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Post# 238653   7/2/2013 at 23:23 (3,922 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

I got it for free at a garage sale. Here are some pictures.


Post# 238654 , Reply# 1   7/2/2013 at 23:24 (3,922 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

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Post# 238655 , Reply# 2   7/2/2013 at 23:25 (3,922 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

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Post# 238656 , Reply# 3   7/2/2013 at 23:26 (3,922 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

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Post# 238657 , Reply# 4   7/2/2013 at 23:27 (3,922 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

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Post# 238658 , Reply# 5   7/2/2013 at 23:28 (3,922 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

What does this do?


Post# 238659 , Reply# 6   7/2/2013 at 23:29 (3,922 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

New bags that came with it.


Post# 238660 , Reply# 7   7/2/2013 at 23:31 (3,922 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

It is really clean


Post# 238662 , Reply# 8   7/3/2013 at 00:07 (3,922 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)        
WOW!

That is a nice example of that vac. Very clean indeed. I have no idea what that component does as I've not yet seen that on an Electrolux machine yet.

Post# 238687 , Reply# 9   7/3/2013 at 01:25 (3,922 days old) by Collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk)        

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The piece that you are wondering about is made to fit into the rug nozzle to cut the air flow down for doing throw rugs.

Post# 238688 , Reply# 10   7/3/2013 at 01:32 (3,922 days old) by Electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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What a wonderful find! Have you tried out the polisher yet?!

The plastic and metal thing is called "The Tuftor." You would snap it into the rug nozzle to make it easier to vacuum woven-cotton rugs. The later floor/rug combination nozzle had the Tuftor feature built into it.

Here's a link to the Patent:


CLICK HERE TO GO TO Electrolux137's LINK


Post# 238692 , Reply# 11   7/3/2013 at 03:26 (3,922 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

Thanks for the information guys. and no i havent tried the polisher yet. 

I have one last question, does anyone know the age or if that bag is rare? i found it in the bottom of the floor scrubbers box.


Post# 238716 , Reply# 12   7/3/2013 at 09:40 (3,922 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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OMG

Post# 238718 , Reply# 13   7/3/2013 at 09:46 (3,922 days old) by tig21er (Indiana)        
Paper bag

Look around the edge on the underside. First bags had 16 patent numbers around the edge.To me it looks like one of the 1st but I might be wrong.

Post# 238721 , Reply# 14   7/3/2013 at 11:02 (3,921 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
Electrolux LX

NICE vac at a great 'price'!The dust brush on tool caddy is the optional white brush for cleaner areas such as lamp shades, walls ,etc leaving the other brush for dirtier jobs.The tool caddy can be at front or rear depending on which way you turn and latch.I have never seen that wheel dolly that would not have been genuine Elux.More pictures?
Bags-The first bags for these would have been blue with the Elux 'E' showing through the cut out at top of door.Your bag is late 50s or early 60s when each bag had a different advertising message and were often in a package of 18.(Paper dating hint-If an address has a Zip,zone improvement program,Code it is 1963 or later.Without Zip Code it would be before 1963 or just after before new paperwork was printed.)


Post# 238749 , Reply# 15   7/3/2013 at 14:27 (3,921 days old) by Electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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The bag is pretty rare! With the introduction of the Model F, through the early Model G, Electrolux sold a series of bags with colorful advertising messages. There were about 30 different variation. I have all of them, I think. One of these days I'll have to pull them out and take some photos. I'd hang on to this one and not use it!

Would be great if you'd post some YouTube videos using your LX, especially with the polisher!! (That would have been the very first thing that I would have played with!) The polisher is pretty rare nowadays, despite a gazillion of them having been sold from 1949 through 1956. They don't turn up much anymore, especially with the original box!


Post# 238753 , Reply# 16   7/3/2013 at 15:26 (3,921 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

How do you use the polisher? I know how to put the different brushes on but i have no idea what they are for or what polishing compound to use with it.


