![]() ![]() Cost started at $399.ĬB was replaced in 1984 by the CB 2000 and was sold as late as 1998. Nine Gallon tank capacity compared to 5-6 gallons of the competition.Used P/N 2 powerhead.and disposable paper filtration for dry soil collection. Shutoff mechanism and other interior parts were corrosion resistant. The system would automatically shut off motor should flooding cause moisture to penetrate the integrated wet filter. High sudsing detegents was said to have been the reason for stopping the wet pickup.Īnother Commercial was made, had a failsafe motor protector. 1205 color during the life of 1205 ,changing to Brown when the Olympia One was out. The replacement shortly after was the CB.The CB paint scheme change with the different cleaners out. My father never got another one because they stopped making them. A customer couldn't wait for one to get in and my father sold his to them. ![]() My father loved selling the CA and had one himself. The other cleaners in competition were a couple of hundred dollars less. ![]() One of the big reason for the halt of CA production as I was told by my father was the approximate $549 price. Post# 237818, Reply# 3 at 10:38 (3,219 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN) Besides the water tank, there was a special hose for wet pick-up and a special floor tool.Ī few years ago I had a chance to acquire this model, but that didn't happen, so it's still on my wish list. There was also a compartment for the cord, wands, tools and what have you. The Power Nozzle for this was not outfitted with a long wand, and hung on the back of the unit when not in use. I don't know the story and would love to hear it. As I understand it, the C-A was discontinued after an electrical misshap. ![]() However, whoever designed it, failed to add a ground to the plug. In addition to the cloth bag, there was an optional water tank for wet pick-up. It had a massive cloth dust bag, and a disposable bag fit inside. Ever since then it's been my 'dream machine!' He also knew my interest in vacuum cleaners, and let me play with it for one day. My grandpa, was 'house director' for Choate School in Wallingford, Connecticut, and the man who acquired all the vacuum cleaners for the school. In the early 1960's, my grandpa made my day when he brought this home for me to use. Was the only wet/dry Electrolux, and was designed for commercial use only. ![]()
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