ElectroLux Sidekick compatibility

[vap0rtranz]

Hi folks,

Which hoses does a Sidekick work with? Only the original OEM hose??

I grabbed a Sidekick off eBay (#1562) and it does not fit my Electrolux SuperJ's replacement hose.

When I try to slide on the Sidekick, it will not lock into place. The hose's electric mating part (with female pins) doesn't slide all the way into the Sidekick's (the part male pins).

My replacement hose fits perfectly for the carpet powernozzle (a PN-2), and has worked for years.

The Sidekick's electric pins are not bent. Everything loose square to me.

What could be the problem?

Thanks,

JP

 

[centralsweeper63]

Good luck.

 

[SeboU1]

Hi folks,

Which hoses does a Sidekick work with? Only the original OEM hose??

I grabbed a Sidekick off eBay (#1562) and it does not fit my Electrolux SuperJ's replacement hose.

When I try to slide on the Sidekick, it will not lock into place. The hose's electric mating part (with female pins) doesn't slide all the way into the Sidekick's (the part male pins).

My replacement hose fits perfectly for the carpet powernozzle (a PN-2), and has worked for years.

The Sidekick's electric pins are not bent. Everything loose square to me.

What could be the problem?

Thanks,

JP

I have the same issue. I have two aftermarket hoses that are for the super style machines. The side kick will not work on one of them. My newest aftermarket hoses will power the sidekick, but you have to really push and angle the handle down for the sidekick to attach properly. Sometimes it’s also hard to get the sidekick kick off. Eventually I might get a genuine hose that fits the Aerus classic.

 

[centralsweeper63]

Interesting.