Electrolux 2100 Problem (help needed!)

[vacuumguy91]

I recently had the same issue with my Epic 6000 SR Canister...I just disconnected the tubing to the valve and it works fine now...I took the canister apart face down, was able to disconnect the tube quite easily and put the canister back together...took maybe 10 minutes. Good Luck

 

[djub85]

You mentioned only working on the older metal canisters... the control valve and how it works is still the same. It's just located in the canister body instead of in the bag door. Knock on wood I've never had a control valve problem.

 

[richardr]

I can see this thread started more than 9 years ago but it helped me get my 2100 going again when it started shutting off when attempting to attach the hose.
(ie, ran fine with hose off)
I just disconnected that one vacume hose to the switch as you suggested and wala!
Question for you:
1) Will the vacume bag full light still come on when it senses the bag needs to be replaced?
2) Will the vacume still shut off when the bag is full?
Thanks again for all your help
Richard
PS: The tube leading to the switch was completely clear
I did not check the other tubes

 

[vacuumman]

Shut-off

Disconnecting the hose bypass the automatic shut-off mechanism, meaning that the vacuum is no longer able to determine when the bag is full. Therefore, it will not activate the red light or shut down when the bag is full. I believe you may have to check to see if there are any blockages in the clear hoses (or potentiallly replace the clear dial mechanism) if you want to restore the original functionality.

 

[kloveland]

I would rather replace the bag valve than disabling it. I can’t stand it when people Jury rig stuff to make it work. Just my personal preference.

 

[kloveland]

If the hoses are clear open up the bag valve. The stem screws out. I guarantee the bottom seal is off and you can probably see little bits of plastic where it is broken. This seems to happen more often on the plastic models. Then to 1205 metal style canisters.

The valve will have to be replaced. They are about $38 on eBay.

 

[human]

I have a Diplomat LX, which is essentially the same machine, that I rescued from beside a dumpster in the spring of 2020. It had this same problem and I just disconnected one of the clear vacuum lines to get it running. I keep saying I'll get another valve for it, but I've had the thing for about three years, use it semi-regularly, and really haven't missed it.