Thread Number: 29040
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Electrolux X1 - Information Wanted! |
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Post# 324571   5/10/2015 at 11:44 (3,244 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Well I was certainly not expecting this as a leaving present from my work colleagues! Yes, it is an Electrolux X1!!
And that is all I know about it admittedly, as Electrolux is not my "main" brand and even if it were a HOOVER, I would still be pretty clueless considering it seems to be from the 20s or 30s.
I will let you peruse the photographs in which you will see it seems to have a full tool set, hose and something I have never had on a vacuum - a bayonet light fitting power cable!! I of course knew these were somewhat popular in the 20s and 30s when power sockets were sparse but have never seen one in the flesh.
It would be important to note that I have not powered this machine on due to the fact that it only has the bayonet power cable, but given that the cable is in immaculate condition, would it be safe enough to do so with a modern-day light socket?
Anyway, enough rambling - I am over the moon with the cleaner and am eager to know more about it and to thereafter restore and (hopefully) put the cleaner into use, even if it means having to change the power cable. |
Post# 324572 , Reply# 1   5/10/2015 at 11:59 (3,244 days old) by cuffs054 (monticello, ga)   |   | |
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Now that is flat Cool| |
Post# 324573 , Reply# 2   5/10/2015 at 12:02 (3,244 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England)   |   | |
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Post# 324574 , Reply# 3   5/10/2015 at 12:30 (3,244 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 324579 , Reply# 4   5/10/2015 at 13:12 (3,244 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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That is quite an unique antique and amazingly complete. It would be interesting to know how they came across it. The thing is in such excellent original condition, I wouldn't be inclined to do much to it in the way of restoration beyond cleaning it up and making it safely operational. After all, it's only original once!
The cord looks like its detachable. If it were mine, I wouldn't alter that original cord but would be more inclined to find or fabricate one that would fit a conventional electrical outlet. Before trying to turn it on, it might be wise to take a look inside it to make sure there aren't any burnt wires or other scary stuff that might produce, shall we say, a shocking experience. |
Post# 324580 , Reply# 5   5/10/2015 at 13:25 (3,244 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)   |   | |
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I completely agree Edgar and will not be doing anything to it other than giving it a simple clean up.
Being the person I am, I will likely end up using it with the bayonet fitting it has, but should I find a replacement with a standard plug "end" I will buy it and fit it. You are right though that it is detachable so this is entirely possible. What may not be possible though is finding the cable! |
Post# 324581 , Reply# 6   5/10/2015 at 13:45 (3,244 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Well, I could not resist!!
10 minutes ago I plugged the cable into my light socket and guess what? The Lux purrs like a kitten. The suction was almost non-existent as the cloth bag is clogged with years of dust as was the filter pad, but the bag is now in the washing machine on a delicate cycle and the filter pad is in the bin, ready to be replaced with a regular electro-static filter.
It can definitely be said that my two (and only) favourite vacuum cleaner brands are HOOVER and Electrolux. |
Post# 324593 , Reply# 7   5/10/2015 at 19:39 (3,244 days old) by Collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk)   |   | |
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Post# 324595 , Reply# 8   5/10/2015 at 20:23 (3,244 days old) by ronni (USA)   |   | |
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Amazing find--glad it purrs like a kitten besides being in great cosmetic shape! Congratulations and Happy Electroluxing! |
Post# 324601 , Reply# 9   5/10/2015 at 21:38 (3,244 days old) by vac-o-matic (Saint Louis, Mo.)   |   | |
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Very cool vacuum and even cooler coworkers to give you such an awesome parting gift! |
Post# 324620 , Reply# 10   5/11/2015 at 09:41 (3,243 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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When you consider that Electrolux made it through World War II, all the bombings, then recovery - to survive until 2015, it's in amazing original condition. Even the metal hose is good. You are very lucky and blessed to have that machine, it's in Museum Quality condition. Congratulations on a 'once in a lifetime' gift from your co-workers.
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Post# 324653 , Reply# 11   5/11/2015 at 15:19 (3,243 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 324977 , Reply# 13   5/16/2015 at 11:41 (3,238 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)   |   | |
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Post# 324978 , Reply# 14   5/16/2015 at 11:42 (3,238 days old) by jmurray01 (Scotland)   |   | |
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