Electrolux 1205 Score

That was definitely a lucky find. I don't often see deals like that around here, although I did score an Electrolux Diamond Jubilee with a PN5 power nozzle at a thrift shop about three years ago for $10. I was looking over my shoulder on my way out the door because I felt like I'd stolen it.

The 1205 is a very solid machine and you absolutely stole it for $8. I have two of them and they're my favorite Electrolux canisters. Mine are both earlier models, about 50 years old, and still running strong. The biggest thing to watch out for, IMO is how you lift it up by the top handle. ALWAYS pick it up by the short part of the handle, which runs crosswise. NEVER pick it up by the long part of the handle that runs lengthwise. This is a known weak point. The long part of the handle is barely strong enough to hold the machine's weight and it will beak with the strain of repeated lifting and replacement handles are ridiculously expensive.

From your post, I'm assuming you didn't get the full set of tools (non-powered metal wands, crevice tool, two-sided floor brush and combination dusting and upholstery brush) with it. Fortunately, those are readily available and affordable. Even though they weren't originally available for the 1205, it will take a Sidekick mini power nozzle, which is definitely a worthwhile addition and far better than any turbo brush. Bags are also dirt cheap, purchased in bulk online.

Enjoy!


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Post# 419715 2/8/2020 at 21:23 (1,537 days old) by vacman4 (Festus MO)
Checkrate/Likes 4 Good evening. Today, at a thrift store in Arnold, MO, I bought an Electrolux 1205 for $8! It came with the manual and 21 new bags. Is there anything I need to watch out for with this model? View Full Size

Post# 419724 , Reply# 1 2/9/2020 at 00:35 (1,536 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)
Checkrate/Likes Wow great find!

Post# 419730 , Reply# 2 2/9/2020 at 07:57 (1,536 days old) by rodknock95 (Salem, Missouri)
Checkrate/Likes *Nice!* Seems St louis area has the good stuff. I went to Cape yesterday to get some new Kirbys from the distributor, and ran across a 30 dollar, great shape Omega...Last week scored a NIB Super J by the Delmar loop. Sweet find. Other than the connections at the cord rewinder, I dont know of any problems with these.

Post# 419734 , Reply# 3 2/9/2020 at 10:11 (1,536 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)
Checkrate/Likes 1 *Great find indeed...* That was definitely a lucky find. I don't often see deals like that around here, although I did score an Electrolux Diamond Jubilee with a PN5 power nozzle at a thrift shop about three years ago for $10. I was looking over my shoulder on my way out the door because I felt like I'd stolen it. The 1205 is a very solid machine and you absolutely stole it for $8. I have two of them and they're my favorite Electrolux canisters. Mine are both earlier models, about 50 years old, and still running strong. The biggest thing to watch out for, IMO is how you lift it up by the top handle. ALWAYS pick it up by the short part of the handle, which runs crosswise. NEVER pick it up by the long part of the handle that runs lengthwise. This is a known weak point. The long part of the handle is barely strong enough to hold the machine's weight and it will beak with the strain of repeated lifting and replacement handles are ridiculously expensive. From your post, I'm assuming you didn't get the full set of tools (non-powered metal wands, crevice tool, two-sided floor brush and combination dusting and upholstery brush) with it. Fortunately, those are readily available and affordable. Even though they weren't originally available for the 1205, it will take a Sidekick mini power nozzle, which is definitely a worthwhile addition and far better than any turbo brush. Bags are also dirt cheap, purchased in bulk online. Enjoy!

Post# 419739 , Reply# 4 2/9/2020 at 11:33 (1,536 days old) by cam2s (Nebraska)
Checkrate/Likes *1205* Love my 1205, was one of the first vacuums I ever had. If you don�t have a newer vinyl hose it probably would be worth getting one. While the older braided hoses look very nice they do tend to leak air badly as it ages. You can keep the original for show and actually vacuum with the vinyl hose.

Post# 419744 , Reply# 5 2/9/2020 at 15:12 (1,536 days old) by n0oxy (Saint Louis Missouri, United States)
Checkrate/Likes *great find* I have a 1205 as well, great machine. Have you fired it up yet? I love the motor sound in those, very pleasant. Enjoy. Mike

Post# 419748 , Reply# 6 2/9/2020 at 17:11 (1,536 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)
Checkrate/Likes Take it over to The Vac Shack in Festus, and let Evan look over the motor. One of E-Lux's finest...