I received this email requesting assistance in locating a machine for a theatre production in Orlando. He seems to have his machines wrong, but let's see what we can do for him. There wasn't a Lux cannister with a light until the late eighties I believe. Let's make this a trivia quiz and see who can come up with the first Lux power nozzle with a light!

Greetings I'm writing from the Mad Cow Theatre in Orlando, Florida where we are doing a production of "The Caretaker" which opens in February. The plays call for an old Electrolux vacuum with a light on it. While we don't specifically need an Electrolux, any canister type vac from the 50s or 60s with a light would be good. I believe I've exhausted all my local sources and were getting close to the deadline, so any help would be appreciated. I know it's a crazy time of year, but we really need assistance. Have a great Holiday. I look forward to talking with you.
Thank you,
Aaron Dyszelski
Mad Cow Theatre
785-550-9171

I dont know what model number exactly the power nozzle would be, but Electrolux didnt start using a headlight on their power nozzles until the UltraLux and I believe the Diplomat too. I think this would have been around 1989, so you are right on with the late 80's. I'm sure some Electrolux pro's would know better than I do, but you dont see too many metal bodied Lux's that have a p/n with a head light.

I really don't know of any canisters with headlights untill the 70s. I'm not sure who wrote the play, but they must not have researched the vacuum to use. If thy want a headlight, they will either vace to find a way of attaching one, or use a newer vacuum.

This is just my best advice based on what I know, someone else might know of something that I don't.

Does the Vacuum Cleaner actually have to work, or does just the Light on the Power Nozzle have to light-up?

I've got an Electrolux "Gold" Vacuum Cleaner, that hasn't even been checked out as of yet, to know if it works. If they are able to use it, they can E-Mail me, at either Electrolux1960@aol.com
and let me know if they can use this Vacuum Cleaner.

Holiday Greetings, Steve
Electrolux1960...

I am wondering if it might be a Kenmore as it seems that some of their deluxe power nozzles had headlights early on.

If anyone other than the Theatre Company is interested in my Electrolux Gold, it only has the Power Nozzle and the Tank part, there isn't any Hose, Wands or other Attachments. It would be sent "As-Is" sorry, as far as needing a lot of "TLC" and a good Cleaning-Up on the outside of both parts.

Please E-Mail me at: Electrolux1960@aol.com if anyone is interested in this Vacuum Cleaner. I don't even know if it works, I saved it way before knowing about this Site, from going into a Dumpster at work and I've just never gotten around to checking it out. It has been in Storage ever since I saved it, from it's getting Trashed any further.

Holiday Greetings, Steve
Electrolux1960...

was written in Great Britan and first produced in London. Perhaps this could be referring to one of the European vacuums manufactured by AB Electrolux of Sweden. Someone with a knowledge of the AB Electrolux model history needs to weigh in on this. But if it is referring to one of the AB Electrolux models, it may be hard to find in the USA.

I do know that Electrolux USA definitely did not make any tank or canister vacuum in the 50's or 60's that had a light on it. I am certain of that.

I think I saw this play in London in the early 70’s. It was presented on an open stage. The audience was seated and all the theatre lights went off.

The play opened with a vacuum cleaner being turned on onstage. The only light was the light of the vacuum – the only sound was the sound of the vacuum. It was quite effective and symbolic of caretaking.

I remember they used an upright vacuum – I remember it as a Hoover. And for that opening moment the vacuum was the leading actor.

This is the only reason I can think of that the theater company is so anxious to cast this part correctly. And if I am correct that this is indeed the play.

David

Maybe they should use a hoover convertible (senior) then.

Would make things much easier I reckon.

Ian

In my opinion, a Kirby would be the most meaningful, especially to me, because that is the ULTIMATE cleaner, whether it does a good job or not. It just looks really awesome, especially with the lights turned off.

You got that RIGHT MR Kyle!!! ;-))

James.

p.s have a great christmas everybody!!!

GO KIRBY!! lol, thanks James!!

~~K~~

They must want a Leweyt with a power nozzle.