Thread Number: 30426
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Found Electrolux Model LX - cleaned and fixed ejector |
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Post# 337304 , Reply# 1   11/11/2015 at 09:51 (3,060 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Hi Lovelux:
That's one of the early models which dates back to 1952. Now all you need is the cord winder to make it complete. I'm interested in knowing where you learned to repair the ejector as I've written several posts on that subject. Of all my vacuums, the model LX is my favorite, and I've done extensive research in it, so if you have any questions or want to talk Electrolux contact me at Ralextaber@gmail.com. By the way, my username is Caligula, but that's the name of my pet cat used in my picture. Enjoy the vacuum. Alex Taber |
Post# 337307 , Reply# 2   11/11/2015 at 11:23 (3,060 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 337308 , Reply# 3   11/11/2015 at 12:01 (3,060 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 337311 , Reply# 4   11/11/2015 at 12:23 (3,060 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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If you want to see the evolution of the early Electrolux models I suggest a thread devoted to these machines.
Back on January 3, 2013 Powermate1970 posted a question about the 'gleaner' which is part of the rug tool for models XII through LXI. I responded to that question, and other members quickly joined in offering some wonderful information and great pictures. To locate it, simply go to vintage archives, click on 2013, and scroll down to thread 19227. But don't expect to read all of it in one sitting, it's a long thread and will provide several days of reading. I suggest you bookmark that thread, as you will most likely return to it to see the great photos. Alex Taber. |
Post# 337315 , Reply# 6   11/11/2015 at 12:38 (3,060 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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I forgot to mention that you need to click on 'forum archives,' from there go to 2013, and locate post #212375.
As to the 'Gleaner,' it's a comb for the carpet and used on most rug/floor tools starting with the model E. It was introduced with the rug tool of either the model XI, or XII. Back then it was a little box thingy on top of the tool, and went through several stages of development over the years, as explained in the thread. |
Post# 337316 , Reply# 7   11/11/2015 at 12:39 (3,060 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 337323 , Reply# 8   11/11/2015 at 15:00 (3,060 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 337326 , Reply# 9   11/11/2015 at 15:53 (3,060 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 337329 , Reply# 11   11/11/2015 at 16:08 (3,060 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 337331 , Reply# 12   11/11/2015 at 16:20 (3,060 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 337335 , Reply# 13   11/11/2015 at 17:50 (3,060 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 337336 , Reply# 14   11/11/2015 at 17:52 (3,060 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 337337 , Reply# 15   11/11/2015 at 18:28 (3,060 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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The history of that model is very interesting. Basically, Electrolux wanted to do something spectacular after WWII, and they did! The model LX was 6 years in the development stage, and one of the first to intruduce the disposible bag. Please note I didn't say 'the first.' Actually that honor went to Air-Way in 1920. Then Hoover jumped on the band waggon with the Hygenisac (exact year I don't recall.) But Electrolux perfected the 'full bag' alert system. What Electrolux wanted was a self-sealing bag, and created the 'wrapper,' meaning that the dirt was wrapped like a package. They used to advertize that it could be tossed onto a white table cloth and there would be no dirt. The slogon was 'see no dirt, touch no dirt, breathe no dirt!'
If you read the thread I spoke of there are members who address the issue of the rear filter, and I'm sure there are members here who have them. I've already addressed how I got interested in the model LX, but like you, I was a child when I saw it eject, and it created an obsession with the vacuum cleaner. And yes, I use my model LX as my daily driver. Alex. |
Post# 337339 , Reply# 16   11/11/2015 at 18:39 (3,060 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Actually the term wrapper was introduced in 1952. Back then they were a blue/grey and had only a few layers of filter. Also they were without any lettering. Over the next year or so, they went through several changes, and by 1954 the term wrapper was replaced with bag. It was around this time that they changed color, and became yellow with all types of ads on them.
Lovelux: I see Electrolux bags on eBay all the time, I'll see if I can locate filters for you. |
Post# 337350 , Reply# 17   11/11/2015 at 22:33 (3,060 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 337358 , Reply# 18   11/12/2015 at 00:25 (3,060 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Yes the Electrolux model LX was introduced in 1952 though I'm not exactly sure when. All that is known is that Electrolux held a gala at the grand ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria hotel, New York City in October to usher in model LX. Thousands of people attended, all of Electrolux top brass, and almost every salesman and their wives. I have pictures of this in a three page fold-out in the book 'Electrolux the first 40 years 1924-1964.' Unfortunately it can't be uploaded here, but may be on the afore mentioned thread Lux 30/xxx tools.
