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Post# 273410   3/25/2014 at 13:51 (3,655 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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Here are some photos of the Electrolux Model CA (Commercial Automatic) that a guy had advertised for sale here a few weeks ago. I went to get it and almost didn't bother because it's in such lousy condition, but he only wanted $15.00 for it. (I had offered $10, he said $10 + a bottle of whiskey, I said I don't drink but I will honor your original amount of $15.00, and he was good with that.)

It really is pretty much a wreck as you can see.

The bag chamber lid hangs loose because it's missing a screw to hold it in place.

Lots of rust everywhere, especially on the wheels. The entire undercarriage was covered with cobwebs and cooties. The bag chamber was almost half full of dead leaves, little twigs, dirt and other old, mildewed schmutz. It looked like it had been stored for a long time in a barn or shed, and was stored with the bag chamber lid open.

There's no filter and no bag.

The motor runs but it's very dry, needs at the very least a lube job but may well need new bearings.

Note the date written inside the bag chamber lid. I assume that was the date of purchase.

One thing I'm wondering: Is there supposed to be a cover on the back compartment where the attachments go? It sure looks like it should have one; it's just a big, bare hole back there. There are two chrome bracket-thingies on the back side where it looks like a hinged lid might have been attached.

When I dumped out all the crap in the bag chamber, I found a genuine Electrolux grounded plug adapter, made by Belden of course. I think that's pretty cool and something I've never seen before.

It's a very nicely designed machine, and I sure wish it was in better condition. As it is, I don't see much point in putting a lot of time into it to refurbish it.

Anyways bla bla bla here are the photos.

























Post# 273414 , Reply# 1   3/25/2014 at 14:32 (3,655 days old) by tig21er (Indiana)        
CA Top

What everything is.

Post# 273416 , Reply# 2   3/25/2014 at 14:34 (3,655 days old) by tig21er (Indiana)        
A litlle more info.

I hope this helps a little.

Post# 273417 , Reply# 3   3/25/2014 at 14:36 (3,655 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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tig21er, if you'll look at my photos again, you'll see that that part is there. What is missing, or is apparently missing, is a top or cover over the large storage space on the back side of the body where you store the attachments.

I do see from the scan just above that the chrome hooks I mentioned are apparently there to hang the power nozzle on for storage - correct?


Post# 273419 , Reply# 4   3/25/2014 at 14:59 (3,655 days old) by tig21er (Indiana)        
Your

hook for your power nozzle is there in back . There is no cover over attachments.

Post# 273423 , Reply# 5   3/25/2014 at 15:09 (3,655 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
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There is no cover over att storage.The Comm PN 1 hangs as in above pic and uses 2 steel wands,each with the spring lock at top as at top of household wand.The 3 wire adapter is mentioned in ,I think, both sales brochure and owners manuual.Never saw one or knew it had Elux logo on it.That alone is worth the trip and price!

Also never saw above folder.Many thanks!


Post# 273425 , Reply# 6   3/25/2014 at 15:14 (3,655 days old) by tig21er (Indiana)        
I have

five customers that have one and will not give them up.

Post# 273431 , Reply# 7   3/25/2014 at 17:44 (3,655 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)        
Charles,

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I bet if you spend some time and do a nice basic job you won't regret a minute. Having the wear and tear alows you to use it without fear of marring a pristine machime. It can be the workhorse it was meant to be.
You could even take advantage of situation and repaint it a custom color that will make it one of a kind.
Maybe you have done too many machines lately or have a full schedule but i find the rehab process relaxing and extremely satisfying...as long as there's not too many snags.


Post# 273476 , Reply# 8   3/25/2014 at 22:59 (3,655 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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I do enjoy renovating old machines and bringing them back to life, except when to do so will show a diminishing point of return. With a machine as obscure as this, with little to no hope of finding motor bearings as well as original accessories, I can't say I'll put this one on the top of my to-do list.



Post# 273477 , Reply# 9   3/25/2014 at 23:04 (3,655 days old) by tig21er (Indiana)        
Finding

the bearings for this model is not impossible. Model G bearings are the same.

Post# 273484 , Reply# 10   3/26/2014 at 00:06 (3,655 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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Well, that's good to know. Then I assume the carbon brushes are also the same...

Now, if you know where I can come up with bags, filters, original hose, power nozzle and attachments I might just get inspired to take this baby to the Electrolux Spa!


Post# 273503 , Reply# 11   3/26/2014 at 07:36 (3,655 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)        
Call your friendly local...

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Electrolux spares partner, they will have everything you need in stock, and in the color of your choice.

If your local distributor happens to be out of stock (or nonexistent!) there is always Jimmy inTennessee. I thought i saw a couple of these in his mountain of vacs he's clearing out.



