Hello, all.
I acquired my great grandmother's old Electrolux vacuum a few months ago. It's kind of beat up, probably from my grandfather vacuuming under the beds. Anyway I've got the accessories besides just one attachment that I couldn't find at the house. I've since bought a new brush and brush motor belt, headlamp bulb, filters and bags. I've also replaced the cord, since the original one was twisted and warped Although the replacement isn't polarized, it doesn't seem to make a difference. I don't believe there are any exposed metal places on the vacuum where a shock is possible; although I'll likely replace it with a more proper one when I get more time and some extra $$ for this.
I am having an issue, however, with the brush motor reset switch tripping when I don't think it should.
The reset sometimes trips on the rug with the patterns on it, but it never trips on the plain carpet in my bedroom. I'm unsure if the reset switch is just worn out (the vacuum is at least as old as me, being 24) or something else.
The belt tension on the brush motor seems like it might be a little tight: this is outside my expertise. I forgot to take a picture with it apart, but I could press the belt down maybe a quarter inch with a little pressure of my finger. I had seen a similar thread on this forum through Google search which suggested moving the brush motor forward to relieve the strain on the belt. Unfortunately the brush motor in the nozzle of this one is on pegs with screw holes, so it can't be moved at all without modification to the plastic, which I'd rather not do.
I had gotten all the parts previously from eVacuumStore.com. They seem to also sell a replacement reset switch, if it's recommended I try that.
Hopefully someone here with much more experience than me can shed some light.
I just noticed this site recompresses uploaded JPEGs to reduce size. Hopefully the carpet/rug photos are detailed enough after the fact.
Much appreciated!
Nathan






I acquired my great grandmother's old Electrolux vacuum a few months ago. It's kind of beat up, probably from my grandfather vacuuming under the beds. Anyway I've got the accessories besides just one attachment that I couldn't find at the house. I've since bought a new brush and brush motor belt, headlamp bulb, filters and bags. I've also replaced the cord, since the original one was twisted and warped Although the replacement isn't polarized, it doesn't seem to make a difference. I don't believe there are any exposed metal places on the vacuum where a shock is possible; although I'll likely replace it with a more proper one when I get more time and some extra $$ for this.
I am having an issue, however, with the brush motor reset switch tripping when I don't think it should.
The reset sometimes trips on the rug with the patterns on it, but it never trips on the plain carpet in my bedroom. I'm unsure if the reset switch is just worn out (the vacuum is at least as old as me, being 24) or something else.
The belt tension on the brush motor seems like it might be a little tight: this is outside my expertise. I forgot to take a picture with it apart, but I could press the belt down maybe a quarter inch with a little pressure of my finger. I had seen a similar thread on this forum through Google search which suggested moving the brush motor forward to relieve the strain on the belt. Unfortunately the brush motor in the nozzle of this one is on pegs with screw holes, so it can't be moved at all without modification to the plastic, which I'd rather not do.
I had gotten all the parts previously from eVacuumStore.com. They seem to also sell a replacement reset switch, if it's recommended I try that.
Hopefully someone here with much more experience than me can shed some light.
I just noticed this site recompresses uploaded JPEGs to reduce size. Hopefully the carpet/rug photos are detailed enough after the fact.
Much appreciated!
Nathan





