Electrolux Power Nozzle Parade
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collector2
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Hey Kevin:
The power nozzle with the CB2000 changed with the machines. The first one came with the PN2000 then Switched to the PN 5. When the C2000 was changed to match the Jadestone machines (DJ and 2100) they started with the grey PN 5 then changed to the jadestone PN 6. Likewise the Taupe C2000 came with the Taupe PN6A Then the Bluish Grey C2000 came out and it changed to the Prolux power nozzles. All of them were 3 wire versions though.
The power nozzle with the CB2000 changed with the machines. The first one came with the PN2000 then Switched to the PN 5. When the C2000 was changed to match the Jadestone machines (DJ and 2100) they started with the grey PN 5 then changed to the jadestone PN 6. Likewise the Taupe C2000 came with the Taupe PN6A Then the Bluish Grey C2000 came out and it changed to the Prolux power nozzles. All of them were 3 wire versions though.
rugsucker
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Electrolux Power Nozzles
Great line up.Is interesting to note that all have gear type belt that does not slip,slide and stretch as smooth belts do.Can even some recent expensive vacs say this?!--THere was an early PN 1 with no reset.Also smaller bearings at ends of brush.Reply 2 is not "makeshift" but genuine all metal wand that was recalled as with hard use and abuse there could be worn wiring and possible shock hazard.
Great line up.Is interesting to note that all have gear type belt that does not slip,slide and stretch as smooth belts do.Can even some recent expensive vacs say this?!--THere was an early PN 1 with no reset.Also smaller bearings at ends of brush.Reply 2 is not "makeshift" but genuine all metal wand that was recalled as with hard use and abuse there could be worn wiring and possible shock hazard.
Thanks rugsucker. I used to think the gear belt was all that, but reviews of the Little Lux (which I was thinking of purchasing) say that the ones used in them break easily. Is it the same belt...or at least made of the same rubber composition?
mercuryman73
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The second photo from the top is my own PN-1! (I recognize the berber carpet in my living room). I won it in an eBay auction about four years ago to match my turquoise Model G. I think I paid about $125 for it, and as you can see, it is in pristine condition. When I received that nozzle I put a brand new belt and brushroll in it. While I don't use it very often (it has never been a daily driver or a nozzle I use when doing serious cleaning), it does work beautifully and gets the job done. One caveat about the PN-1 with the plastic wand and housing is that they were prone to breakage. I find it sort of odd that back in the days when quality manufacturing was de rigeuer that such flimsy materials would have been used.
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The second photo from the top is my own PN-1! (I recognize the berber carpet in my living room). I won it in an eBay auction about four years ago to match my turquoise Model G. I think I paid about $125 for it, and as you can see, it is in pristine condition. When I received that nozzle I put a brand new belt and brushroll in it. While I don't use it very often (it has never been a daily driver or a nozzle I use when doing serious cleaning), it does work beautifully and gets the job done. One caveat about the PN-1 with the plastic wand and housing is that they were prone to breakage. I find it sort of odd that back in the days when quality manufacturing was de rigeuer that such flimsy materials would have been used.
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electromatik
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I've seen many of those power nozzles in use. My family and friends had lots of Electroluxes. Electrolux was notorious for mixing and maxing components and for overlapping upgrades. Sometimes new machines were introduced with old power nozzles and sometimes new power nozzles were upgraded to old machines. Not to mention all the small changes like handles, wheels, styling, etc. etc. It's so hard to say which PN went with each machine. My aunt had a Hi Tech 2100 with a PN that looked like reply #9... My best friends mom had a Silverado with a PN that also looked like #9 with dark gray coloring. My sister's friend had an Epic 6500SR with a PN like reply #37. You can rest assured that Electrolux belts are famous for durability. They advertised them as being made with rubber mixed with crushed glass to make virtually ubreakable. It's very hard to destroy an Electrolux belt. Lux power nozzles combine numerous features into a very slim package that slips under most furniture. Amazing engineering, really.
Speaking of replacing belts, how do you replace one on a PN-1? I have always taken off the circlip (or whatever it's called), but an Aerus manager told me that she just loosens the motor.
As for matching the power nozzles with the machines, I'm trying to figure it out. Just like Christopher eluded to in #55, some PNs originally went with more than one machine such as the PN-1s. Often the colors of the machines and power nozzles match which helps.
I agree with Brian Jacob (#54) about the early PN-1s cheaper wands. I would have thought they would have been all metal back in the day. I think the same about the woven hoses. By the way, were GE's woven hoses a better quality than Electrolux? I had one once--that appeared to be from the '60s as it was quite similar to the tan Model G and tan Model L hose--which seemed to have a tighter weave. I don't know--something about it seemed to be a more superior grade than Electrolux.
As for matching the power nozzles with the machines, I'm trying to figure it out. Just like Christopher eluded to in #55, some PNs originally went with more than one machine such as the PN-1s. Often the colors of the machines and power nozzles match which helps.
I agree with Brian Jacob (#54) about the early PN-1s cheaper wands. I would have thought they would have been all metal back in the day. I think the same about the woven hoses. By the way, were GE's woven hoses a better quality than Electrolux? I had one once--that appeared to be from the '60s as it was quite similar to the tan Model G and tan Model L hose--which seemed to have a tighter weave. I don't know--something about it seemed to be a more superior grade than Electrolux.
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