Electrolux Lx

[bikerray]

ronni

to quote "Setting your dial to 1 would hasten the mechanism's operation, so you wouldn't have to use too much of it."

The early ones didn't have a dial so how is he going to set it to 1 ?

Electrolux had a test plug for the LX and LXI that would go in the front opening to simulate a full bag to test the ejector. It's fun to pop it in the front and watch as the unit shuts off, the front drops and a second or two later the bag comes shooting out.

Later on they had a plastic test plug that you would put in to test the bag control valve on the AE thru present automatic units. You would start at fine dirt and dial back until the latch would pull down on the front door opening it. This usually took place around setting 3.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

BikerRay and Combo Tool

Thanks for the info. My ambassador didnt have the dial. Do you (or anyone else) know anybody who would part with a carpet floor combo? I can find a cheap one anywhere...it took me months to save up for a beautiful Grand Marquise (elux) on ebay, but i was out bid. Im still not happy i lost that one...money is not easy to come by for me so i need a good condition, but cheap combo tool

 

[ronni]

@ray

I got confused because of the name badge. I thought the yellow and red ones were smooth and the later aluminum ones--like Vacuumlad's were embossed. They must have been switched out unless I'm missing something.

I will say, though, that many of the early ones were retrofitted with the dial; so it's not a given that one is absent on them.

I need to mention that your corrections of my posts come across as patronizing (whether or not it is intended). When someone makes an error, as we all do, consideration of the golden rule "Do to others as you'd like them to do to you" is a good response. In this case, you could have just kept quiet and let Vacuumlad tell me that I missed the fact that his cleaner is not equipped with a dial. In the future, I'd appreciate more consideration and less condescension as I have afforded you.

 

[ronni]

@vacuumlad

Regarding the combination tool if you don't get any responses from Vacuumlanders try checking with your local vacuum cleaner store(s). They sometimes get attachments with trade-ins and do not charge as much as eBay sellers--or so I've found. Thrift stores, garage sales, and Craigslist are also good possibilities.


Here is a list of conditions to check before you buy a floor/rug combo tool:

SWIVEL CONNECTOR

•The latch buttons, or protrusions, should be in good working order (they sometimes get rusty and/or worn and don't hold the cleaning part securely).
•The concentrator-that concentrates the air flow by closing off the part of the tool that isn't being used--should have a straight edge and cover the opening completely. It can get chipped which lessens the suction
•The wand lock on the swivel connector should work well. If it is rusty it can be WD-40'd. If the tab is broken off it will stay locked onto the wand--which may or may not be a problem as many Electrolux users store the tool on the wand anyway. Fyi ... if the swivel is scratchy- or squeaky-sounding it can be lubricated.

Major Differences:
-From 1954-1956 they were friction-fit without the wand lock; you just push and turn to secure on wands.
-From 1954-1979 they were metal. Afterward they were plastic.
-Some, since 1992, have had electric wand connectors instead of wand locks--they are incompatible with regular wands like yours

HEAD
•There should be no cracks in the plastic or tears in the bumper.
•The latch strikers should not be worn, or the latches will not hold.

BRISTLES
•They should be about a 3/8"-1/2" in length and flexible; although they can be changed out with replacements. Since 1999 or so the front bristles have been made with cut-outs--for better retrieval of larger contaminants.

After your purchase be sure to vacuum them out and then do so after each use. I have found that sliding the plain hose end (without a crevice tool or other attachment) back and forth a number of times until clean is effective and less time-consuming; you may have to occasionally use your fingers to pull out stubborn lint or hair. Keeping the bristles clean will make them more flexible and less likely to scratch the floor.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Ill check Craigslist, and Goodwill. My local shop it telling me that a $20 part would cost $69.92 to order when Kenmore wants $22 with shipping! I only go there for my bags now. If i dont see any on Craigslist I will contact a friend who works for Aerus, in case they had any trade-ins.
Vacuumlad1650