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completenutt
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Love mine!
Hi Keith!
Loving my HPR! Using it now more than any other vac for my weekly deep cleaning, and light touch ups too.
I noticed on the ad you showed, which is super cool, btw, it says that Electrolux is a Consolidated Foods Company.. know anything about that? Seems a strange conglomerate to absorb a vacuum company. Wonder how long they owned it and what changes happened during that period.
Hope all is well!
Bill
P.S. Scratch that.. just looked up the attached article. I do know that today Sara Lee owns Coach and Kate Spade in addition to their wonderful Coffee Cake in the freezer section! ;-)
http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/2623.html
Hi Keith!
Loving my HPR! Using it now more than any other vac for my weekly deep cleaning, and light touch ups too.
I noticed on the ad you showed, which is super cool, btw, it says that Electrolux is a Consolidated Foods Company.. know anything about that? Seems a strange conglomerate to absorb a vacuum company. Wonder how long they owned it and what changes happened during that period.
Hope all is well!
Bill
P.S. Scratch that.. just looked up the attached article. I do know that today Sara Lee owns Coach and Kate Spade in addition to their wonderful Coffee Cake in the freezer section! ;-)
http://www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/2623.html
huskyvacs
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I do believe I have the instruction manual for this vacuum. Hidden in my great grandma's paperwork untouched since 2003.
henrydreyfuss
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I actually very recently acquired this model! This is my first (working) Lux canister I've ever owned, and so far I really like it! Quiet, and works well.
I bought this one because it seemed to be in good condition, and came with a storage hassock (which I know little about, so I don't know if it's original.. it seems original). The rear wheels appear to have yellowed, so maybe I'll try to brighten them up.
Although in good outer condition, the original hose leaks suction. I bought a new generic matching hose, and a new belt for the power nozzle. With a good hose, the machine has more suction than I was expecting. Now it runs and cleans great! I may get some HEPA bags too, but the genuine vintage bags it came with seem nicer than usual.
I bought this one because it seemed to be in good condition, and came with a storage hassock (which I know little about, so I don't know if it's original.. it seems original). The rear wheels appear to have yellowed, so maybe I'll try to brighten them up.
Although in good outer condition, the original hose leaks suction. I bought a new generic matching hose, and a new belt for the power nozzle. With a good hose, the machine has more suction than I was expecting. Now it runs and cleans great! I may get some HEPA bags too, but the genuine vintage bags it came with seem nicer than usual.
henrydreyfuss
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Here's the full kit
Thanks Kenkart, I will get a pack of those and try them out.
Aside from a wipedown, I haven't done much with the storage hassock. I won't pretend I know how the tools are to supposed to store under the lid. It appears someone added cheap plastic carrying handles to the sides of it at one point, which I didn't trust when getting it home (the whole vac inside the hassock is pretty heavy!).
Anyone have any tips on restoring/cleaning the outside material? It's pretty brittle vinyl-esque material, and I would like to soften it up if I can. Sadly it already has one small crack, but none of the material has chipped away yet.
Thanks Kenkart, I will get a pack of those and try them out.
Aside from a wipedown, I haven't done much with the storage hassock. I won't pretend I know how the tools are to supposed to store under the lid. It appears someone added cheap plastic carrying handles to the sides of it at one point, which I didn't trust when getting it home (the whole vac inside the hassock is pretty heavy!).
Anyone have any tips on restoring/cleaning the outside material? It's pretty brittle vinyl-esque material, and I would like to soften it up if I can. Sadly it already has one small crack, but none of the material has chipped away yet.
human
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Nice hassock...
Looks like vintage Naugahide to me and in pretty good shape. It's fairly durable as long as you don't leave it in direct sunlight. UV rays will make it brittle. That thing would be a goner in my house with two cats who still have their claws.
Looks like vintage Naugahide to me and in pretty good shape. It's fairly durable as long as you don't leave it in direct sunlight. UV rays will make it brittle. That thing would be a goner in my house with two cats who still have their claws.
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"...<a name="start_36926.394804"></a><span style="color: #339966;">Quiet, and works well...."</span>
You think the Super J is quiet -- that really made me chuckle. The first time I used a 1205, I thought it screamed like a jet plane. Try using a Model XXX or a Model G -- both of them are whisper-quiet: When you're using the bare floor tool all you can hear is the air rushing into the nozzle.
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"...<a name="start_36926.394804"></a><span style="color: #339966;">Quiet, and works well...."</span>
You think the Super J is quiet -- that really made me chuckle. The first time I used a 1205, I thought it screamed like a jet plane. Try using a Model XXX or a Model G -- both of them are whisper-quiet: When you're using the bare floor tool all you can hear is the air rushing into the nozzle.
completenutt
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Was there a Model E? I saw one advertised on eBay, but it looked like a model G with a handle that had an "E" on it.
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Storage hassocks were sold in department stores and some vac-shops as "point of purchase" enticements. Some vacuum cleaner manufacturers offered hassocks including Lewyt and Filter Queen but Electrolux never did. Most of the hassocks were made by a company called Pennant. They made them in a variety of colors including maroon, dark green, dark blue, light blue, gray and tan. I have about eight of them that I use for cloth hose and cloth bag storage with a few moth balls sprinkled inside.
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Storage hassocks were sold in department stores and some vac-shops as "point of purchase" enticements. Some vacuum cleaner manufacturers offered hassocks including Lewyt and Filter Queen but Electrolux never did. Most of the hassocks were made by a company called Pennant. They made them in a variety of colors including maroon, dark green, dark blue, light blue, gray and tan. I have about eight of them that I use for cloth hose and cloth bag storage with a few moth balls sprinkled inside.
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Yes, there was a Model E Electrolux. It was introduced in 1954 as a lower-tier, no-frills option for the Model LX & LXI and then the Model E-Automatic. It was replaced by the short-lived Model T and then Models S, R and, later, L.
http://www.1377731.com/luxe
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Yes, there was a Model E Electrolux. It was introduced in 1954 as a lower-tier, no-frills option for the Model LX & LXI and then the Model E-Automatic. It was replaced by the short-lived Model T and then Models S, R and, later, L.
http://www.1377731.com/luxe
completenutt
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Are good filtration bags available for these models?
The one I saw on ebay is missing the chrome cord rewind bracket on tail of machine (maybe was an option at the time?)... could make storage less convenient.
The one I saw on ebay is missing the chrome cord rewind bracket on tail of machine (maybe was an option at the time?)... could make storage less convenient.
Bill and all ....great conversations here and thanks for sharing your pics. Bill I will have to defer you to someone who would be more familiar with Electrolux USA's history with Consolidated Foods Co , and other affiliates. The Pefect Powerteam Hepa filter bags are the best bags to use for our vintage Electrolux machines. Thx guys