Post# 238787 , Reply# 17   7/3/2013 at 16:30 (3,921 days old) by luxman107 (USA )        

Really, really nice.. I love the bags especially cause I have never seen them before.

Post# 238789 , Reply# 18   7/3/2013 at 16:44 (3,921 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
First Electrolux bags

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Were called "Wrappers" not bags.

Post# 238790 , Reply# 19   7/3/2013 at 16:45 (3,921 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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First bags were Grey and called "wrappers" right on the bag

Post# 238791 , Reply# 20   7/3/2013 at 16:46 (3,921 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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First bag for an Electrolux (they copied Air-Way's design)

Post# 238792 , Reply# 21   7/3/2013 at 16:48 (3,921 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Second bags - for the LX, LX1, and model E. Bags are still grey. But now they are called "bags" instead of wrappers.

Post# 238793 , Reply# 22   7/3/2013 at 16:48 (3,921 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Instructions for LX, LX1, and model E

Post# 238794 , Reply# 23   7/3/2013 at 16:49 (3,921 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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Second packaging for the bags. This came with the Automatic E and the Automatic F

Post# 238795 , Reply# 24   7/3/2013 at 16:50 (3,921 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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The bags would eventually advertise all Elux optional products like the Power Nozzle.

Post# 238825 , Reply# 25   7/3/2013 at 18:34 (3,921 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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To use the polisher, you attach it to the end of the wands, just like the floor brush, and attach the hose to the SUCTION end of the Electrolux. When you turn on the motor, the suction will cause the polisher's inner star-shaped brush to rotate rapidly.

Originally, you could polish any hard-surface floor -- hardwood, tile, cork, masonry, etc. However, nowadays most floors - including hardwood - are usually sealed with some sort of coating that does not need to be machine-polished. If you live in an old house with original unsealed hardwood floors, you can use the polisher with any liquid or paste floor wax. Some hardware stores still carry it or you can look for it on line.

The set of black brushes is for applying wax and the set of brown brushes is for polishing. Did you also get a lambswool buffing pad? That would be used to impart a final glow to the polished finish.


Post# 238831 , Reply# 26   7/3/2013 at 18:56 (3,921 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

Yes i did get the wool pad. Can you use the polisher to scrub a cement floor? My garage floor is really dirty.  And i will post pictures of the wheels in a couple minutes.


Post# 238833 , Reply# 27   7/3/2013 at 19:04 (3,921 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

here are the polisher parts


Post# 238834 , Reply# 28   7/3/2013 at 19:05 (3,921 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

wheels


Post# 238835 , Reply# 29   7/3/2013 at 19:06 (3,921 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

back wheels


Post# 238871 , Reply# 30   7/3/2013 at 22:35 (3,921 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
As far as I know

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The dolly your LX sits in is not an original Electrolux part. The first time wheels were added, again as far as I know, was upon the launch of LX1 (61).

Post# 238970 , Reply# 31   7/4/2013 at 18:33 (3,920 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Wheels for the LX/ LXI.

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I didn't think that dolly was part of the Electrolux models LX, and or LXI.

Actually, there were several sets of wheels, and they were optional. The most common were the ones that clamped to the runners (just under the cordwinder) and tightened with a wing nut. By lifting the front end of the motor unit (with the hose) you could now steer the machine, or lift it over an area rug, threshhold, etc.. Then Electrolux decided to improved wheels. Now they were no longer 2 separate wheels, but joined with a long axle, however, they still attached the same way. Then they added the swivle caster which fit under the bag chamber. The advantage here was that the machine glided smoothly from room to room, and you didn't put any strain on the hose. The disadvantage was that this caster went where the compartment to hold three wrappers was located. The plastic tube and spring clamps were replaced with the caster assembly.

As I was always one who liked the virgin LX (without wheels), with the yellow/red nameplates, and chrome cordwinder, that I stayed away from the optional wheels. Then in I think, 1993 (?) Tom Gasko drove to Naperville, Illinois with a van stocked with vintage vacuum cleaners to give away at the club meeting. He presented my with a LXI, complete with the original box. That was my first LXI with rear wheels and swivle caster. And I hate to admit it, but I loved it!

