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Thread Number: 10518
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| Post# 113707 11/6/2010 at 18:37 (4,918 days old) by Vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London) | ||
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| Post# 113711 , Reply# 1 11/6/2010 at 18:40 (4,918 days old) by Vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London) | ||
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Relieving afternoon tedium at work | ||
| Post# 113712 , Reply# 2 11/6/2010 at 18:41 (4,918 days old) by Vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London) | ||
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Side view | ||
| Post# 113714 , Reply# 3 11/6/2010 at 18:43 (4,918 days old) by Crevicetool (GA ) | ||
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I'm glad I didn't guess. I was going to say Goblin. Didn't they have a Goblin holding a pitch-fork? Rick | ||
| Post# 113715 , Reply# 4 11/6/2010 at 18:43 (4,918 days old) by joe22 () | ||
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awesome, love the logo of the pitchfork !!!! nice looking machine, congratZZZ | ||
| Post# 113716 , Reply# 5 11/6/2010 at 18:43 (4,918 days old) by Crevicetool (GA ) | ||
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Cool Machine!!! | ||
| Post# 113719 , Reply# 6 11/6/2010 at 18:48 (4,918 days old) by Vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London) | ||
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Rear view
The cleaner is manufactured by Electrolux and based on their models 65/80 - it is known as a model 146a - and has been dated to around 1966, although I suspect this one is somewhat later.
This may be the first occurance of this style of filter, the 65 using the "screw on" type, the 80 (on which mainstream model this was first seen) did not appear until 1967 
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| Post# 113721 , Reply# 7 11/6/2010 at 18:57 (4,918 days old) by Vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London) | ||
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Complete ensemble .
These tools were first seen in the UK on the Lux 62 and, although this style was used in other countries - particularly Australia - I don't believe they appeared on any other mainstream UK Lux - interesting too that the dusting/upholstery nozzle is colour matched to the cleaner. The cleaner my uncle and aunt had did not have the combination tool but separate. Although the instructions show no suction control on the hose there is an addendum - this cleaner had the suction control with a clip on the back for thecombination tool - an arrangement that I have always liked
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| Post# 113723 , Reply# 8 11/6/2010 at 19:01 (4,918 days old) by Vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London) | ||
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The only thing that was not original
was the hose - I know from experience that the later lux braided hoses where prone to wear where the hose entered the handle.
It even had the original box and in quite good condition as well, it was bought by the sellers grandmother. The seller was friendly, helpful and rather cute too :) Sometimes ebay really does come up trumps .... 
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| Post# 113725 , Reply# 9 11/6/2010 at 19:08 (4,918 days old) by Vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London) | ||
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Here is a later version ...
photo taken at Chestermike's last year, along with the equivalent Electrolux models, although the one I have just got was the one I really wanted and I prefer the handle arrangement. There were only these two variants as far as I know
Thanks for the nice comments - and yes early Goblins did have a logo with of a sprite with a tripod. The instructions state the cleaner was manufactured for Electromode Limited - we suspect that they may have been sold door to door (and must have been one of the last models to have been so) as there is no record of them being sold in shops. Yes another off my "wish list" - sweet dreams for me Al 
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Post# 113825 , Reply# 10 11/7/2010 at 10:45 (4,918 days old) by gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Didn't they have something to do | ||
| Post# 113828 , Reply# 11 11/7/2010 at 11:06 (4,918 days old) by DysonAnimal () | ||
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Looks pristine - you've had some great finds lately! Congratulations - I'll look forward to seeing it in person next time I see you! | ||
| Post# 113833 , Reply# 12 11/7/2010 at 11:49 (4,918 days old) by Crevicetool (GA ) | ||
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Jack....how are you going to be able to visit Alistair? He lives in...... oh - never-mind. | ||
| Post# 113841 , Reply# 13 11/7/2010 at 12:17 (4,918 days old) by DysonAnimal () | ||
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Lol - Rick, Al's much easier for me to visit than my American friends :) | ||
| Post# 113862 , Reply# 15 11/7/2010 at 13:35 (4,918 days old) by hooverbaby (Dalton in Furness, UK) | ||
Another pristine find!
