Electrolux CB

[collector2]

A friend just brought these parts to me. He's a former Electrolux salesman and was talking to another ex salesman that he knows last week. The other guy not only remembers selling the CW model but also had these spare parts. Apparently they were ordered in for someone that never picked them up. LOL now all I need is the machine to go with them.

 

[collector2]

looking at the bottoms of them. Note the two different styles of rug nozzle

 

[collector2]

Has anyone ever actually seen a CBW or CW?

 

[paul]

Does anyone have a complete history of Electrolux commercial cleaners...or at least a list of models and years of manufacture? If so, please post.

 

[kevin]

Re: Reply #s 14 and 17 ...

Where were the CW and CBW manufactured, and in what years were they manufactured? Did they look very similar to the CB from the outside? If not, how were they different?

Also, in what colors was the CB2000 manufactured? I am thinking at least all the colors of the Model 1521s and the accompanying Special Model 1453s, the B-9, B-10, Model 1522s (sand/jade, sand/taupe and blue/fog), and Rug Washers.

Any info. and pics would be appreciated.

Here is a list of Electrolux commercials (tank and upright) that I have attempted to compose. Additions and corrections welcome:

1962-1965 C-A
1965-1966 CB (aqua)
1967-1968 CB (tan)
1968-1974 CB (teal)
1974-1978 CB (gold)
1978-1982 CB (brown)
1982-1984 CB2000 (two-toned gray)
1984-1987 CB2000 (sand/jade)

1987-1998 Prolux/1400X (gray)
Prolux/1572C
1999-2001 Xtreme (gray body, red hood)
? - ? Prolux Plus/1572C
? - ? Prolux Plus/1747
? - ? Prolux 2000/U136B
? - ? Commercial/U120A
? - ? Electrolux Commercial/U129C
? - ? Lux Commercial/U129Q

 

[kenkart]

CBs

Are fairly common, The CA is what is hard to find,Why they didnt keep making it is a mystery, it was so advanced for a commercial machine, nothing compared..For those of you who have never seen one, they used a disposable bag, that was basically a regular Electrolux bag ,but about a foot and a half long, and at least 1 foot by 8 inches or so square on the end, the machine had the automatic control that shut off the motor when full.

 

[kevin]

First version of CB2000 (two-toned gray--complementing the Silverado/1505):

 

[kevin]

Second Version of CB2000 (sand and jade complementing the Diamond J/1521--I'm wondering if the cover and tank are mismatched or if it's just my eyes?):

 

[kevin]

Rear view of Second version of CB2000:

 

[AdamantianGilga]

Does anyone know of any place to look to get replacement parts for the blue CB models I have two of them and one is the newer and one is the older versions! I need to replace the armature of one of them as the bearings went out and fried the motor. That happened right after I got the pair right before they were to be thrown away. If I can get the replacement parts then I can get the second working as I love them both! Surprisingly the two models are different in the motor as one armature is longer than the other including the vacuum blades are taller than the other! They were rebuilt and might have used different parts for it. Anyone got any clues? The older one looks like a lighter blue than the other and its serial code is 57732 and the newer one which has the smaller armature and blades is a darker blue, serial code is 125796.

 

[floor-a-matic]

Are the CA bags still made or discontinued?

 

[paul]

Model CBW Intro & Model CB Upgrades - mid-1970s

According to an Electrolux (USA) sales and service bulletins the model CBW was introduced in August 1976 with these features:

1) heavy-duty, high performance, commercial by-pass motor
2) cleaning air is exhausted downward from top cover
3) separate cooling air for motor has air flow path which prevents entrainment of foam or water from accidental spills or tipover; thus providing greater safety
4) shielded switch prevents accidental function
5) separate float assembly facilitates easy cleaning in janitorial sinks for wash-off or submersion without possibility of creating electrical hazards

Also mentioned ...

... the new-style 3-pin plug on the Model CBs was implemented in August 1975

... an added feature to the Model CBs [with the Super J motor] was a 1/4" diameter vent hole which was drilled just above the Electrolux brand plate on the rim of the motor housing. This was in case one vacuumed powdery dust or lint (which clogged the bag and caused motor over-heating) and didn't want to stop in the middle of a session to shake out the bag. A plug was inserted during regular operation (part 13150)

... in the past it was possible that the power nozzle receptacle might not line up with the hose when the top cover was reinstalled after emptying the dust bag. As of now (February 1977) all CB cleaners manufactured have a new, positive alignment latching system which allows the top cover to be installed in only one location on the cleaner body.

... (Feb. 1977) a 2 3/4" adapter cord (no. 42112)--used as a retrofit for attaching the PN-4C (with a 3-pin plug) to CB cleaners purchased before August 1975 (with a standard receptacle & hose cord)

 

[collector2]

Thanks for the info Paul. Dont supose you've come across a picture of the CBW?

 

[paul]

No problem, Doug.

And, sadly, no. I don't have any photos of the CBW (or CW). I have a service manual with some bulletins--that's all.