Thread Number: 38267
/ Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
Elextrolux Deluxe XXX (30) |
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Post# 407314   3/28/2019 at 21:00 (1,826 days old) by fairfaxclass (Tillamook, Oregon)   |   | |
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My first post on the vintage side of things I believe!
So, let's keep this brief. I now have an Electrolux Deluxe XXX with everything but the dusting brush (and any of the fun add ons, like the moth fogger thing). The tool caddy is missing the metal bits to hold the upholstery tool, so I put it on the dusting brush part. I'm not sure if the hose is original to this machine or not. It also came with a later flip-over floor and rug tool. The after filter is caked in dust and hair, but she runs strong and the carbon brushes look like they have plenty of life left. She also has the original bag and a later replacement. The cord reel works better that on the Olympia One. This has to be one of the best looking vacuums ever made!
Can any of you tell me where to look to find the manufacture date?
I know there is an adaptor to use Type C bags, but does anyone know of a modern bag that can fit inside the cloth bag and match up with the seal? The more filters the better!
I am most likely going to get her restored so she is even nicer! |
Post# 407316 , Reply# 1   3/28/2019 at 21:02 (1,826 days old) by fairfaxclass (Tillamook, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 407317 , Reply# 2   3/28/2019 at 21:08 (1,826 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)   |   | |
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That is nice vacuum. I recently bought a brand of bags veva. They are best bags I have seen. The MM bag might be a fit.
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Post# 407327 , Reply# 5   3/28/2019 at 23:25 (1,826 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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Well, you take what you can get when you are restoring vintage vacuums, it's better to eat the cost and have it fixed and useable than to have a unfinished resto.
I am not sure what an XXX's filter looks like (I do have an XXX but haven't dug into it yet). I did some research and found that Electrolux makes a generic motor filter pad for their modern canisters that you cut apart yourself to fit - not sure if it's the right material or big enough. evacuumstore.com/p-12986-electro... |
Post# 407334 , Reply# 6   3/29/2019 at 08:03 (1,826 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Post# 407336 , Reply# 7   3/29/2019 at 08:33 (1,826 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Nice! I love my Model 30! Beautiful and powerful machines that still hold up to this day! Unfortunately, there aren't any bags that work with the stock cloth bag cover. If you want to use disposable bags with your Model 30, you will have to track down the hard to find C style bag adapter. You might be able to line the cloth bag with a cut-up Kirby bag or something along those lines. As for the swirly pattern on your rug tool, that was intended to aid in stubborn debris pickup. Also, your Olympia's cord winder should be as smooth as this Model 30's cord winder. Try wiping down the Olympia's cord with Pledge furniture polish. That always helps a lot.
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Post# 407337 , Reply# 8   3/29/2019 at 08:35 (1,826 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 407340 , Reply# 9   3/29/2019 at 08:53 (1,826 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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The date of manufacture is printed on the black part of the switch, directly above the motor. Ebay is a good source of New Old Stock filters for the model 30. I have purchased several in the past year. Single ply open end paper bags work, but that machine was designed to work with the cloth bag alone - paper bags cut down on airflow. Your rug tool and floor brush swivels should face down, not up. Turn the tools around on the holder. That's a generic replacement hose - will work but the original is so much nicer looking.
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Post# 407341 , Reply# 10   3/29/2019 at 08:57 (1,826 days old) by Dch112 (Concord, CA)   |   | |
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Huskyvacs The EF1 Filter in the link you posted is too thin for the XXX, but works perfect in the Electrolux LX when cut to size. Fairfaxclass posted a picture of the XXX filter photo # 4. |
Post# 407360 , Reply# 11   3/29/2019 at 18:02 (1,825 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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Post# 407368 , Reply# 12   3/29/2019 at 21:07 (1,825 days old) by fairfaxclass (Tillamook, Oregon)   |   | |
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Post# 407482 , Reply# 15   4/1/2019 at 23:28 (1,822 days old) by fairfaxclass (Tillamook, Oregon)   |   | |
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I dropped off my XXX at Stark's for a deep cleaning of the motor, and likely lubrication. With the suggestions here, I've ordered materieals to make a pre-motor filter and have contacted a fellow to get after filters. I also ordered a modern aftermarket bag so I can just toss it in the mashing machine every so often without destroying history.
Does anyone know of a source for new rubber bumpers for the tools, or ways to save the rubber? It's doing what rubber so old tends to do.
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Post# 407534 , Reply# 18   4/3/2019 at 08:25 (1,821 days old) by Electroluxxxx (……)   |   | |
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Sounds like the motor needs to be serviced/cleaned and the brushes need to be reseated. |
Post# 407538 , Reply# 19   4/3/2019 at 08:55 (1,821 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 407540 , Reply# 20   4/3/2019 at 09:10 (1,821 days old) by Electroluxxxx (……)   |   | |
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Lol, sadly Dave this site isn’t as busy as it used to be so there isn’t much to miss. Then again I like to give good advice when it’s needed. 😉 |
Post# 407541 , Reply# 21   4/3/2019 at 09:11 (1,821 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 407542 , Reply# 22   4/3/2019 at 09:14 (1,821 days old) by Electroluxxxx (……)   |   | |
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Thank you, kind sir and you as well! |
Post# 407675 , Reply# 23   4/5/2019 at 22:53 (1,818 days old) by fairfaxclass (Tillamook, Oregon)   |   | |
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