The Compact IEC C8

[thevacomaticiec]

well as yall may know my c9 motor gave up the gost and i got a defective broken motor so with my refund i got this sweetie a sweet lil C8.
I added all my c9 tools on it .

All i did is put a electric hose and tools and power head followed by changing the cloth bag and motor filter then change the paper bag shes good as gold.

 

[suckolux]

Cool!

 

[thevacomaticiec]

Thanks ,

the 3 small tool power head and hose i allready had on the c9 so i transfered it to the c8
change bag filter ands shes golden ty.

 

[lesinutah]

No

She's not golden. She is mustard yellow with sparkles. It looks exactly like my C9 who is still running strong after 2 years.

 

[lesinutah]

Umm

NM my comment I see the golden tools.

 

[luxlife]

Were those tools spray painted???

Or is that gold a standard color for Compact/Tristar tools?

 

[dysonman1]

The first C8 tools were bone white, followed by the clear with gold specks in them. The clear with gold tools were used until Electrolux bought Tri-Star.

Love your C8. I remember them when they were brand new - how cool they looked when being removed from the box in front of the customer.

 

[luxlife]

Yeah that packaging was something else.

I sold Tristars in 1985 (maroon 2 speed) and the unpacking part of the presentation would draw everyone into the room.

 

[thevacomaticiec]

Shes running good ty.

 

[kirbyklekter]

Happy for you...

and the paint looks to be in great shape too. I'm sure you felt the loss when the C9 bit the dust due to the fact you actually USE your vacuums on the daily. Are the motors the same size between C8 and C9 or did they grow bigger with each new model?

 

[thevacomaticiec]

Yes i use em daily there not musem peice FINALLY !!! some one understood i use my vacuum 365 days a year they will wear down and break just like a car at 300 000 milles u need a tune up .

Side note all my vacuum canister are store in a leather ottoman paddded on
the inside . [this post was last edited: 8/7/2021-21:22]

 

[thevacomaticiec]

The c8 has got her name badge on yay

also what can i use to clean the bumper make her shine nice and white ? [this post was last edited: 8/8/2021-01:01]

 

[thevacomaticiec]

More pics

as you can see when i store the vacuum they each have there own ottoman sotrage chest . //more pic of t he c8 cxl and lux 89.

 

[thevacomaticiec]

dang it was cleaning and touch the side name plate now two tab on back broke how glue on ????

 

[kirbyklekter]

Can you use something like JB Weld or similar for gluing? On cleaning the white bumper you can spray 409 on to a wet sponge. Try that or take an old toothbrush and make a paste with cleanser and water, then lightly scrub. You can use a polish to shine up the bumper after cleaning, but be careful not to get it on the painted body or it could show up darker. Maybe mask around bumper with masking or painters tape, just a thought. There are products out that re-condition rubber also.

I just like 409 cleaner because it works well and doesn't have a harsh smell. It's as good as commercial cleaners yet sold for home use. It is one of the best for removing oily finger prints off of stainless steel refrigerator doors and other appliances. You can dilute it with water for lighter jobs and stretching your budget too!

 

[thevacomaticiec]

Thanks ill try that.

 

[thevacomaticiec]

thanks to my mom who bought me some MR CLEAN eraser sponge a few past and the bumper of my c8 is looking like new yayyyyy!!!!

i put screws to hold the badge until thsi wek end il get some glue .

 

[thevacomaticiec]

All of you tristar , compact , patriot , air storm vacuum owner out there MR CLEAN MAGIC earaser will clean the bumper thats all ya need.


Thats how i clean my c8

 

[thevacomaticiec]

c8 dates?

<span style="font-size: 18pt;">How  to date  a C8   serial number  7128211   does this mean 1971 ?   </span>


<span style="font-size: 18pt; color: #0000ff;">also  my cxl 50 anniversary is it  90  or 89  </span>