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Thread Number: 29518
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Post# 329401 7/16/2015 at 10:44 (3,205 days old) by vacuumlad1650  (Wauponsee, IL) |
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I just ordered an Electrolux Silverado from Nathan Thomas, otherwise known as Electrolux-Dude. I have a combo floor (and wands for that), a crevice, and a dust brush combo. He will send the canister, hose, sheath, and a PN-4A. Was $100 too much to pay? I want some advice to when I get the vacuum so i know the tricks with it. I always set my cleaning selector on 4, but im going to check each setting. My guess is it will need a new hose, but I might luck out with its hose. Any help i can get would be good!
Happy Vacuuming, Andy | ||
| Post# 329403 , Reply# 1 7/16/2015 at 11:46 (3,205 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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| Post# 329407 , Reply# 2 7/16/2015 at 12:21 (3,205 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY) | ||
Andy
If I know Nathan like I think I do, he will go through that vacuum top to bottom to ensure you will have a great runnning machine for years to come! Nathan knows his vacuums and I trust his knowledge and expertise on them; plus if he tells you something, he will do it. I purchased a Model G from him a few years ago for my mother-in-law and it's running flawlessly! While $100 sounds steep, you are getting a quality vacuum that has been thoroughly checked out and guaranteed to be good. On the other hand, you could purchase one from eBay, pay that much or more for it, and have it shoot a fireball out of it the second you plug it in (trust me, I've been there!). Good luck with your new-to-you Silverado! Please post photos when you get it!
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Post# 329409 , Reply# 3 7/16/2015 at 12:35 (3,205 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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He is going to send me some pictures this weekend, so ill put them up then. Its a bit steeper than i wanted to pay but he wanted to get rid of some of his collection. This is one of the ones he had for sale. I wasnt finding anything good at the 2 Goodwills i visited, but I have 5 more to go. Even if i find one there, it would have to be in good shape since im already getting a good Electrolux. Anybody have good tricks/advice for a new silverado owner? If it needs a new hose, i decided on this hose and new brush-roll (as needed):
www.hescoinc.com/electrolux-hose-... www.hescoinc.com/electrolux-brush... Hope someone will give me some advice, and i would Absolutely LOVE to see pictures of Everybody Else's Silverado Andy | ||
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Post# 329421 , Reply# 5 7/16/2015 at 15:39 (3,205 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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I hear Nathan is good about his sales. I prefer a square PN on a metal canister and an L shaped on a plastic canister. Ive never had a Silverado, and i cant wait for it to arrive. I only use generics because local stores sell them. Im not driving an hour to Chicago just for vacuum bags.
If anybody here has a Silverado, PLEASE POST PICTURES! I live 'Rado's and i like seeing other peoples collections. Silverado Pictures are Requested | ||
| Post# 329426 , Reply# 6 7/16/2015 at 16:26 (3,205 days old) by BikerRay (Middle Earth) | ||
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Post# 329428 , Reply# 7 7/16/2015 at 16:46 (3,205 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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| Post# 329429 , Reply# 8 7/16/2015 at 16:55 (3,205 days old) by BikerRay (Middle Earth) | ||
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I'm more of an early Olympia fan myself. I thought you might like this though
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Post# 329430 , Reply# 9 7/16/2015 at 17:00 (3,205 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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If it had the PN-5 i would have gotten one of Electrolux-Dudes Olympias, but i like the PN-4. Gramma had a Silverado with a PN-5, and it was pretty cool! My Aunt has it as her daily driver now. Ill try to get a picture when I next go there. I only decided on the PN-4A since my storage space is limited...seems as i have less space each time i get another machine...
Thanks for those posters. Would you post some pictures of your olympia? and anyone else could post olympia or silverado pictures! Andy | ||
| Post# 329432 , Reply# 10 7/16/2015 at 17:47 (3,205 days old) by BikerRay (Middle Earth) | ||
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Post# 329437 , Reply# 11 7/16/2015 at 18:27 (3,205 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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~ Here's my Silverado with the matching turbo rug washer & floor polisher. The link is to a Silverado TV commercial on YouTube. I like the Silverado very much. It's beautifully styled and colored, cleans very well, and is very reliable. CLICK HERE TO GO TO electrolux137's LINK | ||
| Post# 329441 , Reply# 12 7/16/2015 at 20:26 (3,205 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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Never restored, original condition.
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Post# 329445 , Reply# 13 7/16/2015 at 21:35 (3,205 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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Wow!
Everybody has excellent Electrolux's. i hope mine look that good. I will be getting pictures up any day now, as Soon as Electrolux-Dude (Nathan) sends me pictures. he's even agree'd to call me before he packs my order to be sure i get everything i need! Thanks Nathan! Until then, Here is my Lx with new tools from ge1969 (Toby G) Sold me for $20
- Combo Floor Tool (for Silverado) -Lx Floor Tool (white wall brush) -Lx Rug Tool -(Not pictured)- -Model G Dust Brush Combo (intended for Lx since the one from gramma's Old Ambassador I lost is for the Silverado now (same for crevice and floor wands) -Manual for my Lx | ||
| Post# 329448 , Reply# 14 7/16/2015 at 22:10 (3,205 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
I've never met an Electrolux canister I didn't like.