All I know is that I was a little over 2 years old when I first saw it eject, and as I have a photographic memory, I still see it in my mind. And yes, the one in reply 1 is that very machine. |
Post# 337360 , Reply# 19   11/12/2015 at 00:37 (3,060 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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'Electrolux the first 40 years 1924-1964,' was a book only available to Electrolux employees. As I was working for the company in 1968, I was given a copy, and I refer to it often.
From the early years Electrolux held huge gatherings at the Waldorf. From about 1927 till the mid 1950's every salesman in the country attened this convention. If I can upload pictures I will. |
Post# 337382 , Reply# 20   11/12/2015 at 14:46 (3,059 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 337389 , Reply# 21   11/12/2015 at 15:40 (3,059 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 337394 , Reply# 22   11/12/2015 at 16:14 (3,059 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 337399 , Reply# 23   11/12/2015 at 18:05 (3,059 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 337400 , Reply# 24   11/12/2015 at 18:10 (3,059 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 337647 , Reply# 26   11/17/2015 at 17:26 (3,054 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Hi Lovelux:
Have you even attended a sales convention? While we find the Electrolux machines interesting these men did NOT! This was part of the job to promote the latest model, thus it was not a 'fun' night. Long boring speaches from the top brass, and the 'get out there and sell,' attitude was the order of the night. Also, most people traveled across the country to attend, and at their own expence. Air fare, or long driving, hotel room, meals, and so on was expensive, and they were required to attend this convention. No, it would NOT be a fun night!!! My reason for posting was to show the sheer volume of people attending, and as I said this was only 1 of 3 pages. (The other 2 won't post!) We may like the model LX, but I assure you, these people did not! |
Post# 337694 , Reply# 28   11/18/2015 at 21:17 (3,053 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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I love the model LX, after all it was what started the interest, but I was only 2 years old when it came out. By the time I was old enough to understand the demo process I was 17, and the salesmen didn't want to talk about the LX, they were pushing the new 1205!
All I know is what I read, and that comes from the few issues of 'The Electrolux News,' and 2 books strictly for employees. Do I welcome ideas, and corrections? certainly! But according to the book 'Electrolux the first 40 years,' the Waldorf was an anual event with other gatherings around the country. The picture I posted was to 'welcome' the 60. And as I said it's a three page fold-out that I can't download. Naturally I'm guessing about the facial reactions, but I attended one in 1968, and it was damned boring! I love to get into a time machine and watch the demo of the LX, I'm sure it was awesome. What I did do, was see the museum at the factory in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, and yes, I was a kid in a candy store. As I said, I welcome ideas on this and all topic I write about. |
Post# 337717 , Reply# 29   11/19/2015 at 15:14 (3,052 days old) by CharlesKirby66 (Manteca, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 337722 , Reply# 30   11/19/2015 at 16:08 (3,052 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Actually, it's Alex, 'Caligula' was the sealpoint cat resting in my lap. He was the mascot for the VCCC when it was headquartered in my home in Naperville, Illinois.
As to the picture, I was about 5 when that was taken, I discovered it in an old photo album, and love it. I have no idea why I put the hose of the Electrolux model XXX on the handle of the Kirby 512, but this was the way to use the hose on the upright Air-Way Sanitation system. No doubt my love of Electrolux and Kirby has continued, and yes, I still have both machines. |
Post# 337724 , Reply# 31   11/19/2015 at 16:23 (3,052 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 338612 , Reply# 32   12/4/2015 at 21:27 (3,037 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 338618 , Reply# 33   12/4/2015 at 21:45 (3,037 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 338623 , Reply# 34   12/4/2015 at 22:37 (3,037 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 338647 , Reply# 35   12/5/2015 at 12:30 (3,036 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 338648 , Reply# 36   12/5/2015 at 13:03 (3,036 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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I really hope you get this as it has all the bells and whistles you need, and from what I can see, even the original hose. A note on the hose, don't expect it to be 100% operable, as it's 63 years old, and I'm sure the rubber base is crumbling due to age. (I know that at 65 I certainly am!) And if the hose leaks, there are members here who can fix that for you. Still, to have all parts original, that's really something.
So I have my fingers crossed, as you can then have the model LX, and the LXI both in the correct styles. Keep me posted. Alex. |
Post# 341219 , Reply# 37   1/12/2016 at 18:35 (2,998 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Hi Steve! I got my Lx's Ejector rebuilt this afternoon. It oly took an hour! Did you get yours looking? Maybe it will help if you ppost a picture of it so i can help you better
Have a good one! Andy Rousonelos
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Post# 341227 , Reply# 39   1/12/2016 at 19:23 (2,998 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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