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aeoliandave
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Exceeding Nice Score, Gary.
Lovely colour combo, paper labels intact, excellent rubber, original cord & plug, no major dents or dings. A few paint splats on the lid that will pop off cleanly with a sharpened wood toothpick (no scraping with metal knives, please).
The chamber rim rubber looks to maybe have had a repair by the hinge? That tape bump could be a leak source but without seeing it I can't tell if it's necessary. Since the other rubber bits are in such nice shape I expect the gasket will clean up with Magic Eraser and be fine - if it's torn at that repair site a dab of silicone will look better.
The dusting brush you have is the optional white bristle one - cool. You can pop out the bristle ring and wash it in dish detergent - the white will return. Dry it out over a floor register to prevent corrosion.
The warp in the crevice tool is a prevalent situation with Big Wheels from its placement on the post while the cord is wrapped and unwrapped. The cord bundle forces the tool outward while it sits in the closet. I straighten mine out by bringing to just boiling gently in a pan then easing it back straight with gloves on. Hold it straight while it cools down under cold running water.
This 105 is a machine well cared for and well worth the rescue, especially for $5.
Still haven't got to the hose bin and I'm thinking until proper wands show up a pair of aluminum Electrolux wands would look smart. I wonder if I'll find a gray Lewyt upholstery nozzle in the nozzle bin?
Dave
Lovely colour combo, paper labels intact, excellent rubber, original cord & plug, no major dents or dings. A few paint splats on the lid that will pop off cleanly with a sharpened wood toothpick (no scraping with metal knives, please).
The chamber rim rubber looks to maybe have had a repair by the hinge? That tape bump could be a leak source but without seeing it I can't tell if it's necessary. Since the other rubber bits are in such nice shape I expect the gasket will clean up with Magic Eraser and be fine - if it's torn at that repair site a dab of silicone will look better.
The dusting brush you have is the optional white bristle one - cool. You can pop out the bristle ring and wash it in dish detergent - the white will return. Dry it out over a floor register to prevent corrosion.
The warp in the crevice tool is a prevalent situation with Big Wheels from its placement on the post while the cord is wrapped and unwrapped. The cord bundle forces the tool outward while it sits in the closet. I straighten mine out by bringing to just boiling gently in a pan then easing it back straight with gloves on. Hold it straight while it cools down under cold running water.
This 105 is a machine well cared for and well worth the rescue, especially for $5.
Still haven't got to the hose bin and I'm thinking until proper wands show up a pair of aluminum Electrolux wands would look smart. I wonder if I'll find a gray Lewyt upholstery nozzle in the nozzle bin?
Dave
westingman123
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My jaw is still dragging the ground. What a steal for $5.00! Congratulations, man!
hoovercelebrity
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I think every Lewyt crevice tool I've ever seen has had that curve to it. I don't think it was caused by the cord...
That is a great machine.. I've never seen a filter like that, nor have I seen that color scheme. I really love Lewyts; they are so maneuverable and easy to use.. everything's right there (tools)... and quiet, too. Definitely worth the $5!
That is a great machine.. I've never seen a filter like that, nor have I seen that color scheme. I really love Lewyts; they are so maneuverable and easy to use.. everything's right there (tools)... and quiet, too. Definitely worth the $5!
Sounds like you guys think the $5 was a good investment LOL I've been back to the store a couple of times hoping the hose and wands might be there but no luck.
Gary
Gary
collector2
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Very nice find
LOL alot of the crevice tools were used to clean out furnace vents or worse, steam rads, while the furnace was running. The low melting temp of the plastic made them curve.
LOL alot of the crevice tools were used to clean out furnace vents or worse, steam rads, while the furnace was running. The low melting temp of the plastic made them curve.
