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Post# 301537   10/12/2014 at 01:13 (3,456 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        

Hi all,
I'm new here. I just recently bought an Electrolux LX and noticed that it has a filter that goes inside the back cover. My question is, does this filter have to be used and if so, where can I get them? I see the bags are readily available, but I have not seen the filters.

The bag eject feature is really neat, and the one on mine seems to work flawlessly. My LX looks to be about a 1954 and has the plastic knob to adjust the eject mechanism.

One last question, is there set of small wheels available to mount on the runners? It's a little heavy to pull through the carpet in the house and a set of small wheels would be nice. Other than that, it seems to be a great vacuum, very quiet, motor sounds good with lots of suction.

This is a great site. I've already learned a lot so far. .


Post# 301555 , Reply# 1   10/12/2014 at 14:07 (3,455 days old) by Jaker15 (Meridian, ID)        
If I remember correctly,

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If you are using new Style C bags in this machine, then an exhaust filter is not necessary. The 4-ply bags that are available nowadays should provide sufficient filtration. I am not 100% sure of this, someone who knows Luxes can verify this for sure.

Best of luck with your LX! I would love to see one in action!


Post# 301606 , Reply# 2   10/12/2014 at 20:35 (3,455 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        
Jaker15

Thank you for the info on the style c bags. I remember reading something similar elsewhere and it makes sense. I took a 3/4 full bag out of my Diamond Jubilee in hopes it will trip the eject mechanism soon and when it does, I'll post a video. So far I've just tripped the eject manually. For a 60 year old vacuum, this one is in amazingly good shape. It needs a little polishing, but otherwise is in good shape. The hose is shot, but that's par for the course.

Post# 301612 , Reply# 3   10/12/2014 at 21:23 (3,455 days old) by Jaker15 (Meridian, ID)        
No problem!

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I'm glad I could help! As for the hose, those old woven ones are notorious for leaking like a sieve. Plastic replacement hoses are fairly easy to come by, I just use the hose for my CB on my older Luxes. A new hose will definitely improve suction.


Post# 301619 , Reply# 4   10/13/2014 at 00:36 (3,455 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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When Electrolux introduced the multi-layer paper bag when the Model F came out in late 1957 / early 1958, they instructed users with Models LX, LXI, E and E-A to remove the filter and replace it with a cardboard gasket instead (to keep the rear end fitting on securely).

Frugal users who opted to use a cloth shake-out bag instead of disposable paper bags were advised to retain the filter. My Mom's Model E-Automatic, which she used with a cloth bag, still had a filter in it when she traded it in on a Model G in 1968.

While removing the filter makes the machine more noisy, it also provides better air-flow and the motor doesn't get as hot. The Model F and contemporaneous Model S and then R were the first Electroluxes not to use a filter [except for the Hospital Model G], and that held through the Grand Marquise.

Then when the Diplomat came out in 1989 Electrolux went back to using an exhaust filter, which is installed underneath the top trim piece. Then when the Guardian came out it was the first to have a large hepa filter.



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Post# 301620 , Reply# 5   10/13/2014 at 00:56 (3,455 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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P.S.: The Model LXI, the last version of the LX, came with a permanent rear axle with rubber wheels along with a front swiveling caster (located where the storage space for paper bags was formerly located). The wheels make it much easier to move the machine about -- it trundles along like a tank!

Then aftermarket clip-on wheels that attached to the rear end of the runners were offered as a retrofit for older LXs and XXXs. The wheels help to a certain extent but it's the addition of the front caster that really makes a big difference. You're still basically dragging the machine when you pull it across thick rugs.

There was also a large, kinda kludgy cart made of tubular steel (the same material that the runners were made of) that would fit either the XXX or LX. That cart has large rear wheels and a caster. It does make the machine more mobile but also ruins the appearance of the machine.

See the link below for more info on the LX and LXI, and here are some photos of the clip-on wheels and also of the cart.

Two of the photos also show the optional disposable bag upgrade for the XXX.


CLICK HERE TO GO TO electrolux137's LINK


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Post# 301634 , Reply# 6   10/13/2014 at 08:08 (3,454 days old) by bvac6 (Fort Wayne, Indiana)        
Wheels

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Recently I just removed the swivel caster and the two rear wheels from a long dead LX that was in such awful state that it sadly was destined for the scrap heap. If anyone wants the set of wheels let me know!

Post# 301721 , Reply# 7   10/13/2014 at 18:46 (3,454 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        
bvac6

I'm interested in the set of wheels. While this LX won't be my regular vacuum, I'd still like it to pull easier than it does with just the runners when I feel the urge to use it. 😊

Post# 301725 , Reply# 8   10/13/2014 at 18:57 (3,454 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        

Thank you for your responses. I'm learning tons about Electroluxes. I just have a keen interest in Electrolux vacuums. My dad's mom had a model G and then a 1205 while I was growing up and then my other grandmother had a 1205. Later on my mom bought an Olympia One. I've always thought the pop open feature was cool and then when I found out the LX actually ejected the bag, I had to get one. 😀

Post# 301938 , Reply# 9   10/15/2014 at 12:53 (3,452 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi gsnyder201

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As I'm the man who founded the V.C.C.C., let me welcome you. I'm also am Electrolux man, with a bit of Kirby thrown in, and just to top it off, love the non electric's of the late 1800's/early 1900's.

