Electrolux U.S. 1933-63
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bikerray
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electrolux137
I can get some shots of my LXI if you need, but I have the cord winder on mine. Somewhere I have the halo for it. It looks pretty much like the one you posted.
By the way, for new after filters I have been getting the Renaissance filters and cutting them to fit my LX, LXI, E and Automatic E.
I can get some shots of my LXI if you need, but I have the cord winder on mine. Somewhere I have the halo for it. It looks pretty much like the one you posted.
By the way, for new after filters I have been getting the Renaissance filters and cutting them to fit my LX, LXI, E and Automatic E.
electrolux137
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Actually, when the multi-layer filter bags came out (introduced with the Model F), Electrolux recommended no longer using a rear filter.
The original blue and gray bags introduced with the Model LX (and also used with the E and E-A) only had one later of filter paper inside.
Electrolux engineers added two more layers to the new-style bags for a total of three filter layers. They called these bags "4-ply." With each package of 4-ply bags came a cardboard gasket. Instructions on the envelope containing the gasket indicated that the filter was to be removed and the gasket inserted in its place.
(The Model F and all models thereafter didn't have a changeable rear filter, until the plastic-body machines were introduced).
Using the filter does reduce the motor noise somewhat, but it also impedes airflow and thus diminishes the suction. It also causes the motor to run hotter, especially when using the machine for extended periods of time.
As long as you are using multi-filter bags, especially if you use hepa multi-filter bags, you don't need a filter in the rear.
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Actually, when the multi-layer filter bags came out (introduced with the Model F), Electrolux recommended no longer using a rear filter.
The original blue and gray bags introduced with the Model LX (and also used with the E and E-A) only had one later of filter paper inside.
Electrolux engineers added two more layers to the new-style bags for a total of three filter layers. They called these bags "4-ply." With each package of 4-ply bags came a cardboard gasket. Instructions on the envelope containing the gasket indicated that the filter was to be removed and the gasket inserted in its place.
(The Model F and all models thereafter didn't have a changeable rear filter, until the plastic-body machines were introduced).
Using the filter does reduce the motor noise somewhat, but it also impedes airflow and thus diminishes the suction. It also causes the motor to run hotter, especially when using the machine for extended periods of time.
As long as you are using multi-filter bags, especially if you use hepa multi-filter bags, you don't need a filter in the rear.
electrolux137
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The gasket:
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The gasket:
bikerray
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I know that I still see some carbon dust from the brushes on the after filter. Another filter that I have made was using a cardboard templet for the footprint of the filter and gluing one layer of flannel to the cardboard. You still get airflow but it catches the carbon dust from the brushes as well as any residue of dirt left in the motor.