If there were any other wheel sets I'm not aware of them, but do know that with the Model E, and E automatic, wheels were here to stay!

As for the sled runners, with the Model V (5), they were removable. That's right the V could be used as an upright, tank, or with the strap, as a shoulder portable. That was way back in 1924. And you thought Kirby thought of the shoulder portable.

Tom, those boxes with the wrappers are fantastic. I have the first box in my collection, but the box has fallen apart. Can you tell me the best way to put it together?

Alex Taber.



Post# 238971 , Reply# 32   7/4/2013 at 18:43 (3,920 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

Thanks for the information Alex. I didn't know that the wheels were optional. I thought it was something that the original owner made.

 

And that compartment under it is used to hold bags?


Post# 245874 , Reply# 33   8/15/2013 at 17:34 (3,878 days old) by frailer25 ()        
LXI Ejector

How does one open the bag door on the LX and LXI? Just recieved one in rusty shape, motor is great though.

Post# 245892 , Reply# 34   8/15/2013 at 19:09 (3,878 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
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Actually that is the front cover, the cordwinder/blower is in the rear. Access to the wrapper (bag) chamber is easy. There is a lever located on the left side of the intake hole. Push up and the cover opens. To test the ejector, locate the little lever on the underside of the machine, known as the brain. It's best to open the fromt cover first, then push this lever upward, and the wrapper will be tossed out of the chamber. You can also do this without the wrapped in the chamber. A word of caution KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE EJECTOR! If this lever won't work, then it's frozen with rust, and so on. That will require minor surgery to the ejector mechenism. For That Charles Richard Lester, Tom Gasko and I can walk you through it.

Alex Taber.



Post# 245897 , Reply# 35   8/15/2013 at 19:49 (3,878 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi kirbykid.

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That is one great model LXI, however, I don't think the wheel dolly is original. The little plastic/metal thingy is called a 'tufter,' it fits under the rug tool, and is used for certain types of carpets. The original dusting brush is not there, instead you have the white dusting brush, the standard one has black bristles. The combination dust brush/upholstry tool is not original, but who cares?

Personally I like the tools in a different configuration, but this is a matter of choice. I've included a picture of how it looked in the instruction book.

Please let us know how well the ejector works. I like to have a test wrapper filled with packing popcorn, (tp also works) simply feed the wrapper till it ejects. If the ejector works correctly, the front cover pops open, and the motor shuts off. Seconds later, the wrapper is shot out of the chamber. (It's during the winding down of the motor that trigers the ejection process.) In some cases it rests on the underside of the open cover, but in better situations, it's hurled across the room! A lot of factors contribute to this, the contents of the wrapper, position of the hose, bare floor or carpeting, and so on. Spring tabs in the hose can prevent the long range projectile process. When filling the test wrapper feed the intake port without the hose, and if there is a dial, then set it at retard.

Keep up posted on the progress.

Alex Taber.


Post# 245910 , Reply# 36   8/15/2013 at 21:22 (3,878 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Electrolux LX vs LXI

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That is one great LXI, and while I don't think the dolly thing is original, you have a fantastic find.

The history of the model LX is an interesting one. It was first dreamed up in 1946 by Gustaf E. Lofgren, head of the engineering department at Electrolux. However, as far s I know, it was Leon P. Borkowski who perfected the idea and the first one came out in 1952. The first of them had a chrome cordwinder, and an impressive nameplate. Egg yolk yellow with the word 'Electrolux' in red. Also, there was no dial to hasten or retard the ejection process, the salesman set the machine in the home after the sale was made. Over the next few years a number of changes were made. The most important was the dial as part of the ejector mechenism. The nameplate went to aluminum (like yours,) the trim was hammertone blue, and this included the cordwinder. The holder for three wrappers on the underside of the machine was replaced with a swivel caster, and there were optional wheels of various designs for the runners. With all these changes, Electrolux decided to change the model name to the LXI.