My first love is the Electrolux LX as I saw one of the first that came off the line in 1952. I'm happy to say that I now own that very machine.

There's a lot of Electrolux data out there, but the thread that best covers it is located in our archives. As I have this saved in my favorites, I'll get that information to you in a few seconds. You might also want to check out Charles Richard Lester's cyber vacuum cleaner museum and his site Electrolux Extravaganza that's all about the model LX.

Check it all out.
Alex Taber.


Post# 301940 , Reply# 10   10/15/2014 at 13:24 (3,452 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi gsnyder201

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The thread title is 'Lux 30/XXX tools.' To access it go to Vintage archives, locate 2013, then scroll down to 1/3/2013, which is thread 19227. The first post is #212375 by Powermate1970.

I've devoted a lot of time to this thread including how to repair the ejection system. There are pictures galore, including several of my collection, and various display rooms I created over the years.

If you have any further questions on that model feel free to ask me.

And again welcome to the V.C.C.C. and Vacuum Land.
Alex Taber.


Post# 301982 , Reply# 11   10/15/2014 at 19:55 (3,452 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        

Alex, thank you so much for the thread info. I'll be sure to read these threads. I think the LX is such a great vacuum. I can't believe the one I recently bought is 60 years old and still sounds great, no grinding or anything and has such great suction. The hose that came with mine is worn out. They just don't make them like these anymore. I also have a Diamond Jubilee that the previous owner must not have used more than a couple dozen times. It was extremely clean and runs great. Next on the LX is to buff out all the aluminum trim and restore the luster. :-)

Thanks again for the advice. This forum is just great!


Post# 301988 , Reply# 12   10/15/2014 at 21:58 (3,452 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi gsnyder201

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There were two versions of this model, the LX (60) and LXI (61) though both were a matter of cosmetic design. The first has the name Electrolux in red lettering on an egg yolk yellow background, the other was simply Electrolux in chrome. The original cordwinder was chrome, later switched to hammer tone blue.

The complete model LX/LXI featured the above mentioned cordwinder, ride-on tool holder called a Companion, an air-powered polisher, spray gun, vaporizor, and a garment bag for demothing clothing. The attachments were bare floor brush, rug tool with tufter attachment, upholstry tool, crevice tool, and dusting brush. When outfitted with the cordwinder, the main power cord became an extention cord. Two other tools were a second bare floor brush and dusting brush with white bristles for delicate surfaces like lamp shades or wallpaper. In addition it came with a whole array of waxes, floor cleaning solution, furniture polish, moth crystals and so on. In later years, optional wheels were availavle to attach to the runners under the cordwinder, making it roll easily.

As you'll learn in the various posts, Electrolux called the disposible bags 'wrappers' so named because they wrapped up the dust/dirt like a package.

The slogan for this model was 'The Only cleaner you Never have to empty.' Another slogan was 'See no dirt, touch no dirt, breathe no dirt!' (yes, I may have this out of order, at age 64 the mind boggles.) I have all sorts of data on this wonderful machine, and some very rare photographs of the Electrolux museum, as well as prototypes, and rare tools.

You mentioned that the hose isn't effective, there are threads here at Vacuum Land to help you seal it with liquid latex to give full suction. I'll try to locate those for you but the afore mentioned Charles Richard Lester is an expert at this and could walk you through the process. He also is the expert on the air powered polisher that was introduced with the later model XXX's around 1948.

Feel free to ask me, and when you can post pictures.
Alex Taber.


Post# 301995 , Reply# 13   10/16/2014 at 00:50 (3,452 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        

Alex,

My LX is the one with the chrome Electrolux writing on the side. It came with the hammer tone cordwinder as well as the tool holder. It also came with the floor polisher and some of the polisher brushes. I'd like to learn how to use it and give it a try on our hardwood floors. The hose repair is something I'd like to try since I'd like to keep it all original without having to buy another, newer style vinyl hose, although I may wind up getting one anyway just to have it as a back up. The ejector mechanism in this LX appears to be in excellent condition. I was told this vacuum belonged to an older couple who also had a Kirby and that the Kirby was their daily use vacuum and this LX spent a good bit of time in their hall closet and it shows. It has some signs of aging, but it was not abused. As soon as I get it all cleaned up and a mostly full bag to trigger the eject mechanism, I'll post a video.

You have created a great site. Keep up the good work!

Greg


Post# 302048 , Reply# 14   10/16/2014 at 13:21 (3,451 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Greg.

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How would you like to have the instruction book? There are some great pictures of this machine, a few in color. That's easy to acquire. Simply go to the Vacuum Land library located on the web page. Sellect Vacuum Cleaner, then Electrolux, and download the book.

I was fortunate to have lived in Connecticut in the the 1950's, and most of the 60's. I also wroked as a salesman for Electrolux in 1968 selling the G, and new 1205. In addition to this, I got to tour the factory and museum. I have a lot of paperwork on the factory, the museum and Electrolux history, I'm more than happy to share this with you, as well as pictures on the repair of the ejection system should you need to have that. These are pictures I took after the Lux 30/XXX thread was archived.

Sounds like you got a great find. Look at mine and see what parts you don't have. Also keep in mind, the plug on the cord had been replaced, so I swapped the cord-winder for that of a model LXI while doing the repair. And speaking of the cord winder, let me caution you here. The spring inside is razor sharp, if the winder ever gets sprung and won't retract, don't attempt to repair the spring, in fact, don't even touch it. Another bit of advice, pull out the entire length of cord, dust your hands with talc, then rewind, running the cord through your hand. This makes it rewind better.

