Whats your favorite Electrolux model!

[hygiene903]

It's A Toss-Up!

Can't decide for sure what is my favorite Lux, but have narrowed it down to the XXX, Automatic E, or G. I have one of each and like all 3 for their power and looks. Also family connections--Mom had a XXX when I was growing up, until I used it for a trade-in on the 966 Electro-Hygiene I bought for her when I was selling them.
My paternal Grandparents had an Automatic E and a Filtex. When I was in jr. high school my Aunt & I would go to there house on Saturday or Sunday afternoons and she would do their laundry while I vacuumed, and I would always use the Lux. Didn't like the Filtex for some reason, which escapes me now.
And my Uncle Red, who sold Electro-Hygienes before I was born, sold Electrolux in the mid 60's. When I was 9 years old we spent Christmas with them, and while we were there he did a demo of the Lux G.
Jeff

 

[Real1]

<a name="start_16737.178877">I am well acquainted with Krylon Fusion. It works fine on many things, but it does not repeat not repeat NOT work well on something that gets bumped a great deal, as a PN does. I made that mistake, trying to turn a turquoise PN-1 hood into a white one.

It was a disaster of - you should pardon the expression - titanic proportions. </a>


 


Fusion or epoxy based paint will work-they chemically bond to the plastic. I have no idea how you prepped the surface. Your "Titanic" reference  is beneath me to comment.  Nice try though....


 


Kevin

 

[eurekastar]

I don't want to hijack this thread, but I have painted lots of plastic with very good results. First, I wash it in good ol' soap and water. Then, I wash it with methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). Then I spray the item with a sandless primer. I then spray on a couple of coats of SEM plastic/vinyl paint. Be sure to allow the first coat to dry! It's VERY durable and is used in the auto industry to spray out plastic and vinyl on cars. It can even be used on floor mats with very good results. Let it cure for several days and you'll have a very durable finish. I've used that process a number times when restoring vacuums and I've never had a problem with it.

 

[danemodsandy]

Kevin:

"I have no idea how you prepped the surface."

For once, you have made a statement with which I cannot possibly disagree. You have NO IDEA. Yet you make other statements that are variations on "I'm right - you're wrong."

I would appreciate it if in future, you simply didn't respond to me. Seeing your handle in a thread in which I'm participating is becoming unpleasant, due to your overly confrontational posting style.

 

[vacumaniac]

Rattle can jobs can work, given proper prep and usage. Not el cheapo types, but a good quality rattle can job can hold up in my experience. I believe that Rego guy referenced some weeks ago does use the rattle can. Nothing wrong with that

 

[floor-a-matic]

Back to the topic

1205 & 1205-era Model L
Turquoise B8

I remember polishing the aqua & chrome on those Luxes after each use.

 

[kirbylux77]

Sandy:

If you dislike the floating rear wheels on a PN5 or PN6, there is a way to make those rear wheels stationary, like the Aerus-made TriStar MG powerheads are. There was a version of the PN6, called the PN6A, that has slots beside the rear wheels; this is because this is the commercial version of the PN6, & it did NOT have the floating rear wheels....rather, it used axles & had fixed wheels. The "shaft cover" for the rear wheels, which hides the floating assembly, also has two slots in it.

Here are the parts needed to convert a PN5 or PN6 into a PN6A with the fixed rear wheels:

45347: Rug Cleaner Body-PN1724. $43.99
45123: Rear Whl.Shaft Cover-Pow.Noz. $4.99
45125: Wheel Shaft-Pow.Noz. $2.99

For the wheel shaft, you need 2 of them....1 for each wheel. I recently ordered these parts to convert my PN5 & PN6, & noticed the PN digs into the carpet pile much better now. For anyone reading this & wanting to try this with a newer model Electrolux or Aerus-Electrolux, the PN1724 base with the slots has been used on the original Electrolux Guardian onwards; the present Aerus Lux Classic, Aerus Lux Legacy & Aerus Guardian Ultra all use the PN1724 base as well. All that would need to be ordered would be the "shaft cover" & 2 wheel shafts.

If you're so inclined, try converting your PN5 over, & let me know what you think, Sandy. I'm sure you will notice a big difference if you do this & put the newer style brushroll in.

Rob

 

[myvacsrock]

Random Lux for me...

But i like this all plastic model. Call me crazy, but i liked it because it was really light, but still quiet and powerful. I love the oversized power switch too

http://www.vacuumland.org/TD/JPEG/MODERN/10-7-2008-17-25-44--truckerx.jpg

 

[Real1]

<a name="start_16737.179293">Rattle can jobs can work, given proper prep and usage. Not el cheapo types, but a good quality rattle can job can hold up in my experience. I believe that Rego guy referenced some weeks ago does use the rattle can. Nothing wrong with that</a>


 


Of  course it works, in spite of Sandy's  negative opinions to the contrary.


If only it was that easy; to waive your fairy wand and silence all that oppose you.

 


Kevin

 

[kirbylux77]

Kevin:

That comment you just made about Sandy "If only it was that easy; to waive your fairy wand and silence all that oppose you", was WAY OUT OF LINE!!

I personally may not agree with Sandy's opinions or comments on every topic, either....but I think Sandy makes a valuable contribution to this forum, & I value his right to have an opinion, & there are some things we DO agree on....such as YOU being quite rude, negative & confrontational yourself!

Fred, I think it would only be appropriate to ask Kevin to make a public apology to Sandy in the Off-Topic Forum. These kind of comments & statements are improper & shouldn't be allowed on a forum such as this.

Rob

 

[Timey]

My Gran's old Electrolux Z345. I loved the colour and the quietness of the beast.

 

[elux-o-matic]

My Favorite Elux

I will say like Brad, The Electrolux 89, with PN.
Here is mine.

André

 

[kirbyvertibles]

Thanks Sandy!!
I love it and it's even more special since it was her's

 

[smith]

Here is my favorite that I own. It's a brand new B-8 shampooer in the original box!

 

[pr-21]

Here is my favorite

Commemmorative Edition

 

[smith]

That Commemmorative Edition is nice! I haven't seen one of those in a while.

 

[danemodsandy]

Rob:

Thanks for the info on converting a PN-5 to a fixed-wheel format! I did not know that was possible.

 

[floor-a-matic]

Nice Commemmorative Edition Electrolux! That's another dream machine I'd LOVE to have!

Every tme I see those CE Luxes, I just gotta have one.

 

[frank1002us]

someone offered me one for 800 the other day. although it was not used i passed. it is way too much for me.

 

[alexhoovers94]

These are my very favourite of electrolux!



I do prefere the ones the the straight edged cleaner heads but they just look so cool, I love em.