Your Opinion: Most Powerful Electrolux/Aerus Lux to look for

[luxflairguy]

I didn't know Royal made a Powercast canister! All I've even seen is the underwhelming upright! Can someone share a picture? Am I just confusing that name with what I will always call a Royal deluxe "Pony"
Thanks! Greg

 

[crazykirbydude]

Pretty much anything Super J and up will be close in performance to the newer models. I personally use an Aerus Electrolux LE (budget version of Hi-Tech 2100) as my daily driver, and it is an amazing vacuum.

 

[lesinutah]

Hey

This vacuum I'm referring to.
Les.

 

[blackheart]

oh! a powertank

I thought that's what you may be talking about. I used to have one in burgundy The original motor was shot but i had heard somewhere that they used the same motor as a filter queen, so i replaced it with a used but good condition filter queen motor. At the hose end I was getting 3.5/10 on the Baird meter.

 

[lesinutah]

Hey

You got to think with 12 amp you would be close to making out Baird meter. I've never owned one. Some may share the motor but 12 amp I dunno cannister vacuums. I'd say put 12 amp royal motor in compact. I don't know I know they asked about luxes I have no experience with them.so I'll leave it to the experts.
Les

 

[human]

My Super J is a beast and my Diamond J is no slouch, either. I prefer pairing either of them with a nice, shiny PN2 or PN4 over a plastic crap-tastic Omniflow.

 

[completenutt]

Stainless steel hood PN2s and PN4s are gorgeous!

You can still get very good quality brushrolls on-line and they groom beautifully. 


 


https://evacuumstore.com/p-7799-electrolux-vacuum-model-1205-pn2-brushroll.aspx

 


https://evacuumstore.com/p-283-electrolux-pn4-brush-roller-generic.aspx

 


Nicholas, If I were in the market looking for a beautiful example of one of the models many of us have recommended (1401 - 1505),  I'd seriously consider the link I attached,  or keep looking for similar,  but including a (pretty roughed up, but hopefully working) matching brown PN4, wand and original hose at that price plus the shipping still seems gorgeous and reasonably priced. Looks like you'd need a new vinyl electric hose, which you can find on-line for under $50
https://www.ebay.com/itm/7-White-El...=item2a3ce5acbf:g:OP8AAOSwUC1bW-M3:rk:36:pf:0
If it's been cared for and has a smooth strong motor, it'll be a Rockstar! It's always a risk in these cases, but often work well.


 


You'd love it!

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Electrolux...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[fairfaxclass]

completenutt

Wow, that was a solid example and it's on the way to me

Hopefully it works well.  If not, then I may have Stark's vacuum hotrod it or something.  Where did the tools store on these older models?  Off to the side or on the wand if you had a holder?


 


Thanks!  Feel free to keep the conversation going!

 

[completenutt]

Looks like a winner!

Congratulations and I hope you get as much enjoyment out of your new baby as I do mine!


 


The only onboard tool that fits on the clip end of the handle at the blower side is the original combo dusting/upholstery tool.


 


You can also still get a vintage original or new retro style like this one:


 


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vacuum-Cle...rentrq:00b3cdfb1680ac1a23470d01fff1b789|iid:1

 


I'm so excited for you!   You must keep us posted on your experience using it!


 


Don't forget to wipe down and vacuum out the dust bin chamber with another vacuum before using it the first time!  Also, these bags (in the link below) are excellent, and I would use them instead of the "cheapies" that come with the one you ordered!


HEPA filtered air coming out of a vintage machine really kicks it up a notch.


 


Finally, don't be discouraged if the suction at the hose end is weak.. those old braided hoses leak like a colander, and you will be able to regain the massive power and performance this machine offers by getting one of the new vinyl hoses.  You'll be able to feel the real power right away by putting your hand directly over the intake on the machine.  Don't lose a finger!


 


Here's a better selection, but remember to get the electric hose with the connections that will fit your model!  I'm planning on splurging and getting myself the 10 foot one for $79.99 in the near future!  You can also research new OEM on eBay, but make sure to get a new one!


 


https://evacuumstore.com/c-1634-electrolux-metal-canister-vacuum-hoses.aspx

 


Happy New Year, Nicholas!


 


Bill

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078478V9C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[fairfaxclass]

hepa bags

completenutt,


 


     I have used VAC bags before, but went with some different hepa bags this time.  I also ordered a vinyl hose and a charcoal post bag filter.


 


     Just for the heck of it, what motor would one use to hotrod one of these old electroluxes?

 

[completenutt]

I defer to Blackheart and vaclab for hotrod recommendations

<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Sounds like you got the right accessories!</span>


 

 

[vaclab]

My Best Guess With The 12 Amp Motor

was a drop in type from a Perfect C103 canister. It's the only reference I can find for an Electrolux canister motor that was rated for 1400+ Watts.

Bill

 

[pr-21]

I bought a perfect c10?.(Metal one) Had way too much suction for above floor cleaning with attachments and 


also with the hard surface tool for floors. They both stuck to whatever surface you were cleaning.


It felt like a tug of war just to clean......I also missed the automatic control dial and automatic shut


off when the bag was full. I saw no flaws to its construction, it seemed to be well made, I took mine


to goodwill.....One more thing, with that much air flow, you had to use the hepa bags designed for


that cleaner. I know people on the forum use these bags in the regular luxes, but the collar of the bag


was thicker. I tried using one in one of my genuine luxes, but felt I had to force the bag door shut to


use them. They went to goodwill as well.


 


Just my 2 cents


 


PR-21


Bud


 

 

[fairfaxclass]

pr-21

WHY CAN'T YOU LIVE NEAR MY GOODWILL?!?!

 

[n0oxy]

Perfect vacuums and PN

I have both the Perfect C101 and C103. The C101 is a metal canister, looks very similar to the metal luxes. It uses a two stage Ametek motor and I think this motor was also used in some central vacuums which is why it is so powerful. I'm not sure if that one is made anymore, it may have been discontinued. The C103 is a plastic model and uses a one stage motor. Interestingly, both models take the hose for the metal luxes. The Perfect HEPA bags are very good, I use them in my Perfect and Lux models.
The electric connection on these hoses is a standard two pin so if you're not happy with the Lux PN, you could pair it up with a PN from Sebo, Lindhaus or Wessel-Werk. I have tried this and it works great. I know some people prefer to only use the attachments that are made for a machine, I tend to take the approach of using whatever works the best, if that means combining different machines and attachments, I'm fine with that. I think that's known as a frankenvac.
Mike