As I said, I'll provide you with all the data you need on this Electrolux.
Alex Taber.





Post# 302056 , Reply# 15   10/16/2014 at 15:34 (3,451 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Greg.

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You said that the ejection system works perfectly, that's great! To keep it working smoothly I suggest you lubricate the ejector trolly with a very small amount of Vaseline and slide the ejector plate back and forth a few times. Make sure there's no excess Vaseline or it will get on the wrapper, (bag) and while it won't effect anything, doesn't look nice.

To activate the ejector open the front cover by pushing the lever on the left side, upward and remove the wrapper. Warning, whenever you spring the ejector, keep your fingers clear. Now go to the left side of the machine, (same side as the cover latch) and locate the lever on the underside of the mechinism. If you look at my electrolux pictured in the post above, the lever is just in front of the 'X.' Push up on this latch, and prepare for a loud 'bang'as the ejector moves forward.

What happens here is that the two afore mentioned levers work together, and they also depress the pin holding the ejector in place. There are pictures in the thread I spoke of to show the mechinism removed from the machine. No, you do not need to grease the wide, flat spring, greasing the trolly is enough.

The dial on the underside helps you control how quickly the LX will eject. 'Hasten'makes it eject with a lightly filled wrapper, but it will be tightly packed if set on 'retard!' The type of dirt will also effect ejection.

I also suggest making yourself a 'test' wrapper. Using a newer bag, set the dial at 'retard,' and feed an empty bag with a soft, fluffy substance like cottom balls, paper towels, or my favorite, toilet paper. Don't stop when it ejects! reset the ejector, and keep filling till it ejects as soon as the motor is turned on.

As to cleaning the machine, a little 'Brasso' works great on the chrome, and 'Windex' is perfect for the leatherette.

So there you have the basic requirements to keep your model LX in top working order. Yes, these topics are covered in the thread, but I wanted you to read those now as they are imprtant!
Alex Taber.



Post# 302066 , Reply# 16   10/16/2014 at 16:25 (3,451 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi again Greg.

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You may think that I'm going out of my way to offer tips on keeping your electrolux in top working order. Fact is, this is why John Lucia and I formed the Vacuum Cleaner Collector's Club back in 1983. Both of us were what he calls "research junkies," while his interest was and I think still is with the older Hoover machines, my interest was mostly Electrolux, especially the model LX.

The saying is 'write what you know,' and that's certainly the case here, I only address topics I've researched and brands, or models I know about.

To be honest, I love talking about the model LX almost as much as I love using one, especially when it ejects. But there's an O.C.D problem here, the tools must look right when on the machine, (upholstry brush behind the cordwinder,) and all tools on the companion! Yes, I do have a set for cleaning purposes!

If you want the history of Electrolux let me know. In September of 1979, long before I founded the club, I wrote "The History of the Electrolux Corporation," if you want a copy let me know.

I'm very glad you joined and I hope to be of help on other topics, not just the Electrolux LX.

Here's a look at the V.C.C.C. museum that was located at our headquarters in Naperville, Illinois from 1985-95. Note the ejector parts on the pegboard, and the paperwork on the walls. This is only one section of the museum.
Alex Taber.




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Post# 302069 , Reply# 17   10/16/2014 at 16:45 (3,451 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
My Electrolux wall of fame.

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Here's a look at my Electrolux collection when I was in San Diego, from 1995-06.
Yes, I did have a working model LX with chrome nameplates like yours as well as the one shown here. The reason for the cut-away is to show the machine frozen in mid ejection.


Post# 302076 , Reply# 18   10/16/2014 at 18:54 (3,451 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        

Alex, yes I would love any information you could send me about Electrolux. Even though I only have a couple of vintage Electroluxes, plus a Lux Guardian Platinum, I just really enjoy the older model Electrolux vacuums. I guess it's because I grew up around Electrolux. My wife thinks I'm a little OCD about Electrolux, but I just tell her it helps keep me out of trouble. What is the best way to get the odor from the previous owner's out of the vacuum. It's just kind of a stale odor that I'd like to see about getting rid of. Thank you for the clean up tips, I'll have to get out the Brasso and Windex.

Greg


Post# 302078 , Reply# 19   10/16/2014 at 19:00 (3,451 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        

Alex, you have a fantastic collection of Electrolux vacuums. I think my wife would change the locks on the house if I collected that many vacuums. :-). I've enjoyed reading these threads and look forward to learning more. You truly are a treasure trove of Electrolux knowledge.

Post# 302096 , Reply# 20   10/16/2014 at 20:35 (3,451 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Thank you Greg.

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I don't know if this will help your wife understand the fuzzy logic, but for me, as with many of the collectors here at the V.C.C.C., and VacuumLand, the machines are secondary. We are remembering.

It's a mix of people, places, events. In my case, the Elextrolux LX belonged to a lady who was like a favorite aunt to me. I was there when her LX ejected, I was two years old, and now at 64, I can still see it in my mind. It's as much about her as it is the vacuum cleaner. Also, her husband was a band leader, and my love of music is attributed to him.

As a history buff, I love to research patents, learn about old machines, but the people are also important. James B. Kirby, Boss Hoover, Daniel B. Replogle (inventor of the Air-Way) and others.

