Thread Number: 35971
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Electrolux Ultralux LX |
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Post# 385722   2/10/2018 at 09:27 (2,264 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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About a year after completing graduate school in 1991, I bought my first brand new vacuum -- an Electrolux Ultralux LX. I gave it away many years ago and sometimes kick myself for doing it.
Well, I just happened on this one on Ebay. It was hard to tell what shape it was in because the photos were poorly staged. So I threw caution to the wind and bought it because the price was right. It came on Thursday and I was pleased to see that it was in really great shape. So I completely disassembled it, including the motor and power nozzle, and gave it a good cleaning. Now, it runs like a top! I can't remember, but I think my original Ultralux came with a braided hose.
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Post# 385723 , Reply# 1   2/10/2018 at 09:29 (2,264 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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I've seen some where the chrome trim has a crinkled finish. This is just like my old one, with a smooth finish.
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Post# 385724 , Reply# 2   2/10/2018 at 09:30 (2,264 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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The plastic cover is cracked in the corner so I'll see if a touch of epoxy might fix that.
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Post# 385725 , Reply# 3   2/10/2018 at 09:36 (2,264 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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I was surprised to see that Electrolux went with a larger 5.7" diameter motor. To accommodate the larger size, they had to redesign the mounting lug inside the bulkhead.
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Post# 385726 , Reply# 4   2/10/2018 at 09:38 (2,264 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Other than the cracked cover, there is a small dent on the bottom. That's not really noticeable.
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Post# 385727 , Reply# 5   2/10/2018 at 09:39 (2,264 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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I am very pleased with my find! Shipping has gotten outrageous but I couldn't resist this find!
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Post# 385729 , Reply# 6   2/10/2018 at 10:16 (2,264 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Post# 385746 , Reply# 8   2/10/2018 at 15:17 (2,264 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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~ That's lovely. I have the "Grand Marquise" version of this model and really like it a lot, other than the noise (spoiled by the hushed whisper of the XXX and G!). Mine came with the original hose but I did not like it -- too short, heavy and stiff. The new genuine coiled vinyl hose is easily a foot longer, much lighter in weight and much more pliable. |
Post# 385754 , Reply# 9   2/10/2018 at 17:46 (2,263 days old) by blknblu (CT)   |   | |
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Here is my Ultralux with painted top. (not a LX) |
Post# 385758 , Reply# 10   2/10/2018 at 18:34 (2,263 days old) by keither (California )   |   | |
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Congratulations on your find ! I have both the Ultralux and Grand Marquise. The chrome trim on my Ultralux has the crinkled finish that you described.
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Post# 385768 , Reply# 11   2/10/2018 at 19:59 (2,263 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 385783 , Reply# 12   2/10/2018 at 21:31 (2,263 days old) by S31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)   |   | |
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That crinkle finish was used entirely on another variation of the model 1521 Ultralux..... I personally like the look, although it’s purely aesthetics! Here’s a couple of mine with the crinkle finish and full chrome body.
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Post# 392251 , Reply# 13   5/23/2018 at 11:53 (2,162 days old) by Askaboutcoins1 (Kissimmee)   |   | |
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Great Post! Can you describe how you got to the motor for removal. I have to replace my motor and I don't want to tear into it until I have an idea as to how. Thanks for any help you can give! Bill O |
Post# 392262 , Reply# 14   5/23/2018 at 15:56 (2,162 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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The motor is easy to get to.
1) Remove four screws from the cover. Two are under the blower port cover. One is on the top handle and the last one is up front by the bag door. Once those are removed the top will lift off. You can then remove the wire leads on the on/off switch to completely remove the cover. 2). Once the top cover is removed, remove three screws from the cord winder. Two are on top and one is on the bottom. Once those are removed, use a slotted screwdriver and hammer to gently tap the cord winder off. 3) Once the cord winder is off, you can see three wires that connect to the cord winder. Be sure first to mark where they go and then remove them. Two of the terminals are connected together and mount to a single post on the cord winder. They simply slide apart. Next, there's one more connection from the motor field to the black wire on the wiring harness that needs to be separated. All wire should be disconnected by now. 4) Inside the motor housing, remove the four nuts (one at each corner) holding the motor cover and motor in place. Once those are removed, the motor cover will lift off and the motor itself can be pulled out. Hope this helps! |
Post# 392264 , Reply# 15   5/23/2018 at 16:05 (2,162 days old) by sleepdoc (St. Louis, MO)   |   | |
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I've always been confused as to how to identify these vacuums, whatever the official color of the body is called. As far as I can tell, there are three models: Grand Marquis, Ultralux, and Ultralux LX. The Grand Marquis has no name marking and silver top trim, correct? The Ultralux has its name on the back and textured blue top trim, then the Ultralux LX has a different style name label and has silver top trim that was either flat or textured, or is there some other combination? I could swear that I've seen that body with blue top trim and no name label, but maybe not. In any case, could someone with solid knowledge describe how to distinguish these models, perhaps the official name of that grayish-white color?
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Post# 392271 , Reply# 16   5/23/2018 at 21:20 (2,161 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 400380 , Reply# 21   11/3/2018 at 19:55 (1,997 days old) by quebecois (Waterloo, Canada)   |   | |
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Nice machines, I like the dark scheme of the VIP commemorative edition. |
Post# 400415 , Reply# 22   11/4/2018 at 20:11 (1,996 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.)   |   | |
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Was going through some folders and found this owner's manual. Just for fun... This post was last edited 11/04/2018 at 23:49 |
Post# 400423 , Reply# 23   11/4/2018 at 23:50 (1,996 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.)   |   | |
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Post# 400453 , Reply# 24   11/6/2018 at 02:55 (1,995 days old) by S31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 400506 , Reply# 27   11/7/2018 at 11:11 (1,994 days old) by S31463221 (Frenchburg, KY)   |   | |
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