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Post# 219507   2/17/2013 at 16:15 (4,057 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)        

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Thinking of buying the set up pictured, it's my first vintage canister lux purchase, what should i look for?
I'm guessing hose condition & brush roll wear, what else considering this has probably been used regularly since new?


Post# 219516 , Reply# 1   2/17/2013 at 17:58 (4,057 days old) by BrianKirbyClass (Eudora Kansas)        

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If you can hear the motor run and inspect the machine in person before buying, start the machine, and be sure to listen for any groaning, whining or strange noises in both the start up, and especially the wind down.

Open the bag door, and test the Automatic Control buy turning on the machine with the door open. The 'Check Bag" light should come on, but not the motor.
With the bag door open, press the button on the inside of the bag door. The motor should come on at full power, and the Check bag light go out.

Check the suction (with a new bag installed in the machine) with your hand over the hose end, and feel to make sure you have good strong suction, and that the hose is air tight.
Make sure the cord winder is good and strong, and lets the cord stay out and locks correctly, as well as pull back in all the way without problems. The cord winder acts like a window shade,,it should pull back in ALL the way, with a firm tug and let it go.

Check around the rim area of the vent/louvers on the top of the machine(where the chrome meets the plastic, there will be a slight rim) for carbon dust build up. If there is ALOT you can be sure the machine has had heavy use.

The hose is evidently a replacment as some point,,originally this machine would have come with a woven hose.

Also find out why it dosent come with the Power Nozzle, and because it dosent, DONT pay too much. Even in good condition, with the hose and few attachments that it does come with,,i wouldnt give over 50 dollars.

Keep in mind that Even tho the hose is a newer replacement, its stil several yrs old.
And the machine itself is at least 35 yrs old.

If the machine has been used to the point where the PN finally wore out,,you can be sure the vac motor has had heavy use.
Also, check the wheels for wear. If they are worn down, cracked or chipped, its a good sign of heavy use.
Which would bring down the price even more.
In that case,where the PN is gone, and wheels are worn out, the vac motor whines or is tired,the suction is poor,both at the hose end, and suction end of the vac itself, even with a new bag installed, and cord winder wont bring the cord in all the way, and there is a heavy build up of carbon dust around the exhaust louvers, the machine has been pretty much used up.

Keep looking! Golden Js and SuperJs are still very common, even in this day and age because they were built to last a lifetime,,if properly cared for.


Post# 219541 , Reply# 2   2/17/2013 at 19:55 (4,057 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)        
Wow, thanks BKC...

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it does come with a PN5 which i am glad for. I can say the gentleman who owns this is fastidious about his things (I bought another vacuum from him previously) & his garage was more nicely kept than most homes. He is selling this one because he was gifted a new Rainbow for x mas.

Post# 219544 , Reply# 3   2/17/2013 at 20:01 (4,057 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)        
And the bottom...

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cheap vacs can get costly fast in my experience so i appreciate your response. about how much does a motor run on this if i self install? I already know the electric hoses are pricey. if it needs a hose i almost have to get this for free for it to be a good idea economically.

Post# 219715 , Reply# 4   2/18/2013 at 21:26 (4,056 days old) by luxman107 (USA )        

The PN is Electrolux, but the hose and other tools in the first picture are not Electrolux.

Post# 219767 , Reply# 5   2/19/2013 at 14:08 (4,055 days old) by BrianKirbyClass (Eudora Kansas)        

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You are welcome! Your PN looks good, except the brush bristles are a little worn,,not much tho,,still has alot of life left in it. The PN 5, like yours, is one of the best, in my opinion. Dont be affraid to spray the brush down with Windex, and wipe thoroughly with a towel,,you will be supprised at how dirty those brush rollers get. Also wipe down the inside of the PN brush roll cage area as much as possible.

New Motor for the Golden J/Super J,,not sure on that,,depends on where you buy it. Im guessing about 100 dollars.
If the rest of the machine is in good condition,,it would be worth it to install a new motor. Be aware however that a new motor may not be as quiet or as long lasting as the original.


Post# 220339 , Reply# 6   2/22/2013 at 16:45 (4,052 days old) by Paul (USA)        
Attachments

I wonder if the attachments are from an overseas Electrolux plant--such as Sweden? They are similar in looks to those parts.


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