Every vacuum cleaner in my collection is connected to a human memory. In many cases, they were the brands, and models my friends mothers, grandmothers and so on had.

My own grandfather recognised my interest (see picture) he bought all the vacuum cleaners for a private boys school, and he let me play in the store rooms, thus letting me explore. Momories galore!

But it wasn't allways easy, some people didn't understand. Vacuum cleaner companies didn't answer letters, and kids like John Lucia, Craig Long and myself were thought as wierd. It was okay to collect bottle caps, baseball cards, and so on but vacuum cleaners? We started the club to give collectors a voice, to share the 'useless' knowledge in my mind, and put fellow collectors together. Remember too that in 83 there was no internet, all we had was a phone, or a letter. Result, I started a newsletter, and published it for 12 years.

But it still goes back to why we collect. Now it's a way to hold on to my youth, to think of people long gone. But using my friend Jeanette's Electrolux makes me that 2 year old laughing as it's wrapper was hurled across the room.

As I say, it's a lot more complicated, but for me, that's it in a nut shell.
Alex Taber.




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Post# 302102 , Reply# 21   10/16/2014 at 21:11 (3,451 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Greg.

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Send me an email at Ralextaber@gmail.com add VCCC to the heading so I know it's not spam and I'll provide you with a ton of material related to the model LX.

Alex.


Post# 302143 , Reply# 22   10/17/2014 at 12:09 (3,450 days old) by Gr8DaneDad ()        

Hey Alex,

 

I've sent you an email as well as I'd also love to have more information on the LX/LXI. I have 3 of them and love them - they are the only model I've kept duplicates of that didn't differ in some way and still look for more.

 

Tom

 


Post# 302182 , Reply# 23   10/17/2014 at 16:33 (3,450 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Tom.

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Thank's for the great email, hopefully you have that material now. It was written in Word Publisher as I do most of my serious writing in that format. Problem is, it can't be accessed by everybody. Still I think I curcumvented that problem.

Usually I write in the third person, but changed that, so if I missed a few places and wrote he instead of me, that's the reason. I tried to catch all the typo's but am not sure I did!

This work was a monster, 30 pages of data, all designed to please the Electrolux LX/LXI buffs.

So drop me a note to say you got it, and keep in mind, this is not lightweight reading.

Enjoy.
Alex Taber.


Post# 302189 , Reply# 24   10/17/2014 at 17:28 (3,450 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        

Alex, I just sent you an email. Looking forward to the information.

I started cleaning my LX by using some Nevr Dull on the floor attachments. I'll try Brasso next. The Nevr Dull didn't do too bad, but it didn't brighten up the floor tools as well as I had hoped.


Greg


Post# 302192 , Reply# 25   10/17/2014 at 17:49 (3,450 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Greg.

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I'll check my email, and add you to my contact list. I think you'll like the Electrolux data.

As for Nevr Dull, I love it. If there's no tarnish on the model LX, that and the Windex should be enough, not the messy Brasso, that's for deep cleaning. The problem with the tools is age, but I'm sure you'll having them looking factory new.
Alex Taber.


Post# 302202 , Reply# 26   10/17/2014 at 18:12 (3,450 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Tom, Hi Greg.

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I'm testing the waters to see if both of you got the data on the model LX. This forwarding business is not easy. Hopefully it took in both cases.

Alex.


Post# 302229 , Reply# 27   10/17/2014 at 23:09 (3,450 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Greg.

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I forgot to mention the odor from the previous owner. This should be easy, simply saturate a large cotton ball with a favorite liquid like after shave, made sure it's not wet, just damp then place it inside the bag and run the machine, now you can vacuum as usual. The odor of the after shave, etc. will fill the air. Continue doing this till the stale odor is gone.

Happy reading and happy vacuuming.
Alex.


Post# 302242 , Reply# 28   10/18/2014 at 02:00 (3,450 days old) by kenkart ()        
Re model 60

Alex is correct, the LX is probably the most over built over engineered vacuum ever built, real quality and workmanship that we will probably never see again....you just can't make something like that out of plastic!Its also noteworthy that today, no one can think without a computer....well, this was designed,engineered and built without the benefit of a computer,and many of them are still running today after over 60 years,.will any of todays machines last that long???I personally doubt it.


Post# 302270 , Reply# 29   10/18/2014 at 10:40 (3,449 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi kenkart .

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To quote the Electrolox Factory News of June 5, 1954. "RESEARCH Keeps ELECTROLUX CLEANERS fiest in ENGINEERING first in PERFORMANCE and helps to keep them first in SALES." What followed was a long disotation on Electrolux. Later today I'll post this page for all of you to read.

It's no secret that I love this model above all others. Yes, I'm fascinated by the non electric's, antique and early vintage machines, and of course the Kirby's, but the moxel LX is in a league by itself. No other vacuum cleaner, not even other Electrolux models 'eject' and no, popping the front cover like the automatic E, and all others since jus doesn't cut it.

As I said to Greg a few posts back, I don't single out any member, but I do go that extra mile for those with the model LX.

I have some very personal reasons for loving this model, and most of you know those too, so I won't go there.

