I just became a proud papa, again

[mjhoshaw]

Good evening all,


 


Today I took delivery of a very clean Electrolux model LX from eBay. It came with no hose or attachments, but as you can see, it has the tool caddy. It's super clean with no significant dents or scratches. The motor is quiet with no bearing noise, and pulls 54" on the suck-o-meter. The cordwinder has the original Belden cord and plug. If ever Electrolux overbuilt a cleaner, this is it. it weighs 21 pounds as you see it here, and it had to be a beast to pull around. No wonder they added wheels.


 


Joel

 

[dysonman1]

Congratulations on a sweet machine. And with the original Belden plug still intact too. If you turn the attachment caddy around, it will hold the attachments in the middle of the cleaner rather than at the end. Hope the ejector works perfectly.

 

[caligula]

Electrolux model LX. .

Hi Joel:

The ride-on tool holder is called the 'Companion,' and as Tom said can be placed in the opposite direction. Personally, however, I prefer it the way you have it here.

From what I can tell, you have one of the earliest produced, especially if it doesn't have the dial under the front cover. Most likely it goes back to 1952.

To keep the cord winder running smoothly, lightly dust the cord by putting some talcum powder on your hand, and letting the cord run through it. Cord will retract far better for months.

If you want to know the history of this model, as well as numerous interesting facts on the early Electrolux's there is a fantastic thread #19227. 'Lux model 30/xxx tools.'

I also have to ask if the ejector bar located inside the bag chamber is there? And speaking of bags, Electrolux called them 'Wrappers.' The concept was that you could toss a full wrapper on a white tablecloth, with no dust escaping. I've done it, and they were right!

Enjoy this great machine.

Alex Taber.

By the way, 'Caligula,' is the cat in my avatar.

 

[caligula]

Model LX.

Joel, please post this on the thread 'Lux30/xxx tools,' so we can keep it going.

Also, if you need info on the repair of the ejection system, it's located near the end of that thread. Youll find a plethora of pictures, facts, and patent info, as well as a wealth of information.

 

[human]

Very nice....

My grandparents had one of those. It was their main vacuum (used by the maid) from when it was new until my grandfather went into assisted living in the late '90s. It's probably the ultimate source of my affinity for Electrolux machines although I've never owned one. It's kind of a bucket list machine for me but I'm not looking that hard for one. I'm doing my best to be content with what I have.

 

[mjhoshaw]

I appear to have the earliest production

The underside of mine looks like the one in the image at the below URL - no knob or dial.


 


Can I temporarily tape off the sensing hole in the hose inlet to test the operation of the automatic control? I've done so with a model G, but I don't know how similar the control in the LX is.


 


When did the cordwinders transition to painted? It seems that the chrome ones were leftover stock from the model XXX. Correct?


 


Joel



https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=el...lux78-Model-LX-Atomic-Blue-full-9-2048-94.jpg

 

[caligula]

Testing the ejector.

Hi Joel:

No, do not seal off the intake on the front cover, that could overheat the motor.

Start by opening the front cover. To do this, push the leaver on the left of the hose outlet up. Now see if there's an ejector. This is a track with a wide spring, with a piece that reads "PUSH HERE." Next put in a wrapper (bag) but do not close the cover. Please keep your hands, and fingers away from the ejector when testing the ejection process!!!

To test the ejector, locate the leaver in the diaphragm (under the letter U of the left nameplate) and press upward. There should be a loud bang, and the wrapper will be shot out of the chamber. Due to age, however, this may not work. If this leaver doesn't move, do not force it, the diaphragm will need to be removed, and tested. That process is too complicated to go into here, but is explained in detail in the afore mentioned thread 19227, where I can walk you through the entire procedure.


If you do activate the ejector, then move to the next phase. Testing the ejecting process. Start by resetting the ejector. Place the machine on the cordwinder, and push the ejector down till it locks, drop in a wrapper and close the front cover.
Rest the Electrolux on it's runners and start feeding the wrapper. I suggest toilet paper, and continue till you hear the LX shut off. The cover should pop open, and as the motor winds down the wrapper will be thrown out of the machine. Should any of the above not work, post a message here, and I'll see what I can do.

Keep in mind this vacuum is 70 years old, it may need minor surgery.

Good luck,

Alex Taber.

 

[caligula]

Cordwinder.

Joel, what you have is the correct winder for that model. The ones in hammertone blue were introduced a year or so later, and the nameplates were changed too. What you have is almost mint condition, please, keep it that way.

 

[mjhoshaw]

Alex and Caligula, don't worry

Alex, I didn't mean I would seal the hose inlet, I only meant I would seal the bleed hole temporarily. I have perfect pitch and the sounds of clogged vacuums are very upsetting to me, so I could never stand to run one without air long enough to overheat it. I don't mind putting my water lift gauge on because I know it's only temporary, and I'm in control.


 


Caligula, I know how nice this LX is, and I won't be modifying it in any way. I look forward to polishing the aluminum parts and making this great example of an early LX look minty.


 


Joel

 

[caligula]

Caligula.

Hi Joel:

Caligula was the cat, shown in my avatar. He was the only mascot the Vacuum Cleaner Collector's Club ever had.

 

[jo]

I had one of these

Mine did not have the cordwinder…just the manual plug in cord. I got it from an estate sale down the street from me. It had a plastic hose and nothing else but they threw in some other brand wands and a Eureka nozzle they had thrown into the dumpster in back of the house for me. I did eventually give it away to so,some who I regret giving it to. But I wasn’t a fan of the machine…it was very heavy and inconvenient to lug around. It didn’t have any dents in it and was in good shape but the bag ejector had all been removed and it didn’t even pop open. It was first generation with no adjustment dial.

Jon