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Thread Number: 32104
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
Model LX brushes |
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| Post# 353348 6/6/2016 at 13:06 (2,879 days old) by lovelux () | ||
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Does anybody know where I can get motor brushes for an Electrolux Model LX? Any help is appreciated. Thanks. | ||
| Post# 353349 , Reply# 1 6/6/2016 at 13:50 (2,879 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY) | ||
Steve
I believe this may be what you're looking for. I believe (someone please correct me if I'm wrong) the same motor brushes for the Model 30 (XXX) will fit the LX (or Model 60 as I've heard it referred to). Hope this helps!
Steve CLICK HERE TO GO TO s31463221's LINK | ||
| Post# 353364 , Reply# 2 6/6/2016 at 18:39 (2,879 days old) by lovelux () | ||
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Thanks Steve I think you are right. I took one out of the motor and it looks the same. Thanks. | ||
Post# 353366 , Reply# 3 6/6/2016 at 19:02 (2,879 days old) by vacuumlad1650  (Wauponsee, IL) |
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Post# 353432 , Reply# 5 6/7/2016 at 18:56 (2,878 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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| Post# 353453 , Reply# 6 6/7/2016 at 19:45 (2,878 days old) by lovelux () | ||
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Then what would cause weak suction? A dirty motor? I am waiting for the new brushes to arrive and I cleaned the motor and fans. A load of dust and dirt was blown out, so I am hoping that the new brushes will improve it. | ||
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Post# 353459 , Reply# 7 6/7/2016 at 21:59 (2,878 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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| Post# 353499 , Reply# 8 6/8/2016 at 13:31 (2,877 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY) | ||
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Dirty Fans, worn brushes
All add up....think of it as a snowball effect. If the fans were stopped up and filthy, it's not going to be running at it's full potential, simply because it can't breathe....you know when you have a cold and you're all stopped up how sluggish and short of breath you are....same concept (well close enough anyway!). Add in the worn brushes, that can cause the motor to slow down as well, now you REALLY have a problem on your hands!
Just out of curiosity, how do you plan to seat those brushes when you get them in? Some folks use the VARIAC method (where you cut the voltage down to 50-55 volts and run it at 1/2 an hour), or if you're REALLY feeling brave, taking a seating stone and stick it to the commutator while the sucker is running (no pun intended!)....just wondering? | ||
| Post# 353520 , Reply# 9 6/9/2016 at 09:06 (2,876 days old) by lovelux () | ||
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I think the best bet for me is cutting the voltage and letting it run, but not sure how I would do that. What would I hook up the wires to? Would you know? Never done this before. Thanks. | ||
| Post# 353521 , Reply# 10 6/9/2016 at 09:36 (2,876 days old) by blknblu (CT) | ||
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excerpt from Ametek Lamb instructions
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| Post# 353522 , Reply# 11 6/9/2016 at 09:47 (2,876 days old) by lovelux () | ||
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I only have one motor though. | ||
| Post# 353524 , Reply# 12 6/9/2016 at 12:30 (2,876 days old) by mchmike (West palm beach fl) | ||
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This works too . CLICK HERE TO GO TO mchmike's LINK | ||
| Post# 353574 , Reply# 13 6/10/2016 at 08:15 (2,875 days old) by s31463221 (Frenchburg, KY) | ||
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Variac
I'm not sure if this is something you would see yourself doing much of, or if you can think of other applications where cutting the voltage down would be necessary. If not, it would be hard to justify the purchase of this item, but here's a VARIAC that would work for your motor. It's 0 to 130 VAC and 20 Amp max, which should MORE than take care of that 535 watt LX motor. Now, you can possibly make one as well, if you're rather savvy with electricity and wiring. You would need a dimmer switch (one that's safe for inductive motors, not the typical resistive dimmers seen in big box stores), an outlet, and a voltmeter. Hopefully this will turn out to be an easier task than you're thinking it will be, and you can get your LX back up and running well. Those are wonderful vacuums, and well worth fixing it back up! Good luck!
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Post# 353623 , Reply# 15 6/11/2016 at 11:56 (2,874 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL) |
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| Post# 353625 , Reply# 16 6/11/2016 at 12:08 (2,874 days old) by lovelux () | ||
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The back of the machine? I put a new one in and also a clean bag. I have another LX and suction is way more stronger. | ||
| Post# 353627 , Reply# 17 6/11/2016 at 12:11 (2,874 days old) by lovelux () | ||
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Hey Andy, Do you know how to remove the bottom part of the motor where the fan is? I removed the 4 screws and the bottom just turns but will not come off when I try to pull it down. What is holding it? | ||
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