Heavy? akward? yes! This Electrolux was a beast!!, but I like beasts, they are strong, powerful, and in this case durable. Mine goes back to 1952, bought only weeks after it was introduced. As far as I know there was only one repair, the replacement to the mechinism under the machine when it no longer worked. My friend Jeanette didn't know that it simply needed new tubing, so she had the entire thing replaced.

Like you, I prefer older products, and this is the best of the best.


Post# 302273 , Reply# 30   10/18/2014 at 12:11 (3,449 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Kenkart:

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Here is the afore mentioned page on the Electrolux research. It's the best I can do, but I'm sure one of our experts can improve it.

Post# 302336 , Reply# 31   10/18/2014 at 20:24 (3,449 days old) by kenkart ()        
Consumer Reports..

Had it right for once in  Jan 57, they said Electrolux had concentrated on operation and not on packaging in the AE,, they further said it was a concentration that paid off,both in producing a vacuum that in CU s tests stood above all others of its kind,and in holding for Electrolux the No 1 position in vacuum cleaner sales in the US...For comparison, the AE Electrolux sold for 89.75 and the Apex Strato Cleaner 5555,sold for 150.00...in STORES!!! no wonder you dont see them, the Apex was rated second even though it had, in CUs words,The highest suction of all cleaners tested,....The upright rated best was the 124.95 Hoover Citation.


Post# 302342 , Reply# 32   10/18/2014 at 22:36 (3,449 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Kenkart.

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Have you any information on what was said in 1952/3 on the model LX? And was C.R even in publication back then? How I wish I could get into a time machine and go back to those days. To see the model LX as an adult not a small child would be wonderful. My dream is to have seen the actual demo.

Post# 302346 , Reply# 33   10/18/2014 at 22:58 (3,449 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        

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C.R has been around since the 1930s, other Alex! wink


Post# 302349 , Reply# 34   10/18/2014 at 23:10 (3,449 days old) by kenkart ()        
Yes!!!

In Oct 1953 they rated a 60 as intermediate, along with a 30..the 30 was still 69.50 and the 60 was110.00..The said  some homeakers complained of excessive weight, 26.3 pounds,They also said while the ejection feature had its advantages,CR doubted the wisdom of mechanical and pneumaticelements involved from the service and maintenence standpoint...??? They rated a Eureka 800 canister 1, Apex Strato Cleaner 2..."100.00!!!",and a C-2 Compact 3..."120.00!" model 30 was 4th and 60 ,5th,


Post# 302351 , Reply# 35   10/18/2014 at 23:12 (3,449 days old) by kenkart ()        
Yes ..

In 1936 the dummies rated a GE av1 upright as a better cleaner than a Hoover 150...Somebody was full of^&**(!!!!


Post# 302358 , Reply# 36   10/18/2014 at 23:38 (3,449 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        

Alex, thanks for the idea of the cotton ball with aftershave to get rid of the stale odor. I made a test bag and it is really neat to watch the LX pop open and eject the bag. It's quite an innovative design.

I hope to make a video of it in the next day or so, even though it's not as cleaned up yet as I'd like.


Post# 302362 , Reply# 37   10/19/2014 at 00:13 (3,449 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Greg.

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Congrats on the test bag, yes watching it eject is awesome. Did you read the Electrolux data yet?

Post# 302364 , Reply# 38   10/19/2014 at 00:24 (3,449 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Kenkart.

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Thanks, that's what I expected from C.R. I can't print my word for them, but here's a hint, it begins with A!

So they doubted the mechanical performance etc.? Interesting, 50+ years the LX is still going strong. Mine is a beast, a work horse!


Post# 302365 , Reply# 39   10/19/2014 at 00:51 (3,449 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        

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Astronomical? Amazing? Accurate? laughing


Post# 302373 , Reply# 40   10/19/2014 at 08:42 (3,448 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi super-sweeper

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Funny! You'e not even close!

Obviously the word is X rated, and not something I can use here. On the other hand, it's a very common word, and I hear it used all the time.


Post# 302377 , Reply# 41   10/19/2014 at 09:54 (3,448 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        

Alex, yes, I was able to read through the Electrolux data. I learned quite a bit I especially enjoyed the pictures on the repair of the eject mechanism. Thank you for sharing, you obviously put a lot of time into the research, and it is a big help to understanding the history of Electrolux.

Here is the link to the YouTube video I made of the LX ejecting a bag. The vacuum is not quite polished up yet, but it will be soon. This is my first post to YouTube, so hopefully it will work.


CLICK HERE TO GO TO gsnyder201's LINK


Post# 302387 , Reply# 42   10/19/2014 at 12:25 (3,448 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Wow!

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Hi Greg:

That is one fantastic model LX, and I'm very impressed with the ejection, but any further comment might be taken out of context and considered X rated.

I noticed that you have the bare floor brush and rug tool in the right position, some people have them in reverse, (wand end down) the idea is to slide the want onto the tool and lift off the companion (tool holder.) Thanks for letting me see this beautiful machine.

Enjoy it.


Post# 302388 , Reply# 43   10/19/2014 at 12:29 (3,448 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Not polished up yet?

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That looks in top condition to me.

By the way did you download the instruction book?


Post# 302389 , Reply# 44   10/19/2014 at 13:12 (3,448 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
One mistake.

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Hi Greg:

You may notice that the cut-away is the same one seen in various pictures of mine like my 'wall of fame.' The only big mistake I made was the choice of table cloth. I find it detracts from the model LX. Also, as I have a few, I should have gone with one of the original blue/gray wrappers to keep it original.