The model LX/LXI was a heavy machine, and while there was the handle on top, most people carried it by the runners. It was a great vacuum cleaner, but not easy to carry up and down stairs. Electrolux did away with the ejector when they introduced the model E, and E automatic. Now it was enough for the front cover pop open, letting the user know the bag was full.

Still to the serious collector, the model LX, and LXI are a great addition to the collection.

Alex Taber.


Post# 246006 , Reply# 37   8/16/2013 at 15:57 (3,877 days old) by frailer25 ()        
Model LXI?

Mr. Taber, from your description, I believe my example is a very neglected LXI. The (chrome?)nameplates on either side are very rutsy and pitted, the front cover and cordwinder are heavily pitted as well. When I recieved it, there was a full wrapper inside, which fell to shreds upon removal. The hose is very sound, with no suction loss. However, it does not appear to be original, as it has the molded plastic handgrip with suction control knob on underside. My Lux has the two rear wheels, no front caster, and the ejector control knob on bottom. My few questions are: 1. Is this an LX or LXI?
2. Where in the world would I find wrappers on a very strict budget?
3. And how do I go about restoring the blasted beast?

Any Replies are welcome, will post pictures when I have access to a camera. Also a very large thank-you to all who try to help.
-Larry


Post# 246038 , Reply# 38   8/16/2013 at 19:38 (3,877 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

So i filled a bag with tp and put it in but nothing happend... The motor turned on, there wasnt any air going through the machine, and the front end didnt pop open or anything. I even had the knob adjusted to 1. So I will have to fix that. 

 

And for the bags, I have some extras. How many do you need?


Post# 246060 , Reply# 39   8/16/2013 at 21:24 (3,877 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Kirbykid.

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Are you saying that there is no suction? that sounds odd! I expected you to turn it on and feed the tp via suction, the idea was to fill the wrapper till it ejected. However, that LXI might need major surgery, most likely a new motor. Take it to the nearest vacuum shop, tell them you are a collector and want it serviced. Don't let anybody say something like "that's too old, " or "you need to replace it with-." Make it crystal clear that this is a museum piece, (it is!) and have a motor from another LX, LXI or XXX put in. If this guy knows anything about vacuum cleaners then ask him to look at the ejector, and see that it works.

You can also do that yourself. Here's what you do.

Stand the LXI on blower end/cordwinder. Open the front cover, and remove the wrapper (bag). There are three screws holding the mechenism in place. Thee correct term for this mechinism is the diaphram, and it's all one unit, front cover and ejector mechinism. When you remove the screws, prepare yourself for a loud BANG, that's the actual spring that pushes the wrapper out. MAKE SURE YOUR FINGERS ARE AWAY FROM THE INSIDE OF THE MACHINE, OR BAG CHAMBER! After removing all three screws, the diaphram/front cover will lift off. If the ejector has not sprung, do not force it. You'll need professional help. Most likely, the flat/wide spring is now extended with the part that says "push Here" at the front of the chamber. Push the spring back a bit and locate the small screw holding the ejector track in place, remove the screw, then rock the track a bit and it will lift out. Again, if not, then get it to a vac shop. If the flat spring moves along the track, then spray it with W/D40, or grease it with Vaseline.

Several months ago there was a club member with this same problem and the process was shown in a series of posts. I'll try to locate that, and tell you what thread it's at. But before I do, I'll help you work on the diaphram.

There's a lever that controls the ejector. If it moves freely then it will activate two pins. This lever, and pins might be rusty, if so, get the W/D40, and see if it moves. If not, again major surgery is needed. If this lever does move, then you're in business, because that's the lever that automatically opens the front cover when it's time to eject.

If all parts do not move up and down, then remove this part and treat it to WD/40, but do not get the WD/40 on the rubber gasgets. (It might take several applications of the WD/40, on need to sit for several hours.)