Post# 339005 , Reply# 12   12/10/2015 at 15:54 (3,030 days old) by luxman4u ()        
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Hiya,

I started with Electrolux going door to door in 1985 and soon became one of the top 25 reps in USA for about 10 yrs. out of 16 of my career until resigning over differences of opinion regarding franchising in 2001.
I now own and operate my own shop specializing in USA Electrolux (not Eureka). I lived, ate, and breathed Lux for many years and thought I knew every model ever manufactured...until today!
A guy brought a Lux CA by today and if the Lux name hadn't been on it, I wouldn't have know it was made by Lux.
Thanks to your posts here, I have picked up more valuable information regarding the history of this monster and appreciate it much.
Just wanted to tell you that. NOW all I need to do is see if I can get this guy to sell this to me to add to my 40 lux collection displayed in my store.
He wants me to get "Bags" for him for this but I have NO idea if there's a replacement or not. Hope not...maybe he'll sell it to me..haha.

Note the NOS Model G. All original and NEVER used. A man traded it in over a year ago and wouldn't you know..out of 40 vacs on display, this is the ONLY one that fell one night and punched a hole in the bag compartment lid. (see last pic)
GO FIGGER! DOH!!!!

Thanks and will post from time to time. Right now just enjoy the quick snapshots of my store and Vintage Lux...

Mick
P.S. I have an original model V made in Sweden in 1924 and although it does power up, it coughs like an old man that smoked for 50 yrs...:-)


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Post# 339007 , Reply# 13   12/10/2015 at 16:51 (3,030 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Your model 5 seems somewhat odd. I have both versions. Your sleds look like neither, and kind of remind me of a 'home made job'. The original model had removable sleds, and the second version had fixed sleds. A true 1924 model would have had removable sleds. The machine snapped into the sleds for use.

This photo is of the true 1924 model with the sleds removed.


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Post# 339008 , Reply# 14   12/10/2015 at 16:52 (3,030 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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1926 model 5 with the fixed (screwed on) sleds.

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Post# 339017 , Reply# 15   12/10/2015 at 20:30 (3,030 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Luxman4u

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That C-A looks a bit heat up, but still not bad for 50+. I sold Electrolux products in 1968/69 and know the early history models V, through E automatic, send me a message and let's talk shop. And speaking of shops, I love the pictures.


By the way, Caligula is the cream colored cat in my picture, it translates to 'Little Boots' in Latin.

Alex Taber.


Post# 339027 , Reply# 16   12/11/2015 at 00:51 (3,030 days old) by kenkart ()        
Oh Charles!

How I remember your model V, I got it running but it was a pain!!!LOL..The bag for a CA is nothing more than a giant Electrolux bag..same multi ply material, same self sealing top.

Post# 339042 , Reply# 17   12/11/2015 at 10:06 (3,029 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)        

Are there bags still available for the CA?

Post# 339044 , Reply# 18   12/11/2015 at 12:16 (3,029 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Electrolux C-A.

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Hi floor-a-matic:

I doubt it, that was replaced with the C-B. It had a cloth bag like that for the model XXX, only rectangular and the paper beg fit inside. While seldom used in this manner, could be used without the paper bag, and I'm talking from personal experience.

For me, the C-A is my only dream machine. I almost had one but it sliped through my fingers it was mine for a weekend, long story, but the less said about the boss from hell the better.


Post# 339047 , Reply# 19   12/11/2015 at 13:11 (3,029 days old) by kirbyduh (Kentucky )        
Luxman4u

The CA is such an interesting machine. Mine looks decent but I am missing the long hose it would have came with originally. If I had that and extra bags, I would use it more often. However, bags are No Longer Available. I believe these have 735 Watt motors, unlike the 535 watt motors in the model G. Congratulations on your find. Your other machines look great as well.

Post# 339059 , Reply# 20   12/11/2015 at 16:50 (3,029 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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I love the model CA. Got this one from my good friend and former VCCC member, Evan Rogers. The only other one I know of was left behind the front desk at a hotel several years ago. It had been there more than a year and they gave it to someone (I don't remember who) that was a vac collector when he stayed at that hotel.

This is my CA: It has an extra long hose and hose cord (note the comparison to the 'normal' model G hose and hose cord in the picture).

The paper bag is huge. I have a supply of paper bags, and got a brand new old stock cloth bag, from Rich Luisi (Aerus Lux Vice President) - he's a great friend and always on the lookout for me.

The CA uses a 535 watt motor. It also has a fiberglass 'hepa' filter and muffler. Rich Luisi sent me a brand new one for the Museum's CA.

They are extremely quiet, like a Hospital G.


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Post# 339085 , Reply# 21   12/12/2015 at 09:43 (3,028 days old) by kirbyduh (Kentucky )        
Interesting

I didn't know that different CAs used different motors. I double checked and mine has a 700 watt motor. It is also noticeably louder than my Gs.

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