Elextrolux Deluxe XXX (30)

[fairfaxclass]

My first post on the vintage side of things I believe! 


 


So, let's keep this brief.  I now have an Electrolux Deluxe XXX with everything but the dusting brush (and any of the fun add ons, like the moth fogger thing).  The tool caddy is missing the metal bits to hold the upholstery tool, so I put it on the dusting brush part.  I'm not sure if the hose is original to this machine or not.  It also came with a later flip-over floor and rug tool.  The after filter is caked in dust and hair, but she runs strong and the carbon brushes look like they have plenty of life left.  She also has the original bag and a later replacement.  The cord reel works better that on the Olympia One.  This has to be one of the best looking vacuums ever made!


 


Can any of you tell me where to look to find the manufacture date?


 


I know there is an adaptor to use Type C bags, but does anyone know of a modern bag that can fit inside the cloth bag and match up with the seal?  The more filters the better!


 


I am most likely going to get her restored so she is even nicer!

 

[fairfaxclass]

Oh, another question!  The top of the rug tool has a swirly pattern cut into it.  The tool can clearly be flipped over.  What was this side for?

 

[lesinutah]

Hey

That is nice vacuum. I recently bought a brand of bags veva. They are best bags I have seen. The MM bag might be a fit.

 

[luxflairguy]

A wonderful Lux model 30 with the optional cordwinder. The cordwinder pulls in and out like an old fashioned window bling. Don't let it "snap" back in too fast! It's the ruin of many a plug!

Les! The bags you showing are NOT at all for this machine. Education is how we learn about the history of these machines.

 

[dch112]

You can't buy filters for the XXX they are not available. This is what I did. The only option I found was to buy a large filter sheet 24" square, by 1/8" thick. Cut it to size. It's reusable it can be hand washed. The downside is that you have to buy this large sheet of filter material and it cost almost $23.00 plus shipping that was 2 years ago. It's $3.00 more now.

https://www.vacuumbags.com/cuttofit3lam2.html

 

[huskyvacs]

Well, you take what you can get when you are restoring vintage vacuums, it's better to eat the cost and have it fixed and useable than to have a unfinished resto.

I am not sure what an XXX's filter looks like (I do have an XXX but haven't dug into it yet). I did some research and found that Electrolux makes a generic motor filter pad for their modern canisters that you cut apart yourself to fit - not sure if it's the right material or big enough.

https://evacuumstore.com/p-12986-electrolux-ef1-universal-motor-filter.aspx

 

[human]

Nice machine. My grandparents had one they bought new and continued to use well into the 1990s. What a beautiful piece of mid-20th century art deco industrial design.

 

[crazykirbydude]

Nice! I love my Model 30! Beautiful and powerful machines that still hold up to this day! Unfortunately, there aren't any bags that work with the stock cloth bag cover. If you want to use disposable bags with your Model 30, you will have to track down the hard to find C style bag adapter. You might be able to line the cloth bag with a cut-up Kirby bag or something along those lines. As for the swirly pattern on your rug tool, that was intended to aid in stubborn debris pickup. Also, your Olympia's cord winder should be as smooth as this Model 30's cord winder. Try wiping down the Olympia's cord with Pledge furniture polish. That always helps a lot.

 

[crazykirbydude]

You can usually find the manufacture date stamped on the switch. Also, there are certain details that can help determine the manufacture year.

 

[dysonman1]

The date of manufacture is printed on the black part of the switch, directly above the motor. Ebay is a good source of New Old Stock filters for the model 30. I have purchased several in the past year. Single ply open end paper bags work, but that machine was designed to work with the cloth bag alone - paper bags cut down on airflow. Your rug tool and floor brush swivels should face down, not up. Turn the tools around on the holder. That's a generic replacement hose - will work but the original is so much nicer looking.

 

[dch112]

Huskyvacs The EF1 Filter in the link you posted is too thin for the XXX, but works perfect in the Electrolux LX when cut to size. Fairfaxclass posted a picture of the XXX filter photo # 4.

 

[huskyvacs]

Oh okay, that photo viewer wasn't loading at the time so I wasn't aware there was photos shared, it's working now. Yeah I do not think mine has one of those in it.

 

[fairfaxclass]

Do I need to take the switch off?  There is no visible manufacture date.  It may have rubbed off.


 


 

 

[dch112]

Fairfaxclass, Your XXX looks like a 1948 or 49 model. Looks like mine which is a 1949. Your's also has a new aftermarket handle like mine. Two years ago I had to removed the switch to replace the handle I had a hard time putting in back on. I don't know if it's worth the trouble just find the date on the switch but that's up to you. Your XXX has been well cared for looks really nice.

 

[kirbyklekter]

I couldn't find a date

haha, stamped on the power button either. Triple X had such a long run who knows. The name of the flip over carpet tool is called a 'gleamer' and does as crazykirbydude said.My gleamer isn't swirly though, it's notched all the way across the plate like a fine tooth comb. Toothed? It's from a model F so possibly changed over time.

 

[fairfaxclass]

I dropped off my XXX at Stark's for a deep cleaning of the motor, and likely lubrication.  With the suggestions here, I've ordered materieals to make a pre-motor filter and have contacted a fellow to get after filters.  I also ordered a modern aftermarket bag so I can just toss it in the mashing machine every so often without destroying history.


 


 


Does anyone know of a source for new rubber bumpers for the tools, or ways to save the rubber?  It's doing what rubber so old tends to do.


 

 

[electroluxxxx]

As mentioned above about the date, the early model 30s did not have a date on the switch.
I have 2 very early machines, one being a 37’ and the other being a 39’ both machines are not dated on the switches. The later ones however were dated. That machine you have is absolutely beautiful and will last many many more years even with constant use. The lifespan of the older electroluxes seems to be pretty infinite as I have yet to come across one that doesn’t run. The motors are low RPM and a lot of the ones I find don’t seem to have a lot of carbon brush wear (usually half length or more). I think I maybe have come across one or two luxes that had bad armatures but still ran and I used them that way for quite some time as chore or outdoor use machines.

In the pics from left to right without the tools. (They are packed away)
37’,39’, 49’,51’,54 I also have the elusive model 20 which is not pictured.

 

[timborow]

Model 30

Your model 30 looks great. They are beautiful machines from an era we will never see again.

I have a model 30 that belonged to my great aunt. After she passed away at the age of 99, I found it sitting in the original box in a closet. It’s in great shape, but something is up with the motor. It runs very smooth and has great suction for about 2 minutes. Then the motor slows down and the suction diminishes greatly. I just keep it for sentimental reasons, but I wish I could figure out the issue with it.

Good luck with yours!
Tim

 

[electroluxxxx]

Sounds like the motor needs to be serviced/cleaned and the brushes need to be reseated.