)
6) automatic cord winder
7) optional drip tray clips allow easy, drip-free carrying (albeit they may fit onto the B-8's drip tray, too)
8) the shampoo tube does not need to be removed with the shampoo dispenser when emptying or refilling

 

[paul]

Different Types of Shampoo Brushes

In a 1988 U.S./Canada Electrolux 2101A Shampooer-Polisher users manual it states that there were different types of shampoo brushes for specific carpet types. Does anyone know anything about these?

Incidentally, the 2101A was sold door to door in Canada & at/through U.S. department stores, warehouses & clubs, and trade shows from c.1986 to c.1992. It was a later variation of the B20, designed, manufactured, & introduced in the Canadian market c.1966.

I don't think the U.S.-designed Aerus Lux/Electrolux shampooer-polishers have or had different shampoo brush options, but I'd think they would make the triple brush cleaners more widely effective and useful just like the scrubbing and polishing options (e.g. nylon waxing/polishing pads (U.S.) & waxing brushes (CA), scrubbing/stripping brushes & pads (U.S.) & polishing brushes (CA); & rayon or lambs wool buffing pads.

See the manual's page 9 "Shampooing Your Carpets" section, first bullet: