I was using my parents' Electrolux B8 shampooer yesterday and accidentally broke
off a part from the shampoo dispenser. It was brittle and snapped! Unfortunately,
not fixable. I am looking for the shampoo dispenser only. Tough trying to find that
alone. Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks all and here's to a "cleaner"
2017....
Lisa P
The Electrolux Model B-8 was manufactured from 1963-1983--first as just a polisher/scrubber. The Carpet Beautifier component was added in 1965 as an option which later became standard. Your shampoo dispenser tank is from 1965 or 1966--the only one to bear the sparkle graphics (until they figured out that carpets don't sparkle when they're clean and removed them--ha). I would guess, therefore, that the base of the machine is aquamarine green--as Electrolux called it.
Electrolux Corporation sold its registered trademark back to AB Electrolux of Sweden and has since been called Aerus LLC. Your best bet in finding a replacement part for your parents' shampoo dispenser tank is to contact some Aerus stores near you that may have still have some old stock. You will find a store locator at aerushome.com. Also, in case you're interested, Aerus still sells the Turbo Shampoo and scrubbing & polishing pads (which are also used with the updated version of the B-8 of its current product line).
I contacted the main office a year or two ago and was told that I could purchase a new tank but not individual parts for it. I don't recall the price, but it was rather high. However, if it lasts 50 years or so maybe it's not such a bad deal! Contact the main office if you're in need of an owner's manual; it will provide a scanned electronic copy of one for you free of charge.
You could also check eBay, because I've seen just the cap and tube assembly listed periodically.