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Thread Number: 12867
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| Post# 137429 5/23/2011 at 16:40 (4,890 days old) by henry200 (Saint Paul MN) | ||
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I stopped at the vac shop this morning to pick up some belts and this old Electrikbroom was leaning behind the counter. I went back this afternoon to offer something for it and I got it for nothing! It's a model K. Does anyone have an idea how old it is?
Neil 
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| Post# 137430 , Reply# 1 5/23/2011 at 16:41 (4,890 days old) by henry200 (Saint Paul MN) | ||
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nameplate 
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| Post# 137431 , Reply# 2 5/23/2011 at 16:42 (4,890 days old) by henry200 (Saint Paul MN) | ||
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hand grip with hanger and switch 
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| Post# 137443 , Reply# 6 5/23/2011 at 17:51 (4,890 days old) by henry200 (Saint Paul MN) | ||
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The bakelite dust cup removed... 
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| Post# 137489 , Reply# 9 5/23/2011 at 22:17 (4,890 days old) by collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk) | ||
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| Post# 137490 , Reply# 10 5/23/2011 at 22:18 (4,890 days old) by collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk) | ||
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| Post# 137574 , Reply# 13 5/24/2011 at 16:17 (4,889 days old) by henry200 (Saint Paul MN) | ||
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Regina ads Doug, Thanks for posting those ads. I think you've identified the exact model I have. I guessed that it must have dated from the 50's and now I now it predates me! If you would be so kind as to email scans of those ads to me I'd be forever grateful. | ||
| Post# 137583 , Reply# 14 5/24/2011 at 19:28 (4,889 days old) by collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk) | ||
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| Post# 138877 , Reply# 15 6/7/2011 at 11:22 (4,876 days old) by electrikbroomgu (Rome, NY) | ||
Model K broom
1952-54 seems to be the model run for the "K" series of Electrikbroom. 1945-1951 saw the first run of model 1's. Notice the similarities of the model 1 to the "K" if you see the pic that occasionaly appears on Ebay. The black rubber floor nozzle stayed the same and did not rotate. The purple color motor and fan housing and black bakelite dirt cup also remained the same. The bag grew in size on the model K and puffed out noticeably more and the words "Electrikbroom were proudly displayed in white, the black power cord lost 2' in length, the red wheel/cord strap assembly gave way to the metal cord hook and the motor fan was re-designed with smaller blades. The model "L" which debuted in 1955 saw a total color change to tan with a light tan bag. The dirt cup was the same in size but was now brown plastic. The floor nozzle changed to the rotating type and was also brown plastic with an optional clip on set of bare floor brushes if desired. The cord was now tan and the same 23' length as the model "K". The black handle grip was replaced with a new tan grip, the switch was re-located to the back of the handle and the strain relief for the cord was now integrated into the switch for easier service. In 1957 the "L" became the "TL" and it saw the cord length reduced to 18', the upper bagscrew on retainer was painted tan, the switch changed from the toggle to the metal flip type and the motor housing and dirt cup were carry over. From 1958 to about 1961 the model 500 debuted with larger capacity bag and dirt cup but it retained the same brown/tan color scheme as the "L" and "TL" series. Will post pics of these models for fun so the changes can be appreciated in color.
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