Found Electrolux Model LX - cleaned and fixed ejector
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caligula
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Electrolux Model LX.
Hi Lovelux:
That's one of the early models which dates back to 1952. Now all you need is the cord winder to make it complete.
I'm interested in knowing where you learned to repair the ejector as I've written several posts on that subject.
Of all my vacuums, the model LX is my favorite, and I've done extensive research in it, so if you have any questions or want to talk Electrolux contact me at [email protected]. By the way, my username is Caligula, but that's the name of my pet cat used in my picture.
Enjoy the vacuum.
Alex Taber
Hi Lovelux:
That's one of the early models which dates back to 1952. Now all you need is the cord winder to make it complete.
I'm interested in knowing where you learned to repair the ejector as I've written several posts on that subject.
Of all my vacuums, the model LX is my favorite, and I've done extensive research in it, so if you have any questions or want to talk Electrolux contact me at [email protected]. By the way, my username is Caligula, but that's the name of my pet cat used in my picture.
Enjoy the vacuum.
Alex Taber
super-sweeper
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it is a pretty great site! 
Welcome, and nice LX!
Welcome, and nice LX!
caligula
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Electrolux Model LX.
Hi Lovelux:
If you want the instruction book for this machine you can find it here. Simply click on the 'manuals & Litarture icon on the web page, go to the Electrolux thread and download it. This is a great book with some awesome drawings.
Check it out,
Alex Taber.
Hi Lovelux:
If you want the instruction book for this machine you can find it here. Simply click on the 'manuals & Litarture icon on the web page, go to the Electrolux thread and download it. This is a great book with some awesome drawings.
Check it out,
Alex Taber.
caligula
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Hi Lovelux.
If you want to see the evolution of the early Electrolux models I suggest a thread devoted to these machines.
Back on January 3, 2013 Powermate1970 posted a question about the 'gleaner' which is part of the rug tool for models XII through LXI. I responded to that question, and other members quickly joined in offering some wonderful information and great pictures. To locate it, simply go to vintage archives, click on 2013, and scroll down to thread 19227. But don't expect to read all of it in one sitting, it's a long thread and will provide several days of reading. I suggest you bookmark that thread, as you will most likely return to it to see the great photos.
Alex Taber.
If you want to see the evolution of the early Electrolux models I suggest a thread devoted to these machines.
Back on January 3, 2013 Powermate1970 posted a question about the 'gleaner' which is part of the rug tool for models XII through LXI. I responded to that question, and other members quickly joined in offering some wonderful information and great pictures. To locate it, simply go to vintage archives, click on 2013, and scroll down to thread 19227. But don't expect to read all of it in one sitting, it's a long thread and will provide several days of reading. I suggest you bookmark that thread, as you will most likely return to it to see the great photos.
Alex Taber.
Thanks Alex!
I have the instruction manual for this machine. It came with it when I bought it.
In answer to your question, I saw Vacuummania's Post# 331598 which there was a link which brought me to Post# 34188 by aeoliandave and he describes the parts in Post# 34431, Reply# 13. The problem I had was with the catch pin being frozen as well as the hose being disconnected at both ends. Replaced the air hose and got the catch pin moving freely. Say it again, awesome site.
I have the instruction manual for this machine. It came with it when I bought it.
In answer to your question, I saw Vacuummania's Post# 331598 which there was a link which brought me to Post# 34188 by aeoliandave and he describes the parts in Post# 34431, Reply# 13. The problem I had was with the catch pin being frozen as well as the hose being disconnected at both ends. Replaced the air hose and got the catch pin moving freely. Say it again, awesome site.
caligula
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I forgot to mention that you need to click on 'forum archives,' from there go to 2013, and locate post #212375.
As to the 'Gleaner,' it's a comb for the carpet and used on most rug/floor tools starting with the model E. It was introduced with the rug tool of either the model XI, or XII. Back then it was a little box thingy on top of the tool, and went through several stages of development over the years, as explained in the thread.
As to the 'Gleaner,' it's a comb for the carpet and used on most rug/floor tools starting with the model E. It was introduced with the rug tool of either the model XI, or XII. Back then it was a little box thingy on top of the tool, and went through several stages of development over the years, as explained in the thread.
caligula
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Yes, that's the thread I'm talking about.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
caligula
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If you want a real treat look up 'Electrolux model LX Extravaganza.' This is an awesome site devoted exclusively to the LX.
Nice Lx
I have one myself, and i love it!
I have one myself, and i love it!
Thanks Alex
In my search to repair the ejector, that site did return in my search results and I have read it. Interesting! By the way, do you know of a good online site where I can get the 'wrappers" for this LX? I also had to change the rear filter and I just used a felt type material used from air conditioning filters. Thanks. Appreciate your help.
I grew up with one of these LX machines. My mom had one and my twin brother and I use to pull it out of the box and pull each other on it when she left to go to the grocery store...lol. We were about 8 years old. To this day, I do not know what happened to it. They must have thrown it out maybe after it stopped working. Man, I wish I had it now.
In my search to repair the ejector, that site did return in my search results and I have read it. Interesting! By the way, do you know of a good online site where I can get the 'wrappers" for this LX? I also had to change the rear filter and I just used a felt type material used from air conditioning filters. Thanks. Appreciate your help.
