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Post# 365436   1/21/2017 at 07:12 (2,644 days old) by fantomfan57 (Central Texas)        

Scored a nice Lux 5000 this week. Lady said it needed a new hose. Before I picked it up, I was already pricing hoses on Ebay.

Got it home and decided, with the help of Google, to explore the hose handle. I found the power switch had some scoring at the terminals. I found a replacement in my stash (exact) and reassembled the handle. I hooked it directly to the PN and it worked! Even though the switch may have been the problem, I wondered if the source was the wands or PN. I have already taken the wands apart and found no problems except a bit of scoring (not melting) on a couple of male contacts.

I will mention that the female ends do have a tab that can be gently bent, to ensure snug contact.

To eliminate the possibility that a problem may be with the PN, I will be inspecting and cleaning it this weekend. Then I will clean the entire vacuum thoroughly.

I really love this stuff!



Post# 365444 , Reply# 1   1/21/2017 at 11:10 (2,644 days old) by ronni (USA)        

Great score!

Here's the online manual for the budget models (C101K & C101L): www.aerushome.com/Warranty/Manual...

If yours is an automatic model, C141C or C141E sold through commercial distributors, then you'll need to contact Aerus. If you provide them your serial #, which is on the stabilizer, you will also find out when it was manufactured.



Post# 365463 , Reply# 2   1/21/2017 at 19:01 (2,644 days old) by fantomfan57 (Central Texas)        
Thanks Fred...

 Just finished cleaning and checking the PN. I am cleaning the vac and will try it our Sunday.

I stopped because I needed to spray vinegar in the bag chamber. Has to dry (kills germs and smell) before I try it out Sunday.

Already looks great after having be wiped down with rag with mild detergent followed by some 91% alcohol and a magic eraser.



Post# 365555 , Reply# 3   1/23/2017 at 16:28 (2,642 days old) by fantomfan57 (Central Texas)        
Works great!

 Before I ran it, I grabbed a big bag of Kirby cloth Hepa's from Crucial Vac that I have picked up at Goodwill for $2.99 and cut the bottom off. I then inserted it into the Lux chamber, grabbed a regular Elux vac bag. I cut 3/4 of the bag off, fit it down into the Hepa, making sure they were sealed in. Left the extra Hepa in place and ran the vac.

The results was still a strong suction and virtually no dust escaped.

Post# 365588 , Reply# 4   1/24/2017 at 14:51 (2,641 days old) by ronni (USA)        

That was ingenious of you, Garry. Congrats and thanks for sharing!

Post# 365592 , Reply# 5   1/24/2017 at 17:23 (2,641 days old) by fantomfan57 (Central Texas)        
Of course....

 I only used the Hepa's because I got them cheap. Unless I can find them cheaper, I will just snatch up any that I think will work this way.

Once I get my Vita-Vac assembled, I will be trying out some Oreck Hepa bags. Got those for a song at a Goodwill a while back.

I like the idea of using the Simplicity F bags for my Air-Way & Vita-Vac, but I don't have any and they are pricey.

Post# 365665 , Reply# 6   1/26/2017 at 15:19 (2,639 days old) by fantomfan57 (Central Texas)        
Fred....

 actually I got the idea from Tom Gasko and later Andy R. for use with Air-Ways. But instead of using the Simplicity Freedom bags, I will use what I have and then find a source for less expensive cloth hepa bags.

There may be other vacuum applications. So if you see a cheap package of bags, snap them up. You will definitely save some money as they are pricey.

The balance is using a hepa bag and wanting to discard it as soon as you can to prevent smelling up your vacuum.

Not sure what others have used, but a small trigger bottle with white vinegar does wonders (after the vinegar smell dissipates).

Post# 365689 , Reply# 7   1/26/2017 at 22:54 (2,639 days old) by ronni (USA)        

Vacuumland's at its best when people like you, Tom, and Andy share their knowledge.

Being economical & health-conscious at the same time is a win-win.

Thanks again, Garry.

Post# 365695 , Reply# 8   1/27/2017 at 06:49 (2,638 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)        

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Another good cloth HEPA bag to Miss in the Air-Way is the Hoover type A cloth Hepa bag. Do not just the paper bags! I believe the type A will fit inside the Lux like the Oreck bag you used.
Andy

Post# 365700 , Reply# 9   1/27/2017 at 08:28 (2,638 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        
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And when people don't like ya on here, no sense posting anything as you get bashed to no end!!

Post# 365739 , Reply# 10   1/28/2017 at 02:35 (2,638 days old) by fantomfan57 (Central Texas)        
Hey Mark......

 Hey Mark, please contact me privately: guerrecivil@hotmail.com

Thanks,
G.


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