I have other treats for you. Go to the Vintage archives and locate January 3, 2014. Thread #23723 titled 'Electrolux white bristle dusting and wall brush.' I think it's posted by my friend Kevin. Someplace in there are pictures of the gala Electrolux had to introduce the model LX, in October 1952, located at the original Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York city. It's a three page spread, hundreds of people, Electrolux top brass, salesmen and their wives. The number 60 is spelled out in flowers on the upper floor or the ballroom.

If I find any other threads of this nature, I let you know.
Alex.


Post# 302390 , Reply# 45   10/19/2014 at 13:21 (3,448 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Waldorf info is not in that thread.

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But It is someplace, I'll try to locate it. look at the thread anyway, as it has lots of great data.

Post# 302393 , Reply# 46   10/19/2014 at 13:38 (3,448 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Found it!

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Hi Greg:

Go to thread 23245, 'Electrolux that I didn't know anything about.'The date is December 23, 2013, and the post is mine, #260572.

Enjoy.


Post# 302399 , Reply# 47   10/19/2014 at 15:19 (3,448 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        

Thank you Alex! I'll look the thread up shortly. I looked at the manual in the archive, but last week I was searching ebay and found a 1954 Electrolux LX manual with a starting bid of $5.99 and I was the only bidder. The manual is almost museum quality. I had seen other manuals for the earlier LX's, but this was the only one I had seen for the later model LX.

After looking at pictures here on this site as well as the manual, I realized that I'm still missing a few of the tools, but they'll be added in due time. When I saw how good a condition this vacuum was in especially for being 60 years old, I was hoping I would be the winning bid.


Post# 302404 , Reply# 48   10/19/2014 at 17:07 (3,448 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Greg.

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That's great, what tools are you missing? Maybe I can help, I have lots of them.

Post# 302411 , Reply# 49   10/19/2014 at 18:37 (3,448 days old) by kenkart ()        
I love!

The tool wall Alex, I think I might do something like that, I have a zillion loose attachments..


Post# 302412 , Reply# 50   10/19/2014 at 19:01 (3,448 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
The attachment wall.

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There are so many things you can do with a pegboard wall. I usually have them in sections. Standard attachments on one, optional tools like spray guns, vaporizors, polisher tools, cord winders etc on another. A wall of wands, and so on like the ones shown here.

I run a border of hoses,both along the ceiling and as a baseboard. Thos lets tou show the hoses, and keep them laying flat. Curved ends are great for corners. In some cases I put pole handles to a carpet sweeper inside, helps to connect machine ends.

Next spring I plan to do this with the boxes of tools I have. It was to be a summer project, but my dog Felecia changed all that, now it's too cold here.


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Post# 302413 , Reply# 51   10/19/2014 at 19:05 (3,448 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
And this is for Greg.

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The Electrolux LX ejector wall.

Post# 302424 , Reply# 52   10/19/2014 at 21:02 (3,448 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        
WOW, what a nice wall of tools!!

Alex, as close as I can tell, I'm missing the 2 white bristle brushes and the crevice tool. My LX came with the sprayer top, but not the clear jar. The seller said the jar broke when he got the vacuum.

It also came with the floor polisher, but do you know where I can get extra buffer pads? I don't need any right now, but may need some replacements down the road. Since Electrolux no longer makes the floor polish etc., do you know what would be a good substitute? I want to see if the floor polisher attachment works as well as I hope it will.


Post# 302430 , Reply# 53   10/19/2014 at 21:46 (3,448 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Greg

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The white bristle brushes were placed on the standard floor tool and dust brush, as replacements. Thus, two floor and dust, with different brushes sold with each LX. I'll see what I have. The jar was standard, any mayonaise jar will do till I get one with Elecreolux logo on it. I may have one in a box someplace, along with a crevice tool. If I don't have them somebody must. Contact Charles Richard Lester about the polisher info, as he's the expert on that device.

Go to the thread I mentioned to see the newer versions of the white brushes. They were a great feature.


Post# 302495 , Reply# 54   10/20/2014 at 14:39 (3,447 days old) by Gr8DaneDad ()        

Alex,

 

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all the LX information. I've not had the opportunity to read it yet but am looking forward to it on my upcoming days off.

 

Tom


Post# 302543 , Reply# 55   10/20/2014 at 23:24 (3,447 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Greg.

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I got your email, and can help on Two things.

Scroll up to reply 17 and look at the cut-away Electrolux LXI. Those are the wheels with your name on them. Next, go to thread 1124, vintage archives date 3/24/2007 post 11320, Fixing loss of suction in old hoses, by Charles Richard Leaster.

I have a suggestion. I need a hose done in this manner, and Charles sent me a box of Electrolux hoses. I ship 2 to you, and when you can latex both, one for each of us.I'll even pay you for time and labor.

As I said in the email, I'll see what goodies are in the holding room.

To members of the V.C.C.C. and Vacuum Land. Anybody got the white bristles for the models XXX-LXI? Greg needs them and I only have the standard bare floor and dust brushes in my holding room.

You have a great machine there Greg, and we'll get you all the needeed parts and attachments.

Alex G.


Post# 302553 , Reply# 56   10/21/2014 at 02:48 (3,447 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        
Hi Alex

Sounds great! I read the article on using the latex on hoses. I've never restored a hose before but I'm willing to try it. The wheels sound great! Thank you!