My favorite Luxes are the classic square metal canisters. The Silverado is essentially identical to my Super J but with a slightly different handle configuration and a less garish (and to my eye, more pleasing) color scheme. I think you'll be quite pleased. Here are a couple pix of mine with the PN-2 I acquired last week. I definitely prefer the shape of the PN-2, which is essentially the same as the PN-4, over the later L-shaped "Omniflow" nozzles; in fact, I got my PN-2 to replace the PN-5 I had originally gotten to go with this machine. I just kept catching the outrigger on furniture legs. The PN-2 works much better in close quarters.
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Post# 329530 , Reply# 15 7/17/2015 at 21:57 (3,204 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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So, Nathan just sent me a picture of what im buying. he also assured me that he will go over the machine once more to ensure it will last a long time
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| Post# 329532 , Reply# 16 7/17/2015 at 22:55 (3,204 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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| Post# 329533 , Reply# 17 7/17/2015 at 22:56 (3,204 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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| Post# 329534 , Reply# 18 7/17/2015 at 22:59 (3,204 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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Post# 329539 , Reply# 19 7/18/2015 at 02:04 (3,204 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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~ Looks very lovely. One big improvement / enhancement you could make would be to get a new coiled vinyl electric hose and put the woven hose away or just use it for display. The woven electric hoses for those models (Marquise, Silverado, Ambassador, GJ etc.) are heavy, stiff, and about a foot shorter than the newer vinyl ones. (See photo.) To me, it's awkward to use them -- they're so short and taut that the motor unit "wibble-wabbles" back and forth with the motion of the wands and it's a bit annoying. I love the aesthetics and appearance of the woven hoses but if this is going to be a daily-driver or one that you'll be using a lot, I think a coiled vinyl hose will be more practical and utilitarian.
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Post# 329555 , Reply# 20 7/18/2015 at 08:31 (3,203 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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He said the hose is in OK shape, so im going to use that until i save up enough to buy a new hose from hescoinc.com , i dont have enough for one from Aerus/Electrolux, but a generic will do fine! I should have it in about a week and a half or less! I hope it comes soon, so i have a new toy yo play with!
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| Post# 329570 , Reply# 21 7/18/2015 at 11:19 (3,203 days old) by Rms2192 (Oak Lawn,IL) | ||
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I have two Electrolux sliverado and love them both. I use mine at least once a week. Does have strong suction. I don't have any pictures of them. But one thing I would suggest is getting the sidekick for it. | ||
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Post# 329571 , Reply# 22 7/18/2015 at 11:23 (3,203 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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Post# 329578 , Reply# 23 7/18/2015 at 13:57 (3,203 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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Post# 329580 , Reply# 24 7/18/2015 at 14:59 (3,203 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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| Post# 329594 , Reply# 26 7/18/2015 at 18:20 (3,203 days old) by Kirbyduh (Kentucky ) | ||
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Post# 329608 , Reply# 27 7/18/2015 at 21:32 (3,203 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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| Post# 329611 , Reply# 28 7/18/2015 at 22:12 (3,203 days old) by BikerRay (Middle Earth) | ||
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Post# 329614 , Reply# 29 7/18/2015 at 22:23 (3,203 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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I dont use the powermate Jr much, the only reason i want a generic hose is for the switch. Nathan told me he will throw in an original pack of bags, and a written not for my files, saying he has gone through the entire motor. If the connectors fit, i plan on trying to use this vacuum with my Kenmore Powermate and Vice versa.
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Post# 329635 , Reply# 30 7/19/2015 at 08:42 (3,202 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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Gotta ask, since my only Electrolux is a Lx. Will the hose (woven that comes with it) have a switch for the power-head? The replacement will, but does the original? I havnt run an electrolux with the woven hose and a power head since about 2004, when I was 10 years old. I believe it was an ambassador. if the hose has no 'head switch', do i have to unplug it from the sheath to shut it off? I was never sure on that.
Thanks! Andy | ||
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Post# 329664 , Reply# 32 7/19/2015 at 16:26 (3,202 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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Post# 329676 , Reply# 33 7/19/2015 at 23:09 (3,202 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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| Post# 329689 , Reply# 35 7/20/2015 at 09:08 (3,201 days old) by Sries (Tacoma WA) | ||
You know what they say... | ||
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Post# 329879 , Reply# 37 7/22/2015 at 18:24 (3,199 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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| Post# 329880 , Reply# 38 7/22/2015 at 18:27 (3,199 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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Similar story here Mike! I had the early plastic, meh? two motors later I was done. Found one that reminded me of the neighbors 1205, first machine I had used with power nozzle, loved that thing!Got mine in pawn shop in 89 for $60 I think. Needed a new hose and breaker for the power nozzle. Nothing since
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Post# 330366 , Reply# 39 7/28/2015 at 17:49 (3,193 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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~ Hello,
Are you still looking for an electric hose with a switch in the handle? I have a really nice one in a light gray color that I will be glad to ship to you. All I'm asking is that you cover the shipping cost, probably around $20.00.
I am cleaning up my workshop and am finding things I didn't remember having, including this hose.
Please let me know ASAP. If you don't want it I'll give it to someone else.
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Post# 330374 , Reply# 40 7/28/2015 at 21:17 (3,193 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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Post# 330392 , Reply# 41 7/29/2015 at 01:46 (3,193 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles) |
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~ Here are a couple of photos of the hose. I'll send you an email as well... | ||
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