Once you get the lever moving, reassemble it to the diaphram, then put it back on the underside of the machine. Do not tighten the screws all the way, just enough to hold it snug to the vacuum. Now fit the double track with flat spring to the notch at the back of the bag chamber, and replace the small screw. Reset the spring so it bends backward and catches. AGAIN WITH HANDS CLEAR, press the lever on the diaphram upward, and be prepared for another loud BANG.

If any one of these steps doesn't work then you have a defective ejector, and will need to replace the whole diaphram. Let's say it does work, then line up the front cover, and see that it closes and locks. That can be fixed by tightening or loosening the three screws

Now I'll try to locate that thread to let you see it all in pictures. For now, here are two diaphrams resting on the floor of a display of mine.

Good luck with the restoration.

Alex Taber.



Post# 246066 , Reply# 40   8/16/2013 at 21:41 (3,877 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

I started feeding it in while it was on. But The bag then filled up and it still had not ejected. I then took the bag out and filled it up the rest of the way with tp. The bag was close to rock hard. When i put the bag back in, it was so full that there wasnt any air going through it. But it still hadnt ejected. I even checked the dial and that was on number 1. But the motor works fine.


Post# 246070 , Reply# 41   8/16/2013 at 21:48 (3,877 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

Is this the lever you are talking about? It is totaly frozen and wont move a bit.


Post# 246074 , Reply# 42   8/16/2013 at 21:57 (3,877 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi frailer25.

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Take a look at these Electrolux models. They are (fron top left) model V (5), XI (11), XII (12). Second shelf from left, post-war XXX (30), XX (20), LX (60). Third shelf from left, LXI (61), model E, model T (thrift). Bottom shelf model G, model L, model 1205.

The complete LX is on a table, and a cut-away LXI showing the ejection process is on another wall. Above the cut-away are two ejector tracks, and three diaphrams (two showing the inner workings).

Basically, they are all the model LX, it's only the trim, wheels and use of the hammertone blue that makes the difference in model number.

Here's how to check yours. On the top chrome trim that holds the handle strap, is some basic information. It should read 'model LX' (or LXI) followed with amps and so on. The first LX's had no dial on the diaphram. So check yours and let me know.

Alex Taber.


Post# 246081 , Reply# 43   8/16/2013 at 22:07 (3,877 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Kirbykid.

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Yes, that's the lever, and that whole mechinism is the diapheram. Electrolux also called it the 'brain!'

That should move upward, and release the ejector. A word of advice, don't have a wrapper inside the chamber, if the cover fails to open and the ejector activates it could be messy.

You've taken the first step, let's see where we go from here.

Alex Taber.


Post# 246089 , Reply# 44   8/16/2013 at 22:28 (3,877 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Kirbykid.

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Well I didn't locate the actual repair, but did find the thread that shows the parts. Thread # 16823. Post # 182942, reply #36.

Good luck, and if you need more help let me know.

Alex Taber.


Post# 246098 , Reply# 45   8/16/2013 at 22:44 (3,877 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Kirbykid.

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I found it!

Thread #19227, post #214633, reply 86. There are several others on the step by step repair on reply 87 and so on. While at this thread look at all the great model XXX's and LX's, it's a great thread, and should help with the repair of your LXI.

Alex Taber.


Post# 246099 , Reply# 46   8/16/2013 at 22:45 (3,877 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

How do you find the thread by its number?

Post# 246101 , Reply# 47   8/16/2013 at 22:55 (3,877 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Kirbykid.

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Title of the thread is "Lux model 30/XXX tools." Scroll down to reply 86, and go from there.

Alex Taber.


Post# 246103 , Reply# 48   8/16/2013 at 23:00 (3,877 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Ki Kirbykid.

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On the main Vintage page is the archives. Type in "Lux model 30/XXX tools" then go from there I'll try to find the exact date of the thread, and be right back.

Alex Taber.


Post# 246106 , Reply# 49   8/16/2013 at 23:17 (3,877 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

Thanks. I found it


Post# 246107 , Reply# 50   8/16/2013 at 23:20 (3,877 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Kirbykid.