Post# 302566 , Reply# 57   10/21/2014 at 11:17 (3,446 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Greg.

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I live in the North Eastern part of Pennsylvania, on a 100 acre farm 'in the middle of nowhere.' A pocket of severe weather is heading our way, most likely the effects of that nor'easter that supposed to wreck havoc on the east coast. I just checked our weather, rain through Friday night, in my case, this most likely means a power outage over the next few days.

As Saturday promises to be sunny and 65, it's a great day to work in the unit. This is where I have my heavy winter coats, the Christmas decorations, boxes of V.C.C.C. paperwork, and of course all the vacuum cleaner tools.

This past summer I saw one of those wheels, the other one is in a box of misc. tools. As for the hoses, they are in a long box, and in good condition, but there's zero suction. The latex treatment should correct that. I've been wanting to 'hire' somebody to do that for me as I stink at that kind of repair. However, there's no time period, you get to it when you can.

The hose I use on a daily basis is the one pictured in the 'beauty shot in 'reply 14,' yes, the original hose. If I ever muster the courage, I'll have it latexed as well, but let's start with an old hose to practice with.

So that's where we stand. Weather permitting, I'll have the wheels, hose and other goodies here by late Saturday afternoon. But as I said, heaven knows what's in those boxes!


Post# 302569 , Reply# 58   10/21/2014 at 12:16 (3,446 days old) by HooverCelebrity (Germany)        

Alex - what is the story with the cutaway Lux? Was that from Electrolux, as a demo, or did you make the cutaway yourself? Do you still have it?

Post# 302570 , Reply# 59   10/21/2014 at 13:20 (3,446 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Hoover Celebrity:

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The story of the cut-away is easy to recall. It was my idea.

This was an old model LXI that I had in the basement. The motor had been removed long before, but all componants, trim and so on were intact. Basically it was a shell. So I grabbed the metal cutters and went to work.

If memory serves, it goes back to the fall of 1983. I was living in Lombard, Illinois with a friend named Doug, who worked for Belden wire company. (Yes the Belden that made the cords for Electrolux.) Obviously, I hadn't moved to Naperville yet. At any rate, I thought it would be interesting to show the process of ejection befor, during and after. I used a small screw in the right place to hold the ejector for 'mid' eject.

This little project has served me well, and helped me show the process in pictures. Till now, nobody knew there was no motor.

And finally, yes, I still have it, and used it last Spring for a series of pictures showing repair to the ejection system.

Thanks for asking.
Alex Taber.


Post# 302586 , Reply# 60   10/21/2014 at 16:51 (3,446 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        
Model LX Bag Ejection Video

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I have a YouTube video showing the Model LX bag ejection in action! See link.

(Alex, this video may cause you to become light-headed and weak-kneed. You might want to sit down before watching it.)


CLICK HERE TO GO TO electrolux137's LINK


Post# 302590 , Reply# 61   10/21/2014 at 17:10 (3,446 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Charles Richard.

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I'm always sitting down to watch these!

You never fail to touch that special place in my heart, and return me to that happy little boy who saw this wonderful sight in 1952.

Thanks for sharing, again!


Post# 302614 , Reply# 62   10/21/2014 at 20:03 (3,446 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        
Alex:

I think it will be fun to try the repair for the hose. Once I get some of the latex and practice on an old hose first.

Sounds like you live in a nice area away from lots of city traffic, my kind of living.

I'll keep you posted on the hose repair.


Greg


Post# 302639 , Reply# 63   10/22/2014 at 01:50 (3,446 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)        

Electrolux137--Really nice bag ejection demos!!Bet this was cool during the sales demos!!!Sadly the ejectors in my two LX's are corroded beyond recognition.the climate here is VERY humid-and these two machines must have come from non-airconditioned places.My vacuums work,though-just no neat bag ejecting.the ejector in the vacuum is almost like a minature ejector in front load or RL trash trucks-when the tailgate is raised the trash is pushed out by the ejector.In FL trucks the ejector also does the compacting and packing.IN RL trucks maintains pressure on the trash so the packer blade in the tailgate packs each hopper load.Too bad the trucks can't spring their loads out! and too bad that no vacuum builder today uses that cool system.Guess liabilities come into play-someone gets hits by a flying vacuum bag and feins injuries!Its good intertainment,though!Looks like you had fun trying it out!!!Now you can look FORWARD to when your vacuum gets full.The Lux bag ejector system was one REALLY CLEVER peice of engineering!

Post# 302818 , Reply# 64   10/23/2014 at 13:50 (3,444 days old) by piscesinphoenix ()        
"After-Filter"

I've been using a dryer sheet for the after-filter. Not sure how much it really filters, but it doesn't seem to affect the suction any and gives a nice smell to the room, too. It's also a lot cheaper than the ones sold on eBay.

Post# 302867 , Reply# 65   10/23/2014 at 20:12 (3,444 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        

piscesinphoenix--using dryer sheets is a great idea! I'll give it a try and see how it works. In my other vacuums I usually pour in some vanilla scented product that looks something like potpourri to keep them smelling nice, but the LX kind of threw me when I saw it had a filter on the rear exhaust.

Post# 302888 , Reply# 66   10/23/2014 at 22:13 (3,444 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Greg.

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If you like the scent of vanilla, this would be another thing you can use on the cotton ball inside the wrapper. (Sorry, bag!)

