Thread Number: 33491
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
Electrolux Model 30 |
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Post# 364842 , Reply# 1   1/7/2017 at 16:48 (2,659 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 364850 , Reply# 2   1/7/2017 at 18:00 (2,659 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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Post# 364863 , Reply# 4   1/7/2017 at 23:32 (2,658 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Leatherette indicated a late model XXX I'm guessing 1954. Tools in the box are not Electrolux, but the wands and rug tool in the last pic are. The rug tool looks like a model XI (11) from I believe 1927 to 1930. I can't see the cord that well but looks original, the hose should be a braided dark gray.
The model XXX was the first all American Electrolux, the model V (5) and XI were made in Sweden, the model XII (12) started out in Sweden but the last were manufactured in Old Greenwich, Connecticut from 1933. The model XXX was the longest running Electrolux 1937-1954 (or 55)? Generally speaking, these were built like a Sherman tank, indestructible, hard working machines with attachments galore. You would do well to keep it as an upstairs vacuum cleaner, and you can find all the correct attachments to get it in top working order. If you want to know more I can direct you to a thread devoted to the early Electrolux models, it's in our archives section. I grew up with these and say again they are great machines. Alex Taber. |
Post# 364864 , Reply# 5   1/7/2017 at 23:35 (2,658 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 364865 , Reply# 6   1/7/2017 at 23:52 (2,658 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Hi Timborow:
If you are seeking history on the model XXX, the best place to start is the Archives section of Vintage. Simply click on the year 2013 and scroll down 8 posts to 19227, 'Lux model30/xxx tools.' Date 1/3/2013, and posted by Powernate70. Here you'll learn all about the model XXX and see some awesome pictures. Alex Taber. |
Post# 364879 , Reply# 7   1/8/2017 at 12:36 (2,658 days old) by Timborow (Georgia)   |   | |
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For the information. Tim |
Post# 364891 , Reply# 9   1/8/2017 at 17:48 (2,658 days old) by Timborow (Georgia)   |   | |
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Could anyone tell me if I can covert a Kirby vinyl hose to use with this? Can I get the Lux ends to fit? Any directions on how to replace the brushes? |
Post# 364968 , Reply# 12   1/10/2017 at 11:00 (2,656 days old) by Paul (USA)   |   | |
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Nathan, Please consider posting some Youtube videos to demo Electrolux USA maintenance of Model XXXs and others like some have done for other brands. That would help those of us who are visual & auditory learners. Thanks. |
Post# 364978 , Reply# 13   1/10/2017 at 16:46 (2,656 days old) by Timborow (Georgia)   |   | |
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Thank you so much for your help. I would like to try and install the new carbon brushes but will definitely need some guidance on that and with servicing and cleaning. I will email you. Thanks, Tim |
Post# 365817 , Reply# 14   1/29/2017 at 16:22 (2,637 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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I have the carpet nozzle and sprayer, too! Needless to say, I'm proud of my Electrolux!
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Post# 365818 , Reply# 15   1/29/2017 at 16:33 (2,637 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 365823 , Reply# 16   1/29/2017 at 17:12 (2,637 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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