Finally got an Electrikbroom

[justjunque]

Hey, Brian!
Yes! I've actually seen one short video someone made of a Kwik Sweep. That would be a cool one to find some day! I like the Electrikbroom, and I like Sears.

 

[thundergooch]

Nice!

I have several of these. Also the Hoover versions. They sure are handy for quick cleanups but can come nowhere near what vac is capable of. But they have their place.
I have had good luck washing the bags on mine. Wash by hand, inside out. I used laundry detergent. Line dry only!!!
That round piece where the handle enters the bag top is a "nut". You push downward to shake dust from the bag down into the dirt cup.
You can feel an internal "cap" inside the bag that the outer"nut" threads onto. Hold that inner "cap" from rotating and unthread the outer "nut".
Then on the bottom of the bag there is a ribbed rubber collar. GENTLY peel that down, fold over without tearing it. There is a metal band underneath that captures the bag into a groove. You can remove the screw and loosen that band. The bag will then be free to come off.
Two problems I've had:
1. That metal band can rust and weaken, snapping. If it does you can use a nylon zip tie to secure the bag underneath that ribbed collar. Be sure to rotate the "buckle" of the zip tie to the rear so the lump in the collar won't be as visible.
2. Some of these had an "Air Pulse" feature. This uses a flap of pliable rubber or vinyl to flutter over the suction port in the head, causing the suction to pulsate. It can be tough to find something with the same pliability but I'm not sure it really affects performance. I just like my stuff to work.
Good luck with this!!
As always...I am open to correction.
Back to work ..

 

[eurekaprince]

I always wondered what that Air Pulse feature was. Does anyone know if it actually worked? Did it improve cleaning? It seems like a weird feature that probably was about as effective as Eureka’s VibraBeat carpet nozzle - which was not very effective at boosting dirt pick up.

 

[justjunque]

Lightning strikes twice!

I took a ride to the next town over, to get the tool I needed for another vacuum project. Since I was only about a block away from the thrift store where I scored the Electrikbroom, I decided to go poke around.
My jaw dropped when I spotted yet another one! This one is the later style, like I said I hoped to find some day. And, unlike the first one, which was only $3, this one set me back a whole $5!
So far, all I've done is plug it in and see how it sounds. It works on all three speeds. Although, there doesn't seem to be a huge difference between speeds two and three.

And, Brian:
This one has both the functional edge cleaning controls, as well as the "Air Pulse" feature.
I can't tell you exactly what it does, or if it improves performance. But, it definitely makes a sort of fluttering sound when it's engaged. So, it does do "something".

Can anyone tell me any details about it, based on the info tag?
As usual, I'm sure the vertical picture will post sideways. Again, I apologize.