Congratulations on your new aquisition Alistair! I can see that this one will have a special place in your heart, having memories of a similar model belonging to your aunt many years ago.
Though I still think of 1960's stuff as being quite common, having grown up in the '70s, this particular model must be considerably rarer than its contemporaries, such as the model 65. Enjoy! Stephen | ||
| Post# 113871 , Reply# 16 11/7/2010 at 13:59 (4,918 days old) by turbopowerpaul (UK) | ||
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Hi Al. GREAT FIND! and all the better when its a personal Holy Grail machine. Looks in great nik and nice that it still had the original box too. Obviously a very well cared for and appreciated machine. Onto the next Holy Grail search now! lol. Paul | ||
| Post# 113881 , Reply# 17 11/7/2010 at 14:41 (4,918 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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Fantastic!! Wish some of those European machines would turn up over here!!! I would gladly install a few 220 volt outlets!! | ||
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Post# 116161 , Reply# 18 11/28/2010 at 08:11 (4,897 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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Trident / Lux
Well done Alistair, excellent find, looks in great condition, made me laugh with the box!!! what is it with those boxes...all my family kept the vac in the box, carefully placing back after every use....mind you the Ewbank was used for everyday cleaning and the "Electric vac" only used a couple of times a week!!
Heres the yellow peril Trident Vac...your blue one is the model "Aunty Joan" mums friend had, but I distinctly remember her showing mum when it was new and the wonder of the Paper Bag and saying that she had gotten it from the Trident Electrical Shop, cos one had opened in the shopping precinct and I walked around to see if I could see it!!! 
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Post# 116163 , Reply# 19 11/28/2010 at 08:12 (4,897 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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Trident Electrolux | ||
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Post# 116164 , Reply# 20 11/28/2010 at 08:15 (4,897 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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Trident | ||
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Post# 116165 , Reply# 21 11/28/2010 at 08:16 (4,897 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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Trident | ||
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Post# 116166 , Reply# 22 11/28/2010 at 08:17 (4,897 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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Trident Electrolux | ||
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Post# 116167 , Reply# 23 11/28/2010 at 08:18 (4,897 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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Trident Electrolux | ||
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Post# 116168 , Reply# 24 11/28/2010 at 08:20 (4,897 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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Trident Electrolux | ||
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Post# 116169 , Reply# 25 11/28/2010 at 08:22 (4,897 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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Trident Electrolux | ||
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Post# 116170 , Reply# 26 11/28/2010 at 08:23 (4,897 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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Trident Electrolux | ||
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Post# 116171 , Reply# 27 11/28/2010 at 08:24 (4,897 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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Trident Electrolux | ||
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Post# 116172 , Reply# 28 11/28/2010 at 08:27 (4,897 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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End View | ||
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Post# 116174 , Reply# 29 11/28/2010 at 08:31 (4,897 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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| Post# 116331 , Reply# 30 11/28/2010 at 22:07 (4,896 days old) by Collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk) | ||
Hey Guys
Great machines. What model was the yellow Trident? The Electrolux book I have lists a model U136 (trident) in 1965 - covering Blue-grey horizontal ribbed plastic with handle and end covers in light grey plastic It also lists models U137 (Challenge) (same as model 64) and U138 (Challenge) (same as model 65)in 1965 both in light grey horizontal ribbed plastic with maroon ends and handle The Challenge and Trident models must have at least lasted over several years in this case Doug | ||
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Post# 116345 , Reply# 31 11/29/2010 at 02:38 (4,896 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill (Birthplace of the Railway),England, UK.) |
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| Post# 116359 , Reply# 32 11/29/2010 at 09:06 (4,896 days old) by Collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk) | ||
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