Electrolux Silverado

[vacuumlad1650]

I dont use the powermate Jr much, the only reason i want a generic hose is for the switch. Nathan told me he will throw in an original pack of bags, and a written not for my files, saying he has gone through the entire motor. If the connectors fit, i plan on trying to use this vacuum with my Kenmore Powermate and Vice versa.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Gotta ask, since my only Electrolux is a Lx. Will the hose (woven that comes with it) have a switch for the power-head? The replacement will, but does the original? I havnt run an electrolux with the woven hose and a power head since about 2004, when I was 10 years old. I believe it was an ambassador. if the hose has no 'head switch', do i have to unplug it from the sheath to shut it off? I was never sure on that.
Thanks!
Andy

 

[kirbyduh]

No switch

The hose won't have a switch for the power head. The PN shuts on and off with the vacuum. It wasn't really necessary to have a switch as the PN4/4A could not be used on hard surface floors. All you had to do to clean hard floors effectively is pull out the hose handle and pop it into the extra set of wands with the combo floor/rug tool attached.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

yea, i figures. I want the switch since im picky about carpet groom lines (i deal with extreme OCPD) so i shut the head off frequently. Thats my deciding point on the generic hose, the switch.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

i feel stupid for asking this, even though im a vacuum sweeper whiz, but what is the 'hook ring' on the front of a sheath for? Also, how do i disassemble one?im going to clean the entire vacuum when i get it

 

[blknblu]

the hook ring is a "storage ring" to hang the sheat/wand on the wall

To take apart the sheath:

Replacing the Electrolux sheath:


and my thread

Electrolux sheath disassembly:
http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?29531_1

 

[sries]

You know what they say...

It's only worth what people will pay for it. You payed for it so it was worth it to you.

 

[mchmike]

The Silverado is what made me fall in love with Electrolux. Our childhood vac was a Diamond Jubilee so when I left home in 98 I purchased a brand new epic 6500 it was the mono tone gray one the last one the guy had it was his window display vac. 480.00 super deal. 16 years later my mom moved to Florida and I visited her used her vac and was determined to find a metal machine , they are so quiet so I waited and watched Craig's list finally found a Silverado for 25.00 the rest is history it's my daily driver 2 cats , it's the flat style handle . These machines were so well made any new vac made of plastic is just an embarrassment next to them . Happy vacuuming.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Thanks for the info everybody. Nathan shipped it out today, so it will be here either Friday, Saturday, or Monday. Ill post about it when she arrives

 

[suckolux]

Similar story here Mike! I had the early plastic, meh? two motors later I was done. Found one that reminded me of the neighbors 1205, first machine I had used with power nozzle, loved that thing!Got mine in pawn shop in 89 for $60 I think. Needed a new hose and breaker for the power nozzle. Nothing since

 

[electrolux137]

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Hello,


 


Are you still looking for an electric hose with a switch in the handle? I have a really nice one in a light gray color that I will be glad to ship to you. All I'm asking is that you cover the shipping cost, probably around $20.00.


 


I am cleaning up my workshop and am finding things I didn't remember having, including this hose.


 


Please let me know ASAP. If you don't want it I'll give it to someone else.


 


 

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Electrolux137
Send me an email about it so we can correspond. Can you send a picture as well?
[email protected]
Andy

 

[electrolux137]

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Here are a couple of photos of the hose. I'll send you an email as well...