Bad Me...I got a Bronze Lux G with hose..I need to share

[camelotshadow]

What did I do?
Like I need another vacuum
Still trying to decide what to keep of what I got
But had to get it

I need the hose anyway to be able to use my G
Its just sitting waiting
I turn it on from time to time
just to hear it purr


I guess I should have just bought a new plastic hose for the G.
But I have fallen in luv with the G sound.

I got a turq G from Charles Vac Clean up so its all his fault
LOL

I luv it think its a 60 thats a good year!



It just is perfect sounding

So soothing
the motor so strong

I am convinced the vac I had in my first apt
was the bronze G
Had to be

So I found one on that place &
I got it for $34


auction:
Up for auction is a vintage highly sought after Electrolux Model G. This terrific model has a sleek dynamic appearance ahead of its time ,two tone lines, integrated cord winder, quiet operation considering its age, great suction , wheels show little wear and machine appears to have been lightly used. The cannister measures 22 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 1/2".The machine comes with a hose (the hose is off white with pairs of gold stripes)that is @ 81", metal extenders,a plastic attachment for curtains and upholstery etc.and the head bristles are in very good condition."


Sounds & looks pretty good

So hope the motor sounds as sweet.
Looks to be the metal is in good condition


hope I'm happy when I get it

The silverados will be going as well as sunbeam...hehehehe

LOL

I'm in love with the G

Wish me luck
Guess you can't really kill a G shipping it

I hope


So how do I date it
guess it matters not
its still pre 70

Last 68 G was Bronze

There is no power nozzle
just floor tools & crevice, hose & wands

I wouldn't mind so much
but I really don't have extra money for vacuums
So will have to start really pinching pennies

I do hope I didn't make a mistake

I need to go to Vac's Anonamous


LOL

but its a G

A good one will last forever

Hope the motors OK or wasnt changed

I think I have a G motor
Its dated 1965
model 115250

Lamb ametek
Charles said it was a Lux
I picked it up as it called out to me & looked like a filter queen. I have to wire it & test it
but 2 black wires
which is the hot????

LOL

So guess I need someone to tell me its going to be ok

I want to have the Lux G's
They are from when I was born
& I love the mostly metal construction
& what is life for if not to be able to go back in time
& rescue a lux G from the cobwebs & obscurity of eheck

LOL

 

[charles~richard]

You are gonna LOVE your new bronze G! The motor is significantly more powerful than the turquoise G, yet it is still whisper-quiet.

 

[camelotshadow]

YEAH!

Hi Charles

I don't know how more powerful it can be
That blue G really sucks!

Better than most

Put my hand on it today

Its a great motor
& it purrs

shuts down so soft like a lamb!

Thanks


Now I have a hose too

Wow, I'm dancing over here!!!!!

Yippee

I figure its in good shape despite its East coastness

The wheels are clean & the underside

Yeah!!!!

I'm happy

 

[camelotshadow]

It's the last 68 G

Charles your lux site has the last 68 G with the off white hose w the gold stripes set 1 inch apart.

So all G motors are not the same?

Also read the first 1205 had the G motor.

That's of course assuming the vac has its original motor

I do hope it still has the metal bag comp inside like the early G. I don't know what date or model they started switching over to the plastic inside

I saw a L with a plastic bag compartment
unless the L was a more economy line?

 

[charles~richard]

Yes, late in the G run, a more powerful motor was used. No Gs had plastic bag cages. That did not occur until the 1205 and dark turquoise model L.

 

[danemodsandy]

Christine:

On the L, the plastic bag cage was what is called a "running change", occurring during the production cycle. Early machines (the white/blue ones) had a metal bag cage. As Charles says, when the turquoise ones began to be made, Lux switched to the plastic cage. So, you'll find L's with both types.

What's really fascinating about running changes is that just when you think you have them all figured out, you discover a machine that has a combination of features that it isn't supposed to have. While I've never seen a turquoise L with a metal bag cage, it's entirely possible that there are some out there, because running changes are not always implemented right on schedule. And rebuilding and repair efforts sometimes result in machines that "ain't right". If you found a late L in gold with a metal bag cage, then some bojacking is probably the reason behind it.

Charles is probably the most knowledgeable collector I've ever seen when it comes to knowing what is correct and what is not for Luxes. Even he's stumped once in a while.

And that, sports fans, is what makes the game we're playing such fun.

 

[charles~richard]

Well, I am aware of "running changes" and indeed talk about that on my Electrolux history web site. But for the sake of a simple answer about Christine's tan G, I didn't get into all of that.

I will say, I am far from the most knowledgable about anything, even Electrolux. I can think of several collectors who have truly amazed me with new information in some long discussions with them. I would never presume to present myself as an expert, just an avid fan.

 

[camelotshadow]

Thanks

You're good! I did see the plastic bag insert in a blue L

 

[camelotshadow]

Thanks Sandy

Guess I have to get my blue/ turquoise straight

Thats the think with vacs you can't see, hear or inspect

What comes with a certain model may not even be in a particular vac because of repair during its lifetime.

