Need info on a vacuum cleaner from Germany.

[caligula]

Thank's, that makes sense. Far better than using the hose on a standard vacuum cleaner. By the way the Ruton looks great.

Another question about the case mine came in. There's a round hole on the front left side, I'm wondering if there was once an emblem of some kind. This is also confusing. In your picture the 50E blocks that. Still, aside from the case, and the horseshoe bristled part, which I don't have, mine is in wonderful condition.

Oh, the cord. Would one for the early Electrolux's, models XI & XII work? I'd like to find one that matches. What came with it is white and obviously a newer cord with the original machine end plug. I'm a purist, I want to keep this as original as possible.

Thanks for sharing.

Alex T.

 

[caligula]

The blower I'm speaking of is pictured on the far right, resting on the hose. If that's the hair dryer it makes sense. As I said in the previous post, better than using the hose.

Thanks again for all your help.

 

[collector2]

Hi - Yep that is the hair dryer resting on the hose - you put the hose on the exhaust then the hair dryer on that. It was used the same way as a modern hair dryer but with the vacuum providing the air flow.

I don't have mine in a place where I can get at it at the moment so I'm not sure if there is anything on the case.

 

[collector2]

Also, if memory serves, the end on the cord is different from any others I have encountered.

 

[caligula]

Thank's I won't be using the hair dryer, or the vacuum for that matter, but wanted to know what it was.

At present my collection is in Pennsylvania while I'm here in Arizona, preparing to relocate to Florida. Hopefully after the move, my vacuums will be on display again.

 

[collector2]

Strange thing about this model is, up till about 3 years ago I had only seen it in pictures from Germany. Then this one turned up in a thrift store in Calgary. Since then I have seen 3 or 4 more show up in various places (like ebay, kijiji etc). Very funny how stuff seems to run in cycles like that.

 

[caligula]

Strange thing with mine too.

I walked into an antique store in Globe, Arizona with no intention of getting vacuums. I'm there five minutes, see an open case with very interesting attachments. The rug nozzle is one I've never seen before, and that interests me. Long story short, I bought it. Next day I see the same model on eBay for twice the price and not nearly in as good condition.