Rust in Electrolux wand.

[pnluxconvlvr]

I have an extra 1205 wand set I hate to toss. Is there any good way to remove rust from the inside of an Electrolux wand?

 

[venson]

There's always good old naval jelly . . .

I assume it's the steel PN wand you're mentioning. I'd use a wire brush or some coarse steel wool twisted onto an old coat hanger if you need to reach far inside to first clean it out while dry.

Then follow the naval jelly's application instructions and wash out the wand well when done. Dry it as thoroughly as possible -- handheld hair dryer maybe. Pay special attention to the area where the locking clip joins and holds both portions of the PN wand together. See the URL link to E-How:


http://www.ehow.com/how_4465030_remove-rust-naval-jelly.html

 

[danemodsandy]

Bottle Brush:

Tyler:

I'd also suggest getting a bottle brush from the hardware store (they're used to scrub out baby bottles) and tying a string through the hole in the handle. Then you can use that to scrub the inside of the wand when you're using Naval Jelly.

Failing that, a good wet Brillo pad with a string tied around it would also be useful....

 

[pnluxconvlvr]

Good ideas.

I'm sure others have had this occur. Just hate to throw out because the wands are not interchangable with the newer PN4 and newer wands.

 

[Real1]

You can .......

get wire brushes with long/extended handles that would work great. Kinda like chimney sweeps use but much smaller diameter. People that work on boilers have these tools...I used to have them. Goggle it and see what you find.

 


Also, you could fit Scotch pot scrubbers on the appropriately sized dowel rod and make a pass through....like cleaning a gun. I can even think of ways using an electric drill....but I digress....

 


Kevin

 

[pnluxconvlvr]

Great.

I have seen a long handled round wire brush a while back. And the drill idea is great too. Thanks

 

[danemodsandy]

Next Up:

Stopping any recurrence of the rust.

Usually, on a steel tool, I'd recommend keeping a coating of WD-40 on it (I do this with garden tools), but that's no good here, because you're going to be breathing air that has passed through the wand. And breathing WD-40 fumes would probably cause you to mutate....

I'm thinking thinned-down Rust-O-Leum, swirled around the inside so that it coats the entire surface. POR-15 might do the same thing, but it might be too thick. POR-15 is a paintable rust-stop coating (the letters P-O-R stand for "paint over rust").

One thing's for sure - rust returns unless you take preventive measures. Any other - hopefully better - ideas here?

 

[Real1]

Well.....

steel wool is a bad idea because of all the VERY rustable bits it leaves behind.....even using compressed air, they seem to linger wherever they can. No on the WD-40.  You could rig a 'swab' to coat the inside. I'm thinking auto paint clear....or maybe the sealer they use on tile/grout? They even have plastic sealers which might work....I would think their lubricity perfect for dirt & air.

 


I could use an extra wand for my as-of-yet unrestored Anniversary model PN2. The wand at the top where you insert your hose tool, has a broken friction ring and non-existent Teflon ring. Those are riveted in there and I haven't taken that puppy on yet. Probably easier just to find another wand.

 


Kevin

 

[pnluxconvlvr]

Kevin.......

.......I would be more than happy to send you the wands if you would like them.

 

[Real1]

Thanks....

Tyler! I sent you an email....hopefully we can trade something because I'm 'accumulating'  parts I'll probably never use.  I'd rather them go to a member than epay.

 


Kevin