I grew up with one of these LX machines. My mom had one and my twin brother and I use to pull it out of the box and pull each other on it when she left to go to the grocery store...lol. We were about 8 years old. To this day, I do not know what happened to it. They must have thrown it out maybe after it stopped working. Man, I wish I had it now.
caligula
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It's too bad somebody went wild with the paint. The nameplate should be chrome. I'll have to see if I have two of them in my boxes of spare parts. Then all you need is the right hose, and a cord winder. I'll see what I can do about that too.
caligula
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I also reccomend the site 'American Electrolux Tank-type vacuum cleaner.' The info in there is awesome.
The Electrolux type C bags work. Can get them in any vacuum shop or online
super-sweeper
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"Wrappers" was just the 1954 name for what we now know as the Electrolux type C bag, which can be found just about anywhere! I loved the old DVC brand "multi-filter" type C bags, but I'm not sure if those are still available, worth the Google though
caligula
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Hi Lovelux:
The history of that model is very interesting. Basically, Electrolux wanted to do something spectacular after WWII, and they did! The model LX was 6 years in the development stage, and one of the first to intruduce the disposible bag. Please note I didn't say 'the first.' Actually that honor went to Air-Way in 1920. Then Hoover jumped on the band waggon with the Hygenisac (exact year I don't recall.) But Electrolux perfected the 'full bag' alert system. What Electrolux wanted was a self-sealing bag, and created the 'wrapper,' meaning that the dirt was wrapped like a package. They used to advertize that it could be tossed onto a white table cloth and there would be no dirt. The slogon was 'see no dirt, touch no dirt, breathe no dirt!'
If you read the thread I spoke of there are members who address the issue of the rear filter, and I'm sure there are members here who have them.
I've already addressed how I got interested in the model LX, but like you, I was a child when I saw it eject, and it created an obsession with the vacuum cleaner.
And yes, I use my model LX as my daily driver.
Alex.
The history of that model is very interesting. Basically, Electrolux wanted to do something spectacular after WWII, and they did! The model LX was 6 years in the development stage, and one of the first to intruduce the disposible bag. Please note I didn't say 'the first.' Actually that honor went to Air-Way in 1920. Then Hoover jumped on the band waggon with the Hygenisac (exact year I don't recall.) But Electrolux perfected the 'full bag' alert system. What Electrolux wanted was a self-sealing bag, and created the 'wrapper,' meaning that the dirt was wrapped like a package. They used to advertize that it could be tossed onto a white table cloth and there would be no dirt. The slogon was 'see no dirt, touch no dirt, breathe no dirt!'
If you read the thread I spoke of there are members who address the issue of the rear filter, and I'm sure there are members here who have them.
I've already addressed how I got interested in the model LX, but like you, I was a child when I saw it eject, and it created an obsession with the vacuum cleaner.
And yes, I use my model LX as my daily driver.
Alex.
caligula
Well-known member
Hi super-sweeper
Actually the term wrapper was introduced in 1952. Back then they were a blue/grey and had only a few layers of filter. Also they were without any lettering. Over the next year or so, they went through several changes, and by 1954 the term wrapper was replaced with bag. It was around this time that they changed color, and became yellow with all types of ads on them.
Lovelux:
I see Electrolux bags on eBay all the time, I'll see if I can locate filters for you.
Actually the term wrapper was introduced in 1952. Back then they were a blue/grey and had only a few layers of filter. Also they were without any lettering. Over the next year or so, they went through several changes, and by 1954 the term wrapper was replaced with bag. It was around this time that they changed color, and became yellow with all types of ads on them.
Lovelux:
I see Electrolux bags on eBay all the time, I'll see if I can locate filters for you.
super-sweeper
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Thanks for the correction, I'll keep that in mind!
Was the LX also introduced in '52?
Was the LX also introduced in '52?
caligula
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Hi super-sweeper
Yes the Electrolux model LX was introduced in 1952 though I'm not exactly sure when. All that is known is that Electrolux held a gala at the grand ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria hotel, New York City in October to usher in model LX. Thousands of people attended, all of Electrolux top brass, and almost every salesman and their wives. I have pictures of this in a three page fold-out in the book 'Electrolux the first 40 years 1924-1964.' Unfortunately it can't be uploaded here, but may be on the afore mentioned thread Lux 30/xxx tools.
All I know is that I was a little over 2 years old when I first saw it eject, and as I have a photographic memory, I still see it in my mind.
And yes, the one in reply 1 is that very machine.
Yes the Electrolux model LX was introduced in 1952 though I'm not exactly sure when. All that is known is that Electrolux held a gala at the grand ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria hotel, New York City in October to usher in model LX. Thousands of people attended, all of Electrolux top brass, and almost every salesman and their wives. I have pictures of this in a three page fold-out in the book 'Electrolux the first 40 years 1924-1964.' Unfortunately it can't be uploaded here, but may be on the afore mentioned thread Lux 30/xxx tools.
All I know is that I was a little over 2 years old when I first saw it eject, and as I have a photographic memory, I still see it in my mind.
And yes, the one in reply 1 is that very machine.
