Thread Number: 11651
Electrolux 500.... |
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Post# 125408 , Reply# 1   2/19/2011 at 08:41 (4,786 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)   |   | |
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Post# 125439 , Reply# 3   2/19/2011 at 16:14 (4,786 days old) by vac_whisperer ()   |   | |
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David letterman didnt like GE very much in the 1990's... And yes, he talked about the fast-burning GE bulbs. On a lighter note: Nice vac 'ya got there! VW |
Post# 125447 , Reply# 4   2/19/2011 at 17:22 (4,786 days old) by alaskabob ()   |   | |
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very nice vac |
Post# 125537 , Reply# 7   2/20/2011 at 17:24 (4,785 days old) by petek (Ontario)   |   | |
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I'd have thought those would be quite common over there. I'm glad I lucked out and found mine when I did and in great shape as well. |
Post# 125583 , Reply# 9   2/21/2011 at 07:11 (4,784 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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Quick question: Does this vac have two motors?
If only one, then how does it divert suction to the hose at the bottom of the handle? Unless this is a clean air set-up with a second suction motor at the bottom of the bag chamber, it seems that the hose is being inserted into the channel that sends dirt up into the bag...I'm a bit mystified about how the hose port works. Thanks in advance! |
Post# 125587 , Reply# 10   2/21/2011 at 08:18 (4,784 days old) by vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London)   |   | |
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Strictly this should be in the vintage forum as the Lux 500 ran from 1970 - 1975, although the model series went on until around 1995 with a few modifications but more or less the same design.
In principle, it operates rather like the DAM with the motor behind the bag although obviously different enough so as not to infringe Hoover patents. The the suction path is directed down the handle where it meets up with the flexible tube to carry the suction to the brushroll. Near the bottom of the handle is a cover over what looks like a standard canister hose connection. This cover can be rotated to reduce suction (I doubt that anyone actually USED this feature), or removed to allow the hose to be connected. A picture tells it more easily, on the hose attachment is what I can only describe as a cup which was inserted in the suction channel which diverted the suction down the hose and away from the brushroll - this worked well and is pretty much as convenient as attaching a hose on the DAM. Dometic is just one of Electrolux Europe's many brand names, I am guessing that by the 1970s they did not have rights to the Lux name in North America, and also to differentiate it from US upright Luxes. This was a great cleaner and very popular in its day. It is true to say that by the end of its life it was looking a bit long in the tooth (rather like the Hoover Junior in that respect) but its long life is a testament to what a good and convenient cleaner it was. Al |
Post# 125589 , Reply# 12   2/21/2011 at 08:22 (4,784 days old) by twocvbloke ()   |   | |
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hehe, beaten to the hose thing.... :P |
Post# 125591 , Reply# 13   2/21/2011 at 08:46 (4,784 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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But if the motor is in the big box that is attached to the handle, how does it drive the brush roll? Unlike the DAM and other bag-first uprights, this unit has a narrow "neck" connecting the bag compartment section and the brushroll section. I am still a bit confused.....do any of you guys have an exploded parts diagram....sorry to be so dumb about this!
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Post# 125592 , Reply# 14   2/21/2011 at 08:49 (4,784 days old) by twocvbloke ()   |   | |
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The motor lives in the base, watch this video ans skip to 7:43... :) CLICK HERE TO GO TO twocvbloke's LINK |
Post# 125632 , Reply# 15   2/21/2011 at 14:21 (4,784 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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Well, that really answers my question!
Fascinating layout - the handle actually has two air channels, one sucking air up from the floor into the bag, and another from the bag back down into the base where the suction originates. It's a bit of detour for the air to get from the carpet to the motor - but I guess it works and gives you an easy way to plug in a hose for attachment use! As the little comedian on "Laugh In" used to say: "Verrrry Interrrresting......." |
Post# 125638 , Reply# 17   2/21/2011 at 15:20 (4,784 days old) by twocvbloke ()   |   | |
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Seeing as I know where the ID plate resides, I'll note the info on it: Model: Z500a Prod. No.: 9004401 Serial: 3 38 Volts: 240~ Freq.: 50C/S Power: 425 Watts |
Post# 125652 , Reply# 18   2/21/2011 at 17:32 (4,784 days old) by Vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London)   |   | |
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Post# 125653 , Reply# 19   2/21/2011 at 17:34 (4,784 days old) by Vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London)   |   | |
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Post# 125654 , Reply# 20   2/21/2011 at 17:35 (4,784 days old) by Vacbear58 (Sutton In Ashfield & London)   |   | |
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