What Do I Have?

[abobotek]

I have a new Electrolux 2nd-hand store find and am wondering what it is. Clearly the base vacuum is an Electrolux Automatic F. But what about the cord winder? From the color mismatch, it does not seem to be a part of the original vacuum.

Questions:

1. Is this a cord winder that was installed afterwards or from a different Electrolux model? Are the hose and cord original?
2. The floor/carpet brush is stuck onto a wand and I cannot remove it. Pushing the release lever and twisting with all my strength doesn't separate them. Any suggestions on how to get them apart or are they now permanently attached?

Thanks!

 

[vacerator]

You have a model G Hospital model. Regular model G was turquoise blue.

 

[kirbylux77]

Vacerator - That is NOT a Hospital G! Clearly, as the poster says, it is a Automatic F with some upgrades.

Abobotek - Those parts are definitely replacement parts. Since your flip over floor tool does not match, I would suspect that someone scrapped a Automatic E and added the floor tool and cord rewinder to improve the vacuum.

 

[rugsucker]

One of the advantages of Electrolux is that many parts, attachments and bags can work with several models. The upholstery nozzle is from XXX or LX,cordwinder is from AE, floor nozzle from Mo G, crevice tool and hose are generic but should work well. For stuck nozzle stand wand up and use WD-40 or similar,let sit, come back later and twist or tap gently. Are you familiar with the rug/floor nozzle and dusting brush each having 2 sides?

 

[cheesewonton]

You may be able to free the floor tool from the wand by running the hottest water your faucet has over the connection until everything is good and hot,or pour boiling water on it at the connection. Sometimes getting things hot can get them to loosen up. Not 100% but works often enough to be worth a try.
If that fails maybe try some Liquid Wrench or similar penetrating oil.