I think you said you had/have a blue L

My interest was in the hose so I was peeking to see if I found something I could use

I certainly don't need more vacs
LOL

But with each one you learn more.

That's fine Charles, your answer was great as I was just interested in the plastic insert as it related to the tan G.

I got worried when I saw what I thought was the same period L with the plastic & was hoping that they had not changed in mid G production as my G is I think the first & I am greatly impressed by it's metal hunkiness...

LOL

 

[lux1521]

I think a big part of why the later model L's had the plastic bag case has a lot to do with the fact it was produced for a long time after the G ended. It was low end model during the 1205, Golden J, and Super J eras, and all of those models had plastic bag chambers. For that matter they all had far more plastic in general when compared to pre 1968 models.

 

[camelotshadow]

Hi,

I'm pretty sure the bronze old lux I had had a metal bag insert.

I do recall it having the same type floor tool though metal neck.

I so want to remember it
Only thing I really rememeber is it having a refurbished or rebuilt sticker on it

I had that machine for 10 years & it was my machine until I for the Lux 2100.

Why can't I remember?

I wasn't really odd so don't think it had a snorkel

I really like the G

Hey Dr Lux
Do you know if the 115250 model lamb lux motor would be for a G?

Its round not square bracketed like the newer ones.

I ran the motor
hooked up a plug & it rolled across the room

Does it matter which wires you hook up?
The motor has 2 black wires
I can't tell hot or neutral?

I was a bit brazen & just hooked it up by chance hoping it wouldn't blow if the wires were crossed

It seems to be working fine

Has date stamped in ink of 1965
So maybe its an old XXX?

I'll have to take a pic of it

 

[lux1521]

Well lets see a picture of this motor you speak of. If it is branded that it is a lamb, it is not original.

Which wire goes where does not matter much. Both wires work the same and the can be placed backwards.

 

[danemodsandy]

Charles Richard:

"Well, I am aware of "running changes" and indeed talk about that on my Electrolux history web site. But for the sake of a simple answer about Christine's tan G, I didn't get into all of that."

I am horrified that you might think I was somehow correcting you, Charles. Nothing could be further from my mind. I was just explaining to Christine that other variations could occur, and why. You are the Lux expert par excellence, and everyone here knows it. Please accept my apologies for any impression I might have given that lil' ol' me was trying to educate you- that would be like me giving Meryl Streep acting lessons.

Friendsies?

 

[charles~richard]

hahahahahaha!! And =I= am equally horrified that you thought I had taken offense at your remarks! of COURSE "friendsies!"

With all this having been said, I do now wonder if there were any late Gs with plastic bag cages. I've never seen one but that doesn't mean they weren't made.

 

[charles~richard]

And, speaking of plastic bag cages, you have to wonder ... "WHAT were they thinking?! Not so much about the plastic, but because of the differences in the way suction was circulated into the disposable bags.

On the metal-cage machines (this design first appeared on the LX btw), the entire surface of the cage is perforated with evenly spaced holes about 3/8" in diameter -- the back wall and all the four side walls around the bag.

With the plastic cages, all the suction is pulled through a large, single hole in the back wall of the bag cage. So what happens as the bag begins to fill up is that it more quickly clogs up than with the older-style bag cage. Doesn't this seem like a big step backwards? Or, more sinisterly, perhaps a way to sell more bags....?!

 

[camelotshadow]

Lamb electric a Div of Ametek

Here the patient, Dr Lux...

What's your vac opinion?

LOL

Thanks, I thought it was a Filter Queen motor as its Lamb
then someone thought Lux

So would be great if you could ID it
Kent Ohio

mod 115250

US Pat's

Canada Pat'd 1957 1958

 

[camelotshadow]

Sorry I missed the show...

LOL

But I had to get the plumber back over here as he didn't clear the stoppage as he thought he did thi s morning
& I don;t want another night of a possessed bathroom

HAH

That's why they probably make more in bags then on vacuums

LOL

Hey the L I saw with a plastic cage if I recall was a preforated plastic not the solid side.

I hope if I ever see plastic in my G's I hope they are not mine...

Other thing is perhaps the plastic is stronger with no holes


I agree with Charles on the bag filling the back toward the motor first would probably loose suction fastet than if the dirt was dispersed evenly arounf the entire bag.

Never thought about it before but it seems to make sense.

Still the suction might be more instensified coming from one source than evenly distributed over alarge surface area
so they may have been trying to go for more suction
& ended up losing more but selling more bags

LOL

 

[camelotshadow]

Here's the guity vac

turq L

perforated plastic insert

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Electro...VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

 

[lux1521]

That motor is certainly not an Electrolux motor, or not like any I have ever seen.

I guess it could be an older ametek motor, it sure looks different than the newer ones. It could also be a custom Ametek motor.

Either way, I don't think you could fit it in a Electrolux based on the shape of the mounting plate.

Anyway, I'm working on the model number right now. I'll be back in a few minutes.