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Post #214633 aeoliandave, 1-18-2013, reply #s 86/87.
You can also go to vintage archives 2013 and find thread #19227


Post# 246108 , Reply# 51   8/16/2013 at 23:21 (3,877 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

I found the three screws on the bottom, but i need to remove the rails to take the wheels off. They are in the way of getting to the screws


Post# 246109 , Reply# 52   8/16/2013 at 23:23 (3,877 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

Oh nevermind. I just had to pull a bit harder and the wheel dolley came off.


Post# 246110 , Reply# 53   8/16/2013 at 23:29 (3,877 days old) by kenkart ()        
Here is..

The 60 I found and Tania now has.

Post# 246111 , Reply# 54   8/16/2013 at 23:30 (3,877 days old) by kenkart ()        
I found it

In an antique mall...

Post# 246112 , Reply# 55   8/16/2013 at 23:31 (3,877 days old) by kenkart ()        
I really dont think

It had been used over once or twice.

Post# 246113 , Reply# 56   8/16/2013 at 23:32 (3,877 days old) by kenkart ()        
They are probably.

One of the best built machines of all time.

Post# 246120 , Reply# 57   8/16/2013 at 23:56 (3,877 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Thanks kenkart.

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And made a little boy's heart leap with joy when I first saw it eject back in 1952.

Here's what I looked like at the time. My mom just found this and sent it to me. Here I'm trying to turn a Kirby 512 into an upright Air-Way, by using the hose of an Electrolux XXX. And I'm told my first word was vacuum. but I said "vacum!" When asked what I wanted to be when I grew up? "a vacuum cleaner salesman!"

Thanks for the messages,

Alex Taber.


Post# 246122 , Reply# 58   8/17/2013 at 00:03 (3,877 days old) by kenkart ()        
I see..

A BIG old oil fired boiler in the background!

Post# 246125 , Reply# 59   8/17/2013 at 00:30 (3,877 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

Thank you so much. It works again!!! Yay. The pin in it was stuck and thats why it wasnt working. While it was apart, i noticed something that i think is broken. I will post pictures of that tomorrow and maybe even a video of it working. 

 

Another thing is that under the handle, it is marked as a LX. Could that part have been replaced if it broke? Or has a bunch of the machine been replaced?


Post# 246128 , Reply# 60   8/17/2013 at 00:48 (3,877 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Kenkart.

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That picture was taken in my grandparents basement, so you saw the furnace. Years later that basement was turned into a family room, it was also a great play area for me. The guy walking down the steps was my grandpa, Alex, yes, he knew a collector when he saw one.

Alex Taber.


Post# 246130 , Reply# 61   8/17/2013 at 00:56 (3,877 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Kirbykid.

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Glad I could help.

Looks like a lot of things were replaced on that Electrolux. Nameplate, cordwinder, and so on. There are a lot of Electrolux collectors out there and if you want, you can get the yellow/red nameplates.

When you get a chance, look at the entire thread, it was a lot of fun contributing to it, and there are some great machines, and great tools posted.

More tomorrow,

Alex Taber,


Post# 246190 , Reply# 62   8/17/2013 at 12:25 (3,876 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

The hose on it was shot. This idea hit me a couple months ago while cooking. 


Post# 246191 , Reply# 63   8/17/2013 at 12:26 (3,876 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

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Post# 246195 , Reply# 65   8/17/2013 at 13:15 (3,876 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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The Model LXI (61) was only marked LXI on machines made from April 1955 through October 1955, when the Automatic E went into production. All true LXI's have a rear axle between the runners with a rubber wheel on each end of the axle and have a front swivel caster, all installed at the factory. If it doesn't have these things, it's a model LX and not an LXI.

Post# 246197 , Reply# 66   8/17/2013 at 13:18 (3,876 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Kirbykid.

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Great idea, how is the suction? I wonder if it passes the Roger Prohl test? Rodger came up with this test way back in the early 1990's, and shared it with the club. Let the hose rest on the floor (not connected to the vacuum) and with the flat of your hand, hit the intake on the hose handle. A good hose will have a sound of vibration, there will be no sound on a defective hose. Try it.

