Electrolux XXX with very rare disposable bag adapter

[electrolux137]

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These aftermarket adapters to use disposable bags with the Model XXX are scarcer than hens' teeth! Very few of these were made and very, very few of them survive. I have one, and have only ever seen a couple of others over the years.



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[paul]

Thanks for posting, Charles. Do you know what years they made the adapters? I'm guessing it was during the Model LX and Model LXI ere. Can you tell more about how the adapter works? Do you have any literature on it?

Also, a suggestion for your future posts would be to include photos along with the eBay links for posterity. Otherwise, if someone references the thread too far in the future the links will have expired limiting its usefulness.

 

[dysonman1]

The model 30 that used the disposable bags, was launched in April 1955. It was discontinued in October 1955. The model 30 with the paper bag adapter was the lower priced model, going along with the model 61.

 

[Gr8DaneDad]

I always have my eyes open for one.. would bite if this weren't such a tight month financially.

 

[dysonman1]

I have a spare one. When you visit the Vacuum Cleaner Museum, I'll dig it out for you.

 

[Gr8DaneDad]

Ah Tom,


 


That's the nicest thing I've heard in a long time. Such a gentleman!

 

[paul]

Thanks for the info and photos, Tom.

I just saw a Model XXX with the Model LX and Model LXI leatherette; but it still had the classic cover (presumably with the cloth bag). So would that have been manufactured in 1954?

I had always heard that the Model XXXs were discontinued in 1954, so thanks for the clarification.

So, then, both the Model LXI and Model XXX went out in October 1955 followed by the Model E and Model AE?

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On another note, was the tan Model G launched in October 1966 or April 1967? I have typically seen that the aqua Model Gs were discontinued in 1966 and the tan ones in 1967, but that doesn't compute.

 

[Gr8DaneDad]

The Tan Model G was introduced in January or February of 1966 with the official 'drive' in April and ran through the end of 67 and the last new stock was sold in early 68 when the 1205 was introduced.

 

[dysonman1]

Yes, both the models XXX and LXI were discontinued in October, 1955. The model E was launched first, as the company was already building them to take over for the model XXX.

 

[paul]

Thanks Tom and Tom.

Tom - Nevada: The literature I've seen always lists the tan Gs as 1967-1968; another example of a myth that turned into a fact. So the Model 1205 was launched in April 1968, correct?

Tom - Missouri: Thanks for setting the record straight about the 1955 ending of the Model XXX and beginnings of the Model E and AE, so that means that the Model T was sold as the second budget machine instead of the sole one. That was 6 months during 1956, correct?

Regarding the sale of the Model XXX adapters, I am guessing that they also made the part available for machines that had originally been equipped with the cloth bag which is why I wondered if they offered it for a longer period of time than the ones that were equipped that way at the factory. The one Charles referenced with the post of this thread has a 475 watt motor--presumably original--so it is not one of the last versions made.

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Late versions of the Model XXX that I know about:

1. teal-colored bottom, chrome cover, and end cap; classic gray leatherette top (I have one of these which is stamped "12-52" on the on/off switch)

2. teal-colored bottom, hammertone cover and end cap; classic gray leatherette top (1953?)

3. gray bottom, chrome cover and end cap; LX leatherette top (1954?)

4. Disposable bag adapter (hammertone) bottom color, cover and end cap surfaces undetermined (1955)

Is this correct?


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Here is a photo of the Model XXX with the LX leatherette I referenced in reply #6 (with the understanding that not all the tools are the Electrolux brand). I wonder if the gray cords (while not "Electrolux" ones) were sold with machines during the last years of the Model XXX production, because I have seen several with them along with this one and one I purchased. I also wonder when the attachments were painted in blue hammertone? Besides the dusting brush in this photo, I have seen a floor tool in hammertone; I would take for granted that there was also a carpet cleaner and an upholstery tool that were also painted in hammertone. My 1952 edition had the blue-gray bakelite small tools, the teal bakelite carpet cleaner, and the aluminum floor tool with blue-gray bumper:

 

[Gr8DaneDad]

Paul


April 1968 is correct for the 1205 official launch, though I know they were out in some branches a bit before that since my Grandmother bought one in mid March of 1968 in San Diego. It was so 'modern' and she had to have it. Bought it when she took her almost new G in for service, my Grandfather complained about it for decades. That 1205 was used and abused for 33 years and replaced by an UltraLux (that I now have) in 1993. I also have all the tools, except the PN1 from the 1205.


 


Tom

 

[paul]

Thanks, Tom. I wish I would have my grandparents' and even my parents' vacuum cleaners, but I didn't acquire my interest until lately; and they got rid of their vintage cleaners years ago.

That's great that you were able to inherit some from your family members. Wondering if your grandfather complained about replacing an almost new vacuum cleaner, or if he disliked the Model 1205 for some reason?

I'm guessing that your 1205, then, has the pigtail receptacle and possibly the metal handle? In addition, it likely has the serial id stamped on the bottom of the cord winder instead of on the caster mount like later versions. Btw, what is its serial id? I have one with a smooth body but electric hose inlet whose serial is Z24085K. I'm wondering if that means it was the 24,085 unit made of all 1205s or just the ZK lot?

As for your Ultralux--is it a Model 1521 or one of the Model C152s? If it's a Model 1521 (which I think was out in 1993) it seems to me that except for the name label it was a dead ringer to the Grand Marquise and Legacy--which were also Model 1521s.

Where have you gotten your information? I am trying to put together a list of Electrolux machines, so if there's a resource available already there's no need to make another.

 

[dysonman1]

Paul:
All model XXX's had a black cord with belden end. Pre-War cords were thick, post war cords were 'normal' size.

The bag adapter was available for years after the model XXX went out of production. Most branch offices had them. It was a good source of revenue for the dealers, as they could then sell both disposable bags AND post motor air filters to the existing customers.

 

[electrolux137]

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I have a couple of black Belden cords for the XXX that have flat, rectangular plugs with the Electrolux logo on both sides. The plug is not the same as on the later gray cords -- the corners are rounded off, similar in design to the female plug but not as long, and they are molded plugs not fit-all replacements.

One of them came with an all-original 1949-era XXX that I found at a yard sale for $2.00. Seller said it didn't pick up very good. I guess not, without a cloth bag inside.......

 

[vacman1961]

Hmmm I don't know about your dates on the tan model G, my parents bought one in October of 1968. That same night my Aunt bought one with out the Power Nozzle, my parents bought the Power Nozzle, a few months later my Aunt added the Power Nozzle and hers was the 1205 color Power Nozzle with the white plastic wand. My parents paid $175 for the G and Power Nozzle and my Aunt paid $125 just for the G. The salesman took our model E and my Aunts model XXX and gave them a servicing for free.

 

[Gr8DaneDad]

They were still out there being sold from inventory remaining in branches but production had ended by then

 

[floor-a-matic]

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">34 yrs later, I still have my parents' 1205.  It NEVER saw a service center after all those yrs; but I had the hose replaced twice & PN1 belt once.</span>