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. . . a two-stage motor? I don't care if it's metal or plastic bodied. I did searches on this forum and I must have searched wrong because I didn't find a definitive answer.   I'm looking for the last model that had a two-stage motor without a transition to a one-stage during its production...

Nice find! I love the look, feel, and sound of the metal Royals. Yours may be an economy model but it's easily repairable and it will hold up over time. I have a different model, and it does a great job on my rugs.   Joel

I didn't buy *that* one, but I did buy one I grabbed a Legacy 7000 C153A when the seller, who offered free shipping, knocked $15 off the BIN price. It's an omen that it's supposed to be here by my birthday!   Colors won't match but I don't care. I'm after a solid machine that will work with...

The National Electrical Code is the dictating factor It states that no circuit may be continuously loaded to more than 80% of its ampacity, and 12 amps is 80% of 15 amps. So the 12 amps is a hard limit that the manufacturers have to abide by, considering that there are millions of 15-amp...

Thanks! I got a reply before I even posted my final version of the question. You all are the tops!   I'm probably going for that Lux Legacy now, based on my newly-acquired information.   Joel

Will the hose from my C151D Lux Classic plug into Lux Legacy main units? I know the tool end is plastic and different. I have the opportunity to purchase a Lux Legacy main unit, which I may well do if my Lux Classic hose will attach. I will use the tools and accessories I have. It will be a...

Nice lineup! Thanks for sharing. These are beautiful vacuums.   Joel

Thanks, I hadn't thought of that It makes sense though. Under high magnification it appears the brushes indeed are grooved. I appreciate your reply.   Joel

A question on top of a question I'm adding this to the thread because both questions have to do with motor design and construction.   I know there are exceptions, but it seems like most vacuum motors today have double ball bearings. Is that because they run at such high speeds compared to...

I've seen other images of Ametek motors that have them.  What purpose do they serve? It's hard to tell how deep they are. I have to think they would make the brushes wear unevenly.   Clearly they're there for a reason, but I have no idea why. We have so much combined knowledge here that...

Congrats! How nice to acquire so many at once, and better yet, you know their history. They're in really nice condition too. I don't see many teal model Ls as clean as yours.   Joel

Parunner58, I love your father-in-law's work Very impressive, and the carved figures are fun and very pleasing to look at. Thanks for sharing.   Joel

Texaskirbyguy, I'm interested I've always liked clock radios because they do more than plain radios. I used to have a few, but I sold most of my radio collection some years ago. I would like to see images of yours.   Joel

Alex and Caligula, don't worry Alex, I didn't mean I would seal the hose inlet, I only meant I would seal the bleed hole temporarily. I have perfect pitch and the sounds of clogged vacuums are very upsetting to me, so I could never stand to run one without air long enough to overheat it. I...

I appear to have the earliest production The underside of mine looks like the one in the image at the below URL - no knob or dial.   Can I temporarily tape off the sensing hole in the hose inlet to test the operation of the automatic control? I've done so with a model G, but I don't know...

Good evening all,   Today I took delivery of a very clean Electrolux model LX from eBay. It came with no hose or attachments, but as you can see, it has the tool caddy. It's super clean with no significant dents or scratches. The motor is quiet with no bearing noise, and pulls 54" on the...

Rugsucker, nice clocks! I particularly like the Filter Queen one. It reminds me of the countless round, backlit wall clocks that adorned drug stores, jewelry stores, gas stations, and the list goes on and on.   Joel

Gottahaveahoove, thanks, and I agree with your sentiment FYI, there are two types of so-called hunt clocks. The kind you refer to is the "after the hunt" type. Fewer in number but available nonetheless are "before the hunt" clocks. I have a large one, and the pheasant and rabbit figures are...

Jon, yes it will remain a showpiece I will use it occasionally in my carpeted model train room, but not with the original hose and accessories. They are pristine and will remain that way. I will use a genuine vinyl pigtail hose with my model G's PN-1 and whatever other tools I have handy...

cam2s, I echo texaskirbyguy's suggestion In 2016 I bought a few inexpensive cuckoo clocks from eBay that needed repairs. In getting them working again I acquired enough knowledge to build my own.   Attached are a few images of my custom-built clock, from cardboard mock-up to completion. The...