Since that hose pictured in your post is not original, we have to get you one that is.

If you want to know more about the Electrolux models LX and LXI, I reccomend the site "Electrolux Extravaganza" it was designed by my friend Charles Richard Lester during the years I was away from the V.C.C.C., it's an awesome site, check it out.

Alex Taber.



Post# 246201 , Reply# 67   8/17/2013 at 13:31 (3,876 days old) by Electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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Electrolux Model LX Extravaganza!



CLICK HERE TO GO TO Electrolux137's LINK


Post# 246202 , Reply# 68   8/17/2013 at 13:33 (3,876 days old) by Electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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Post# 246204 , Reply# 69   8/17/2013 at 13:36 (3,876 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Thanks Tom. I never knew that.

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So what you're saying is that prior to April 1955 they were all the model LX?

That's good to know, and I guess changing the nameplates, and introduction of the hammertome blue did NOT signify the model change?

As I've said many times. I only pass on the data I was given, or read in the publicatons I got from Electrolux, and if it's wrong information, then I keep the inacurate info going, not something I want to do. I welcome corrections, and input from you, Charles Richard and others. Thanks for enlightening me.

Alex Taber.




Post# 246208 , Reply# 70   8/17/2013 at 13:51 (3,876 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

The suction at the hose end and at the vacuum feel the same. Before you could block the end of the hose and it wouldnt affect the vacuum at all. Didnt have any suction at the hose end. But now it works fine. I also just did the test and it failed so i will try and do the liquid silicone test.

 

That was you that made that website?!?!?!?!?!?! Ive been to that one hundreds of times. 

Well here is a picture of the bottom of the vacuum. I guess it is an original LX.


Post# 246209 , Reply# 71   8/17/2013 at 13:53 (3,876 days old) by frailer25 ()        
Model LXI!

Alex (hope you don't mind me calling you by the first name), from the info you have provided, it seems to be a late model LXI, as it has the dial on the bottom of the tank. Now, if only I can figure out how to get all the rust off. The trim is so rusted, even the red on the Electrolux logo is very spotty, and the yellow behind the red is virtually non-existent. I am not much of a metal resto expert, my experience is on string instruments, but would regular chrome polish work?
Also, where would one find wrappers, as I highly doubt Aerus still sells any.

-Larry


Post# 246210 , Reply# 72   8/17/2013 at 13:56 (3,876 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

Where can i get new filters? I was just going to make one but then i couldnt find my heaters extra air filters. Should i just make them out of the heaters filter or is there a certain material that i should use? does anyone have any extras?


Post# 246213 , Reply# 73   8/17/2013 at 14:03 (3,876 days old) by frailer25 ()        
Correction

I have to make a correction to my last post, that should read a late model LX.

-Larry


Post# 246216 , Reply# 74   8/17/2013 at 14:08 (3,876 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

So here is what i saw yesterday that got me woried.


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Post# 246231 , Reply# 79   8/17/2013 at 14:52 (3,876 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Kirbykid, hi frailer25.

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Yes Larry, you can call me Alex.

Now I have the same answer for both of you.

I'm not good at repair, or restoration. I know the Electrolux LX/LXI repair I shared last night, because I've done it countless times, and can do it in my sleep.

There are others in the V.C.C.C., and Vacuumland who know about the products to remove rust, and so on. There are also members of both clubs who have parts like filters for the LX (one size fits all, both LX and LXI,) original wrappers, and so on.

For polishing I reccomend "Never-Dull" magic wadding polish, to clean the chrome and then finish with a coat of "Mothers California Gold," it's a caranuba cleaner wax. To make the cord retract smoothly pull out the cord from the winder. (DO NOT PULL IT OUT ANY FURTHER THAN THE WINDER ALLOWS, OR YOU CAN RUIN THE SPRING INSIDE!) With the cord fully extended, dust your hand with talcum powder, and let the cord retract. Do this at least twice for quick and easy winding. As for wheels, leatherette on the main housing, carrying strap and decal on the yellow/red nameplate (if in fact you have one or plan to get one,) use warm water and a small amount of detergent. Windex works great too!

