'Lux 1205 ...

[sireluxomatic]

Pic 4

Yet another nice set. BTW, I should have pointed out that these Ebay auctions are long since inactive.

 

[sireluxomatic]

My Own Modest Version of "Lux Towers"

Following in Dave's footsteps, here's my own "Lux Towers" (but I have a long way to go yet!)

 

[sireluxomatic]

Well-Intentioned Relatives

John, that story of your relatives was great!

 

[countryguy]

Your pic in post #66271 is the same vacuum I found in our house when I got home from school. I was about 9 years old. The vac salesman had been there in the afternoon and I guess he left it for my mom & dad to think over whether they would buy it. In the end my dad said there was no way he was paying $275 for a vacuum, which included the power nozzle so the salesman came and took it away.

Gary

 

[ridgidvac]

What is that bullet shaped tool? Is it a DE-MOTHer tool

 

[crevicetool]

Really nice stuff guys. One learns so much here in Vacuumland.

BUT.....C'mon

White Castles! Whitey one bites, Sliders...How soon do we eat?

Rick

 

[methodistbill]

Love

Love the red and two-tone Canadian models.

 

[sireluxomatic]

Yes, Erik, that's a de-moth-er (not sure how to punctuate this correctly), although I've never actually used it as moths don't really seem to be a problem. In fact, I'm not even sure that Aerus sells moth crystals anymore.

Gary, if I was in your place, I would have chained myself to the vacuum I wonder, though, how that price compared to other compatible vacuums of the time, and how much it would have been without the power nozzle. Another bit of research to do, I suppose. I do remember, though, that I saw more than a few 86/88's with the green power hose and power nozzle, which I guess means that people upgraded their old machines with the latest model's attachments.

Rick, if you like spicy food, I can send you some from China

Bill, I like those colors too, but on the red 88, it seems like they should have made the top of the cordwinder latch chrome to match the chrome band running around the back of the machine. A small point, but it puts me off a little bit.

BTW, I should apologize for veering the thread off track, but that does seem to happen in Vacuumland

 

[ridgidvac]

I have a Jet deMOTHer but never used it due to allergies (but is used)

Anyone got a 10ft electric hose 4 a 1205 Lux? Its hard 2 find nowadays but I had one b4

 

[collector2]

Hey Dave:

Yes they did make the plastic telescopic wand in red. The last of the 86 / 88 machine run used the cordless version of it for the powernozzle. When the model 87 /89 came out with the new corded telescopic wand they continued to produce the red and cream PN 1's with the now corded wand to be used to retrofit older 80 series machines. If you couldnt sell the home owner a new machine the salesman was surposed to at least sell them on upgrading their old machine with a power nozzle. You also had the option of adding the trigger handgrip which connected to the hose cord (only in the pale green though) with these powernozzles. Unfortunately, it seems the only hose cord in use was the green one at this point.

Doug

 

[aeoliandave]

Thanks, Doug. I think it is so great that Bob has clear pictures in his files to post of the Red accessories - now they are in my reference files, too. I need wonder no more and it gives me the hope that one day I will stumble across the red wand and the PN.

Dave

 

[collector2]

Something like this? Note all three types of telescopic wand. The last (and strangest) style of tool kit, and the hair dryer

 

[aeoliandave]

drool...

Say Doug, can you identify this vacuum cleaner Hamper I found the other day? Generic or specific to one brand? I will have to restore the top but the lower vinyl is in perfect un-marred condition now the mold spoor has been Magic Erasered off.

Dave

 

[collector2]

Hey Dave:

Actually I think it was a kenmore one. Chatham Fabrics made chests for all the major companies (Electrolux, Filter Queen, Compact, Sears, Eatons, Rexair etc) as well as record chests.

 

[sireluxomatic]

Vacuum Storage Chest

Dave, that's one nice looking storage chest. I seem to remember (from younger days) a few of the Lux variety among members of my family...I'm going to have to pay them a visit.

 

[shag]

The burgandy Lux with white trim

What year was it made? My next door neighbour Mrs French had one in the early 70's.
I never see pictures of it in the POD, was that a Canandian colour combo?
I don't remember hers having a powerhead or the wire running up the hose, maybe she just never used it. She had more hard surfaces and low pile carpet.Mrs French was a 4 foot nothing woman, as tall as she was wide. I can still see her tramping up the stairs with that Lux in her hand. She was a cleaning machine.

 

[aeoliandave]

Exclusively Canadian colour I call Cranberry.

Electrolux Model: ZB83 in cream white w cranberry ends - 115VAC 5A Year: 1957-1963

Electrolux Model: ZB86 in cream white w cranberry ends (Version 1) - 115VAC 5A Year: 1957-1963

Electrolux Model: ZB86 in cream white w cranberry ends (Version 2) - 115 VAC 5A with PN1 Powernozzle Year: 1963-1967 Price: $159.50 (1964)

Electrolux Model: ZB88 all red (Version 1, no bumper & no power socket in handle) - 115 VAC 5A Year: 1957-1963

Electrolux Model: ZB88 all red (Version 2 w white bumper strip and power socket handle) - 115 VAC 5A PN1 Powernozzle optional. Year: 1963-1967

Cranberry 86 and 88 discontinued - Colour changed to green for the 87 & 89. 1967 - 1973

Dave

 

[ridgidvac]

Lux 1205

my Mother's favorite vac! Easier 2 use vs. anything of today.