Thread Number: 43010
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
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Post# 450171 , Reply# 1   2/19/2022 at 09:07 (768 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Post# 450173 , Reply# 2   2/19/2022 at 10:53 (768 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Hi Joel:
The ride-on tool holder is called the 'Companion,' and as Tom said can be placed in the opposite direction. Personally, however, I prefer it the way you have it here. From what I can tell, you have one of the earliest produced, especially if it doesn't have the dial under the front cover. Most likely it goes back to 1952. To keep the cord winder running smoothly, lightly dust the cord by putting some talcum powder on your hand, and letting the cord run through it. Cord will retract far better for months. If you want to know the history of this model, as well as numerous interesting facts on the early Electrolux's there is a fantastic thread #19227. 'Lux model 30/xxx tools.' I also have to ask if the ejector bar located inside the bag chamber is there? And speaking of bags, Electrolux called them 'Wrappers.' The concept was that you could toss a full wrapper on a white tablecloth, with no dust escaping. I've done it, and they were right! Enjoy this great machine. Alex Taber. By the way, 'Caligula,' is the cat in my avatar. |
Post# 450174 , Reply# 3   2/19/2022 at 11:01 (768 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 450177 , Reply# 4   2/19/2022 at 12:13 (768 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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My grandparents had one of those. It was their main vacuum (used by the maid) from when it was new until my grandfather went into assisted living in the late '90s. It's probably the ultimate source of my affinity for Electrolux machines although I've never owned one. It's kind of a bucket list machine for me but I'm not looking that hard for one. I'm doing my best to be content with what I have.
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Post# 450189 , Reply# 6   2/19/2022 at 20:08 (768 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Hi Joel:
No, do not seal off the intake on the front cover, that could overheat the motor. Start by opening the front cover. To do this, push the leaver on the left of the hose outlet up. Now see if there's an ejector. This is a track with a wide spring, with a piece that reads "PUSH HERE." Next put in a wrapper (bag) but do not close the cover. Please keep your hands, and fingers away from the ejector when testing the ejection process!!! To test the ejector, locate the leaver in the diaphragm (under the letter U of the left nameplate) and press upward. There should be a loud bang, and the wrapper will be shot out of the chamber. Due to age, however, this may not work. If this leaver doesn't move, do not force it, the diaphragm will need to be removed, and tested. That process is too complicated to go into here, but is explained in detail in the afore mentioned thread 19227, where I can walk you through the entire procedure. If you do activate the ejector, then move to the next phase. Testing the ejecting process. Start by resetting the ejector. Place the machine on the cordwinder, and push the ejector down till it locks, drop in a wrapper and close the front cover. Rest the Electrolux on it's runners and start feeding the wrapper. I suggest toilet paper, and continue till you hear the LX shut off. The cover should pop open, and as the motor winds down the wrapper will be thrown out of the machine. Should any of the above not work, post a message here, and I'll see what I can do. Keep in mind this vacuum is 70 years old, it may need minor surgery. Good luck, Alex Taber. |
Post# 450190 , Reply# 7   2/19/2022 at 20:18 (768 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 450230 , Reply# 9   2/21/2022 at 13:45 (766 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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