With a little polishing, and surface cleaning, you can both have an Electrolux that looks like a museum piece.

And finally, do either of you have the instruction book? If not go to the Vacuumland library and sellect 'vacuum cleaner' then Electrolux, and download the book, it's well worth reading, and the color pictures are a classic.

Hope this helps.

Alex Taber.


Post# 246233 , Reply# 80   8/17/2013 at 14:58 (3,876 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Kirbykid.

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That needs to be answered by Charles Richard Leser, Tom Gasko, or other members who know motor repair. My knowledge is the ejector, and the history of the LX/LXI. Trust me, there are people who can help.

Good luck,

Alex Taber.


Post# 246234 , Reply# 81   8/17/2013 at 15:01 (3,876 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

Thanks Alex. I just checked the library and it costs money to download it.


Post# 246340 , Reply# 82   8/17/2013 at 23:23 (3,876 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi guys.

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Anybody got an Electrolux model LX/LXI instruction book you can post, so Kirbykid can read it?

Thanks.

Alex Taber.


Post# 246341 , Reply# 83   8/17/2013 at 23:27 (3,876 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

Did emailing it not work?

Post# 246345 , Reply# 84   8/17/2013 at 23:43 (3,876 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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The plastic automatic dial was NOT standard on ANY models LX or LXI. The ejector knob was metal. You had to pull it out and 'click' it into the next position. The front cover and automatic ejection assembly was replaced at Lux offices when the machine was brought in for service, AFTER the introduction of the model Automatic E.
The only time a model LX is actually called an LXI (61) is if it includes the rear wheels (and axle), and front swivel caster. The 61 also came with a Halo to wind the cord onto and a cord hook to lock the cord if the automatic winder was purchased, it is on the left side of the cleaner. The top trim will say LXI if it is a true model 61. All others are model 60's.

The part the looks burned out is the radio interference eliminator (so the use of the cleaner wouldn't make your neighbor's radio go all static. You can absolutely remove it with no change to the cleaner. Simply strip back the two wires that go to and away from the eliminator and use a crimp nut to wire them together.


Post# 246348 , Reply# 85   8/18/2013 at 00:02 (3,876 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Thanks for jogging my memory Tom.

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I do remember, the metal dial. but the machines I recall were all early LX's, there was no dial. As I said to Kirbykid, I'm not a repairman, all of the LX/LXI's I saw were outfitted with the cordwinder, I never saw the halo on machines other than the model E. Sure there were a few without the cordwinder, but then the cord went into the door behind the handle, and nothing over the blower, however, seeing those were rare.

I certainly know the story of the ejectors popping too soon, but I heard and so have others that the salesmen came into the home with a special kit to outfit the machine.

As always, you provide the information I either forgot of didn't hear of.

Alex Taber.


Post# 246349 , Reply# 86   8/18/2013 at 00:05 (3,876 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Kirbykid.

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I sent you an email, saying it's a work in progress, and may take a few days.

Alex Taber.


Post# 246354 , Reply# 87   8/18/2013 at 00:42 (3,876 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

I recieved the email. Did you get the emails i sent back?


Post# 249400 , Reply# 88   9/7/2013 at 21:08 (3,855 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

Well here is the display that i worked hard on.


Post# 249417 , Reply# 89   9/8/2013 at 01:16 (3,855 days old) by Electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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Kirbykid, there's a really nice LX manual on eBay. Starting bid $9.99 with no bids so far.


CLICK HERE TO GO TO Electrolux137's LINK on eBay


Post# 249420 , Reply# 90   9/8/2013 at 02:20 (3,855 days old) by kirbykid (Horseheads,New York 14845)        

Thanks. I must not have seen that on my last fleabay search. I will try to bid on it. Hope i win it!



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