electrolux hose

[fantomfan]

I have an electrolux diamond jubilee. The hose has very weak suction, and the hose really should be replaced, but I don't want to spend the money for a new one. Would plastic saran wrap at least partially solve the problem? Anything would be appreciated. Thanks!!

 

[briankirbyclass]

Well, maybe. You could try it, but your best bet is to get a new hose.
IF you are not fussy about Genuine parts,,you can get a generic replacment hose for your DJ for under 50 dollars on E-Bay. Or, ask at your local vac shop for a used saran hose. Anything would be better than what you have now! Those original woven hoses were notorious for wearing out and leaking suction.

 

[fantomfan]

electrolux

Ok, I'll try. Thanks!!! -Mitchell

 

[powermate1970]

new/different hose

I've tried everything from different kinda of tape to liquid adheasive/sealer, and I haven't found anything that I can say really works.

 

[fantomfan]

Hose

I used the wrap and surprisingly, the suction is much better now!!! thanks for the help- Mitchell

 

[lux14]

Hi there. I have had great success with a product called Plasti dip. You can buy it in any hardware store. I have saved 12 plus woven hoses by using this product. You have to be very careful and patient. I just love the old woven hoses and still love using them. I took the pistil end off the hose. Then poured a can of plasti dip into the hose. I pour the entire can into the hose. I make sure I roll the hose around on the ground and as well as holing up and down back and fourth to ensure the plasti dip coats the inside of the hose evenly. I then tie a plastic pac to the bottom of the hose end that attaches to the canister and take the other end and ensure it hangs straight. The excess plasti dip runs out of the hose into the bag so you don't have any clogs. I then remove the bag once all of the access plast drip runs out into the bag and clean the end off and let the hose dry flat for 1 week. Trust me it woks and you have a brand new hose! Please let me know if you have any questions! You may want to test on a hose you don't care about to get your technique down. I don't want anyone ruining a good hose.
Thanks!

 

[briankirbyclass]

Hey Powermate 1970, long time no see!,, good to see you on here!

And Lux14, good to see another KS guy!

We are getting several Kansas City area people now.

We oughta have a mini meet one of these days!

 

[briguy]

As Richard said, you can use Plasti Dip to coat the inside of the hose to make it airtight. There have been previous threads where the latexing process is described step-by-step. I have have used liquid latex on one of my woven hoses with good sucess. Dave Kerr (AeolianDave)has posted his latexing procedure here & that's the one I have used. I found the liquid latex at Hobby Lobby in the model train section.

By the way Richard, hello to a fellow Kansan from down the road in Salina.

 

[floor-a-matic]

Or U can buy a new hose; just make sure the handle swivels.

Some hoses' pistol grip handles don't rotate, which can be a MAJOR pain.

The hose on this pic has the swiveling handle, suction control & ON/OFF switch for the Power Nozzle & SideKick; & also is high-quality OEM-style hose.

I found one in blue/grey; it took me forever to find one in blue for my 1205s.

 

[Real1]

Or....

you can use 'crystal clear' heat shrink tubing to seal the entire hose forever. Probably no stiffer than the new LUX hoses.....


 


Kevin

 

[powermate1970]

Lux 14

I'm going to try the plasti dip, as I have 5-6 lux hoses that are garbage for suction. I have a couple of eureka and compact "cloth" hosed. I wonder if it will work on them also. One question, how do you remove the electric pistol grip from the lux hose without damage? Also, do you happen to know, or have a pic of the "original" hose color that went with the lux "olympia"? As I've said, I have several, but not sure I have an "olympia" hose. Thanks for your help,
Bill

 

[floor-a-matic]

Olympia hose color

Mainly beige; but the "tracer" (lines that spiral the length of hose, not counting the pistol grip handle or the "cup" thing) is brown.

There was also a beige hose with brown "tracers" that has a curved metal wand like the 1205/Golden Jubilee hose

 

[lux14]

To remove the electric pistil grip you loosen the screws and very very gently lift up on the bottom plate of the end nozzle. I pull the middle of the plate up ever so gently until the end slides out. You have to be very careful and patient as you do not want to crack the plastic plate. You also need to be careful with the contacts when taking the hose out and putting it back in. I have done this many times and never had a problem. I am however very careful each time.

When you put the plasti dip in the hose be sure to hold both ends of the hose at fist and move the hose around so you coat all parts of the inside of the hose. I have had to go back and re coat because I missed a spot where air was leaking. The trick is to ensure you coat all parts of the inside of the hose. That is why a pour the entire can in the hose. Once you know you have gotten all the inside you can drain the excess out as stated above. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

Richard.

 

[floor-a-matic]

How can I remove the curved metal wand or pistol grip of a non-electric hose without breaking the pistol grip handle?

 

[lux14]

You will see a small ring on the end of the metal wand or pistil grip where the hose swivels. You will need to very very carefully get ahold of the end of the ring and pry it out very carefully.

 

[kevin]

Could someone post a video of the Plasti Dip procedure? I am a visual learner. Thanks.