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Electrolux hose repair. |
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Post# 285683   6/21/2014 at 14:43 (3,596 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Hi guys:
I know this has been posted before, but please tell me the procedure to coat the inside of the hose with latex. I have several vintage Electrolux hoses that leak badly, and I want them restored. How much latex do I need to coat the hose for use, not just show, and how do I coat the entire length for full coverage? I found several original ends and handles for the models XXX and LX, so I can replace these after the hoses to these two models are latexed. A photo spread of Youtube video would also help. Thanks, Alex Taber. |
Post# 285692 , Reply# 2   6/21/2014 at 16:44 (3,596 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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Just so you know, Plastidip discontinued making clear in the cans a couple of years ago. It is now only available in spraybottles. I know this because I called the company directly & they told me it was discontinued, had to settle for the spray. And a word of warning....DO NOT USE THE SPRAY!!! In spray form, Plastidip is too thin & doesn't make a thick enough coating to seal a hose.
Rob |
Post# 285722 , Reply# 5   6/21/2014 at 19:23 (3,596 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Thanks guys.
Here's what happened, I had an original hose to my model LX (pictured in my post) with a minor leak at the end where it plugs to the front cover. I was able to cut off the quarter inch of hose, and repair. That worked great for about six months, wonderful suction, now the rubber is breaking down about eight inches into the hose, that means the rubber is going due to age. Sure, duct tape would work, but not look good. Coating the inside might let me use my favorite machine another few years. Looks like Rubber-Dip is the way to go. Remove the ends and pour on, let dry an hour and repeat? Sounds easy. If it's inside the hose I don't care if it's clear or not. I'll look into this stuff. Thanks again, Alex Taber. |
Post# 285763 , Reply# 6   6/22/2014 at 05:30 (3,595 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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I don't know about the USA but Plasti dip just went crazy here in South Africa and you can most definitely get the clear. I bought a can 5 liters to spray the front end of my cars, Like an invisible car bra. It works a treat. I love the fact that you can just peal it off when it gets damaged. I must order some more to do my vacuum pipes. |
Post# 285774 , Reply# 7   6/22/2014 at 07:55 (3,595 days old) by Dustin (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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Post# 285781 , Reply# 8   6/22/2014 at 09:25 (3,595 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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