Thread Number: 24428
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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)   |   | |
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What everything is. |
Post# 273416 , Reply# 2   3/25/2014 at 14:34 (3,655 days old) by tig21er (Indiana)   |   | |
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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)   |   | |
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hook for your power nozzle is there in back . There is no cover over attachments. |
Post# 273425 , Reply# 6   3/25/2014 at 15:14 (3,655 days old) by tig21er (Indiana)   |   | |
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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)   |   | |
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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)   |   | |
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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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Post# 273503 , Reply# 11   3/26/2014 at 07:36 (3,655 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)   |   | |
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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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Post# 339017 , Reply# 15   12/10/2015 at 20:30 (3,030 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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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 ()   |   | |
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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)   |   | |
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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)   |   | |
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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# 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. |