Post# 302893 , Reply# 67   10/23/2014 at 22:28 (3,444 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
A better look.

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Yesterday I scanned in a better look at the Electrolux Research page. Here it is.

Post# 302899 , Reply# 68   10/23/2014 at 23:42 (3,444 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        
Hi Alex

Vanilla on a cotton ball would probably last a little longer too.

About the latex for the hose repair, a friend of mine in the stage business at work had a pint of the liquid latex he said I could have. He said the latex has a limited shelf life and this bottle was nearing that time and so he gave it to me. I think it will be just enough to coat the inside of the hose for my LX. I'm going to try it this weekend and see if I can get the process down. Even if it isn't enough to do the whole hose, it has to improve the suction since the hose currently has zero suction.


Post# 302972 , Reply# 69   10/24/2014 at 12:34 (3,443 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Greg.

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Great:

Tomorrow looks like a great day to work in the room. Please note, this is not a 'storage unit,' like I had my stuff in from 2006-2013. Last October, I loaded everything into 2 U-Haul pods, and brought them here. Now my stuff is in a holding building a mile away.

Like most members of the V.C.C.C./VacuumLand, my housemate isn't into vacuum cleaners, and simply 'tollerates' my interest. Turning a spare room into a display room? never!! So the 'room' is my special place. The plan was to build a display building for the vacuums. That plan will be realized next spring, but I'll go through the hoses tomorrow.

Keep me posted to how the hose repair goes. If you master the art of hose restoration, I'll hire you to do several for me. But we'll finalize that next year, let's see how this hose your doing turns out.


Post# 302973 , Reply# 70   10/24/2014 at 12:43 (3,443 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi again Greg.

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Check your email, as I've sent some 'better' copies of material for you to see.
Enjoy.
Alex Taber.


Post# 302974 , Reply# 71   10/24/2014 at 12:57 (3,443 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Gr8DaneDad.

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Check your email too, what I sent to Greg, I also sent to you.
Alex Taber.


Post# 302996 , Reply# 72   10/24/2014 at 17:32 (3,443 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Greg.

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Do not remove that long screw from the 'brain' of the Electrolux LX, it may mess up the ejector. Then again it may not do any damage at all, but don't risk it.

To remove the bag ctlender, simply pull, it slides off the 2 metal tabs. The 2 tabs simply pull out and the swivle caster assembly snapps into place.

Tomorrow I'll see which box the wheels are in.


Post# 303048 , Reply# 73   10/25/2014 at 00:01 (3,443 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        
Alex

Thanks again for your advice. I appreciate your help and wealth of Electrolux knowledge.

Post# 303639 , Reply# 74   10/29/2014 at 14:23 (3,438 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Greg.

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I haven't been posting much as I've been suffering through a very intense migraine headache, the type that won't go away. Finally over it, and thinking of you.

What's the status of the wheels for the model LX? get them yet? I was way too sick to go to the holding room, but the hoses are all in ling boxes and easy to find.

Keep me posted on the hose operation, and if the wheels are what you need. I promise I'll check the parts room as soon as I feel better.
Alex Taber.


Post# 303830 , Reply# 75   10/31/2014 at 02:11 (3,437 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        
Hi Alex

I'm sorry to hear you've been under the weather. Hopefully it will pass soon.

The wheels arrived safe and sound. I've had a little trouble removing the bag holder to put the swivel wheel in, but then I did not want to force something and break it. I'm planning to try the hose repair this weekend. I had a few other projects to get done last weekend. I may just leave the wheels on the back and opt to keep the bag holder. I haven't made up my mind on that yet, plus I'm not sure I want to chance removing that one screw that needs to come out and then reinstalling it in order to anchor the swivel wheel. I don't want to chance damaging the ejector mechanism since it works so well. Decisions, decisions.


Post# 303874 , Reply# 76   10/31/2014 at 12:11 (3,436 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Hi Greg.

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I'm used to migrains, I get them quite frequently, but they usually last a few hours, not two days.

Removal of the long screw to attach the swivle caster will not effect the ejection system one bit, it simply secures the outer mechinism to the belly of the machine.
As to the rear wheels, those are the only ones I use, as I like to use the bag compartment. (Keeping it as close to what I saw as possible as what I saw as a child.)

Please take pictures when you can, and let me know how the hose repair goes. If it turns out fine, I'll hire you to do a few Electrolux hoses of mine next year.

More later my friend.
Alex Taber.


Post# 303942 , Reply# 77   11/1/2014 at 01:58 (3,436 days old) by gsnyder201 (Greenville, SC)        
Alex

Hope you feel better soon.

Thank you for letting me know that the one screw will not affect the ejection mechanism. I think I'd like to keep the bag holder, but I may try it both ways to see which one I like best.

I'll be sure to post some pictures soon and I'll keep you posted on the hose repair. Sounds like the weather is going to be cold and windy with some rain here so it will be good to stay in and work on the hose.

Greg


Post# 415166 , Reply# 78   10/22/2019 at 12:28 (1,619 days old) by Italianman1966 (NYC)        
Electrolux LX 1952 Model

Hi,

I have a 1952 Electrolux LX. I have every single part . including the Garment Air bag & white wall and dusting brushes. I have been using this Machine since my parents bought it in 1953.

And I love it.

It has been loving taken care of.



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